The Events Barn

Tucked into the Sussex countryside, our beautifully restored 17th-century barn and courtyard provide a stunning, natural backdrop for life’s most significant milestones. This isn’t a rigid or formal venue; it is an authentic, rustic space designed to be a blank canvas for your unique vision.

Whether you’re dreaming of a relaxed wedding, a lively party, or a meaningful celebration of life, this is a space that lets the beauty of the Sussex landscape do the talking. The barn offers a simple, rustic backdrop for an unforgettable day in the countryside.

A Venue for Every Occasion

Whether you are planning a day of joyous celebration or a poignant gathering to honour a loved one, our barn adapts to the tone of your event with effortless grace:

Bespoke Weddings: From romantic receptions to rustic breakfasts, the barn is a dream canvas for couples seeking a beautiful countryside setting.
Milestone Celebrations: Host birthdays, anniversaries, and engagement parties in a space that feels both grand and intimate.
Workshops & Creative Gatherings: Whether you’re hosting a hands-on craft session, a yoga retreat, or a creative workshop, our light-filled barn provides the space and inspiration you need.
Festivals, Markets & Corporate Get-Togethers: With the field, barn, and courtyard combined, you have a sprawling, versatile layout perfect for larger-scale gatherings. Whether you are planning a intimate festival, a ticketed seasonal market, or a unique corporate away-day, the flow between the open green space and the sheltered barn allows you to create different zones for stalls, stages, and breakout sessions.

A Space to Make Your Own

We’ve kept our features simple, giving you the freedom to build the event you’ve always imagined without the usual venue “rules.”

Local Connections: We’re happy to put you in touch with our favourite local suppliers for food, drink, and music. Or, you’re more than welcome to bring in your own team to truly personalise your day.
The Ultimate Blank Canvas: With its soaring flint walls and exposed timber beams, the barn is yours to transform. Whether you’re thinking of hay bales and wildflowers or elegant drapes and fairy lights, the space effortlessly adapts to your style. We’ve already taken care of the essentials with integrated lighting, a sound system, and ample electrics ready for your use.
The Loft & Kitchen: Our compact loft provides a versatile extra level, ideal as a small music area, a quiet breakout space, or a unique spot for photos. Nearby, the barn kitchen offers a simple, functional base for your caterers to prep and serve your guests with ease.
The Courtyard: Step out into our open courtyard to soak in the fresh air and the rolling views of the surrounding fields. It’s a perfect spot for sunset drinks and outdoor dining.
The Field & Playpark: Your event isn’t contained to the barn walls. The adjacent small field, accessed by our beautiful bridge and playpark are yours to use, offering the perfect space for lawn games, an outdoor music stage, or even a festival-style setup.
Scalable Space: The barn has a warm, intimate feel for smaller groups, but there is plenty of room to scale up. With the field and courtyard at your disposal, there is ample space to hire a marquee and extend the festivities deep into the fresh air.
Wood-Fired Dining: Add a unique, relaxed touch to your catering with our authentic wood-fired pizza oven. It’s always a guest favourite for relaxed evening food under the stars.
Practical Facilities: We ensure your guests are comfortable with toilets and full facilities located just a short, well-lit walk away from the main barn.

A Place for Great Times and Better Memories

The best part of our barn is the atmosphere, it’s relaxed, it’s real, and it’s yours. Picture the space exactly how you want it: fairy lights draped over the beams, your favourite music playing, and everyone just having a brilliant time.

Whether it’s guests catching up in the courtyard, kids making the most of the playpark, or everyone heading to the pizza oven for a slice, this is a space built for laughter. There are no stiff formalities here, just a beautiful, rustic spot to host a day your guests will actually talk about for years.

Ready to Start Planning?

To see the full details on hire options, facilities, and our updated 2026 price list, please download our latest brochure below:

Chilley Farm Wedding and Event Brochure Download

Begin Your Journey

We’d love to show you around. There’s no better way to get a feel for the space than to stand under the beams and see the views for yourself.

Complete our contact form below to schedule a visit and let’s chat about your ideas. Whether you’re just starting to plan or you have a clear vision in mind, we’re here to help you make it happen. Get in touch today to check our availability and see how our barn can be the backdrop for your perfect day.