The Ravenswood Wedding Venue
Exclusive use wedding venue set in the rolling countryside of The Ashdown Forest!
Outdoor wedding ceremonies
The Boathouse
Licensed for weddings inside and outside
3 stunning function suites
34 bedrooms including four poster and family rooms
Beautiful 15th Century Manor House
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: ££ - £££
Typical Price: £12,950
Price Range: £6,800 - £20,000
Contact us to ge full details of the packages we offer
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 150
Guest Capacity (min/max): 30 / 300
Guests for sit down meal: 30 - 150
Space for more? (e.g. marquee): Yes
Accomodation
Accommodation Rooms: 34
Accommodation Capacity: 75
About The Ravenswood
The Ravenswood is a beautiful 15th Century wedding venue in Sharpthorne, West Sussex, licensed for indoor or outdoor ceremonies. We have 3 function rooms and 18 acres of grounds and not forgetting the Getting Ready Room! We can hold up to 150 wedding guests for your wedding breakfast & up to 300 for your evening wedding reception. With fairy tale turrets, beautifully maintained ,grounds and stunning interiors, The Ravenswood is where wedding dreams come true.
We want your day to be about you, which is why we only offer exclusive hire of the venue spaces. Or if you truly want to become lord or lady of the manor, you can exclusively hire the entire manor, giving you 34 ensuite bedrooms for you and your guests to enjoy.
We have 3 function rooms for use during the different parts of your day. The Princess Beatrice Suite (named after the daughter of Queen Victoria, who once lived here), The Jacobean Room and The Baronial Hall (the original 15th Century site of the building). These seat up to 150 guests for your wedding breakfast and up to 300 guests for your evening reception.
The Ravenswood is nestled in the beautiful West Sussex Countryside. With views across the 18 acres of private grounds and four lakes, this really is the perfect place for your special day. Photography features have been set up throughout the grounds and inside to ensure you have plenty of places to capture stunning wedding photos.
These include the Little Castle, The Secret Garden, The Ruins, The Boat House, The Birdcage, not to mention the iconic trees and the various seasonal flowers and wild lawns. Inside we have the fire place & staircase as well as the balcony which is great for your photographer to get aerial group photographs.
With generous lawns your guests have plenty of space during your drinks reception and we also allow lawn games to keep everyone entertained throughout the day
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Venue Setting
Countryside
Waterside
Lakeside
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Exclusive use
Honeymoon suite
Guest rooms
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Dog friendly
Good Disabled Access
One wedding per day
Venue Type
Manor House
Historic
Country House
Outdoor Weddings
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
Vegan
Contact & Location
The Ravenswood
ADD LINE 1, Sharpthorne, West Sussex, RH19 4HY, Sussex - West, United Kingdom
FAQs
Yes you can have exclusive use of the venue.
Yes we are.
We have the beautiful Little Castle for your outdoor ceremony.
na
You have access from 9am on the morning of your wedding.
no sorry
Yes, the honeymoon suite is included in your package.
Yes we have 34 rooms onsite
yes
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