Your Questions Answered

Your Questions Answered

A lush garden with winding gravel paths, green bushes, and colorful flowers, with white tents set up on the grass and a few people walking and enjoying the outdoor setting in the evening sunlight.

Highden Estate offers a private and elegant countryside wedding venue in West Sussex, set within beautiful Victorian era Walled Garden and with stunning views of the South Downs Nation Park. Our flexible indoor and outdoor spaces allow couples to create a wedding that truly reflects their style, from relaxed outdoor ceremonies to refined evening receptions, all within a venue that feels exclusively yours.

Whilst we’ve answered many of the questions we’re most often asked, we know there may be others we haven’t covered. Please feel free to get in touch — our team will be more than happy to answer any further questions and help you plan your perfect day here at The Highden Estate.

  • Yes. We are fully licensed for civil ceremonies, so you can hold both your ceremony and reception at the estate.

  • Yes. All weddings at Highden Events are offered on an exclusive-use basis, meaning no other events take place on your wedding day.

  • We can accommodate weddings from 30 to 200 guests, depending on your chosen layout and whether you use indoor, outdoor or marquee spaces.

  • Yes. Highden Estate offers beautiful outdoor ceremony locations within the grounds of our beautiful Victorian walled garden, weather and licensing permitting.

  • Yes. You may choose from our trusted catering partners or bring your own approved caterer.

  • Yes. We operate a fully licensed bar offering wines, beers, spirits, cocktails and bespoke drinks packages.

  • Yes. There is ample on-site parking for guests and suppliers.

  • We offer an on-site camping area beside the walled garden, which is included as part of your venue hire. For those looking for more comfort, our on-site Airbnb is also available to book at an additional cost (please contact us for details). We are also happy to recommend a range of nearby hotels and local pubs for your guests.

  • Yes — we provide the facilities and beautiful backdrop, and we actively encourage you to decorate the venue to suit your theme and style. We simply ask that no permanent fixings are used and that no damage is caused to the marquee, building, or grounds.

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