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The Alfriston

Polegate, East Sussex5.0 · 1 reviewWebsite

The Alfriston is a beautiful venue for country house weddings, surrounded by the rolling hills of the South Downs in Polegate, East Sussex. There, flower-filled gardens and picturesque spaces create an idyllic backdrop for ceremonies and receptions. Facilities and Capacity Situated on four stunning acres, the beautifully renovated Alfriston offers beautiful grounds and a choice of indoor and outdo

Venue type
Historic
Capacity
50–120 guests (120 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About The Alfriston

The Alfriston is a beautiful venue for country house weddings, surrounded by the rolling hills of the South Downs in Polegate, East Sussex. There, flower-filled gardens and picturesque spaces create an idyllic backdrop for ceremonies and receptions. Facilities and Capacity Situated on four stunning acres, the beautifully renovated Alfriston offers beautiful grounds and a choice of indoor and outdoor event spaces for the festivities. Begin the day in the dedicated suite, where you and your wedding party can relax and enjoy being pampered together for the day ahead. Ceremonies can be held on site in the spacious Sussex Room, the intimate orangery, or outside in the wedding garden. In total, this East Sussex wedding venue can easily accommodate groups of up to 120 individuals for your special day. Services Offered The dedicated events team looks forward to welcoming you and your loved ones for a celebration to remember. They’d be happy to walk you through their packages in order to help you land on the ideal services to meet your needs. For your wedding meal, the in-house culinary team can help you craft the perfect menu to complement your theme and preferences. From elegant canapes to an impressive, multi-course feast, every dish will delight with its flavour combinations and exceptional ingredients. Couples can elect to hire the entire venue, providing them and their guests with exclusive use of the property for the duration of the celebrations. With 38 comfortable and thoughtfully designed rooms and suites and a serene spa on-site, The Alfriston offers a relaxing stay where guests can unwind throughout the celebrations.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • DJ facilities
  • Swimming pool
  • Live band facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Changing room for wedding guests
  • Exclusive use
  • Evening reception facilities
  • Alcohol licence
  • In-house catering
  • Car parking

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

The Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5TW

Reviews

5.0 average from 1 review

Imported

We arranged our wedding at The Alfriston in just a few months after celebrating our engagement there in November 2025. It felt like the perfect place for a winter wedding weekend. Lots of our guests stayed with us at the hotel and the atmosphere was wonderful. The staff at The Alfriston went above…

Emma · 2026-06-06

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