{"id":30726,"date":"2025-05-06T11:40:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T11:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/?p=30726"},"modified":"2025-05-07T08:29:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T08:29:40","slug":"weddings-in-the-heart-of-sussex-historic-sussex-hotels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theweddingsecret.co.uk\/magazine\/weddings-in-the-heart-of-sussex-historic-sussex-hotels\/","title":{"rendered":"Weddings In The Heart Of Sussex: Historic Sussex Hotels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Historic Sussex Hotels<\/a> is a privately owned collection set in some of the most beautiful locations in West Sussex.  Each hotel is unique in style, character and history whilst sharing the same commitment to offering you a relaxed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere for your wedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a vintage afternoon tea wedding to a stunning winter wedding, an intimate wedding to a whirlwind one, all three of our hotels offer something magical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Spread Eagle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ockenden Manor <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bailiffscourt<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Exclusive Hire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might also like to book one of the hotels exclusively so you can enjoy being the only guests with the opportunity to style the hotel as you wish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exclusive Use Wedding Offer At Ockenden Manor<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exclusive Use Wedding Offer At Bailiffscourt Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exclusive Use Wedding Offer At The Spread Eagle Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bailiffscourt Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Imagine your wedding in a romantic, medieval-style house built for aristocracy and surrounded by 30 acres of private gardens and parkland leading to Climping Beach.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Licensed for up to 65 guests for a wedding ceremony in our beautiful Music Room (and up to 80 guests dining), our 13th<\/sup> Century chapel also offers the most romantic setting for a blessing or pre-wedding breakfast drinks.  Intimate lounges, open log fires and rooms featuring four poster beds add to a picture-perfect day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ockenden Mano<\/strong>r<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A fine Elizabethan manor house set in eight acres of beautiful grounds, licensed for wedding ceremonies for up to 120 guests (with a marquee) and up to 96 dining \u2013 enjoy sun drenched terraces and lawns in the summer, and cosy open fires in the winter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Spread Eagle Hotel<\/a><\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Celebrate your big day in one of the oldest coaching inns in the UK, set in the heart of the South Downs National Park.  Packed with charm and character, roaring fires and history, a very warm welcome awaits you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dating back to 1430, the Hotel is licensed for up to 80 guests for a wedding ceremony and wedding breakfast, and up to 100 guests for an evening reception in the magnificent Jacobean Hall.  Our King Edward VII room is perfect for more intimate ceremonies with beamed ceiling and open fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are passionate about our hotels and as a family business, strive to deliver the highest standards of comfort, service and food \u2013 please contact our events teams who will be delighted to show you around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Spread Eagle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bailiffscourt<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ockenden<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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