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Farbridge

From £3,000

Based on a weekday wedding in February.

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Set in the rural landscape of the South Downs National Park, these expertly and sympathetically restored Sussex barns provide the perfect venue for weddings all year round.
Key Info
Farbridge
West Dean
Chichester
West Sussex
PO18 0JT
Website: www.farbridge.org.uk
Tel: 01243 776 776
Email: info@farbridge.org.uk
 
 
Capacity
Ceremony:135
Dinner:150
Standing:200
Facilities
Licensed For Marriage:Yes
Accommodation:8 bedrooms
Exclusivity:Yes
Food & Drink
Catering:In-house
Bar:Couple's Choice
Licensed Until:11:30pm
Other
Pets Welcome:Yes
Disabled Facilities:Yes
Child Friendly:Yes
Pricing
From £3,000

Based on a weekday wedding in February.

Starting price includes:
  • Round tables and chairs for your event.
  • Selection of occasional tables.
  • Easel, pedestals, lanterns and muslin drapes.
  • Exclusive 24hr Hire.
Additional costs:

These items are not included in the price above but can be added for an additional fee:

  • Accommodation for up to 16 adults.

Please contact the venue for detailed prices.

About
Setting

Farbridge is nestled in the rolling downlands of the South Downs National Park, offering a quiet oasis of natural beauty. With bright, flowing interiors that blend seamlessly with the pleasing vistas outside, guests can experience the warmth of summer, the colours of autumn, or the cosiness of winter. The venue features beautiful gardens, a courtyard, and barns that can be used for ceremonies, dancing, drinks, and sit-down meals, allowing you to choose how your day unfolds.

Ceremony

The light-filled and atmospheric Meadow Barn at Farbridge is licensed to hold civil marriages and partnerships, with seating for up to 135 guests. Couples can exchange vows with the picturesque backdrop of the South Downs National Park, creating a sense of tranquillity as they walk down the aisle. Multiple options are available for where guests can arrive and gather, how the entrance is made, and what music is played, whether live or recorded.

Reception

Farbridge offers flexible spaces for your reception, including a barn for dancing and another for drinks and a sit-down meal. The beautifully maintained courtyard and gardens provide a perfect setting for guests to relax and enjoy the celebration. The venue’s unique design allows for a personalized experience where you can choose how your reception unfolds.

Accommodation

Farbridge offers a suite for the couple with its own secret garden, providing a private and tranquil space for preparation before the big reveal. In addition, seven rooms are available for guests, all overlooking a beautifully maintained courtyard. These rooms offer a comfortable space for guests to get ready, relax, and wind down from the day’s excitement. In the morning, guests can gather to share a freshly cooked breakfast and reminisce about the day together.

Food & Drink

The in-house catering team at Farbridge, known as Cuckoo, is led by Executive Chef Simon and Head Chef Tom, who have over 45 years of combined experience. The team creates bespoke menus tailored to match the desires of the wedding couple, with dishes that light up the table and get guests talking. Farbridge hosts two tasting events annually, allowing couples to sample a gastronomic delight from Cuckoo and set their imagination flying for their menu. From breads to chutneys to ice creams, the team prides itself on making as much food as possible from scratch, using ingredients that follow the seasons to create a feast fit for a wedding.

Sustainability

Farbridge is committed to sustainability. It features carbon-neutral underfloor heating powered by a Biomass Boiler, which is fuelled by wood chips from the 2000-acre sustainable West Dean Forest. The in-house catering team also emphasizes sustainability by making as much food as possible from scratch using seasonal ingredients.

Getting There

Farbridge is conveniently located just 10 minutes from Chichester, making it easily accessible for guests travelling to the venue.

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As the Father of the Groom, I wish to express my deep appreciation to you, personally, for the extensive part you played over the last 15 months or so in the advice given, planning and execution of Phil and Rachel’s wedding on the 21st July. It was a dream day, perfect in every way, and loved by all attendees. I understand that you do not normally work on Sundays, but especially wanted this to be an event for you to carry through from beginning to end. How very kind, thoughtful and generous of you, especially as you had been on duty the whole of the day before on another wedding. You must have been exhausted by the Sunday night and, hopefully, enjoyed Monday off. This continuity that you gave was greatly appreciated by the (very) ‘happy couple’ and the two families. We met your boss/the chef and his two little girls as we were leaving on the Monday morning to whom I simply say “I can now understand why Phil and Rachel were so attracted to Farbridge” – its location, beauty, surroundings and wonderful staff like you. I should like you to know that you were spoken of most highly. Your subtle presence on the Sunday did not go un-noticed and, perhaps in a relaxing moment, I believe I saw you checking out the disco during at least the first dance.

Mr Curtis

We truly did have the best day, even with the rain! Farbridge venue was stunning, and all the staff including yourself were brilliant, you all made us feel so special. From arriving at 11am to leaving the next day after breakfast, we had your 100% care and attention. A special mention to Sue, who helped in every way possible, from getting us drinks to being a full time nanny, reading the kids books, putting my dress on as nobody had a clue to put it on! Sue was a huge help! So thank you! The food was delicious, we thought having our canapés in our room was lovely then coming back to our room after a few drinks to our very own cheese board was amazing! Farbridge really did think of all the little touches! We couldn’t recommend Farbridge more. Thank you so much for all your hard work on the day, both you and the team always made sure we had a drink in our hands! I do blame you guys for my headache the next day! Once again thank you all for our amazing wedding day!

Amie & Lee

There are not enough words in the English Dictionary to express our gratitude for making our wedding as special as it was two weeks ago. Without a doubt testament to your professionalism, good nature, great humour and evident ability to perform as a team. Simon, we had high expectations on the menu you wrote us following our meeting with you in January and you and your team smashed them straight into space! It was certainly the best food we have ever had at a wedding and the most beautifully presented. All our friends and family keep telling us how it was the best food that they have ever had at a wedding too and we can’t thank you enough for putting the ‘fun, flowers and zingy’ twist on it that we asked for. You are your team are very talented. Catherine, on our honeymoon, Chris and I nick-named you: ‘Catherine – the connoisseur-of-weddings’ and too true it is! It has not only been a ‘right old giggle’ working with you on the lead up to our wedding, but on the actual wedding day, you executed it perfectly. The day itself just flowed, you didn’t miss a detail and in fact, added much more with flair – I assure you that despite how busy we were having fun on the day, it did not go unnoticed and once again can’t give you enough thanks for the effort you put in and the experience you gave us – it will last a lifetime in our memories. On to the heroes of the day… We do not know your names and would not be able to pick you out of a crowd, nor you us no doubt, as it was all in a days work for you. We didn’t spend any time with you on our wedding day, however as soon as either Chris and I thought we might have needed something, one of you was there asking us what we needed. As soon as any of our friends and family needed anything… you where there once again. On the day after our wedding everyone who came to the wedding also came to a hog roast at my parents’ house and the feedback about the level of care, attention, professionalism and outright fun was phenomenal to hear. They were all raving about the staff, saying that you made the day for them! As I said, you were just doing your job and do weddings all the time, but for Chris & I, we only had one day and one shot at it and you made it for us too. Thank you all. In summary of what was supposed to be just a little note of thanks, we couldn’t have chosen a better venue, event manager, chef or staff to run the joint – you all super humans and we will remember it forever. With thanks and genuine best wishes for all of you in your lives.

Hollie & Chris

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to you, Nickie, Simon and all the other staff that contributed to the lead up to our day and on the day itself. Working with Farbridge in planning of our big day has been so effortless and you have all been so accommodating and supportive – particularly when Ed was made redundant and around the second payment. We were extremely grateful to yourselves during that time of unknown. We had so many compliments from our guests on the quality and presentation of the food. It looked amazing! I was so sad I couldn’t eat any due to feeling overwhelmed by the whole day, but I know between Ed and his best man Stuart they ate my meal on my behalf (!!!). I also wanted to say a huge thank you for being so accommodating with dietary needs, particularly around my grandmother and her allergies to the onion family. It’s so difficult for her to eat out these days due to onion and garlic being in almost everything but for her to come out and have something totally different from her usual ‘safe choices’ and to enjoy it was so lovely to see. The waiting staff were fantastic and so professional. They always served with a smile and were so friendly and attentive to ours and our guests needs. Catherine, you worked so hard on the lead up to, and on our big day to make it run seamlessly. We had several comments from our guests, complimenting you and your work ethic. From the first time we met and we had a brief run through on how we envisaged our day, to the actual day itself and the management of the waiting staff, you’ve been so wonderful to work alongside and we truly can’t thank you enough. You’re amazing! Jenny and Sue were so wonderful to be around on the Friday and Saturday morning. Checking if we were ok, advising on timings and generally being attentive to our needs – I hope we weren’t too demanding!! The list of thanks could go on and on! We had the most perfect day surrounded by our closest friends and family. Thank you to you all in helping us achieve that.

Lucy & Ed

What can we say! A huge “Thank You” does not seem enough! Yesterday was a wonderful day all made possible by yourselves, Catherine and your fantastic team. Your calmness, attention to detail and friendly professionalism contributed massively in making their day a huge success (the day they dreamt of). The food was absolutely amazing! Beautifully presented, piping hot and incredibly delicious. Nothing was too much trouble. Stu and Holly spoke very highly of you from the first time they met you and you certainly did not disappoint, in fact you exceeded expectations. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our Son and Daughter-in-Law’s Wedding Day so memorable. A special message from Mandy, Stu’s Godmother, “Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for taking control of the Wedding Cake Situation and calming me! You were BRILLIANT!”

Aaron & Lisa
National Winner of 'Best Barn Wedding Venue' in the 2022 Wedding Industry Awards
FAQs
Can I provide my own drinks?

Absolutely! We do not charge any corkage for you to provide your own drinks up until 8.30pm.

Are you licensed for civil ceremonies?

With a capacity of up to 135, the Meadow Barn and courtyard are licensed to hold civil marriages and partnerships.

Is there accommodation on site?

We have a total of seven guest bedrooms and our suite, just a stone's throw away from the barns, each accommodating two adults in each room. Please note that these rooms are booked through our couples, and we do not take direct bookings for these.

We can accommodate up to six children across all bedrooms. However, we do not have beds or linen for them, so parents will need to bring these along.

Is there additional accommodation nearby?

There's plenty of choice for your guests to stay locally, with B&Bs and guesthouses right on our doorstep. Bigger hotels are also just a 10-minute drive away in Chichester.

Will you help plan our day?

Our events team is on hand at every step of your planning journey! Upon booking, your dedicated account manager will contact you to discuss the next steps, including putting together a timeline, assisting with supplier recommendations, and discussing your menu.

An event manager will be with you from start to finish on your wedding day to ensure everything runs smoothly and that you can sit back, relax and enjoy your day!

Can we have our dog as part of our wedding day?

We love to see your furry friends involved in your day, whether that be for photographs or to be your ring bearer! However, we ask that they be with us for a maximum of three hours as having all your favourite people in one place at one time can be tiring!

Dogs must be kept on a lead and have someone with them at all times to ensure the safety of the livestock in the surrounding fields.

Can we have candles?

You can absolutely use candles in and around the venue; we just ask that they be in suitable holders, such as lanterns, votives, or candlestick holders.

Candles lining the aisle must be fully enclosed to avoid any incidents with wedding dresses or veils!

Can we have confetti?

We kindly ask that all confetti be made of real petals, fresh or dried. To let you know, confetti can only be used in the Meadow Barn.

Are the barns and accommodation wheelchair accessible?

All areas of the venue are accessible for wheelchair users, with ramps available for those areas with steps. There is an accessible toilet located in the Lavant Valley barn and an allocated parking space within our car park.

Unfortunately, our guest bedrooms have not yet been adapted for guests using wheelchairs.

If you need any assistance, please ask a member of the team.

Does the bar accept cash and card?

We accept cash and all major credit and debit cards.

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