The Museum as a Wedding Venue
Looking for a unique wedding venue in the South Downs National Park? Set within 40 acres of breathtaking countryside, our Museum offers an unforgettable backdrop for your special day. Surrounded by the rolling hills of the South Downs, this picturesque heritage site combines natural beauty with historic charm to create one of the most distinctive country wedding venues in Sussex.
From peaceful woodland and grazing farm animals to a stunning mill pond and beautifully preserved historic buildings, the Museum provides a romantic and tranquil setting for both ceremonies and receptions. With limited wedding dates available each year, couples can enjoy an exclusive-use wedding venue experience that feels truly personal and private.
Downland Gridshell
The award-winning Downland Gridshell in Sussex is the UK’s first of its kind, offering a striking oak structure for modern weddings. Licensed for civil ceremonies, it hosts up to 180 guests, blending contemporary design with scenic countryside views.
Crawley Hall
For intimate weddings in the South Downs, our timber-framed barn in the Museum’s medieval market square offers rustic charm and heritage character. Surrounded by cobbled paths and historic buildings, it’s the perfect romantic Sussex wedding venue for smaller celebrations.
Greenways Field
Greenways Field offers a flexible outdoor wedding venue in the South Downs. Perfect for marquee or tipi celebrations, it overlooks the Museum grounds and West Sussex countryside, providing couples with panoramic views, creative freedom, and an idyllic countryside wedding setting.
Wedding Hire Bookings
If you are interested in booking our venue for your wedding, please get in touch to discuss how we can help make your day unforgettable.
We’re thrilled to announce that our 2026 wedding dates are now open for booking! If you’ve been dreaming of tying the knot at our exclusive venue, now is the perfect time to start planning your special day.
As one of the most sought-after venues, our dates are very limited, so we encourage you to get in touch with our Venue Hire Team as soon as possible to arrange a viewing and secure your preferred date.
We have these dates remaining for 2026:
- Saturday, 2 May
- Saturday, 16 May
- Saturday, 20 June
- Saturday, 25 July
- Saturday, 15 August.
We can’t wait to help make your wedding dreams come true.
We also have Crawley Hall and Greenways Field, which still has availability for 2026.
Please download our Wedding Brochure (PDF, 3Mb) for more information, or click on this link for our Wedding Inspiration Book (PDF, 12Mb)
























































