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Upwaltham Barns

Upwaltham, West Sussex5.0 · 60 reviewsWebsite

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 cha

Venue type
Unusual weddings
Capacity
50–150 guests (150 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About Upwaltham Barns

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.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • DJ facilities
  • Live band facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Exclusive use
  • Evening reception facilities
  • Alcohol licence
  • In-house catering
  • Car parking
  • Seated meal facilities
  • Dance floor

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

Upwaltham Barns, Upwaltham, West Sussex, GU28 0LX

Reviews

5.0 average from 60 reviews

Imported

Do not hesitate on booking this venue!!! They are amazing, every single

Rachel · 2024-09-15

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Our February wedding was cosy, comfortable, and classy at this beautiful venue. From our very first viewing through to our wedding day, all the staff were very professional, friendly, and diligent in making sure we had a great experience. We were so well looked after on our wedding day - my husband…

Samantha · 2026-05-10

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The moment we arrived at Upwaltham barns for our first viewing, we knew this was the venue for us. You immediately felt like you were part of the family, and all the staff genuinely cared about your wedding experience. From the wine tasting session with Steve, to the experience evening with other…

Natasha · 2026-08-05

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If you’re on the fence about booking Upwaltham - go for it! We had the most perfect day made even more special by the staff running the whole day so seamlessly. Kate was amazing throughout and to

Frankie · 2026-07-30

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This venue also has the catering and bar sorted as they are three separate businesses run by one family so makes it an all in one package and they all have amazing communication with each other. The location is stunning and the venue is very flexible with inside and outside areas, it’s rained most…

Lauren · 2024-09-09

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Thank you to everyone at Upwaltham Barns for helping make our day so special! 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…

Rosie · 2024-10-21

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Upwaltham Barns is stunning family run wedding venue set in an idyllic location. We had our wedding in November and it was absolutely amazing! The whole team at the venue made the day go so smoothly and we felt so special, nothing was too much and the service was impeccable! Having our wedding in…

Charlotte · 2025-01-09

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We recently had our wedding at Upwaltham and we couldn't recommend it enough. Thank you Nicola and her family. 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…

Sophie · 2025-03-24

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