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Last update: August 2026
Upwaltham Barns is nestled amongst the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park, one of the prettiest barn wedding venues in West Sussex. Lovingly restored, this family-owned venue exudes warmth and friendliness. The atmosphere is wonderfully welcoming and relaxed, providing a secluded country idyll that is exclusively yours on your day.
Facilities and Capacity
Upwaltham Barns is full of charm and character, offering rustic elegance for your wedding celebrations. Begin your day in the calming Orchard Room, a dedicated preparation space that feels both practical and indulgent in equal measure. When preparations are complete, the light-filled East Barn with its floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden beams and and views of the South Downs welcomes you as the ideal backdrop to say ‘I do’. Following your romantic ceremony, your guests move out into the flower-filled courtyard to mingle and enjoy drinks and canapes. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, with the Moroccan style snug and contemporary copper-topped tables in the Stable Bar.
The spacious South Barn is the perfect setting for your wedding reception. The wooden beams, flint stone walls and neutral colour scheme will complement any of your decorations perfectly. The barn has a warm and inviting atmosphere, whatever the season, with underfloor heating, candlelit wrought iron candelabras, seated dining for up to 150 guests and plenty of space for evening entertainment. From formal wedding breakfasts to informal barbeques, the South Barn provides the perfect backdrop for treasured memories.
As your celebrations come to an end, the pretty beamed Jasmine Cottage is yours to hire for the night of your wedding and spend your first night together as a married couple.
Services Offered
A bespoke wedding venue with two barns to give you complete flexibility, whatever the weather. Beautiful, well-kept gardens with stunning views for your photography.
Experienced in-house caterers and bar with a dedicated catering event coordinator throughout your planning and on-site for your day.
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Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!Reviews for Upwaltham Barns
Gorgeous wedding venue with absolutely amazing people behind it!
James & Natasha 26.06.26
The most perfect venue!
March 2026 wedding
All our guests complimented us in the venue and in the incredible food and atmosphere.
They also cater for children so well, the goodie bags at the canapés and drinks reception went down very well.
We also hired the tipsy truck and again, our guests loved this!
I had the privilege of being the first bride to use the new prep room and had a nice relaxing morning getting ready with my bridal party. It was great to be onsite, getting ready. It definitely made me feel more relaxed in the build up than I feel I would have been getting ready elsewhere and moving to the venue part-ready!
Nicola/Charis and thier teams made us feel part of the venue, their service felt truly unique to us and for that we are eternally grateful.
An Amazing Day
We fell in love with the venue when we went to view and from that moment there was no point looking at any other venues.
Right from the start we were made to feel special and encouraged to book our day in a way that matched us as a couple. This ensured that we felt like individuals and made our day unique.
All our guests have commented on how beautiful the venue was and how fantastic the food was.
Charis was assigned as our wedding coordinator. She was very flexible, professional and maintained a good level of communication. It felt as though nothing was too much trouble
All members of staff that we spoke to were friendly and helpful. We had a fabulous day and would definitely recommend Upwaltham Barns - you won't regret it;!
Photos courtesy of @hollybobbins_photographer
One of my favourite venues!
I would not hesitate to recommend Upwaltham Barns to anyone looking for a wedding or event venue!
Incredible wedding venue all year round!
The food is so good, especially those summer BBQ's. And just as importantly, the team are brilliant - so friendly, hard-working and lovely to work alongside. The level of care they give their couples is amazing, and they’re always incredibly welcoming and thoughtful towards suppliers too.. Really can't wait to be back at Upwaltham Barns again 🙂
Photographers review of Upwaltham Barns
One of my favorite features has to be the wildflower meadow, it offers such stunning views of the South Downs and makes the perfect spot for golden hour portraits and it's also really close to the venue.
The family-run atmosphere is also a huge draw, whether you’re a guest or a supplier, you’re made to feel like part of the family. The organization is second to none and weddings here always run completely seamlessly. I wholeheartedly recommend Upwaltham Barns for a beautiful, effortless, and heartfelt wedding day.
Amazing experience, unique and friendly
This venue and their staff have the ability of making you feel like you are the only wedding they are ever doing!
We honestly couldnt put into words how good the day was, and the food, and the staff .
The venue: is beautiful, the surroundings are lovely, and the two barns are gorgeous, the courtyard is the perfect place for drinks reception.
There are enough places for guests to go to during the day that the whole day felt interesting and exciting. There is also an amazing moroccan snug area which our guests loved. The ceremony barn is beautiful and bright and warm!! The whole venue is so lovely and warm- this was important to us as our wedding was in March.
The staff : Were all professional, friendly, smart and helpful. There is an on the day coordinator and a pre-wedding coordinator both of which were fantastic, no ask to big or small, Abbie helped us in the lead up and was so organised and thorough. Then on the day we had Ann who was wonderful and made sure we didnt miss out on anything !
Food: the food was fantastic! and there was so much of it!! All of it was delicious, they did an amazing job. We made our own personalised starter which the kitchen designed from a recipe I sent them with a special haggis and then we had roast chicken which came with all the trimmings, and was delicious.
The jasmine cottage is also beautiful and has everything you could need for a nights stay.
10/10 A*** We wish we could do it all again.
If you are looking for a barn wedding in Sussex which is elegant, beautiful and has the added benefit of a family feel you definitely have to visit this venue! xx
A gorgeous day!
From start to finish, our wedding day was just perfect, everything ran so smoothly and we just had the best day ever!
From our first tour to the big day, everyone was so organised, efficient and helpful with our wedding planning.
The venue is just truly beautiful, all of our guests commented on how amazing it is and lots were saying it’s the best wedding venue they’ve been to! We were lucky to get married on a sunny, autumnal day but Upwaltham would be gorgeous even on a rainy day!
The staff were all so helpful on the day and attentive, ensuring all of our guests were happy, leaving us to enjoy our day stress free!
The food was a hit with our guests, it was delicious!
Staying in the Jasmine Cottage was really lovely, it’s so beautiful!
Nicola has always been onsite when we have visited and is always so warm and welcoming.
Thank you again for everything, we really had the best day!
Aaron & Rosie
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Upwaltham Barns will be opening its doors on Sunday 13th September, from 10am until 3pm.
Recently engaged couples are invited to experience this warm and welcoming countryside wedding venue, nestled amongst the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park.
Couples can enjoy a personal tour of the lovingly restored East and South Barns, charming courtyard and gardens, Orchard Room and romantic Jasmine Cottage. The small family team at Upwaltham Barns will be on hand throughout the day to answer questions, share ideas and help couples picture their own wedding at the venue.
Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. To reserve a place call 01798 300252 or visit the Upwaltham Barns website.
Please note: This event is for couples who have not yet booked with Upwaltham Barns. Those wishing to arrange a revisit on this day should contact the events team directly.
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