Where is Briar House Barns located?
Briar House Barns is located on the Kent and East Sussex border, set within peaceful countryside while remaining easy to reach for guests travelling from Sussex, Kent, London and Brighton.
We are approximately:
- 6 minutes from Crowborough train station - London Bridge under 60 mins
- Around 20 minutes from Tunbridge Wells
- Easily accessible for guests travelling from London and the South East
- On-site parking is available for viewings and events.
- Easy access to Gatwick (40 mins) and Heathrow (75mins)
- Brighton (50 mins), Eastbourne (50 mins)
What makes Briar House Barns a unique wedding venue?
Briar House Barns is one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Kent and Sussex, offering a combination of rustic charm and modern convenience. Whether you're dreaming of a classic wedding, a rustic celebration, or something unique, we provide the perfect space to bring your vision to life.
Why Choose Briar House Barns for Your Wedding?
✔ Exclusive Venue: Enjoy full privacy on your special day with exclusive use of the venue.
✔ Customisable Decor: Design your perfect wedding with flexible space and neutral décor, allowing you to add your personal touch.
✔ Breathtaking Views: The beautiful countryside setting offers stunning views that will make your wedding day truly unforgettable.
✔ No Corkage Fees: Bring your own wine with no corkage fees, giving you complete control over your beverage options.
Our experienced team will be there to support you from planning to execution, ensuring that every detail is perfect and your wedding day runs smoothly.
What is a typical wedding like at Briar House Barns?
A wedding at Briar House Barns tends to feel relaxed, picturesque, and highly personalised rather than one-size-fits-all. As a true blank canvas barn venue, it offers a consistent countryside feel with beautiful views, flexible layouts for guests, a spacious open plan feel, and dedicated space for dining and dancing.
What varies from wedding to wedding is the style couples bring to it, everything from classic and elegant to colourful, rustic, or festival-inspired, while the setting itself provides the same backdrop.
What Wedding Packages does Briar House Barns offer?
Packages can be agreed subject to consultation with the client. Briar House Barns can offer All-Inclusive packages for 100 guests currently at £10,500; 150 guests at £15,600; 200 guests at £20,000 and other arrangements for up to 1000 guests using their very experienced chef service. So they invite discussions as to your wishes and requirements to make your day just as you want it. Briar House Barns also operates as a dry hire venue if that is your preference; they are here to help you and give you all the options and choice.
What Extra facilities does Briar House Barns have to assist couples to have the perfect day?
Briar House Barns offers a range of facilities designed to make planning and running your wedding day as smooth as possible. It operates as a dry-hire venue or a fully staffed catered service venue.
Key extras include:
Chiavari chairs for a stylish, classic seating setup
A choice of round and rectangular tables to suit different layouts and dining styles
A large on-site car park for guests and suppliers
Easy supplier access, making set-up and breakdown straightforward
A dedicated large black and white dance floor area for evening celebrations
A fully staffed bar, helping keep guests refreshed throughout the day
Modern luxury toilet facilities for comfort and convenience
On-site ceremony options, so the entire day can take place in one location
Fast WiFi, useful for suppliers, music setups, and guest connectivity
Multiple photo opportunities across the countryside and barn surroundings
Overall, while couples have the option of bringing in their own catering and styling due to the dry-hire format, the venue provides a strong practical foundation that supports a seamless and well-organised wedding day.
Other Information
Our spaces
The Great Barn
Standing capacity: 1,000 | Seated dining: 1000 | Theatre style: 1,000
Versatile and spacious, with the facility to be divided into separate sections, accommodating events starting from 40 guests to 1000 guests.
Size: Up to 80 ft wide by 120 ft long
The Stone Barn
Ceremony & Conference layout: 100
Breakout rooms: 1 (up to 6 people)
Outside Space
- 80 ft terrace, landscaped lawns, and
- 40 acres of natural grassland countryside.
- Privacy and flexibility: Enjoy exclusive use of the venue, ensuring privacy for your event.
- Outdoor lawns and terrace: 40 acres of countryside, ideal for team building, networking, or enjoying the outdoors during breaks.
- Fully customisable layout: Configure the large, open plan barn to suit your needs, from major conferences to smaller events.
- Full event support: Our team is there to help ensure everything runs seamlessly.
