Highden Estate

Highden Estate is a countryside venue in West Sussex, offering two distinctive settings for weddings and other celebrations. Set within the South Downs National Park, the estate combines the character of a historic landscape with the flexibility to shape an event around your own plans.

The Victorian Walled Garden provides an intimate setting for ceremonies and receptions. Its brick walls, garden paths, seasonal planting and orchard features create a private outdoor backdrop. Couples can choose open-air ceremony spaces or a covered Orchard area with a stretch tent, giving guests shelter in changeable weather. The garden can accommodate wedding ceremonies for up to 200 guests, and organisers are welcome to personalise the setting and choose their own suppliers. An enclosed camping area is also available for guests who want to stay close to the celebration.

For larger or more individually designed occasions, Cowdown offers a secluded 20-acre outdoor site with open countryside views. It is presented as a blank canvas for marquee weddings, corporate retreats and other celebrations, allowing organisers to plan the layout, styling and event format to suit their needs. The rural location offers privacy and open skies, while the wider estate provides a scenic setting for gatherings across the seasons.

Highden Estate is suited to event planners and couples looking for a countryside location with room to make an occasion their own. The venue invites prospective clients to arrange a viewing or request a brochure, and provides direct contact details for enquiries. Its two different spaces offer a choice between a garden setting with established character and a larger open-air site with scope for a bespoke event.