Marquee Venues in West Sussex

Amberley CastleWEST SUSSEX

Amberley CastleMedieval castle hotel where a marquee for 250 can be erected in beautiful grounds. Exclusive use of castle with a marquee starts at £285 per guest with full event management. Civil ceremonies for 56 or church weddings at nearby St Michaels.

Tel: 01798 831992

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Bailiffscourt HotelWEST SUSSEX

Bailiffscourt HotelEarly C20th house in 30 acres built in medieval style using many medieval items and materials, now 39 bedroom luxury hotel. Marquees for up to 300 in rose garden or helipad field. Must include exclusive use hire of hotel from £10500 (includes all bedrooms) and in-house catering from £55. Marquee cost (varies) on top. Civil ceremonies in the music room for 60, wedding blessings in the chapel.

Tel: 01903 723511

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Chichester CathedralWEST SUSSEX

Chichester CathedralGeorge Bell House - in the precincts of the Cathedral & with views of the spire - has room for a marquee for 150 in the grounds. The ground floor also seats 120 over 3 rooms. The house also has 8 en-suite bedrooms. Exclusive use £4500 including marquee (2015).

Tel: 01243 813585

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Duncton MillWEST SUSSEX

Duncton MillTrout fishery in 8 acres of grounds. Beautiful lakeside marquee site for up to 200, needs generator and toilets. Free choice of suppliers or venue can organize. Only c10 events per year. Fishing & shooting on site.

Tel: 01798 342685

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Duncton Village Hall WEST SUSSEX

Duncton Village Hall Airy modern village hall, seats 80, with kitchen, toilets, BBQ facilities, pretty sun terrace and views of the South Downs all around. Lawns outside with room for quite sizeable marquees. Three day wedding weekend hire POA. Free choice of suppliers. No in-house catering.

Tel: 07775 674567

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Eartham HouseWEST SUSSEX

Eartham HouseRegency House, home of Great Ballard School, remodelled by Lutyens and surrounded by 30 acres of parkland. Marquee site at the back with good views of house and garden for up to 200, mainly in school holidays. Exclusive use hire of house & grounds is £1500. Lots of medium-sized rooms in the house. Must use preferred caterer. Free choice of other suppliers.

Tel: 07855 928776

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Elsted Village HallWEST SUSSEX

Elsted Village HallAttractive timber roofed building with weatherboarded walls and panoramic views of the Sussex countryside. Large cricket pitch is also a site for marquees of any size, either attached to the hall or standing alone. Functions mainly on Saturdays (cricket on Sundays) and music must stop at 11.45pm. Very affordable with ground hire only £800 (2013).

Tel: 01730 825406

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Foxhole ParkWEST SUSSEX

Foxhole ParkCountry house with marquee site for 200 on lawn in front of house with views of South Downs and local village. Ground hire in not expensive range. No in-house catering, preferred suppliers except for special requirements.

Tel: 01444 881227

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Jeremy's RestaurantWEST SUSSEX

Jeremy's RestaurantContemporary highly-rated restaurant overlooking a Victorian walled garden in grounds of Borde Hill Estate. No ground hire charge. Marquee site on terrace for up to 120 seated. In house catering: sample wedding breakfast £47.50/head; minimum food & drink spend £5500 Fri & Sat. Some supplier limitations. Civil ceremonies for 55.

Tel: 01444 441102

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Lodsworth Village HallWEST SUSSEX

Lodsworth Village HallVillage Hall in about 8 acres with good views over South Downs. Sites for marquees of any size as long as no sports or other village events are taking place (quite frequent on summer weekends). Marquees can also be attached to hall (main room seats 140). Large modern kitchen, free choice of suppliers, inexpensive.

Tel: 07922 139225

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Muntham House SchoolWEST SUSSEX

Muntham House SchoolSpecial needs school in 22 acres with several marquee sites for up to 200 in school holidays. Ground hire price in not expensive range. In-house catering or your choice in catering tent by marquee. Wood-panelled rooms & Minstrel Gallery in Victorian manor house also available.

Tel: 01403 730302

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NorthfieldsWEST SUSSEX

NorthfieldsEdwardian county house with mature gardens & site for marquees for up to 200 on the lawns. At weekends, marquee site comes as part of whole venue hire including whole house & 14 bedrooms. £3525, or £5875 for 3 nights. Marquee, catering (in-house or you choose with venue approval) on top. On weekdays, hire of just marquee site possible.

Tel: 01243 544478

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NymansWEST SUSSEX

NymansOutstanding National Trust gardens of 275 acres with rare plants and ruins of the great house. Two marquee sites, one by ruins - one with panoramic views - for up to 300 from May-September. From £1750 for site. Preferred caterer. Also restaurant for up to 50.

Tel: 01444 400161

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Oakwood SchoolWEST SUSSEX

Oakwood SchoolPrep school with early 19th mansion in over 100 acres of park and woodland. School has its own furnished traditional style marquee in July with water and power. Available to hire at selected weekends and school holiday dates throughout the year. The high-ceilinged Heritage Room is licensed for weddings and civil partnerships for up to 50 guests.

Tel: 01243 575209

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Ockenden ManorWEST SUSSEX

Ockenden ManorElizabethan manor house in 9 acres, now country house hotel. Marquee site for 75-400 in Back Garden. Marquee hire must include exclusive use of hotel from £8900 (including marquee). Civil ceremonies in drawing room or Ockenden Suite for up to 75. Only in-house catering from £49.50/person.

Tel: 01444 416111

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The Party Field PulboroughWEST SUSSEX

The Party FieldLarge flat field at the edge of the South Downs surrounded by wooded pathway and opening onto a lake. for events and camping, part of a working farm within the South Downs National Park, available from May to September. A real greenfield site, suitable for large outdoor, festival and country style weddings with space for guest camping. £1800 (2018) for exclusive access from Friday to Sunday.

Tel: 01273 251484

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Plush Tents GlampingWEST SUSSEX

Plush Tents GlampingLuxury yurt village sleeping 60+, with large yurt and outdoor area for 120, available for friday–to–monday exclusive use rustic events. Venue can recommend local suppliers, or can bring your own food and drink with no corkage . Pet and family friendly. Off grid power available. Adjacent field for more tents for hire.

Tel: 07904 881005

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Sainthill ManorWEST SUSSEX

Sainthill ManorC18th house in 60 acres, once owned by the Maharajah of Jaipur, now by the Church of Scientology. Marquee site for up to 300, ground hire in medium price range. Often hired with Great Hall function room. Dedicated events manager.

Tel: 01344 486715

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Slaugham PlaceWEST SUSSEX

Slaugham PlaceRomantic Grade II listed ruins of Elizabethan manor house, restored by English Heritage & enclosed by 12 acres of beautiful grounds with site for marquees for up to 350. Exclusive venue hire from £1000, marquee from £3300 (2009). Preferred caterers & suppliers. Licenced for civil ceremonies under romantic outdoor stone arches for up to 250.

Tel: 01444 220182

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Slindon CollegeWEST SUSSEX

Slindon CollegeTudor style building, now a school, set in 14 acres of parkland with views over South Downs. Marquee site for up to 300. Great Hall seats 100, Victorian conservatory in the grounds. Exclusive venue hire from £1500. Only available during school holidays, half-terms & exeat weekends. Only preferred caterer.

Tel: 01244 571208

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Spread Eagle HotelWEST SUSSEX

Spread Eagle HotelSmall historic hotel, once a coaching inn, with marquee site for up to 135 on lawn of the Jacobean Hall. Marquee hire packaged with Jacobean Hall (civil ceremonies & seats 200 for meal): £5500. In house catering, minimum spend £47/person. 3 traditionally styled civil ceremonies rooms for 30-120. Music ends at 11.30 and bar at midnight.

Tel: 01730 816911

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The Walled Garden at CowdrayWEST SUSSEX

The Walled Garden at CowdrayRestored garden within original Tudor brick walls alongside historic Cowdray ruins. Marquee site for up to 250 on the central lawn. From £3000 for exclusvie venue hire including marquee site, toilet facilities, some furniture for marquee, secure parking, event staff & 2 function rooms within restored Georgian stable block. Free choice of suppliers. No corkage.

Tel: 01730 816881

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Important note: County Marquees supplies marquee hire, not marquee venues. The venue map and pages are provided as a courtesy service for clients and website visitors for convenience. But we do not normally provide a marquee hire and venue package.

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