March 2024 by Melissa Jane
We booked our wedding in December 2021 when the venue was a building site with only the plans and ideas to go by, for our October 2023 wedding.After 18 months of uncertainty, the wait and trepidation of the venue not being ready in time paid off.The venue looked absolutely incredible. Emma?s plans and imagination developed into something truly beautiful.Janie took over the management of the site and did everything possible to put our minds at ease, offering for us to see the venue and progress at any time. In the final weeks leading up to the wedding, the night before and on the day, Janie could not do enough to help.Dean the catering manager was amazing. The food was absolutely out of this world. He gave us so much flexibility to make it ?us.? The wedding breakfast was delicious and we opted for hot bloomer sandwiches and pizza for the evening rather than a traditional buffet which went down a treat.We had so many compliments on how stunning the venue looks and how great the food was. The whole wedding from arriving the night before to leaving after breakfast the following morning was so relaxed and was had such a nice atmosphere. The location of the venue is fantastic, it isn?t far from the main line train station, and yet it feels like you are in the middle of nowhere, the scenery and the peace and quiet was so special.If anything went wrong, neither me, my husband or any guests knew anything about it!Absolutely everyone had an incredible day, despite our wedding being almost 6 months ago, people are still talking about it! We can?t recommend Alfriston Gardens enough. Thank you so much to Janie, Emma, Dean and the rest of the team at Alfriston Gardens for making our day so special and certainly one to remember!
January 2024 by Lucy Bennett
We got married here in November 2023 and it was incredible!Janie was super attentive and helpful throughout our planning process, and was very flexible in making it the exact wedding we wanted. On the day, she oversaw everything perfectly.We had plenty of time to set up the day before and pack down afterwards.The venue was perfect for a large winter wedding as there was plenty of indoor space, but we were lucky enough to enjoy the beautiful gardens too as it was dry.So many guests commented on the delicious food, and Black Pepper catered it exactly how we wanted it.We loved that there wasn?t a noise limit so could have a live band and a real party!The accommodation was super premium and it was so nice having so many of our friends and family to stay overnight.
December 2023 by Vikas kumar
A Captivating Venue for Unforgettable Celebrations! ?????Alfriston Gardens is a dream venue! The picturesque landscapes and historic spaces create a fairy-tale setting for any celebration. The team's dedication to perfection, sustainability, and personalized service ensures an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend for those seeking timeless elegance and natural charm. ?????
December 2023 by Jayne Leggett
Thanks to all the team for arranging a fantastic corporate away day for our Management Team at short notice. The perfect location for a wonderfully organised event. Excellent catering and support from the Alfriston team throughout the day.I would highly recommend this venue to others looking for a similar corporate event. Playbook Engineering will certainly be returning.
October 2023 by Lyndsey Roberts
Got married here recently and it was the most perfect day! Renovated venue is gorgeous, it?s feels like it?s own village as soon as you arrive there. The team are exceptionally hard working and helpful. Janie couldn?t have been more helpful and Dean was great too. Wouldn?t have been the same without them. Highly recommend ?
October 2023 by Camille Soldano
We were the first couple to get married at Alfriston Gardens since the re-brand and we?re so glad we did. It was still a building site when we booked but it paid off - they delivered on everything they promised. Janie, the events manager, was amazing at keeping us updated during the build, allowed us to visit as many times as we wanted and really looked after us on the day.The venue is absolutely stunning. We fell in love with the place as soon as we saw it. The barns, lodges, huts and hotel rooms are all done to a high spec and the garden is bursting with wild flowers. We loved the fact that all our guests could stay over at the venue. And the catering team were great, lots of food choices and really attentive on the day.We would definitely recommend Alfriston Gardens as a wedding venue!
July 2021 by Red Bandana
Awesome food! and great for picking up wines you've never seen before!
July 2019 by James West
A good range/selection across the board
July 2019 by kevin shortis
All closed up. Allegedly gone bust?
July 2019 by Helen C
Four of us came for a special family event. They were very welcoming and happily accommodated our desire for an early evening meal. The food was delicious, we had the duck, and the venison which was very tender. The pheasant breast starter was lovely and the soft, home made bread so tasty. The desserts didn't have the wow factor of the other two courses, but overall the evening was excellent.
July 2019 by Jon Reed
Nice, scenic location but is right next to a very busy road and isn't very large. The staff are very friendly, but the price of a drink is ridiculous, £6.50 for a single rum and coke! The food is average, not bad but not great, but we had a set menu as we're attending a wedding so cannot comment on alternative options to the chicken. Overall I would go back.
July 2019 by Jit Sokhy
We had our wedding at English Wine Centre a couple of weeks ago. We cannot fault anything about our experience with the owners (previous and present).We had been planning our wedding with them for about a year and they were fabulous at making sure our every need was met, and to the highest quality. Rob and Annette have been very friendly and organised and we had every confidence that they'd deliver what they promised - which they did.Our food was simply outstanding, the venue was looking beautiful with gardens very well kept, the marquee had a new carpet looking very smart and stylish. Organisation of the day and night was excellent, leaving us to fully enjoy our wedding day. It was a very memorable day because of the venue and all the staff.We also stayed in the accommodation taking up all the rooms with our family. Lovely, comfortable and clean rooms, all perfect for our needs.If you're considering getting married here, we can't recommend it highly enough! Exellent venue, food, drinks and everything else. We will be going back for years to come on anniversary dinners!
July 2019 by Nigel Dent
Food is excellent, but be prepared to wait for a long time for it, my wife and daughter stayed the night before the latter's wedding and after being informed by the owner that their table was booked for 7pm, upon arrival at the restaurant, the staff there weren't even aware of their reservation, so 80 minutes after sitting down they got served with their meal!!! The rooms are very comfortable and clean, but as mentioned before, we were there for a wedding and to be brutally honest, their wedding package needs some serious fine tuning and as a venue, although picturesque, would suggest you look elsewhere.
July 2019 by Joan Hester
I booked dinner for a party of 14. The meal was pre-ordered from the menu which gave about 6 choices of starter and main course.Very pleasant room surrounded by tempting bottles of English wine. We were well looked after by the owner who suggested appropriate wine to complement the food. All delicious especially the Sussex smokie and risotto.Deserts also had to be pre-ordered, apart from ice cream, which was slightly disappointing.But a lovely evening and the wine was so good that several bottles were purchased to take home at the end of the evening.Highly recommended.
July 2019 by linda Field
Delighted to receive a carton of selected English sparkling wines here in France- am about to show the French how great Methode Britainnique is - and how much more efficient wine sales and delivery can be! Thank you Rob for all your help.
