Selden Barns, at Selden Farm, is set within over 50 acres of the South Downs National Park; an idyllic rural retreat for your wedding day. This exclusive-use venue features beautiful, characterful barns, with Selden Farmhouse at the venues heart; beautifully kept lawns and a terrace overlooking open farmland and forests. Selden Barns also benefits from nine Guest Bedrooms, accommodating up to 24 wedding guests, including our beautiful Newlywed Suite. Our bride and grooms and guests enjoy breakfast served the following day in the Farmhouse kitchen. Wedding ceremonies are licensed for up to 100 guests in the stunning Ceremony Barn; adjoining the Farmhouse with original oak beams, fireplace and exposed brickwork. Fairy lights entwine the beams overhead whilst you take your wedding vows beneath the beautiful chandeliers. Alternatively opt for the outside ceremony lawn with stunning views. Enjoy pre-reception drinks and canapes on one of our lawns within the walled gardens, or terraces adjoining the Grand Barn; the location for your wedding breakfast and evening reception. With capacity to seat up to 200 guests for your wedding breakfast and up to 250 for your evening reception, this versatile, flexible wedding space is second to none. With beautiful ivory pleated drapes, swags and tails, vintage chandeliers and a fairy light ceiling, you and your guests will enjoy grandeur during your wedding day. For your evening wedding reception, party the night away on the raised dancefloor with provision for a DJ or band, plus a fully stocked bar located close by. For those warm, summer nights, step off the dancefloor outside to the beautiful terrace and lawns to enjoy a drink and look up at the stars. Venue hire includes tables, chairs, fully stocked cash/card bar, gift and cake table, parking and staff, including a wedding planner to ensure your day runs smoothly. To book a viewing email enquiries@seldenbarns.co.uk

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Nicki Hutchby

Congratulations on your engagement! On behalf of our Wedding & Events team, I am looking forward to meeting you, to show you around our beautiful venue, and assist you in creating your perfect wedding day. Please do not hesitate to get in touch by calling 07749 497055 or emailing enquiries@seldenbarns.co.uk

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2009

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Selden Barns Wedding Venue

Wedding Venue Type

Barn / Farm

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

230

Reception Capacity

250

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance

Sound system available

Fireworks permitted

Wedding license

Dancefloor available

Confetti permitted

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped gardens

Exclusive use

Bridal Changing Facilities

Pet friendly

Disabled access

On-site parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-house wedding coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-house catering

No corkage charge for own alcohol

Alcohol license

External catering permitted

Pricing for Selden Barns Wedding Venue

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£3,996 - £6,750

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What's Included?

Furniture included

Exclusive use

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Choice of preferred caterers

Your venue hire fee includes the support of our dedicated team of experienced event planners, ensuring every detail of your special day runs smoothly. Enjoy early access from 9am to our Getting Ready Room—a private and tranquil space for you and your bridal party to prepare. Your guests will be comfortably seated in our elegant, marquee-styled barn, complete with chandeliers, heating, a fully licensed bar, a raised dance floor, and a covered outdoor seating area. We also provide all tables, chairs, and glassware. Should you wish to hold your ceremony onsite, an additional fee of £399 applies. This gives you exclusive access to one of our three licensed ceremony spaces: A beautiful garden setting surrounded by fruit trees A charming traditional flint and brick ceremony room A stunning Sussex oak pergola Each option offers a unique and romantic backdrop for your vows. You are welcome to choose from our four trusted, preferred caterers—each offering a range of delicious options to suit your style and budget. To help bring your vision to life, we’re also happy to share our Recommended Suppliers List, featuring a curated selection of talented professionals including DJs, cake makers, florists, photographers, and more to help you find the perfect fit for your day.

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Reviews for Selden Barns Wedding Venue
(18)

Adam Brine

Wedding: April

April 2025

Catering and Events Manager

The venue has come a long way in recent times, led by Nicki and Ben. It is looking beautiful and so well-manicured and it is a pleasure to be associated with Selden Barn. Nicki is so well organised, and really "on-it" at all times, and drives the efficiency and professionalism there. Both Ben and Nicki are so accommodating, and go out of their way to ensure that guests and vendors are well looked after, and appreciated. I look forward to a fantastic 2025 with you all. Best wishes

Chris Coughtrey - Midsussex Catering

Wedding: April

April 2025

Fantastic venue

This is a review form a catering business that caterers here on a regular basis. The venue is fantastic and we see lots of very happy couples and guests enjoying all the venue has to offer. The grounds are perfectly peaceful and always extremely well kept. The site is perfect for year round functions of all types. With blooming flowers in the spring and summer to relaxing sites of autumn and winter. The venue has great facilities for caterers ( better than some other venues ) in terms of ovens and good work tops. Allows us to offer the best possible. The team are extremely talented, friendly and knowledgeable. There great to work with.

Katie and Austin

Happy couple married in July

April 2025

We would highly recommend this venue to anyone!

It’s difficult to know where to start writing this, as my new wife and I had the most amazing experience working with the team at Selden barns. Nicki and her team were beyond fantastic, from greeting us from our first visit, multiple meetings during the coordinating with suppliers and creating and executing the perfect timeline. We cannot thank Nicki, Ben, and the other staff enough for a fantastic day. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone!

Nicole and Ben

Happy couple married in August

April 2025

Amazing!

Nicki and her team were absolutely amazing from the first viewing to the last minute of our wedding day, offering guidance through the whole process. From a very relaxed bride who had a very laid back attitude Nicki and her team still made sure we had everything we needed and more. The venue itself is beautiful and well spaced with plenty of room but also spaced perfectly for a smaller ceremony and guests. We loved every second of our weekend there.

Rob & Marie

Happy couple married in October

April 2025

I can't thank you enough!

I was in love with selden barns the moment I saw it. I loved the fact that everything was all in one area so guests would be able to spread out but still be together. The most beautiful setting, and the staff are absolutely amazing. Nothing was too much for them to help you with. They helped make our day so very special. All of our guests were in awe of the setting and said how lovely the place was. I can't thank you enough for making our day so special.

Beth and Jack

Happy couple married in December

April 2025

The venue looked absolutely stunning!

We just wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks for everything you did to make our wedding day so incredible. The venue looked absolutely stunning, and we received so many lovely compliments from our guests about what a beautiful location it was. A special thank you to Saoirse, Nicki, and the team at breakfast the next morning, you were all fantastic!

Emily and Jack

Happy couple married in April

April 2025

Our day was faultless!

We recently got married at Selden Barns and wow what a day! Saoirse was just amazing, any question was never too much. She was very quick at responding to emails/calls and made my job 100x easier and less stressful. From the night before to the day, Saoirse was amazing, she answered 1873 phone calls and questions and ran around after us with whatever we needed (a plug at 7pm)! Nothing was too difficult. All the staff at Selden Barns were lovely, friendly and professional. Our day was faultless!

Aimee and Tommy

Wedding: March

April 2025

The team at Selden Barns is beyond amazing.

The team at Selden Barns is beyond amazing. We'd like to particularly thank Sairose, Nicki, and Andy for making our wedding so magical. Nothing was ever too much for Nicki or Sairose, they both honestly went above and beyond throughout the whole planning process and the wedding itself. Everything was so seamless on the day; we honestly didn't have to worry about anything.

Dom and Michelle

Happy couple married in December

April 2025

We can’t recommend Selden Barns enough

We can’t recommend Selden Barns enough. Nicki, Ben, and the team delivered on every level. From the first visit to the big day itself, we were swept away by the dedication, kindness and professionalism. Nicki’s eye for detail and ability to liaise with all the different suppliers were fantastic. They ran the actual day itself like clockwork and with smiles on their faces at all times. It's great to work with people who clearly enjoy their job. Thank you to everyone at stunning Selden Barns.

Sorcha and Harry

Happy couple married in August

January 2024

Amazing summer wedding at Selden!

We had an amazing wedding day and could not have asked for a better venue or team. The whole team at Selden are friendly and professional, especially Steph who was our wedding coordinator. She was fantastic and made sure that the day ran as smoothly as possible. We particularly appreciated having the flexibility to add our own little touches to our day. Also, the accommodation on site is beautiful and it was so nice to be able to stay the night before with our wedding party. We would definitely recommend Selden.

Location & Contact Details for Selden Barns Wedding Venue

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Patching, Nr. Worthing, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Worthing

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A27 and A24

Nearest Train Station

Arundel

Nearest Airport

Gatwick

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Selden Barns Wedding Venue?

All of our weddings are unique and wonderful. Our couples are at the heart of what we do, and genuinely, we love each and every wedding day. It is a privilege to host a wedding day here at Selden Barns and we are always mindful of how special the day is.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Don't waste unnecessary energy on worry leading up to your big day, and enjoy the planning process. We are here to help and offer advice at every stage. It's what we do!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

When a couple adds any personal and meaningful touch to their wedding day, no matter how insignificant or grand the touch may be, if its original and created and totally unique to the couple, we are delighted! And we always suggest this to our couples; add their personalities and make their day their own.

Describe Selden Barns Wedding Venue in 5 adjectives

Welcoming, romantic, enchanting, breathtaking, serene.

Where’s the best photo spot at Selden Barns Wedding Venue?

The south facing stunning lawns, enveloped by the flint walls and trees, with panoramic views over the South Downs National Park and open farmland.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Selden Barns Wedding Venue?

Relatives of the Duke of Norfolk, Arundel Castle

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini roast beef in Yorkshire puddings!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Baileys hot chocolate

What is Selden Barns Wedding Venue most unique feature?

Our beautiful Grand Barn, because it has the advantage of being able to accommodate dining, our dancefloor and bar all under one roof. With the stunning fairy light ceiling, fabulous raised dancefloor and huge marble and oak bar, guests have everything they need which means there is always a fabulous atmosphere!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Without doubt, the team. Each and every person at the venue genuinely loves Selden Barns and we all share the same passion for customer service.

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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Special Offer2024 accommodation offer for weddings booked for Jan-May 2024. Email enquiries@seldenbarns.co.uk for details. T&C's apply.

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