£5,950 - £15,450 for a package
Up to 150
34 Bedrooms
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Description

Congratulations on your engagement! You are now in an exciting stage of wedding planning. Along with what you’ll wear on your special day, the ideal setting for your wedding should be at the top of your list! Whether you are getting married, converting your civil partnership or holding a civil partnership ceremony, we would love to host your ceremony or reception. ♥ 15th century building ♥ 4 stunning function suites ♥ Exclusive use of the venue for your Wedding Day ♥ 33 bedrooms including four poster rooms ♥ Civil ceremony licence (indoor and outdoor) ♥ Located in the rolling countryside of Sharpthorne, West Sussex in the heart of the Ashdown Forest ♥ Wide selection of menu choices including vegetarian and vegan options ♥ Honeymoon Suite with views over the grounds (included in your package) ♥ Getting Ready Room ♥ 18 acres of grounds including 4 lakes, rose garden, secret garden and forest walk with ruins 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. Our stunning 18 acres of grounds contain a pavilion, 4 lakes, ruins, bridges, pleasure gardens and even a giant chair. Our owner has 10 years of experience as a wedding photographer and so has ensured a fabulous selection of picturesque spots for your photographs.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Hannah
Congratulations on your engagement! I am thrilled to hear you are considering The Ravenswood for your special day! If you would like any more information, please do not hesitate in contacting us! We would love to show you round our beautiful venue. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1946
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
6

Overview of The Ravenswood

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
300

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available
Wedding license
Outdoor Ceremony Available
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Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Water view
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Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Alcohol license

Pricing for The Ravenswood

Packages (total price)
£5,950 - £15,450
Number of guests included: 0
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What's Included?
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Canapés included
Furniture included
Couple accommodation included
Exclusive use
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Leading up to your day: • Our team is available to answer all your questions whenever you need them. The most common thing we hear is “we’ve never done this before” so no question is one too many. • We will invite you for an evening or afternoon of group food tastings, so you can sample items from our menu to help you choose your wedding breakfast. • Onsite meeting with your wedding coordinator to go through your day step by step so you feel confident about how your day will be run. On your day: • Exclusive use of all function rooms and gardens at The Ravenswood from Midday – Midnight • Access to the Getting Ready Room from 8am until your ceremony so you can get ready with your attendants • A Wedding Coordinator onsite with you through the whole day and into the evening • Licensed indoor or outdoor space for your ceremony • A celebratory drink and canapés to be served after your ceremony • Your chosen three course wedding breakfast for you and all your guests • Up to half a bottle of house wine per person to be served during your meal • A glass of prosecco served for speeches • Inside and outside fairy lights as set in The Ravenswood • Chiavari white chairs, white linen table cloths, white linen napkins, crockery, cutlery & glassware • Cake stand and knife for your wedding cake • White or wooden easel for your table plan • A choice of either an evening buffet or evening bites to keep the hunger at bay • DJ entertainment to get you and your guests partying into the night • Our beautiful Honeymoon Suite for you to spend your first night as a married couple, with breakfast included
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Reviews for The Ravenswood
(14)

Margaret and Simon
Happy couple married in February
November 2019
Thank you so much

“Dear Sam, Tash, Stuart and Zoe, It’s impossible to express how grateful we are for your support and generosity in helping to make our day happen. You really did save our wedding and help to make it so incredibly memorable. You all went above and beyond and we just can’t thank you enough. Sending so much love.” – Margaret and Simon

Jo Bridger
Happy couple married in February
November 2019
Thank you

“We got married at Ravenswood ten years ago yesterday (10th June). Came back to the venue today for lunch to celebrate and we had such a lovely time and brought back so many happy memories for us. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were all so friendly. We enjoyed walking around the grounds and been a wonderful way to celebrate our Anniversary. Thank you for the balloon too, was a nice surprise!”

Susie Evans
Happy couple married in February
November 2019
You rock!

“The Ravenswood have been an absolute lifesaver and genuinely mind blowing at how accommodating they have been and done everything possible for my clients who had to find a new venue 10 days before their big day! Taking a wedding for 130 guests who literally had all their plans shattered. Through all the stress and tears from my clients, The Ravenswood rescued their big day and created an amazing day for them yesterday and working with all the requirements that we needed to rescue the wedding. You guys totally ROCK! Thank you, thank you, thank you x” – Susie Evans

Sophie Gasson
Happy couple married in February
November 2019
Wedding August 2016

“We got married here in August 2016, we fell in love with the venue and the grounds first, but after meeting the team there we loved it even more. They were fantastic in helping with all the finishing details of our wedding and made our day stress free! They really took on board every details we wanted and made our day perfect!!! Not to mention how amazing the food is here our guest still talk about our food and how good the DJ was! Thank you for everything!” – Sophie Gasson

Charlie Clarke
Happy couple married in June
November 2019
We had the best day at the best venue ever!

My husband and I got married here on the 2/6/18 we had the best day at the best venue ever! Sam you were perfect and we couldn’t of got married here without you. You have some amazing staff, Jo was great and had everything completely under control and it wouldn’t of been as perfect with out her. Unfortunately I can’t remember the name Of the main waitress that looked after us from Dinner all the way to the last drink in reception but she is an absolute credit to the Ravenswood. Nothing was too much trouble and the venue and grounds are absolutely incredible. Makes me a little teary thinking about how perfect it all was and how that was down to this venue and all its staff. Can’t thank you enough for saving this little gem Sam! Thanks everyone! Highly recommended without a shadow of a doubt. Love to you all � Mr and Mrs Clarke �

Kevin Sheridan
Happy couple married in June
November 2019
I am very emotional even writing this review

Me and my partner got married at the Ravenswood on Saturday just gone the 16/6/18. I am very emotional even writing this review as me, my new wife and our guests where treated like royalty throughout the whole day. All the events leading up to the day like food tasting etc where equally as amazing. The grounds are breathtaking and We are 100% sure that if we used another venue it would have never ever been as good as it was. The attention to detail was spot on and every little need was catered for. We had lots of children and they where all looked after as with as much attention and care by the staff as the adults. Me and lots of the guests stayed the night and all of them said how amazing the rooms where. The breakfast was so so good and had something for everyone and was all quality well cook food I went up for seconds and thirds, the only negative thing I can say about our whole experience was that we had to go home, I could have stayed for days. Thankyou so much to all the staff for making our day and stay so special (i ended up crying writing this #memories)

Damian Hillwood r
Wedding: June
November 2019
Friends wedding

We went to a friends wedding on Saturday and from start to finish was a amazing day the venue was perfect and ran amazingly, wouldn't hesitate to recommend! Sam and her team was awesome

Kelly Venn
Happy couple married in February
November 2019
Wedding on 27th June 2014

“We had our wedding reception at the Ravenswood on the 27th June 2014 and I can honestly say it was the most magical experience of our lives. The venue, the food and just the atmosphere of the place was amazing. We all stayed over and the breakfast the next morning was also wonderful. Such fond memories of the day I married my best friend.” -Kelly Venn

Chloe Flemming
Happy couple married in February
November 2019
Wish we could do it again!

“We got married at The Ravenswood in June 2016 (following my parents getting married there 25 years ago) and I cannot recommend the venue enough. We had such a perfect day and so many of our guests commented and said it was one of the best weddings they have attended and said what a wonderful venue it is. The grounds are beautiful and the staff were so attentive and polite. Annie and her team were absolutely fantastic and made sure our day ran exactly as we had planned!! I am a complete control freak normally but not once did I feel the need to step in – Annie was always one step ahead! I cannot thank her and her team enough, it is a day we will always remember!! I wish we could do it again!!!”

Bernice Sheridan
Wedding: June
November 2019
Son's wedding - fantastic

My Son chose the Ravenswood for his wedding on Saturday 16.6.2018. Jo, Sam and James and all of the team did a fantastic job. Attention to detail and nothing too much trouble. They were able to marry outside in the small chapel which was very special. We had a lot of children in our party to organise and cater for and that was done without any fuss. My daughter also got married here five years ago. The atmosphere, the grounds, the building itself all add to the perfect wedding venue. Picture opportunities are endless inside and out. Thankyou to everyone who was part of our celebration on Saturday and who worked so hard to make the day as perfect as could be.

Location & Contact Details for The Ravenswood

Wedding Venue Address
Horsted Lane, Sharpthorne,, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4HY, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Ravenswood?

All of our weddings are wonderful but one that is close to our hearts is when Sam, one of our owners got married at The Ravenswood. It was a beautiful sunny day in May (the same day Meghan married Harry!) and seeing so many of Sam and Garion's friends, family and all the staff of The Ravenswood come together to celebrate the happy couple was truly magical!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Remember, it's about you and your partner. As long as there is love...all the rest will fall in place!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We've seen so many special moments here at The Ravenswood, but seeing the couples dogs walk down the aisle with the wedding rings has to be our favourite!

Describe The Ravenswood in 5 adjectives

Scenic, Romantic, Classic, Fairy-tale, Dreamy

Where’s the best photo spot at The Ravenswood?

We have so many but the Boathouse on the lake always captures the most amazing wedding photos, no matter what the season!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Ravenswood?

Yes we have, but we respect the privacy of our couples. But we'll give you a hint on one of them, lets just say...what a voice!

What’s your favourite canapé?

The Chef does make an amazing Chilli Chicken and Coriander Patties with Sweet Chilli Sauce!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Ice-cream!

What is The Ravenswood most unique feature?

The Little Castle which is licensed for outside ceremonies really is our pièce de résistance. It's intimate, it's stunning and so romantic. Just take a look at our photos to see for yourself.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

There are so many parts we are proud of here at The Ravenswood. We do love showing off our wonderful Getting Ready Room, our newly refurbished Jacobean Suite and our stunning Princess Beatrice Suite which overlooks the wonderful gardens and lakes. If we had to choose one..it would be our team. We all LOVE weddings and it shows in everything we do, from the Wedding Consultants, to the gardeners, chefs, housekeepers and marketing team!
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