Alfriston Gardens
Alfriston Road
Berwick
BN26 5QS
Based on a weekday wedding in March.
- Exclusive hire of Alfriston Gardens.
- Century Barn ceremonial space and Woodland Barn event space, bar and gardens.
- Oak Lodge event space and bar.
- Chivari chairs and tables as per requirements.
- On-the-day wedding coordination.
These items are not included in the price above but can be added for an additional fee:
- Accommodation for up to 58 guests.
- Food and drink.
- Registrar fees.
Please contact the venue for detailed prices.
Tucked into the East Sussex countryside, Alfriston Gardens offers exclusive use of a private setting where the entire celebration unfolds in one place. Gardens, ceremony spaces and reception areas sit close together, creating a natural, easy flow from one part of the day to the next. Couples can enjoy the beauty of the surroundings without worrying about logistics, knowing guests remain together throughout.
Designed with a Your Day, Your Way philosophy, the venue offers flexibility without compromise, allowing couples to shape a celebration that is uniquely theirs.
The historic space blends 17th-century architecture with contemporary design and features a stylish mezzanine offering elevated views of the ceremony below. Alternatively, couples can exchange vows in the beautiful gardens. Each option is thoughtfully positioned to ensure guests can move smoothly from arrival to the ceremony space, with a clear wet-weather plan to keep the day stress-free.
After the ceremony, guests can enjoy drinks in the gardens or, if the British weather prevails, in the modern lodge, before everyone gathers for the wedding breakfast in the dedicated reception space.
Accommodating up to 155 guests, the room is filled with natural light from a central skylight, while a bi-fold glass wall opens onto the decking and gardens, creating a celebration that flows effortlessly from indoors to out. As evening arrives, dancing follows dining without the need for multiple room changes. A spacious bar and fully equipped catering kitchen ensure smooth service, creating a relaxed, beautifully considered experience for couples and guests alike.
On-site accommodation allows up to 58 guests to stay within the grounds, including the use of charming shepherd’s huts, a dedicated honeymoon cottage and two spacious lodges. This allows close family and friends to remain at the heart of the celebration, extending the experience beyond the wedding day itself.
Additional accommodation options in the nearby village make it easy for larger guest lists, keeping travel simple and time together the focus.
Dining at Alfriston Gardens is tailored to each couple. Menu and wine tastings let couples experience their wedding meal in advance, while Black Pepper Hospitality, the venue’s catering partner, creates personalised menus with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. From formal dinners to relaxed family-style feasts, including special dietary requirements, every dish is prepared with expert care.
Care for the gardens and surrounding environment sits quietly at the heart of Alfriston Gardens, preserving the natural character of the setting for all our celebrations. Thoughtful planting throughout the grounds provides vital habitats for bees, butterflies, and other endangered species, earning the venue the National LIS Award for Best Development in 2023.
Set just outside the historic village of Alfriston, the venue is surrounded by rolling hills, rivers and woodlands with views of the Long Man of Wilmington from the Shepherd Huts. Guests can wander the medieval high street with its independent shops and welcoming pubs, or enjoy nearby country walks and an award-winning zoo, making it easy to turn the celebration into a relaxed weekend escape.
Alfriston Gardens is easily reached by road, with on-site parking and convenient transport links for guests travelling from London and across the South East.