Welcome To The Highden Estate

”A unique Countryside Wedding & Event Venue in the South Downs - Customizable, Picturesque & Award Winning”

The Walled Garden

The Walled Garden

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The Walled Garden at Highden Estate is a true hidden gem, dating back to the Victorian era and lovingly maintained ever since. Stepping through the garden doors, guests are instantly transported into a serene and tranquil setting, where time seems to slow and nature takes centre stage.

Enclosed by beautifully aged brick walls, the garden offers a rare sense of privacy and seclusion, creating an intimate and secure atmosphere that is perfect for weddings and special celebrations. This timeless Victorian walled garden provides an enchanting backdrop for unforgettable moments, blending historic charm with natural elegance in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.

Cowdown

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Cowdown, part of the historic Highden Estate, offers a magnificent 20-acre blank canvas event space set within the unspoilt West Sussex countryside. With breathtaking views across rolling landscape and open skies, this versatile outdoor venue provides complete privacy and a true sense of seclusion.

Perfect for bespoke weddings, marquee celebrations, and large-scale countryside events, Cowdown allows you the freedom to create an occasion entirely your own. Surrounded by nature and far from distractions, it is an idyllic setting for unforgettable celebrations within the South Downs National Park.

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