Woodmancote Place is a picturesque wedding venue in Henfield, West Sussex, UK, offering services to couples hosting their special day. This family-run historic location is steeped in history and dates back to 1066. Woodmancote Place offers couples the perfect blend of privacy, luxury, and sophistication. With unrivalled flexibility to use the grounds of the manor as you wish, Woodmancote Place offers 150 acres of possibilities. Parkland, glorious lawns and deer park, all available for the wild and whimsical, or the elegant and traditional. Boasting 3 historic lakes and a 13th-century church on the grounds, it is the ideal romantic location to tie the knot in style. The dedicated team prides themselves on providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere where couples can create a day as unique as they are.

Facilities and Capacity

Woodmancote Place can host large and small weddings of up to 200 guests. Couples can exchange vows outside on the manicured grounds, where the mature trees, landscaped gardens, and stunning countryside views provide a delightful backdrop for ceremonies and wedding photos. Several spectacular outdoor locations are available, including the front of the Regency facade manor house on the manor house lawn, the lake view lawn with amazing views of the deer park, or the manicured croquet lawn featuring incredible countryside vistas. Alternatively, couples can opt to host their ceremony and reception in a sailcloth tent or marquee, which can be erected on the grounds. You can have a celebrant service on one of our lawns or under the canopy of your chosen tent. Or a Church ceremony in St Peter’s Church in our grounds.

Services Offered

The Woodmancote Place team offers a range of packages that can be tailored to the needs of each couple. They can provide a dedicated wedding coordinator to oversee the celebration and ensure each couple enjoys a seamless experience. The property has an alcohol license, facilities onsite for live music, and a dance floor. The venue is eco-friendly, and the team make a concerted effort to keep their carbon footprint down by composting waste, using local producers, and not allowing balloons or other unsustainable materials to be used on site. Woodmancote Place only takes one booking per weekend, so couples can enjoy exclusive use of the property for the duration of their wedding. The venue is easily accessible, has plenty of parking for guests, and is pet friendly.

Pricing

Full, exclusive use of the grounds for 20-200 people is £5,000 including VAT. Including use of all four lawns as desired. Access to the drawing room of the Manor for couples photographs. Access to the cloakroom of the Manor for the couple, until 10pm. Access to the deer park for photographs. Free parking for all guests. Four day hire for set up, wedding day and take down. Our in-house wedding coordinator to assist with logistics during planning and on the day itself to ensure everything runs smoothly.