Selden Barns Open Evening — Thursday 11 June
Choosing a wedding venue is one of the most significant decisions of your planning journey, and visiting in person is the only way to know whether a space is truly the right fit. On Thursday 11 June, from 5pm until 7pm, Selden Barns will be open to prospective couples and their families for a relaxed, drop-in evening — an opportunity to walk the grounds, view each ceremony space, and gain a clear sense of how your day could unfold within it.
About Selden Barns
Set along a quiet country lane in the heart of West Sussex, Selden Barns is a privately owned wedding and events venue surrounded by open countryside. The estate features a collection of restored flint and brick buildings, formal gardens, and licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, all available on an exclusive-use basis. The venue accommodates intimate celebrations and larger weddings of up to 200 guests.
Ceremony Spaces
Selden Barns offers three licensed ceremony spaces, allowing couples to choose the setting that best reflects their style and the season.
- The Ceremony Barn — A beautifully restored, timber-raftered room offering an intimate indoor setting for up to 100 guests.
- The Sussex Oak Pergola — A licensed outdoor ceremony space framed by mature planting and rural views.
- The Front Lawn — An open-air setting bordered by fruit trees and rolling countryside, with capacity for up to 200 guests.
Both outdoor spaces are fully licensed for civil ceremonies, providing flexibility regardless of the time of year.
Reception and Celebration
Following the ceremony, guests are invited into the walled garden for drinks, canapés, and garden games — a private, sheltered space ideally suited to photography and informal gatherings.
The Main Barn forms the heart of the celebration. Dressed with ivory drapes, chandeliers, and integrated fairy lighting, the space accommodates dining, dancing, and a fully equipped bar in a single open-plan setting. A floor-to-ceiling window frames the surrounding fields, while the original mahogany bar — repurposed from a Victorian chemist’s shop — provides a distinctive central feature. As the evening progresses, uplighting and an adjoining outdoor terrace extend the celebration into the night.
Exclusive Use and Onsite Accommodation
Each wedding at Selden Barns is held on an exclusive-use basis. The venue includes onsite accommodation for up to 24 guests, comprising 8 bedrooms within the main accommodation building together with the Gatehouse, allowing couples and their immediate party to remain on site throughout the celebration.
Format of the Evening
The Open Evening is a no-appointment, drop-in format. Guests are welcome to arrive at any point between 5pm and 7pm and to stay for as long as they wish. There are no scheduled tours or formal presentations — instead, members of the team, including our wedding coordinators, will be available throughout the evening to answer questions on availability, pricing, planning support, and logistics.
The evening is suitable for couples at any stage of the planning process, from those who have recently become engaged to those finalising a shortlist of venues.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 11 June Time: 5pm – 7pm Location: Selden Barns, West Sussex Cost: Complimentary
Confirming Attendance
To assist with planning and refreshments, we kindly ask that all attendees register in advance.
We look forward to welcoming you to Selden Barns on the 11th.