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East Sussex National, wedding venue in East Sussex, UK
Wedding Venue
Wedding Venue
4.8(49)

East Sussex National

Little Horsted, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5ES, East Sussex, UK

Guest capacity
20 to 750 guests
Per person from
Menus from £110

About East Sussex National

Set within 1,100 acres of breathtaking countryside , East Sussex National is one of the most spectacular luxury wedding venues in East Sussex , offering elegant ceremony spaces, stunning landscapes, and exceptional service for unforgettable celebrations. Perfectly located near Brighton , Lewes , and within easy reach of London , our venue combines countryside tranquillity with convenient accessibility—making it a popular choice for couples searching for Sussex wedding venues and luxury countryside wedding venues in the South East . Whether you are planning an intimate wedding ceremony or a large cultural celebration , East Sussex National offers a variety of beautiful spaces. Exchange your vows beneath the enchanting Birdcage outdoor ceremony area , surrounded by sweeping countryside views, or celebrate in style within the impressive National Suite , which can host up to 700 guests —ideal for Asian weddings, multicultural celebrations, and grand receptions . Our award-winning chefs create exquisite menus using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients , while our experienced wedding team ensures every detail of your day is flawlessly delivered. The venue also offers luxury bridal suites, spa facilities, and overnight accommodation , allowing you and your guests to relax and celebrate in complete comfort. From romantic countryside ceremonies to vibrant cultural weddings, East Sussex National provides the perfect setting to begin your new chapter together.

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Styles & facilities

Unusual weddings
Large hotel
Asian wedding
Landmark
In the country
Unique weddings
Outdoor license
Sporting
Civil ceremony licence
Fire ceremony
Confetti permitted
Entertainment licence
Wedding coordinator
Accessible facilities
Corkage option
DJ facilities
Swimming pool
Live band facilities
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Helipad
Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Changing room for wedding guests
Exclusive use
Evening reception facilities
Beautician
Alcohol licence
In-house catering
Fitness centre
Car parking
Seated meal facilities
Dance floor
Buffet meal facilities
Health suite
Private catering allowed
Overnight accommodation for guests
Horse baraat permitted

Reviews

4.8(49)4.8/5 from 49 couple reviews

5/5 review

BenSeptember 2026

5.0

We had the most incredible wedding day at East Sussex National, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect setting for such a special occasion. From the moment we arrived, everything was beautifully organised and the whole team made us feel so welcome and looked after. The venue itself is stunning, with beautiful grounds and plenty of gorgeous spaces for photographs, giving us so many wonderful memories to treasure. A very special mention has to go to Rachel, who was absolutely magnificent from start to finish. The amount of organising, coordination and direction she managed throughout the day was incredible, and yet she never lost her personality or warmth. Despite everything she had to juggle, Rachel was still able to have a laugh and a joke with us and our guests, making everyone feel completely at ease. She struck the perfect balance between being incredibly professional and organised while still being friendly, fun and genuinel

5/5 review

LindaSeptember 2026

5.0

We had the most perfect day. Tracey worked so hard to meet our requirements during the months before our wedding and Rachael made sure everything went smoothly on the day. We were made to feel very special, nothing was too much

4.8/5 review

KatieAugust 2026

4.8

Really enjoyed having our wedding at East Sussex National. Rachel was our co-ordinator on the day who couldn’t do enough for us and was so helpful and a joy to have on the day. The food is lovely and everyone enjoyed their meal. The staff are quick with the service too. The package is good value for money and the communication in the lead up with Tracey is great. They make you feel very special and the bridal suite is amazing. I would recommend having your wedding here! It would be great to have the microphone PA system included in the package as we did need this for the speeches and ceremony (which was outside) and for us to be able to choose wh

5/5 review

MeganAugust 2026

5.0

Our journey started with Tracey. Tracey was the most helpful, supportive and kind person when it came to wedding planning. She answered all my questions quickly, waited for my responses patiently when life got busy and looked after us. Planning was easy, even when things out of anyone’s control went wrong, Tracey had us covered. On the wedding day we had the lovely Rachel looking after us. She was super friendly, supportive and positive. She looked after myself (the bride) in the morning as I wanted to do things myself and settled David’s nerves. Rachel supported throughout the day and did everything she could to ensure we had the best day. All of the staff at ESN were amazing. We want to make a special shout out to the amazing Elmira who worked on our bar. She had the biggest smile and was so friendly to both us and all of our guests. The lovely gentleman who took us down to the golf course for our photos in the evening was also amazing. Our day ran smoothly even when things ran late(due to David wanting to see planes), it did not affect our day at all. Highly recommend to anyone loo

5/5 review

LeyhannAugust 2026

5.0

Every detail was arranged to perfection, all staff were amazing especially Rachel who went above and beyond to ensure our day ran smoothly and to our request. Trac

5/5 review

Sunnyorangebridesmaid91547August 2026

5.0

We had our day 8th August 2026 and it couldn’t have done any better. The staff at East Sussex national were amazing and made us feel so calm and relaxed throughout the whole day. Tracey and Rachel were just fantastic! The food was amazing

5/5 review

HollyAugust 2026

5.0

My partner and I had the most wonderful wedding day at East Sussex National. The reception room was beautiful, the food was delicious, the grounds were stunning and our honey moon suite was perfect. Tracey is always on hand to answer any queries and makes the experience of planning the wedding fun and stress free. Tracey and her team were very accommodating, and liaised with any third parties involved with the wedding on our behalf. I cannot thank Rachel enough for the running of the wedding on the day. Rachel is kind, professional and showed a genuine interest in myself, my partner and our guests. Rachel went above and beyond to make our day memorabl

4.6/5 review

MiaJuly 2026

4.6

We got married at ESN in July 2026. From coming to visit the venue soon after our engagement, the team were welcoming, friendly and professional. We had to reschedule our original wedding date due to falling pregnant and this wasn’t an issue and was easily done. Upon our final meeting, there was some slight confusion on what was included compared to our contract, but again this was quickly resolved. The facilities at ESN, especially the spa are health club are clean and relaxing. This was especially helpful in calming the bride before the big day! The bridal suite was large, clean and luxurious and provided a comfortable stay. Rachael, our wedding co-ordinatior for the day was very accommodating and always ensured we were happy, and well fed and watered! The outdoor ceremony area was beautiful, especially with the amazing panoramic views ESN have to offer. There were a few minor teething issues prior to the ceremony regarding delivery vehicles, but this did not affect the ceremony itself. The lynx roundhall was were our wedding breakfast and reception was, being newly decorated made it even better, there was plenty of room for our 80 guests, DJ, Dancefloor, chocolate fountain and cake table. Louisa, our bar attendant for the majority of the night was amazing and Amy was lovely too! There were amazing photo opportunities within the grounds of ESN

5/5 review

BenDecember 2025

5.0

We had never really considered a winter wedding. We were looking for something summery - think field with hay bails - festival vibes. But we visited East Sussex National as part of a wedding fair that they were hosting and we arranged a full tour, this was around Christmas time and instantly fell in love with the place. Everything just felt right. Tracey and her team were so supportive throughout, responding quickly to any question we had - never making us feel like we were asking a silly question! We had a number of meetings and opportunities to visit beforehand and everything was smooth and put us at ease. On the day itself, we couldn't have asked for more. The team on the day, lead brilliantly by Rachel, couldn't do more - from the waiters, to the bar staff, to the chefs, we couldn't have asked for more. Som

5/5 review

RebeccaOctober 2025

5.0

We had a wonderful day at East Sussex National for our wedding. We were looked after so well by all the staff. P

5/5 review

KatieAugust 2025

5.0

The East Sussex national is a lovely wedding venue, we had our wedding outside in the bird cage which was lovely, lovely photos on and around the grounds. Food you have plenty of options and we enjoyed everything in our once in a lifetime package. Tracey is amazing and so was Rachel ..they will help

5/5 review

ZoeAugust 2025

5.0

The East Sussex national uckfield, what can I say except how amazing they are! Tracey was amazing and helped us so much with planning our wedding and with all the help with the finishing touches. The food was amazing and the buffet of the evening was very impressive I must say. Amazing grounds for having the best piccys taken. We had a budget but you wouldn’t have thought so with how beautiful everything was there. And my bridal Suite……… wooooooowwwwwww!!!! We was so sad to leave but we did long it out for as long as we could. It was so lovely to relax in the lobby area the day after the wedding. I used the spa too the day before and it was love

5/5 review

AkshayJuly 2025

5.0

We recently held our Hindu wedding ceremony and reception at East Sussex National, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. The location is absolutely stunning, especially for an outdoor ceremony — the backdrop, birdcage and the seating created the perfect setting for our special day. A special thank you to Tracey and Vivek for going above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. We highly recommend East

4.2/5 review

BrandonJune 2025

4.2

We chose East Sussex National for our wedding after visiting due to the beautiful grounds and affordability for the amount of friends and family we wished to celebrate with. The lead up to the wedding was good, we had a few bumps along the way as we found a lack of flexibility in some areas. They could be slightly more accommodating during our visits, we were offered fruit juice but were not offered an alcoholic drink on the house which seemed slightly strange with how much we were spending. In terms of the wedding day, Rachel the manager was extremely helpful and helped us with whatever we needed! We had a wonderful day and enjoyed celebrating with all our loved ones. The rooms at ESN have been upgraded and that was a lovely plus, we had a beautiful luxury suite with late check out! This suite was used for the bridal party to get ready in the

4.6/5 review

JamieMay 2025

4.6

We recently had our wedding at East Sussex National, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience. From start to finish, Rachel was absolutely incredible. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and calm, caring nature made the entire day stress-free and enjoyable. The venue was stunning, the service impeccable, and everything ran so smoothly on the day thanks to Rachel and the amazing staff. Our guests were blown away by the food, the setting, and the overall atmosphere. We received so many compliments about how well-organized and beautiful everything was. We also had several out-of-town guests stay at the hotel, and they all spoke highly of the accommodations and hospitality. Rachel and the entire team went above and beyond to make our wedding day unforgettable. We’re so thankful to have chosen East Sussex National and would recommend it to any couple looking for a top-tier venue with exceptional service.

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