Lovingly restored, Hendall Manor Barns is a very beautiful, private, wedding and events venue in the heart of the East Sussex countryside.
Our glorious split-level Stone Barn is very adaptable for weddings and receptions of varying sizes, including small & intimate, as well as formal dining, ceremonies and dancing.
Two converted barns provide versatile accommodation depending on your requirements. A spacious, three bedroom converted Old Granary for up to 8 and The Cart Barn, recently renovated for 2.
Hendall provides a considerable space both within and directly outside that is full of character, that can be adapted for a multitude of different uses.
The Venue here at Hendall Manor Barns consists of three interconnecting buildings (The Stone Barn, The Old Dairy and a caterer’s kitchen in the former Calf Pens) surrounding a sizeable central courtyard with a lawn and a raised terrace.
The Stone Barn is an impressive building, almost 100ft in length and is arranged on two distinct levels connected by steps and a ramp.
The Old Dairy, formerly the old milking parlour offers a flexible and comfortable conference/studio room.
We are proud to announce we have been awarded with the 2024 Commercial Award for our Cart Barn conversion. If you are considering an award winning stay, please get in touch!
With over a decade of experience our dedicated team at Hendall have compiled some ideas to help you as you begin to plan your special day.
There are obviously far more than five reasons to choose Hendall Manor Barns, but we’ve narrowed it down! Discover our beautiful Sussex wedding venue, with exclusive use, countryside charm, flexible spaces and more.
Planning a Wedding with your beloved pet?
Whether it’s a dog carrying the rings, a horse roaming the fields with you, or even a cherished photo of a pet who couldn’t be there, these moments remind us that family comes in many forms and love, loyalty, and companionship don’t always walk on two legs.
Hendall Manor Barns is a place where families can celebrate together, without compromise.
Laura and Adam’s beautiful wedding is the perfect example of how a day can be both effortlessly stylish and completely family-friendly.
We are incredibly grateful to all our couples that take the time to write about their experiences with us. We love working with couples to deliver their dream day and we hope their experiences will give you an idea about what to expect.
Thank you all for making our wedding day the best day it could be.
Right from the start Viki and Nicola were so attentive to our needs and helped to shape the special day we wanted into exactly how it turned out. From timings throughout the day and organising the music right through to the sparklers send-out everything went extremely smoothly.
The accommodation added an extra dimension and helped to bring both families together the evening before the wedding and the night of. Having this option wasn’t something we’d initially planned for but we were certainly glad we decided to go with it. Also, the facilities are excellent. (Playing tennis on the morning of the wedding also went down extremely well)
Georgina & Dave
Dear Nicky and Peter,
Just a short note to say thank you for allowing us to use your beautiful premises for my mothers wake and for the friendly and professional way we were treated. I am so envious that you have such a lovely place and its a credit to you that you have made a wonderful job of renovating the venue. Mum would have been thrilled by the location (and by Janes food) to complete the emotional day. I hope our paths cross in the future.
All best wishes
Nigel Silveston
Take a look through some of our couples experiences to hopefully gain ideas of how to plan your own, unique day at Hendall.
Stayed here with three couples and three babies. The place is beautiful and big with lots of things to keep you entertained in the house – we particularly enjoyed the table tennis and pool tables! Nicola was an incredibly helpful host with good recommendations for local pubs with great food (would definitely recommend The Hurstwood pub).
Would come back to stay again!
Katie
We cannot thank Hendall Manor Barns enough for giving us the most perfect wedding day. From our very first visit, we fell in love with the venue and the amazing team – Nicola, Viki and Peter – who supported us every step of the way.
They made us feel like the only wedding, accommodated all our requests, and ensured everything ran seamlessly. On the day, Nicola and Viki took all the pressure away with their calm, professional presence, and our guests haven’t stopped saying how wonderful it was.
The on-site accommodation was the perfect finishing touch – the ideal start and end to the best day of our lives.
Amy & Tye
When it comes to a Summer Countryside wedding that effortlessly blends meaningful details, timeless elegance, and heart warming personal touches, Lauren and Liam’s special day at Hendall Manor Barns is one we’ll remember for a long time. Their celebration was a beautiful reflection of their story, their values, and their deep connection to the Sussex countryside.
Firstly, thank you all so much for everything….. Jessica and I had the most amazing wedding at your wonderful home.
You even arranged the sunshine…. Above and beyond.
You made our day so special, coordinated us, encouraged us to be where we were supposed to be…. Organised us, with such efficiency (anyone would think that you’d done it a few times before), which really enhanced our time, and allowed us to relax in Hendalls’ safe hands…. Thank you so very much.
All our Friends & Family, thought the venue was just perfect, and we were so pleased that we chose Hendall…. The best choice we could have made… It was so “right” for us.
Food Glorious Food were amazing and truly enhanced our day. I’ll be writing to Julia and her professional team, separately.
Everything was just perfect, even our choice to use East Sussex DJ’s & the Photo booth.
Many thanks again
Ian & Jessica (Mr & Mrs Spiller)
Wedding food choices and ways of serving food at events are constantly changing. With differing trends making a seemingly sudden appearance, wedding evening reception food ideas are certainly food options that most people look forward to during the evening’s festivities. So here are some ideas for you to look through and really whet the appetite!
Once again we’d like to thank you all so much for hosting our perfect wedding.
We had the best day and it was exactly what we wanted!
Everyone said what a beautiful venue and location it was.
Thank you for all that you did.
Jo & Steve
Our comprehensive list of wedding sign ideas, should be a useful guide to what will help your guests feel relaxed so everyone can simply enjoy the day!
With Halloween just around the corner, discover how one couple created a magical Halloween celebration here at Hendall. Dog-friendly, full of opportunities for personal touches, and truly perfect for couples wanting to put their own stamp on their day.
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