Welcome to Mill Farm Lurgashall, a beautiful countryside destination nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park, West Sussex.Set within approximately 300 acres of picturesque farmland, Mill Farm is a family-run business offering a unique combination of rural experiences, celebrations and outdoor activities, all surrounded by the natural beauty of the English countryside.From magical tipi weddings and private celebrations to clay pigeon shooting, corporate events, camping and glamping, we pride ourselves on providing memorable experiences in a relaxed and welcoming environment.Our stunning lakeside meadow provides the perfect backdrop for weddings and special occasions, with breathtaking sunsets, open countryside and spectacular dark skies. Our flexible approach allows you to create a truly personal event, with the freedom to choose your own suppliers and make the occasion your own.For those seeking a little adventure, our established clay shooting ground offers regular open shoots, professional tuition and tailored corporate experiences, welcoming everyone from complete beginners to experienced shots.At the heart of everything we do is our passion for farming, conservation and the environment. Through extensive wildflower meadows, wildlife habitats and sustainable land management, we are committed to protecting and enhancing the countryside for future generations.Whether you're planning a wedding, organising a countryside experience or simply looking to escape the everyday, Mill Farm Lurgashall offers something special.We look forward to welcoming you to our little corner of the
Your Celebration, Your Style, Your Rules
Why Choose Mill Farm Lurgashall
Exclusivity
The Farm Is Yours to Enjoy
One of the greatest benefits of choosing Mill Farm is the exclusivity of your wedding venue.
We host just one wedding at a time, allowing you and your guests to enjoy the setting without the interruption of another celebration.
Unlike traditional venues with restricted access times, our exclusive weekend hire gives you the flexibility to prepare, celebrate and enjoy your wedding without feeling rushed. There is time to personalise your surroundings, create your perfect day and make lasting memories.
Everything You Need in One Beautiful Location
Our tipi wedding venue includes many of the practical essentials needed for a successful celebration, including furniture, lighting, dance floor, bar facilities, toilets, power supply and catering facilities.
For guests wishing to extend their stay, we can also offer our beautiful bell tent accommodation, creating a relaxed wedding weekend experience.
As evening falls, enjoy spectacular sunsets across the lake before celebrating beneath the stars in one of the South Downs' renowned dark sky landscapes.
Location
Hospitality
The Freedom to Make Your Wedding Your Own
At Mill Farm, we believe your wedding should reflect your personalities, not a venue's restrictions.
We operate an open supplier policy, giving you the freedom to choose your own caterers, florists, photographers, entertainment and other wedding professionals. Whether you're planning a relaxed festival-style celebration, an elegant countryside wedding or something completely individual, we offer the flexibility to bring your ideas to life.
Celebrations at Mill Farm
Why Choose Us
Our Advantages
Exclusivity
The Farm Is Yours to Enjoy
One of the greatest benefits of choosing Mill Farm is the exclusivity of your wedding venue.
We host just one wedding at a time, allowing you and your guests to enjoy the setting without the interruption of another celebration.
Unlike traditional venues with restricted access times, our exclusive weekend hire gives you the flexibility to prepare, celebrate and enjoy your wedding without feeling rushed. There is time to personalise your surroundings, create your perfect day and make lasting memories.
Everything You Need in One Beautiful Location
Our tipi wedding venue includes many of the practical essentials needed for a successful celebration, including furniture, lighting, dance floor, bar facilities, toilets, power supply and catering facilities.
For guests wishing to extend their stay, we can also offer our beautiful bell tent accommodation, creating a relaxed wedding weekend experience.
As evening falls, enjoy spectacular sunsets across the lake before celebrating beneath the stars in one of the South Downs' renowned dark sky landscapes.
Location
Hospitality
The Freedom to Make Your Wedding Your Own
At Mill Farm, we believe your wedding should reflect your personalities, not a venue's restrictions.
We operate an open supplier policy, giving you the freedom to choose your own caterers, florists, photographers, entertainment and other wedding professionals. Whether you're planning a relaxed festival-style celebration, an elegant countryside wedding or something completely individual, we offer the flexibility to bring your ideas to life.
Why Choose Us
Our Advantages
Exclusivity
The Farm Is Yours to Enjoy
One of the greatest benefits of choosing Mill Farm is the exclusivity of your wedding venue.
We host just one wedding at a time, allowing you and your guests to enjoy the setting without the interruption of another celebration.
Unlike traditional venues with restricted access times, our exclusive weekend hire gives you the flexibility to prepare, celebrate and enjoy your wedding without feeling rushed. There is time to personalise your surroundings, create your perfect day and make lasting memories.
Everything You Need in One Beautiful Location
Our tipi wedding venue includes many of the practical essentials needed for a successful celebration, including furniture, lighting, dance floor, bar facilities, toilets, power supply and catering facilities.
For guests wishing to extend their stay, we can also offer our beautiful bell tent accommodation, creating a relaxed wedding weekend experience.
As evening falls, enjoy spectacular sunsets across the lake before celebrating beneath the stars in one of the South Downs' renowned dark sky landscapes.
Location
Hospitality
The Freedom to Make Your Wedding Your Own
At Mill Farm, we believe your wedding should reflect your personalities, not a venue's restrictions.
We operate an open supplier policy, giving you the freedom to choose your own caterers, florists, photographers, entertainment and other wedding professionals. Whether you're planning a relaxed festival-style celebration, an elegant countryside wedding or something completely individual, we offer the flexibility to bring your ideas to life.
The Freedom to Celebrate Your Way
With exclusive use of our beautiful lakeside setting, established event infrastructure and dedicated on-site support, Mill Farm offers the best of both worlds: the freedom to create a completely personalised wedding, combined with the reassurance that the essential arrangements are already taken care of.
No rigid packages. No unnecessary restrictions. No need to organise the essential infrastructure yourself.
Just the freedom to choose your food, entertainment, styling and agenda, knowing that our team is there to help bring everything together.
Your wedding. Your suppliers. Your style. Our venue, facilities and support.
Contact us to arrange a private viewing and discover how Mill Farm Lurgashall can help make your wedding everything you've imagined.
Your Celebration, Your Style, Your Rules
At Mill Farm Lurgashall, we believe your celebration should reflect who you are, not simply follow a formula. Tradition certainly has its place, but this is your day, your celebration and your opportunity to create something truly extraordinary.
We provide the setting, the facilities and the support. You bring the imagination.
How you decorate our beautiful tipis is entirely up to you. Whether your vision is elegant and understated, rustic and romantic, vibrant and colourful, or something completely unconventional, you have the freedom to make the space your own.
And why stop at traditional catering?
Imagine outdoor food trucks, wood-fired pizza wagons, ice cream vans, afternoon cream teas, street food, spectacular evening feasts or a combination of them all. Create a relaxed festival atmosphere, a sophisticated countryside celebration or an entirely themed event that reflects your personality.
Choose your own caterers, entertainers, decorations and suppliers. Perhaps a live band, garden games, afternoon cocktails, evening entertainment or something nobody has experienced before. The possibilities are yours to explore.
Make a Weekend of It
With exclusive use of Mill Farm, our lakeside tipis and the opportunity for guests to stay in our bell tent accommodation, your celebration can become much more than a single day.
Enjoy a relaxed gathering the evening before, the excitement and celebrations of your special day, and those wonderful moments afterwards when everyone can unwind, share stories and enjoy being together.
There's no need to rush through the occasion. Make the most of the setting, the company and every moment.
Create a Celebration That People Remember
The most memorable celebrations aren't necessarily the most traditional or extravagant. They're the ones that feel personal, where the atmosphere is infectious, the details are individual and guests leave feeling they've experienced something genuinely special.
We want you to have the confidence and freedom to create a celebration that is unmistakably yours. Something your friends and family will talk about for years, remember with a smile and perhaps even compare their own celebrations to.
Tradition has its place. But this is your celebration, your weekend and your opportunity to do something different.
Don't simply host an event. Make it your own, embrace the possibilities and create an experience that everyone will remember.
Your Day. Your Weekend. Your Way. Own It.
Contact Mill Farm Lurgashall to arrange a private viewing and discover just how much freedom you can have when creating your perfect celebration.
Your Celebration, Your Choices
Unlike traditional wedding venues with fixed packages and preferred supplier restrictions, we believe you should have the freedom to make your own decisions.
Choose your own caterers, whether that's an elegant wedding breakfast, relaxed sharing platters, a barbecue or something entirely different. Select the entertainment that reflects your personalities, from live bands and DJs to something completely unique.
You decide the running order, atmosphere and style of your celebration. We provide the setting, facilities and flexibility to make it possible.
Dedicated On-Site Event Management
Behind every successful celebration is careful planning and coordination.
Our experienced on-site team works with you and your chosen suppliers to coordinate the practical requirements of your event, from preparations and deliveries to facilities, logistics and the smooth running of the day.
We understand how important it is for everything to come together seamlessly, allowing you and your guests to relax and enjoy the occasion without worrying about what is happening behind the scenes.
Stay a Little Longer – Celebrate Together Under the Stars
Stay a Little Longer – Celebrate Together Under the Stars
Why limit your wedding celebration to just one day when you can create an unforgettable experience across an entire weekend?
At Mill Farm Lurgashall, our beautiful bell tent accommodation can sleep up to 40 guests, allowing your closest family and friends to stay together and enjoy everything the countryside has to offer. With dedicated toilet and shower facilities, guests can enjoy the charm of outdoor living with the convenience of essential facilities nearby.
Imagine arriving the evening before your wedding, gathering with friends and family for a relaxed barbecue or freshly prepared paella, sharing stories and enjoying the anticipation of the celebrations ahead.
On the big day, there's no need for taxis or travelling between venues. Simply get ready, enjoy the surroundings and take a leisurely stroll from your bell tent to the stunning lakeside tipi, where your celebration awaits.
And when the music finishes and the dancing comes to an end, the memories don't have to stop.
Picture gathering around a prepared campfire with the newlyweds, surrounded by your closest friends and family, reminiscing about the day, sharing laughter and conversation beneath the spectacular dark skies of the South Downs.
With no rush to say goodbye, you can enjoy those special moments together, perhaps even watching the sun rise over the beautiful Mill Farm countryside.
Because the most memorable weddings aren't just about the big day – they're about the time spent together, the stories shared and the memories that last a lifetime.
At Mill Farm Lurgashall, your wedding isn't simply a day to remember. It's a whole weekend to treasure.