Bignor Park

Bignor Park is a family-run country house estate at the foot of the South Downs in West Sussex, between Petworth and Arundel. It hosts a limited number of weddings each year, with only one wedding per weekend on selected dates from spring to autumn. Couples can use the Greek Loggia, the Stables courtyard, the lawns and a marquee site.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

With one wedding a weekend and two days either side for setting up and clearing, Bignor Park gives you the whole estate and the time to make it your own. You bring in your caterer and marquee company from the approved list, so you can build the day around your own style. The family team runs a small number of weddings, which suits couples who want a private, unhurried celebration.

Ceremonies

The estate is licensed for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships. The Greek Loggia is the signature outdoor setting and holds up to 150 guests. The Stables and the Croquet Lawn can also be used for outdoor ceremonies. For an indoor option, the Coach Store takes up to 60 guests.

Receptions and food

The Stables is a group of five rooms around a courtyard. The Coach Store and Stove Room seat about 100, and the Quadrangle, covered by a stretch canopy, seats a similar number. A marquee joined to the Coach Store raises capacity to around 150. For larger weddings, a marquee or tipi on the Croquet Lawn can take roughly 200 to 250 guests, depending on the layout. The South Lawn is used for drinks and photographs. Catering and marquees come from the venue's approved supplier list.

Getting there and the area

The estate lies near the village of Bignor, close to Pulborough. Chichester and the south coast are about 20 minutes away, and Pulborough station has trains to London Victoria. The surrounding Downs, Petworth and Arundel offer plenty of places to stay and explore. The venue shares a list of places to stay with couples.

Good to know

• One wedding per weekend, with two days either side for set-up and clearing.
• Outdoor ceremonies in the Greek Loggia for up to 150 guests.
• Caterers and marquee companies come from an approved list.