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Ceremony
Fully licensed for all civil ceremonies and partnerships, Southend Barns offers two ceremony spaces, which can be finalised on the day of your wedding.
The Dairy Barn is our indoor ceremony space. It has a serene ambience and simple yet romantic styling to complement all wedding day themes. Featuring a sweeping aisle, wooden beams and a crisp, neutral colour palette, the Dairy Barn provides the perfect backdrop to add your own style.
The Secret Garden is our outdoor ceremony space. It is a fantastic way to create a unique wedding inspired by nature, adding a sunlit sparkle to daytime ceremonies. Nestled in a peaceful spot between our fields and the flint walls of the Dairy Barn, the garden is lined with elegant concrete benches and surrounded by beautiful borders.
Reception
The Collecting Yard is a beautiful space for your drinks reception. Spacious and perfectly maintained, it is ideal for mingling with guests, live entertainment, musical performances, or relaxed conversation. The all-weather Collecting Yard includes a terrace bar, sheltered alfresco seating and a roaring fire pit.
The Threshing Barn is a magnificent space for your wedding breakfast and evening party. The barn provides a stunning backdrop for your celebrations, whether as a dining hall, a lively space for dancing or a banquet setting for festive or winter-themed occasions. Our experienced event managers can recommend layouts to suit your vision perfectly.
Accommodation
The Milking Parlour is the perfect finishing touch to an unforgettable wedding. With its serene, stylish interiors, you can relax and indulge in the memories of your day. Located in a private courtyard with a rose garden and water feature, it provides a calm and luxurious retreat. A freshly prepared Roots breakfast hamper is delivered the next morning for you to enjoy. The Milking Parlour can also be used by the wedding party to get ready, with large mirrors, comfortable seating and all the facilities needed for those important preparations.
Mama Lou Shepherd’s Hut is the epitome of first-class glamping. Set in the alpacas’ grazing field with its own festoon-lit private pathway and garden, it has been immaculately restored to create a sumptuous and unique retreat. In the fridge, you’ll find chilled prosecco, fresh juice, milk and coffee to accompany your breakfast delivery.
Enjoy a night of luxury under the West Sussex sky with our beautiful bell tent accommodation. In total, there are nine tents sleeping up to 18 adults and 2 children – including eight luxury bell tents and one spacious family tent that accommodates up to 2 adults and 2 children. Each luxury bell tent sleeps two adults and comes equipped with lighting and charging points, double beds dressed in Egyptian cotton bedding, and exclusive access to bathroom facilities including showers and WCs, complete with indulgent Land & Water toiletries and soft towels.
In the morning, guests can head to our 'Piggery Pit Stop', an additional tent serving a delicious continental breakfast in a relaxed, grab-and-go style. With freshly prepared pastries and muffins to start the day, plus Nespresso coffee machines for takeaway coffees, it’s the perfect Southend Barns send-off.
Food & Drink
Roots Catering is our in-house team of talented chefs who are passionate about fusing fresh, local ingredients with creative flair to create mouth-watering menus that evolve with the seasons. From sharing platters and street food to decadent three-course feasts and plant-based dishes, the chefs look forward to designing a wedding menu tailored perfectly to you.
At Southend Barns, choosing the right drinks is just as important as the food. From signature cocktails and mocktails to an extensive wine list and our very own Southend Craft Lager and Southend Crisp Cider, every option is chosen to enhance your celebration.
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Reviews (57)
- RRussell & Julia03/03/2019Perfect setting, buildings & staffPerfect setting, buildings & staffWe had the pleasure of having our wedding at Southend Barns March 2nd 2019 and the reputation they have for excellence is completely deserved. The buildings are all first class in a high end spa meets old barn type of way but what really made the day was the attention to detail that the staff have. All the staff are super friendly and so helpful too and really do make sure the day is exactly as you imagined. So many of our guests complimented on the food provided by the in house catering team as the best wedding supper they’ve ever had. Throughout the buildup & on the day they filled us with so much confidence thinking of every little detail and suggesting some fantastic local suppliers. During a final meeting in the week running up to the wedding we dropped off all decorations and the staff set all those up for us (and took them all down again) which made the evening before and morning of our wedding day so relaxing. If you’re thinking of Southend Barns there’s not one reason we can think of that would suggest you to look elsewhere, it was perfect. Book it and thank us later! Russell & Julia xWe had the pleasure of having our wedding at Southend Barns March 2nd 2019 and the reputation they have for excellence is completely deserved. The buildings are all first class in a high end spa meets old barn type of way but what really made the day was the attention to detail that the staff have. All the staff are super friendly and so helpful too and really do make sure the day is exactly as you imagined. So many of our guests complimented on the food provided by the in house catering team as the best wedding supper they’ve ever had. Throughout the buildup & on the day they filled us with so much confidence thinking of every little detail and suggesting some fantastic local suppliers. During a final meeting in the week running up to the wedding we dropped off all decorations and the staff set all those up for us (and took them all down again) which made the evening before and morning of our wedding day so relaxing. If you’re thinking of Southend Barns there’s not one reason we can think of that would suggest you to look elsewhere, it was perfect. Book it and thank us later! Russell & Julia x
- RRachel & Fraser22/11/2018Southend Barns - Incredible venueSouthend Barns - Incredible venueFrom the very beginning Southend Barns provided outstanding service. Their facilities are second to none and the staff could not do more to help you. They were flexible and supportive in helping us achieve the wedding of our dreams. I could not think of one fault and would highly recommend to anyone wanting a stress free and perfect day.From the very beginning Southend Barns provided outstanding service. Their facilities are second to none and the staff could not do more to help you. They were flexible and supportive in helping us achieve the wedding of our dreams. I could not think of one fault and would highly recommend to anyone wanting a stress free and perfect day.
- JJames & Melissa18/11/2018Everything we wanted, and a little bit more. Everything we wanted, and a little bit more.The staff at Southend Barns made our day run smoothly and helped us to relax and really enjoy our day. We didn't have to worry about what should be happening next or whether things were in the right place, they organised everything for us, and did it exactly how we had asked. They even went the extra mile and dressed the venue with flowers we had brought along from the church after the ceremony without being asked. The venue is stunning by itself and doesn't take much, if any, decoration, we only added a few personal touches for our day. We booked the Bridal Suite and it was lovely that is was so close. It is very spacious with separate bedroom and bathroom a large communal area with sofa and dining table. It is like your own private apartment. Another nice addition was that we didn't have to do any tidying up. The staff cleared everything away and put all of our belongings into one area for us to easily collect the next day. It was lovely that we didn't have to do much the day after our wedding.The staff at Southend Barns made our day run smoothly and helped us to relax and really enjoy our day. We didn't have to worry about what should be happening next or whether things were in the right place, they organised everything for us, and did it exactly how we had asked. They even went the extra mile and dressed the venue with flowers we had brought along from the church after the ceremony without being asked. The venue is stunning by itself and doesn't take much, if any, decoration, we only added a few personal touches for our day. We booked the Bridal Suite and it was lovely that is was so close. It is very spacious with separate bedroom and bathroom a large communal area with sofa and dining table. It is like your own private apartment. Another nice addition was that we didn't have to do any tidying up. The staff cleared everything away and put all of our belongings into one area for us to easily collect the next day. It was lovely that we didn't have to do much the day after our wedding.
- AAlice & Rob13/11/2018Couldn’t have asked for anything better!Couldn’t have asked for anything better!Honestly? Southend Barns were incredible. The venue itself is stunning, from the ceremony barn, through to the reception barn and the beautiful outdoor grounds with the fire pit. My guests have not stopped complimenting me on the day, saying it was the best wedding they’ve been to - and the venue had a lot to do with that. The team were also amazing and made the day really fun and relaxing!Honestly? Southend Barns were incredible. The venue itself is stunning, from the ceremony barn, through to the reception barn and the beautiful outdoor grounds with the fire pit. My guests have not stopped complimenting me on the day, saying it was the best wedding they’ve been to - and the venue had a lot to do with that. The team were also amazing and made the day really fun and relaxing!
- LLucy & Jamie Keable-Hallitt09/08/2018The perfect wedding dayThe perfect wedding dayWe got married at Southend Barns on 3rd August 2018. The most important thing for us was always the venue; as well as having all the essentials, it had to all be in one place to save travelling between venues, it had to have a bit of a "wow" factor and it needed to accommodate around 100 guests of all ages. We viewed a handful of venues but Southend Barns won hands-down because of the outside space and the friendly and welcoming staff. We got married inside - as it was 30C degrees and didn't want our guests to burn/die of heatstroke - but the recently-built outside ceremony area is absolutely stunning, so we would recommend booking a viewing even just to see it! The venue is absolutely flawless, the staff are extremely organised and catered for our (very specific) needs! My husband sang me down the aisle and they made sure everything was in place to make this possible, including several practice runs. Alice was absolutely brilliant. She completely put us both at ease and on the day she kept my husband calm and collected beforehand. Every detail was thought of, and - whilst that means more time planning the day - it meant that we all knew what was happening and literally EVERYTHING went to plan. Not one thing went wrong and we just couldn't believe how smoothly the whole day went. Thank you SO much for hosting us and all our guests, for organising the big day and giving us the most stress-free and perfect wedding possible!We got married at Southend Barns on 3rd August 2018. The most important thing for us was always the venue; as well as having all the essentials, it had to all be in one place to save travelling between venues, it had to have a bit of a "wow" factor and it needed to accommodate around 100 guests of all ages. We viewed a handful of venues but Southend Barns won hands-down because of the outside space and the friendly and welcoming staff. We got married inside - as it was 30C degrees and didn't want our guests to burn/die of heatstroke - but the recently-built outside ceremony area is absolutely stunning, so we would recommend booking a viewing even just to see it! The venue is absolutely flawless, the staff are extremely organised and catered for our (very specific) needs! My husband sang me down the aisle and they made sure everything was in place to make this possible, including several practice runs. Alice was absolutely brilliant. She completely put us both at ease and on the day she kept my husband calm and collected beforehand. Every detail was thought of, and - whilst that means more time planning the day - it meant that we all knew what was happening and literally EVERYTHING went to plan. Not one thing went wrong and we just couldn't believe how smoothly the whole day went. Thank you SO much for hosting us and all our guests, for organising the big day and giving us the most stress-free and perfect wedding possible!
- SSarah29/09/2016From our initial email enquiries to 100's of...From our initial email enquiries to 100's of...From our initial email enquiries to 100's of venues Southend Barns stood out from the rest. We felt we were the only ones getting married not at the bottom of a long list of Brides and Grooms. As we drove up to the venue we knew it were there we would be married. Communication over 12 months was seamless, visits to the Barns welcome and queries dealt with. The day was perfect from 7am to 11.30pm, the staff could not have done more - especially Alice and Laura, complete stars!From our initial email enquiries to 100's of venues Southend Barns stood out from the rest. We felt we were the only ones getting married not at the bottom of a long list of Brides and Grooms. As we drove up to the venue we knew it were there we would be married. Communication over 12 months was seamless, visits to the Barns welcome and queries dealt with. The day was perfect from 7am to 11.30pm, the staff could not have done more - especially Alice and Laura, complete stars!
- NNaomi01/09/2016Our wedding would not have been the same without the...Our wedding would not have been the same without the...Our wedding would not have been the same without the team and venue at Southend Barns. Their attention to detail, efficiency but ability to still make you feel like you are the only special couple in the world that day and create a warm, intimate atmosphere made our wedding day. We've had loads of comments since from our guests and suppliers that it was absolutely perfect and we agree!Our wedding would not have been the same without the team and venue at Southend Barns. Their attention to detail, efficiency but ability to still make you feel like you are the only special couple in the world that day and create a warm, intimate atmosphere made our wedding day. We've had loads of comments since from our guests and suppliers that it was absolutely perfect and we agree!
- JJohn31/08/2016The staff are all amazing...The staff are all amazing...The staff are all amazing, in particular Alice and Rob. They make the day run perfectly and are very attentitive. Book this venue and you will never regret it....perfect!!The staff are all amazing, in particular Alice and Rob. They make the day run perfectly and are very attentitive. Book this venue and you will never regret it....perfect!!
- CClare30/08/2016Southend Barns plus in...Southend Barns plus in...Southend Barns plus in-house catering team Field & Fork made our day what it was! So impressed with the whole event, the day ran so smoothly thanks to the lovely, friendly staff. we really couldn't thank them enough! We only viewed 4 venues and as soon as we visited the barns we knew 100% it was the right venue for us. They helped us with all the small details, always making us feel everything was important no matter how small!Southend Barns plus in-house catering team Field & Fork made our day what it was! So impressed with the whole event, the day ran so smoothly thanks to the lovely, friendly staff. we really couldn't thank them enough! We only viewed 4 venues and as soon as we visited the barns we knew 100% it was the right venue for us. They helped us with all the small details, always making us feel everything was important no matter how small!
- KKimberley29/08/2016We choose Southend Barn for its idylic setting...We choose Southend Barn for its idylic setting...We choose Southend Barn for its idylic setting and facilities. The staff from the word go have gone above and beyond to ensure our day was wxactly how we wanted it. The attention to detail was second to none and the running of the day went like clock work. We had the best day of our lives as did our guests. If we could do it all again we would in a heartbeat.We choose Southend Barn for its idylic setting and facilities. The staff from the word go have gone above and beyond to ensure our day was wxactly how we wanted it. The attention to detail was second to none and the running of the day went like clock work. We had the best day of our lives as did our guests. If we could do it all again we would in a heartbeat.
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Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Barn, Rustic, Tranquil, Country, Luxurious
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
The surrounding farming fields at sunset
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our Collecting Yard with fire pit and outdoor sofas is always popular with guests. With subtle glass screens, the area can be enjoyed in all weathers and throughout the day and evening celebrations. Guests love to huddle around the fire pit toasting marshmallows and eating s'mores!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We try to be as sustainable as possible, from the eco-friendly materials used in the refurbishment to the bio mass boiler and our home-grown produce which features in our menus.
