Skip to content

Wedding venues

Southlands Barn

West Chiltington, West Sussex5.0 · 34 reviewsWebsite

Southlands Barn is an exclusive-use , family-run wedding venue set within 120 acres of stunning West Sussex countryside. Combining the character of a beautifully restored 17th-century barn with breathtaking lake views, South Downs scenery and warm hospitality, Southlands creates weddings that feel relaxed, personal and unforgettable. From outdoor ceremonies beneath our pergola to dancing under fai

Venue type
Historic
Capacity
40–170 guests (170 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About Southlands Barn

Southlands Barn is an exclusive-use , family-run wedding venue set within 120 acres of stunning West Sussex countryside. Combining the character of a beautifully restored 17th-century barn with breathtaking lake views, South Downs scenery and warm hospitality, Southlands creates weddings that feel relaxed, personal and unforgettable. From outdoor ceremonies beneath our pergola to dancing under fairy lights , every part of your day flows seamlessly in a venue that is entirely yours. With incredible photo opportunities, dedicated getting-ready spaces , flexible packages and an experienced wedding team by your side, Southlands Barn is the perfect place to celebrate your love story your way . ✨ 🏡 Exclusive-use venue 🌳 120 acres of countryside & lake views 💍 Indoor & outdoor ceremony options ✨ Stunning 17th-century restored barn 📸 Resident Highland cows for unique photographs 🌈 Family-run & LGBTQ+ inclusive venue 💖 Dedicated wedding coordinator 👰 Separate getting-ready rooms 🎨 Flexible supplier options available 🚌 Complimentary shuttle service options ✨ Fairy-lit ceremony and party barn 🥂 Beautiful courtyard reception space 🌄 South Downs backdrop 🎉 Weekend wedding packages available 💰 Outstanding value compared to many luxury Sussex barn venues 📜 Fully licensed for civil ceremonies 🍽️ Dedicated wedding breakfast barn 📅 Flexible package options to suit different budgets 🔥 Firepit and outdoor social spaces 🍷 Wine tasting experiences for couples 🎤 On-site sound system and microphones included 🏛️ Rustic barn character with modern comforts 🌿 Picture-perfect grounds in every season 🤝 Warm, personal and highly-rated customer service 🎶 Seamless flow from ceremony to evening celebrations 📍 Convenient West Sussex location

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • DJ facilities
  • Live band facilities
  • Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
  • Exclusive use
  • Evening reception facilities
  • Alcohol licence
  • Car parking
  • Seated meal facilities
  • Dance floor
  • Buffet meal facilities
  • Private catering allowed
  • Confetti permitted

The venue in photographs

Southlands Barn — photograph 1
Southlands Barn — photograph 2
Southlands Barn — photograph 3
Southlands Barn — photograph 4
Southlands Barn — photograph 5
Southlands Barn — photograph 6

Finding us

Southlands Barn, West Chiltington, West Sussex, RH20 2JU

Reviews

5.0 average from 34 reviews

Imported

From the moment we knew Southlands barn would make our day special, the team were absolutely amazing. From how the barn is decorated to the kind and thoughtful hospitality from all the staff, we felt right at home. Our guests said it was the most m

Kimberley · 2024-11-26

Imported

Our wedding in October 2024 was perfect, thanks to the staff and Southlands. It may sound cliché, but they genuinely made us feel like part of the family from the moment we went for our first viewing to them helping us pack up the next day. They went above and beyond which made our day even more…

Mark · 2025-02-26

Imported

We had the most amazing day for our wedding at Southlands Barn. I work in weddings myself so I have seen a lot of venues in action. And I can h

Tahnee · 2024-11-20

Imported

We had the best day of our lives at our wedding in May and we can’t thank the amazing team at Southlands Barn enough! We fell in love as soon as we walked through the doors for a tour (even with horrific January weather) and Amy was just so helpful through the whole planning process. The wine…

Emma · 2024-11-18

Imported

A stunning place for our daughter’s picture perfect wedding in May. The most professional and kind people catered for every possible need and anything more that could have been wanted w

Catherine · 2025-06-12

Imported

The most wonderful venue! Can't say enough good things about it. My daughter got married there on 26 June 2025 and it was perfect. The venue has so many different rooms, so guests can choose to dance, talk, relax or simply roast s'mores over the fire. The outdoor space is lovely, lots of green…

Geraldine · 2025-08-04

Imported

We honestly can’t recommend Southlands Barn enough! We had other venues lined up to view, but as soon as we walked into Southlands (our very first viewing!) we instantly fell in love with the stunning countryside setting, the cows in the fields, the beautiful peacocks wandering around, and most of…

Holly · 2025-10-07

Imported

We got married at Southlands Sep25 and had THE BEST experience. The venue itself is absolutely stunning. Southlands team who helped us with the planning is incredibly helpful and accommodating. From the first viewing up until the day after the wedding they have been treating us like part of the…

Damiano · 2025-10-08

Been to a wedding here?

Sign in to leave a review. Every review is moderated before it appears.

Similar venues nearby

Get listed

Own a venue or wedding business?

Send your business name, website and a few photographs and we will add the listing for you — usually within a day.

Messages go straight to Yasin Khan, who runs WedHQ.