Award-Winning Sussex
Wedding Venue

We cannot fault our experience with Alfriston Gardens! From our very first visit, we fell in love and are incredibly grateful to everyone who made our day run so smoothly. Our journey with Alfriston Gardens was seamless from start to finish, and we received so many compliments about the venue and the food. The lawns are beautifully maintained, the rooms cosy and full of character, and Lavender Lodge was the perfect space for getting ready and spending our wedding night. Janie and India were exceptionally accommodating, as was Dean from Black Pepper Hospitality. We had a tasting evening for our chosen menu, where we could tweak and personalise our meals just as we wanted. The food was beautifully presented, and our dietary and non-drinker needs were all catered for meticulously with no issues. On the day, Katie from the catering team was attentive and kept us well-informed, managing everything efficiently without being overbearing. Janie and India are both lovely—approachable and genuinely committed to making you feel that your wedding is their priority. They made everything feel so personal, ensuring we always had a drink in hand and felt relaxed, with no worries. They were quick to respond to emails and queries, and we felt so proud to celebrate our day in such a beautiful venue. Janie even helped us time each bridesmaid’s walk down the aisle to specific parts of our chosen song the night before! We would highly recommend Alfriston Gardens as a wedding venue and look forward to any future excuse to use the space for another event! Thank you SO much ♥️

Where do we begin? We got married at Alfriston Gardens on Saturday, 31st August, and it was truly one of the best days of our lives. We decided to turn it into a weekend celebration by hosting a festival-themed party the Friday before the wedding, giving our guests a chance to meet before the big day. Alfriston Gardens was incredibly flexible and supportive, allowing us to make this happen—it wouldn’t have been the same without them. The venue is stunning, and having everything in one place made it feel like it was truly ours for the weekend. The real stars, however, are Janie and Dean! From start to finish, Janie made us feel completely at ease, catering to our every need and checking in with us throughout the weekend. Her warmth and support put us and our families at ease, and our guests couldn’t say enough good things about her. She’s a true asset to Alfriston Gardens. Dean took charge of the catering, and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. The food, the wine, and the entire experience were wonderful. He accommodated every change we requested and remained professional and genuine throughout the lead-up to the wedding. The catering and bar staff were excellent on the day, and many of our guests commented on the top-notch service. When we arrived, the venue was spotless, thanks to the cleaning team and gardeners, who had prepared everything perfectly despite having other weddings before ours. It truly felt like our own bespoke space. Janie and her team helped us with all the setup, and everything was exactly as we had envisioned. We have never laughed so much, partied so hard, or felt so loved—and it’s all thanks to Alfriston Gardens. Thank you for everything!

We recently got married at Alfriston Gardens. We had visited a few venues, but we knew this one was 'the one' as soon as we walked in. We chose to have a small, intimate wedding ceremony and meal with just 15 guests. Although the venue can easily accommodate large ceremonies, our small gathering didn’t feel lost in the space. We also hosted a larger evening reception, and the space transitioned perfectly. The whole day was perfect from start to finish. Janie was fantastic, and our friends and family have commented on how helpful she was throughout the evening. The food was provided by Black Pepper Hospitality, and Dean was amazing throughout, helping us plan our day. The food was incredible and they tailored it to exactly what we wanted. They even served our favorite cocktail upon request and met all dietary requirements. The entire team working on the day was great and really contributed to making our day even more special. The venue is so versatile, ideal for any kind of wedding or weather! It was wonderful to have the entire venue, gardens, and accommodation to ourselves for the day. This made things much easier for our guests, some of whom had traveled from near and far. Staying at the venue the night before and on our wedding night was perfect! We highly recommend Alfriston Gardens for anyone considering holding their wedding here. It's a beautiful location and a fantastic venue in its own right.

We had our dream wedding at the beautiful Alfriston Gardens in June 2024. From start to finish, the entire day was perfect, and thanks to the hard work of Janie and the team, everything went seamlessly. Janie was brilliant, helping us plan every detail leading up to the wedding and going above and beyond to ensure we had everything we’d dreamed of. Most of all, she was a calming influence on the morning of the wedding and throughout the day, making sure every detail was exactly as we wanted. Dean and the catering team were phenomenal! We received so many compliments about the food, which was absolutely delicious. The bar staff and waiters/waitresses were kind, professional, and extremely hard-working. Every detail was considered, every allergy was well-catered for, and the attention to detail was superb. Thank you all so much! The venue itself is truly perfect—a wonderful combination of modern design with a rustic twist, set in a quintessential countryside setting. The barns are beautiful, and all the rooms were clean and very comfortable. It was everything we could have asked for. The weather was perfect, which made the venue even more beautiful! The gardens provided a lovely setting for our drinks reception and games. All of our guests said how brilliant the day was and how gorgeous the venue is. Most remarked that it was the best wedding they’d ever attended and the best food they’d had at a wedding! We just want to do it all over again. It was a truly magical day that we will remember forever, and we will always be grateful to Alfriston Gardens for giving us beautiful memories to last a lifetime!

Our wedding at Afriston Gardens was absolutely magical! The venue was stunning, the staff were attentive and accommodating, and the food was delicious. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how beautiful everything was. A highlight for us was being able to stay onsite in the beautiful Lavender Lodge, which helped make everything so much smoother throughout. To top it off the venue is dog friendly, which meant we could have our pup with us on our special day. Thank you Alfriston Gardens for helping us create the perfect day!

My partner and I were lucky enough to get married at this beautiful venue. It was an absolutely perfect day; we couldn't have asked for anything more. The venue itself is gorgeous, the barns are spotless, and the decor and atmosphere are amazing. The accommodation is pure luxury; all of our guests commented on how lovely their rooms were, whether they stayed in a shepherd's hut or a hotel room. Janie, the venue manager, was incredibly attentive, ensuring we were comfortable throughout the day. She is utterly amazing and helped the day flow brilliantly. Dean and Matt catered through the venue, and the food was delicious—large portions of great quality food, which all our guests commented on. The rest of the staff were also spectacular. We thought about very little during the whole day apart from enjoying our wedding. Thank you to everyone involved at Alfriston Gardens!

We attended our son and daughter-in-law's wedding in June 2024, and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Every area of the venue was immaculate. The venue itself is stunning, and all the staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful in every way. The grounds are beautifully maintained, offering numerous perfect places for photos. The food was delicious, and the breakfast the next morning had a wide variety to cater to everyone's tastes. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Alfriston Gardens was the perfect venue for our wedding. Janie made sure our every need was catered for. Nothing was too much trouble. We had so many compliments on the stunning venue. The sun shone for us and the gardens were in full bloom for everyone to enjoy. Alfriston is beautiful inside and out, with stunning rooms to stay in so all our family and friends could stay over. Janie allowed us to visit the venue and chat with her whenever needed prior to the wedding which reassured us everything would run smoothly. The catering by Dean and his team was impeccable and our requests were met and nothing was too much trouble. We also had so many compliments on the delicious food. Altogether we can’t recommend this venue highly enough and would do it all over again without changing a thing. If we could give more than 5 stars we would.

We were lucky enough to celebrate our wedding day at the stunning Alfriston Gardens. The barns and incredible gardens were the perfect backdrop for us to celebrate with our friends and family. The food provided by Dean and his team was absolutely delicious and we want to give a massive thank you to them, Janie and the rest of team for making our wedding completely stress free. We had a truly wonderful day!

"We had our dream wedding at Alfriston Gardens at the end of March 2024. Everything was perfect from start to finish, with lots of our guests saying it is the best wedding they have ever been to! We first booked the venue when it was still being renovated but we saw the vision come to life month by month until it became all that we had hoped. Janie (Hotel and Events Manager) was extremely thorough and supportive throughout the planning process. Dean took care of all our catering needs for the entire weekend, with people paying massive compliments to how amazing the food was. The rooms for our guests were modern, clean and stylish. Lavender Lodge is extremely luxurious and the perfect place to get ready the morning of the wedding. It also provided a relaxing place to reflect on the wonderful day we had. We are so grateful and thankful to the entire team for helping to make our day so special. Alfriston Gardens will forever hold a special place in our hearts."

"Thanks to all the team for arranging a fantastic corporate away day for our Management Team at short notice. The perfect location for a wonderfully organised event. Excellent catering and support from the Alfriston team throughout the day. I would highly recommend this venue to others looking for a similar corporate event. Playbook Engineering will certainly be returning."

"We got married here in November 2023 and it was incredible! Janie was super attentive and helpful throughout our planning process, and was very flexible in making it the exact wedding we wanted. On the day, she oversaw everything perfectly. We had plenty of time to set up the day before and pack down afterwards. The venue was perfect for a large winter wedding as there was plenty of indoor space, but we were lucky enough to enjoy the beautiful gardens too as it was dry. So many guests commented on the delicious food, and Black Pepper catered it exactly how we wanted it. We loved that there wasn’t a noise limit so could have a live band and a real party! The accommodation was super premium and it was so nice having so many of our friends and family to stay overnight."

"We booked our wedding in December 2021 when the venue was a building site with only the plans and ideas to go by. After 18 months of uncertainty, the wait and trepidation the venue not being ready in time paid off. The venue looked absolutely incredible. Emma’s plans and imagination developed into something truly beautiful. Janie took over the management of the site and did everything possible to put our minds at ease, offering for us to see the venue and progress at any time. In the final weeks leading up to the wedding, the night before and on the day, Janie could not do enough to help. Dean the catering manager was amazing. The food was absolutely out of this world. He gave us so much flexibility to make it “us.” The wedding breakfast was delicious and we opted for hot bloomer sandwiches and pizza for the evening rather than a traditional buffet which went down a treat. We had so many compliments on how stunning the venue looks and how great the food was. The whole wedding from arriving the night before to leaving after breakfast the following morning was so relaxed and was had such a nice atmosphere. If anything went wrong, neither me, my husband or any guests knew anything about it! Absolutely everyone had an incredible day and we can’t recommend Alfriston Gardens enough. "

"Got married here recently and it was the most perfect day! Renovated venue is gorgeous, it’s feels like it’s own village as soon as you arrive there. The team are exceptionally hard working and helpful. Janie couldn’t have been more helpful and Dean was great too. Wouldn’t have been the same without them. Highly recommend 🙂 My only feedback is regarding the accommodation. It would be great if you had a phone line or unique url where guests could book and pay for their accommodation directly with yourselves. It was a complete faff being involved and the stress I didn’t need when arranging a wedding in 4 months. Again Janie, thank you so much for everything we really appreciated it."

"We were the first couple to get married at Alfriston Gardens since the re-brand and we’re so glad we did. It was still a building site when we booked but it paid off - they delivered on everything they promised. Janie, the events manager, was amazing at keeping us updated during the build, allowed us to visit as many times as we wanted and really looked after us on the day. The venue is absolutely stunning. We fell in love with the place as soon as we saw it. The barns, lodges, huts and hotel rooms are all done to a high spec and the garden is bursting with wild flowers. We loved the fact that all our guests could stay over at the venue. And the catering team were great, lots of food choices and really attentive on the day. We would definitely recommend Alfriston Gardens as a wedding venue!"