Firle Place provides a quintessentially English country setting for weddings, with exclusive use of its historic manor house, gardens and surrounding South Downs estate. Couples can hold civil ceremonies both indoors and outdoors, while traditional blessings and Anglican ceremonies are also available at neighbouring St Peter’s Church before returning to Firle Place for the reception.
The venue lends itself particularly well to weddings that move through several different spaces during the day. Elegant rooms inside the house provide a grand setting for ceremonies and drinks receptions, while the lawns, courtyards and wider grounds work beautifully for summer celebrations and outdoor photographs. Marquees are also permitted for larger or more bespoke setups.
One of the most adaptable reception spaces is the venue's Georgian Riding School, which can host up to 300 guests. It has a barn-like feel, with a high vaulted ceiling, exposed wooden beams, whitewashed brick walls and timber flooring. It can be dressed with fairy lights, greenery, flowers and different table layouts, making it a useful blank canvas space that couples can make their own.
Food can be tailored around the style of the day. Couples might choose canapes and cocktails, sharing dishes, a multi-course wedding breakfast or a larger banquet, while external caterers are also permitted. Drinks can include wine, beer, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks, including options from the estate’s winery and on-site brewery.
Firle Place’s in-house wedding coordinators are on hand to help manage the details of the day, while practical facilities include bridal changing rooms, accessible facilities, on-site parking, permission for confetti and the option to extend celebrations later into the evening.
Ten beautifully refurbished bedrooms are available at Firle Place itself, allowing close family or the wedding party to stay overnight and wake up to views across the estate and South Downs.