Local Reviews
In January 2025, Tony Portsmouth said about Alfriston Gardens
Firstly, thank you so much to Janie and the team for making the day incredibly special, going above and beyond to make sure that everything ran like clockwork and that the bridal party were well catered for, even searching frantically for elusive pins!
We stayed as guests at Alfriston Gardens, not the happy couple, but felt compelled to write a review after our wonderful stay.
The location is perfect, being a 2 minute drive from the village of Alfriston, which in itself is simply stunning and worth a visit!
Alfriston Gardens is a beautiful venue, with pristine gardens (perfect for outdoor games) and sensationally converted barns that ooze charm and character, whilst remaining bright and airy. The exposed beams really set the scene as a backdrop for stunning photos.
The ceremony itself took place in the small barn, making it an intimate experience whilst also comfortably seating almost 100 guests. The upper mezzanine makes for a wonderfully theatrical addition, unique as far as I know to this particular venue.
There are a number of shepherd huts which provide really comfortable accommodation, however we stayed in one of the rooms accessed from the main reception. We stayed in room number 1, which was beautifully decorated and comfortable, adding to the charm of the venue overall.
The special day itself was glorious (despite the weather) with the barns setup for the wedding breakfast, which then made way for dancing the night away!
We stayed just one night at Alfriston Gardens, but left with a lifetime of the most magnificent memories.
Thank you!
Tony & Liz (Father and Mother of the Groom)
Wedding Day 21st October 2024
We stayed as guests at Alfriston Gardens, not the happy couple, but felt compelled to write a review after our wonderful stay.
The location is perfect, being a 2 minute drive from the village of Alfriston, which in itself is simply stunning and worth a visit!
Alfriston Gardens is a beautiful venue, with pristine gardens (perfect for outdoor games) and sensationally converted barns that ooze charm and character, whilst remaining bright and airy. The exposed beams really set the scene as a backdrop for stunning photos.
The ceremony itself took place in the small barn, making it an intimate experience whilst also comfortably seating almost 100 guests. The upper mezzanine makes for a wonderfully theatrical addition, unique as far as I know to this particular venue.
There are a number of shepherd huts which provide really comfortable accommodation, however we stayed in one of the rooms accessed from the main reception. We stayed in room number 1, which was beautifully decorated and comfortable, adding to the charm of the venue overall.
The special day itself was glorious (despite the weather) with the barns setup for the wedding breakfast, which then made way for dancing the night away!
We stayed just one night at Alfriston Gardens, but left with a lifetime of the most magnificent memories.
Thank you!
Tony & Liz (Father and Mother of the Groom)
Wedding Day 21st October 2024
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In January 2025, Caron Quartermain said about Alfriston Gardens
We attended Jamie and Emily's wedding on 26th October 2024. We stayed in a shepherd's hut on site which was beautiful and very comfortable. Food at the wedding was outstanding and organisation and service from all staff was exceptional. If I wasn't already married I would be using this establishment. 5*
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In January 2025, Lauren Gray said about Alfriston Gardens
We got married in September at Alfriston Gardens and it was everything and more we could have dreamt of. Janie, Dean & the rest of the team were incredible from start to finish. The venue, food, accommodation, scenery: everything was perfect! So many people have commented on what a beautiful venue it is. To be able to cater for that many people & have the day go so seamlessly, we can’t thank you enough! We had the best day ever! Lauren & Macaulay
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In January 2025, Anthony Portsmouth said about Alfriston Gardens
Well…where do we begin! From minute 1, me and my wife (eek!) knew this was the venue for us. The open days were well organised and very welcoming, and gave lots of information about how the day would run and what was included in the hire fee. There were also a number of excellent suppliers to talk to. Once we booked, we were always welcome (and encouraged) to visit the venue again to show family members, ask questions and discuss logistics. We ended up visiting about 5 times in the year it took to plan the wedding! A special thank you, to Janie, India and Nell who were all so attentive and answered our many questions. The day before the wedding, Janie and Nell ran through the logistics of the whole day with us, ensuring we were confident and happy with everything which in turn allowed us to relax knowing everything was in hand.
The venue itself is beautiful. The backdrop of the South Downs hills is stunning (we sadly had rain on our day, but whenever we visited with sunny weather it was incredible!). The Century Barn where the ceremony takes place is big, bright and airy, and so beautiful we didn't need loads of decoration. The mezzanine with refurbished theatre/cinema seats was a big deciding factor for us (we had a theatre theme!), and a fun quirk that our guests loved. The Woodland Barn was perfect for the wedding breakfast and evening reception – the big windows flooded the room with natural light. The Shepherd Huts and hotel rooms were simply beautiful. The beds are comfortable and soft, the huts are very well insulated (perfect for cold autumnal weddings), and the design of each hut/room is elegant. Lavendar Lodge is perfect for bridal parties getting ready in the morning. Although we don't require it ourselves, the bathroom is fully accessible too. It is designed as a wet room with wheelchair transfer by the toilet and a shower seat installed. Generally, the whole venue is accessible, with no-step access to all key spaces. We also recommend checking out Alfriston Town literally 5 mins down the road – it’s a quaint little town with a lot to offer.
Black Pepper Hospitality is the only caterer they work with, which took one element of planning out of the equation (great), and they were fantastic too. Dean was efficient and listened to all of our suggestions. Katie ran the service on the day and she was so lovely and attentive. All of our guests loved the food too.
Overall, we loved our experience at Alfriston Gardens. 5 stars from us!
The venue itself is beautiful. The backdrop of the South Downs hills is stunning (we sadly had rain on our day, but whenever we visited with sunny weather it was incredible!). The Century Barn where the ceremony takes place is big, bright and airy, and so beautiful we didn't need loads of decoration. The mezzanine with refurbished theatre/cinema seats was a big deciding factor for us (we had a theatre theme!), and a fun quirk that our guests loved. The Woodland Barn was perfect for the wedding breakfast and evening reception – the big windows flooded the room with natural light. The Shepherd Huts and hotel rooms were simply beautiful. The beds are comfortable and soft, the huts are very well insulated (perfect for cold autumnal weddings), and the design of each hut/room is elegant. Lavendar Lodge is perfect for bridal parties getting ready in the morning. Although we don't require it ourselves, the bathroom is fully accessible too. It is designed as a wet room with wheelchair transfer by the toilet and a shower seat installed. Generally, the whole venue is accessible, with no-step access to all key spaces. We also recommend checking out Alfriston Town literally 5 mins down the road – it’s a quaint little town with a lot to offer.
Black Pepper Hospitality is the only caterer they work with, which took one element of planning out of the equation (great), and they were fantastic too. Dean was efficient and listened to all of our suggestions. Katie ran the service on the day and she was so lovely and attentive. All of our guests loved the food too.
Overall, we loved our experience at Alfriston Gardens. 5 stars from us!
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In January 2025, Tamara Nasser said about Alfriston Gardens
The team at Alfriston Gardens helped us put on the perfect Christmas party for our staff. The venue is beautiful, service was excellent, food was delicious. Nice little touches like mince pies and chocolates with the coffees was also appreciated. Would highly recommend for corporate events
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In January 2025, Darren said about Alfriston Gardens
I have photographed weddings at Alfriston Gardens and it is a dream venue. A combination of a stunning venue and fantastic staff. The wedding coordinator is attentive and friendly and makes the day run so smoothly. I love photographing this venue! 100% recommend anyone looking to get married here!
Darren
DB Photography Sussex
Darren
DB Photography Sussex
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In January 2025, Jonathan whitehead said about Alfriston Gardens
Tasty breakfast
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In January 2025, Ben Chamberlain said about Alfriston Gardens
Just brilliant. Janie and Nell at Alfriston provide everything you need for the perfect wedding. Stunning location, amazing food by Black Pepper Hospitality, beautiful buildings, accomodation on site, lovely gardens. Can't recommend enough!
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In January 2025, Vicky Lewis said about Alfriston Gardens
Wow! What a venue! We could not have asked for more from our wedding venue. They beauty of the space is like nothing else we had seen and created a stunning backdrop for our wedding.
What really makes this place special is the service - both before and during the wedding. Janie and her team worked tirelessly to make sure that everything ran smoothly on the day and Black Pepper Hospitality ensured our guest were exceptionally well fed.
The accommodation was absolutely perfect for the event and we could not have been happier. Alfriston Gardens truly delivered our perfect wedding day.
What really makes this place special is the service - both before and during the wedding. Janie and her team worked tirelessly to make sure that everything ran smoothly on the day and Black Pepper Hospitality ensured our guest were exceptionally well fed.
The accommodation was absolutely perfect for the event and we could not have been happier. Alfriston Gardens truly delivered our perfect wedding day.
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In January 2025, Chris Kenrick said about Alfriston Gardens
We got married on 31st May 2025 at Alfriston. We fell in love with the venue the first time we saw it and it was everything we could ever have imagined and more. Janie, Nell and Dean were outstanding. Everything was thought through and planned so perfectly. The venue, rooms, food, service everything was 100% at all times. We will remember this day for the rest of our lives and are so grateful to them all for making it the most amazing wedding. Thank you guys, you're all fabulous. xxxx
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