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The Ravenswood

Bethany
Liberty
Emma
Jodee
Kirsty

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: July 2026

The Ravenswood offers the ideal setting for your wedding in West Sussex. We love weddings and we do them well!

With us, you will have for your day:

💍An exclusive use wedding venue for you and your guests.

💍A choice of indoor and outdoor ceremony locations, with up to 150 day and 300 evening guests

💍Packages to include your food and beverages.

💍DJ to get you evening party started!

💍A stunning Honeymoon Suite to end your day in style!

(Plus so much more!)

Whether your wedding is intimate, grand, formal, informal or even charmingly quirky- every celebration at The Ravenswood is unique, and we love being part of it!

Features

Woman-owned

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Weddings at this venue

Betty & Vi's wedding
Betty & Vi
27 photos
Haley & Lawrence 's wedding
Haley & Lawrence
9 photos
Alison & Pete's wedding
Alison & Pete
151 photos
Lucy & Adam's wedding
Lucy & Adam
19 photos
Ellie & Sam's wedding
Ellie & Sam
10 photos
Samuel & Imogen's wedding
Samuel & Imogen
25 photos
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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Stately home
Historic
Landmark
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
Horse baraat permitted
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Reviews for The Ravenswood

Bethany
Bethany Sent on 21/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best day

I honestly don’t think words will ever do justice to how much The Ravenswood means to me. 🤍

From the moment we chose this venue, I knew it was going to be special, but I never imagined just how much it would come to mean to us. Our wedding day was everything we had ever dreamed of and more and so much of that was thanks to the incredible venue and the people behind it.

The Ravenswood is truly beautiful, but what makes it so special is that it is so much more than just a wedding venue. It is a place filled with love, happiness and memories that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. Walking into the venue on our wedding day and seeing everything come together was a feeling I will never be able to put into words. It was magical, emotional and everything I had ever hoped for.

I also have to mention Georgia, our incredible wedding coordinator, who deserves the biggest thank you. ❤️ Georgia, I genuinely cannot thank you enough for everything you did for us. Having someone who cared so much about our day and helped bring everything together meant more to me than you will ever know. You made the whole experience feel so special and knowing you were there to support us made such a difference. It takes a truly special person to play such an important part in one of the biggest days of someone’s life and we will always be grateful that we had you. You will forever be part of our wedding memories and I honestly cannot imagine our day without you.

The whole team were incredible and helped make our day everything we had dreamed of. The care, attention and effort that went into making our wedding so special will never be forgotten.

It is difficult to explain how a place can hold so many memories and mean so much to you. We chose The Ravenswood as the place to get married but we left with memories that will stay with us forever. Every time I think about our wedding day, I will think of this beautiful place and everything it gave us.

I genuinely wish I could go back and do it all over again. If I could choose our wedding venue a thousand times, I would choose The Ravenswood every single time, without hesitation.

Thank you for giving us the most incredible day of our lives and a place that will always hold a special place in our hearts. I will forever be grateful that we got to begin our married life there.

The Ravenswood will always be more than just our wedding venue. It will always be the place where one of the happiest days of our lives began. 🤍🥹✨
Liberty
Liberty Sent on 05/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Everything & More

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding venue than The Ravenswood. From visiting for the first time until leaving the morning after our wedding, everything felt so well organised and, most importantly, stress-free. It was clear that the team knew exactly what they were doing, which allowed us to simply enjoy our day.

There was a slight worry on the morning of our wedding when the rain started, as having our ceremony outside was something that was really important to us. Georgia B, our coordinator, was absolutely brilliant. She spoke with me a couple of times during the morning and we talked through the options. She supported our decision to go ahead with the outdoor ceremony, with the hope that the rain would clear. AND IT DID! The sausage I buried the night before had clearly done its job 😂.

All things included in the package were great. The venue, the food, the service, the honeymoon suite etc.

The grounds at The Ravenswood are absolutely breathtaking and provided the most beautiful backdrop for our wedding. It really is such a stunning setting, and our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was throughout the day.

For any couple looking for a wedding venue where you can feel confident that everything is going to be handled properly, we cannot recommend The Ravenswood enough. The combination of the beautiful grounds, the incredible team and the experience they clearly have in making weddings run seamlessly makes it such a perfect choice.

Thank you to the team for making our wedding perfect and the best day of our lives ❤️.
Emma
Emma Sent on 22/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Made our day!

We fell in love with the venue, inside and out and knew from the first moment we saw Ravenswood that it was our venue. The package the venue offer is incredible value compared to others.
Georgia B went above and beyond for us and for our guests. Thank you for making the day we’ve dreamt of come together, we can’t thank you enough. Emma & Bradley 30.06.26
Jodee
Jodee Sent on 22/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day

We had our wedding just over a week ago. We still cant put into words how amazing our day was. Georgia, our co-ordinator, was so much more that that, it felt like she genuinely cared and was focused 100% on us as a couple. Everything was flawless and ran perfectly. Nothing was to much for her and slight changes were made to accommodate us when needed. The venue is outstanding and everyone involved just made it the most perfect day.
We didnt hire any external companies to dress the venue and I'm so glad because it is beautiful as it is.
We highly recommend The Ravenswood to any couples looking for the best place to get married. We are so grateful that we stumbled into this place accidently.
J
Joanne Sent on 22/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

September wedding - jo and chris

We would recommend Ravenswood to everyone.

When we got engaged, Ravenswood was the only venue we fell in love with by the photos. We immediately booked an appointment and in person it was everything we envisioned and more. The beautiful buildings, the many photo opportunities around the grounds it’s just stunning.
Then a few months before your wedding day, you are contacted by a wedding coordinator, ours was Georgia Heath. Absolutely amazing always approachable and and on hand to answer any questions. Truly made the experience easier.
Our wedding day was in September and unfortunately for us our florist didn’t show up. What could have been a disaster, Georgia and the Ravenswood team rallied together got flowers from where they could and made it fantastic. We are forever grateful.
We fell in love with a beautiful venue but by our wedding day we fell in love with the building and the Ravenswood team as they were all amazing and 5 stars just isn’t enough!
Jo and Chris
Kirsty
Kirsty Sent on 10/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Unbelievable wedding

We had our wedding at the Ravenswood on Friday. We just wanted to say we could not recommend it higher. We were extremely fortunate to get Natalie as our coordinator who was so relaxed and organised, nothing was ever too much for her. A really top level of hospitality. All of our guests have waxed lyrical about the grounds and how nice the food was too. All of the staff are incredibly friendly. Even when our day looked as if it was going to rain they let us leave it right until the last minute to decide which area we would like which made our day even more special. They communicated with all of our suppliers and really took the pressure off of us. Thank you. X
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 01/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful place🤍✨

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with The Ravenswood for our wedding, and we couldn’t recommend them highly enough.

From the moment we first visited the venue, we knew The Ravenswood was the right choice for us. When comparing it with other venues, it simply ticked all the boxes — but what really stood out was how supported, looked after and at ease we felt throughout the entire process.

The wedding day itself was genuinely one of the best days of our lives, and even during those nerve-wracking final weeks leading up to it, we always felt that we were in safe hands.

Our Coordinator, Natalie, was absolutely fantastic. She was incredibly friendly, approachable, trustworthy and reliable, and nothing ever felt like too much of an ask. She helped make the whole process feel so much less daunting and, most importantly, made sure our wedding felt completely personal to us. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better person to have by our side in the lead-up to the big day.

We also want to give a special shout-out to Ellie, who gave us our initial tour and helped arrange our package. From our very first visit, she was so welcoming and made such a great first impression.

The Ravenswood gave us a wedding day that we will look back on with so much love and happiness for the rest of our lives. We are incredibly grateful to every member of staff who played a part in making it so special.

A huge thank you to Natalie, Ellie and the entire Ravenswood team — we will always have such a special place in our hearts for The Ravenswood. 🤍

Lots of love,
Chloe & Lloyd Osland
21st August 2026
Justin
Justin Sent on 28/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Easy choice!

We recently had our wedding at The Ravenswood, and it was absolutely everything we could have ever hoped for and more! From start to finish, the venue was amazing. It’s beautifully laid out, incredibly well organised, and everything about the day felt so seamless.

A very special thank you has to go to our wedding coordinator, Georgia Brown, who was an absolute blessing. She was amazing throughout the whole process and made sure everything ran smoothly and exactly as planned. Having someone so attentive, organised and supportive there on the day made such a huge difference and allowed us to relax and truly enjoy every moment.

We honestly couldn’t recommend The Ravenswood enough. They really do provide the full package, which takes so much of the stress out of wedding planning and organising. From the venue itself to the incredible team, we couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate our special day.

A massive thank you again to everyone at The Ravenswood, and especially to Georgia Brown, for helping make our wedding day so perfect and memorable. We will be forever grateful! ❤️
Adam
Adam Sent on 12/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Enchanting venue

The Ravenswood is an absolutely incredible wedding venue. From the moment we arrived, the whole day felt personal, seamless, and genuinely special as if the place had been built purely for our wedding.
Evie, our wedding coordinator, is outstanding. She kept everything running smoothly and made us feel calm throughout our very big day. Nothing was ever too much trouble. If you asked her for a giraffe on the roof, she’d smile and say, “No problem” there will be a giraffe on the roof! That’s the level of magic she brings.
The entire team worked like ninjas transforming rooms, placing décor, and making everything perfect without anyone even noticing they were there. The venue is stunning, the staff are incredible, and my wife and I genuinely cannot thank them enough.
If you’re searching for a wedding venue, make it Ravenswood. It will give you the day you’ve always imagined.
Z
Zoe Sent on 01/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our lives! 🤍✨

Our wedding at The Ravenswood was truly the best day of our lives, and we honestly couldn’t recommend this venue enough 💕

From the moment we found The Ravenswood on Bridebook, we knew it was something special. We arranged a viewing and, as soon as we walked through the venue, we completely fell in love. Even completely stripped back, it’s absolutely stunning. The scenery is breathtaking, and every room has that real “wow” factor. We didn’t need any more convincing, we booked our wedding on the very same day!

In the months leading up to our wedding, I was in regular contact with the team, especially the Accommodation Team. Every email was met with kindness, patience, and reassurance. No request ever felt like too much trouble, and they made the whole process so easy. Thank you to the Reception Team - you absolutely smashed it!

We were also invited to a food tasting before the big day, and from that moment I knew our guests were in for a treat. On the wedding day, the food exceeded every expectation. We had so many compliments from our guests about every course. A huge thank you to the chefs and catering team for keeping everyone’s bellies full and happy! Thank you as well to all the staff who worked so hard throughout the day, everything ran so smoothly and professionally.

The biggest thank you, however, has to go to our incredible wedding coordinator, Natalie.

From the very beginning, Natalie was so welcoming, kind, gentle, and genuinely caring. I know coordinating weddings is her job every single day, but she somehow made us feel like we were the only couple that mattered. No question was ever too silly, no request was ever too much, and she was always there whenever we needed her. Throughout the entire day she checked in on us constantly, making sure we were happy and asking if there was anything else she could do. Whenever I asked for something, it was done immediately.

Our venue styling was done by Mulberry Events, but I also had lots of my own personal touches that needed placing around the venue and on the tables. Natalie absolutely nailed every single detail. While I was getting ready, I never once felt stressed because I trusted her and the whole team completely. Everything was set up exactly as I’d imagined, and even better than I could have hoped.

Our wedding was honestly the best day of our lives, and we’re still talking about it. We cannot thank The Ravenswood team enough for everything they did. Their professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail made our day completely unforgettable.

A very special thank you to Natalie
Your hard work, dedication, warmth, and care meant the world to us. You played such a huge part in making our wedding everything we’d ever dreamed of, and we will be forever grateful. Thank you for making the happiest day of our lives so incredibly special. 💕
Nicola
Nicola Sent on 30/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute perfect wedding venue!

The absolute perfect wedding venue! We got married here in June 2026, and it was everything we could have asked for.

During the planning process, they were incredibly helpful, answering all 101 questions I sent them. As a bride, you don't always know what you need to ask, but they were always there to make sure everything was well organised and that any confusion was quickly sorted out.

Our wedding coordinator, Evie, was amazing throughout the planning process and incredible on the day, making everything as relaxed as possible, ensuring everything was set up to match our vision, and simply making it the best day ever.

I would absolutely recommend The Ravenswood to anyone looking for a magical wedding day!

The Mannings
A
Andrew Sent on 28/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding Day - 26/07/2026

Me and my wife chose this venue for our wedding on 26/07/2026 and we could not of chose a better venue. The staff, location, Food and organisation was perfect. Our wedding coordinator Georgia was so lovely and helpful. She made the day run so smoothly and made sure everything was in order. Choosing this wedding would be the best decision you make and you won’t regret. We had just under 100 guests which was no problem for the venue with some additional evening guests. The venue was so accommodating to all our requests and nothing was ever too much! The honeymoon suit is beautiful and made us feel very special. The breaks the next day were lovely too and every one of our guests enjoyed it.
M
Mike Sent on 24/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Ravenswood - our PERFECT day!

The Ravenswood is such a beautiful venue and just has such a lovely atmosphere, from the very first time we visited we absolutely fell in love with the place and knew we 100% HAD to have our wedding there! The waiting list is long but definitely worth the wait, everyone there has been BRILLIANT from start to finish, our wedding was perfect and every guest was wowed by the experience there. The next day we didn’t want to leave! Love love love The Ravenswood xx
K
Kate Sent on 22/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding of our dreams

I honestly can’t thank The Ravenswood enough. They helped make our day the most special day it could be, they take control over the day so that you can have the best day of your lives. The venue is absolutely stunning and all of our guests said that it’s the most beautiful venue they have been too. We will never ever forget what our wedding coordinator Georgia did for us, she was so calm and collected and as a control freak myself, she was excellent with dealing with everyone in such an efficient and friendly way. We are so lucky that we had our wedding there and hope to god that one of our friends get married there so that we can experience The Ravenswood again. Thank you endlessly
Patricia
Patricia Sent on 08/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Just perfection!

Everything went so perfectly, and Natalie went above and beyond to make us feel like we were the only couple in the world getting married.

We stayed in the cottage the night before and ordered from the takeaway menu. The food was delicious, and sitting out in the courtyard on a sunny evening with our family are memories we'll treasure forever. The beds were incredibly comfortable, the shower was amazing, and there was both an iron and a steamer, which made it so easy to put the finishing touches on the dresses and the boys' shirts.

We had an early start on the wedding morning, but because we used suppliers who regularly work with The Ravenswood, we were able to access the getting-ready room early. It was just a short walk from the cottage, making everything so easy. The boys also had a late checkout from the cottage, where they got ready before walking over just before the ceremony.

All of the decorations and personal touches we had brought were simply left on a table in the hall for Natalie to set up. It completely took the pressure off my bridal party and allowed us to fully enjoy our morning together. It was also so special being able to see the wedding breakfast room all set up first thing—it really hits you that it's finally happening!

A full English breakfast was brought up to us, which was lovely. Although, because of the nerves, not much of it got eaten—exactly the same happened with the boys' breakfast in the cottage!

The whole morning ran impeccably. Natalie worked so seamlessly with all of our suppliers to make sure everything was absolutely perfect.

Just before I walked down the aisle, Natalie checked in on me, and the timing of the aisle walk was spot on. After the ceremony, our confetti walk was brilliantly organised by our photographer, celebrant and Natalie. We then slipped away for ten minutes to enjoy our first Long Island Iced Tea as a married couple. This is something The Ravenswood encourages, and I honestly think it's one of the best ideas. It gave us a chance to take everything in before returning to celebrate with everyone else.

Having our photographs taken around the grounds was such an amazing experience, and I can't wait to receive them. The Ravenswood is one of the most picturesque wedding venues. We also had Mulberry dress the venue and try out their new content creation service, so we're really excited to see those memories too.

The canapés and cocktails were fantastic, and every single one of our guests commented on how delicious the wedding breakfast was.

We also chose to have a toastmaster, which was a brilliant addition. His booming voice certainly kept everyone organised! That said, if we hadn't had him, I know Natalie would have done an equally fantastic job.

Throughout the drinks reception, wedding breakfast and room turnaround, our Spotify playlist played exactly as we had planned, helping to create the relaxed atmosphere we wanted for the whole day.

When Natalie finished for the day, Molly took over for the evening. She was just as lovely, and it was nice to have already met her the evening before while we were staying in the cottage.

The in-house DJ was absolutely incredible. I genuinely couldn't recommend him highly enough. We were on the dance floor all night, and so were so many of our guests!

One thing we had noticed at previous weddings was long queues at the bar, so we requested an extra member of staff behind the bar. It made such a difference, and several of our guests even commented afterwards on how quickly they were served. It really elevated the experience.

Our wedding day truly couldn't have been any more perfect. Every single member of staff played a part in making it everything we had dreamed of and more. Thank you, Natalie, Molly and the entire Ravenswood team for giving us the most incredible day. We honestly couldn't fault a single thing, and we'll treasure these memories forever.
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