Take a look through some of our couples experiences to hopefully gain ideas of how to plan
your own, unique day at Hendall.
We provide a complete alternative to a public or hotel style venue and all events here are organised on an exclusive and bespoke basis where we offer a dry hire fee and you provide via one of our Approved Caterers, the kind of catering that suits your budget and event.
We had the September wedding of dreams at Hendall Manor Barn. We instantly fell in love with the venue, which is exceptionally well kept and just stunning.
Having the onsite accommodation was such a plus, The Old Granary was the perfect place for me and my bridesmaids to spend the night before and the morning of together! Me and my Husband spent the wedding night in The Cart Barn which was beautiful.
The whole day was incredible, and ran so smoothly thanks to the wonderful team of Nicola, Viki and Peter. Thank you for giving us the perfect wedding day that exceeded all our expectations!
Laura & Dan
We got married at Hendall in May 2026, and it was truly more perfect than we ever could have imagined.
When we started planning our wedding, Hendall was the first venue that we viewed. We viewed several more afterwards, but needn’t have bothered, because we quicky realised that Hendall was exactly what we were looking for, and couldn’t stop comparing the other venues to Hendall!
Throughout the planning and preparation stages the team were so helpful, giving useful suggestions, responding to queries quickly, and just generally helping to keep us organised. They made lots of recommendations for trusted suppliers, particularly helping us to decide which caterer would best suit what we were looking for.
It was so important to us that we had exclusive use of the venue for the whole weekend, as we didn’t want to feel rushed or hurried. We were able to set-up on the Friday afternoon, enjoy the ceremony on the Saturday, and then move everything out again on the Sunday morning.
So many of our guests commented on how beautiful and perfect the venue was, and we felt that it was naturally such a lovely space that we didn’t need to go over-the-top with the décor.
We also stayed in the stunning on-site accommodation both the nights before and after the wedding, which was perfect. It was so relaxing to be able to wake up on the morning of the wedding and know that we were just a 60 second walk away from the venue! There was plenty of space for myself, my bridesmaids, and the mother of the bride and mother of the groom to all get ready at the Old Granary on the Saturday morning, and the same for the groom & groomsmen in the Cart Barn.
Thank you Nicola, Peter and Viki for all your help and support to make our day so magical
Phoebe & Dan
From the minute we walked into Hendall Manor Barns, Nicola and her team gave us absolute confidence that we would be well looked after. They answered all of our questions, helped us understand all the complexities of organising a wedding, and had us feeling completely at ease throughout.
The venue itself is absolutely stunning, and lovingly renovated, as are the on-site accommodations and the surrounding area is just so beautiful and peaceful.
We’d like to give a massive thank you to all the team at Hendall for helping to make our wedding day truly memorable!
Thanks again for everything, we will definitely be in touch closer to our anniversary to organise a stay!
Rebecca
We are sitting here at our delightful airport hotel reminiscing on the best day of our lives on Saturday. It really was spectacular and we are so thrilled with all of our choices of venue, photographer and caterers, you all delivered so brilliantly and we are so grateful.
I wanted to share a few comments I heard on the day including my mother (not easily impressed) saying that she had never come across a more organised photographer, and John the comments we have had regarding the first pictures you have released have been amazing and I couldn’t believe how great they look! Sarah – my friend Joe (a massive foodie) said he had never had a piece of beef like it and was blown away and the non-stop commentary on the fantastic canapés made me laugh. And Viki, Peter & Nic, so many people said on the day how fantastic the venue looked and how lucky we were to have such a brilliant place to get married in.
We wish we could do it all again! But next time we do a big party we know who to come to!!
Thank you again so much, you completely made the day for us and we are so incredibly grateful.
Kelly & Chris
We celebrated our Golden Wedding Anniversary at Hendall Manor Barns in September 2024.
From start to finish all was perfection and we had the most wonderful, memorable day.
Nicola, Peter and Viki, were charming and could not have been more helpful. At the initial meeting with Nicola and Viki, they went through every detail of what we might like to consider from the layout of the tables to flowers to photographer, etc., etc. including a substantial list of recommended caterers. We chose Elliott Catering and were blessed with Lisa who was equally delightful, helpful and organised.
Hendall Manor Barns are set in beautiful countryside, between Crowborough and Uckfield, at the end of a long driveway. The buildings themselves are attractive, stone construction making a lovely light and airy venue. There is a pleasant terrace and inner courtyard for guests wishing to take a break or enjoy drinks before or after the main event. There is ample parking, under cover and close to the venue.
Our guests wrote afterwards to say what a wonderful day it had been, how much they enjoyed themselves and are still mentioning it nearly six months later! Several guests who live locally, commented that they were unaware such a charming and delightful spot existed and they would definitely bear it in mind for a future occasion. There was also high praise for Lisa and her catering team.
The care and consideration that was shown to us from start to finish was faultless. We cannot recommend Nicola and Peter highly enough. It was like a second wedding reception without the nerves.
Thank you!
Janie Hooper
Tucked away down a country lane, Hendall Manor is surrounded by a plethora of beautiful, historical buildings two of which are dedicated to onsite accommodation. If you love the idea of your wedding party being able to stay with you, the night before and on the day of your wedding, look no further than Hendall.
We had our wedding at Hendall last weekend. Nicola, Peter & Viki were fantastic from the start of the booking process 2 years ago! Very kind, friendly and knowledgeable. The venue speaks for itself, it is absolutely beautiful & I’m so glad we chose it for our day! There are plenty of great photo opportunities within the grounds of Hendall too. We booked the accommodation – the old granary and the cart barn which were equally wonderful. It made the day even more special, knowing that we would be staying at Hendall with our nearest and dearest the night before and the night of the wedding! Highly recommend Hendall for your day. We will absolutely come back to stay in the cart barn again!
Lianne & Nick
An outstanding stay in a fantastically beautiful barn and surroundings. What a charming area and quintessential English countryside location. The Cart Barn was pristine and extremely well equipped throughout including a high end finished bathroom. We brought our dog here and they slept all the way back home with us. That’s always a good sign!
Very comfortable bed and relaxing sofa in which to digest the House’s history, fascinating!
Absolutely first class hosts and thank you for letting be part of it. 100% recommended 🙂
Dominic
Due to restrictions Alice and Will’s April wedding was moved and their wedding finally took place in August 2021, showcasing some stunning bright and beautiful blooms.
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Beautiful venue & incredible team
Hendall Manor Barns is an absolutely stunning venue in an idyllic part of East Sussex. We immediately fell in love with the rustic yet contemporary aesthetic of the main barn, and the beautiful surrounding grounds.
Right from the start, Nicola, Viki and Peter were always on hand to help with planning. Unlike other venues, they have a broad selection of recommended caters to suit every style and cuisine. They are clearly experts at what they do and were always available to suggest how to make our wedding day vision come true. We always felt that they cared about every aspect of our wedding, and that we weren’t just another couple passing through in their busy schedule.
On the day, they ensured everything ran perfectly smoothly, so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Our guests all had a wonderful time and constantly commented on how gorgeous Hendall was.
For any couple looking for a stylish barn wedding in the East Sussex countryside, look no further than Hendall Manor Barns.
Emma Stanley-Clegg
A truly beautiful venue in gorgeous surroundings! Loved that we had scope to put completely our own stamp on our day but also with great guidance throughout. All of the recommended suppliers were excellent and we always felt reassured that Nicola & team were on top of things. We had such a perfect day – cannot thank you enough!
Thank you so much!
Christina & Richard
We had a fantastic family weekend at the beautiful stone barn. It was a great stay for relaxing, exploring and enjoying the countryside. The tennis court, pool table and table tennis provided plenty of entertainment, and the house had plenty of room for everyone, including a high chair and travel cot which were a nice touch for us. Nicola was a friendly and accommodating host, on hand whenever needed but we felt we had our own space.
Thank you for a lovely time!
Heidi
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Thank you so so much for helping make our wedding day the best day ever! You are all incredible and helped us and our guests enjoy such a fun day.
We have had constant comments saying how stunning your venue is and how lovely you all are. We are so grateful for all your hard work and help you provided in helping us plan the day.
Everything was immaculate, the photos look incredible and we are so happy we chose Sarah to do our food. From our initial look around to leaving on the day, you have been so so helpful and we couldn’t have done it without you.
Hope you have a great summer and we will hopefully see you again soon (we will probably book the airbnb barn up for our 1st anniversary)
Best
Luke + Em
Choosing Hendall Manor Barns for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. From the moment we first visited, we knew it was the one — we didn’t even need to look anywhere else. The mix of beautiful old architecture, soft light, and modern touches gave it such a special atmosphere that felt completely us.
Nicola, Peter, and Viki were incredible from start to finish. Their warmth, care, and attention to detail made us feel so supported throughout the whole process. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and we knew our day was in the best hands possible.
The grounds are breathtaking — every corner feels like it’s made for photos — and they gave us the most magical backdrop to remember our day by.
We also loved the recommended supplier list; it made planning so much easier and introduced us to some truly amazing people who helped bring our vision to life.
Steph & Alex
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