The Croquet Lawn at Bignor Park provides a beautiful setting for marquee and tipi wedding receptions in West Sussex, set within the grounds of the estate beside the main house. This spacious and versatile lawn is ideal for larger celebrations, offering the flexibility to create a fully bespoke reception in a stunning South Downs setting.
With capacity for up to 250 guests, the Croquet Lawn allows you to design your own marquee or tipi wedding, working with trusted marquee suppliers to create a space that reflects your style, from relaxed outdoor celebrations to elegant formal receptions.
The Croquet Lawn at Bignor Park can accommodate up to 250 guests within a marquee or tipi, creating a spacious and flexible setting for wedding receptions in West Sussex. Working with one of our trusted marquee suppliers, you can design a bespoke structure tailored to your celebration, with options for dining, dancing and a fully integrated reception space.
Additional facilities such as catering tents, generators and luxury amenities can be arranged to support your event, ensuring everything runs smoothly throughout the day.
As an exclusive-use wedding venue, only one wedding is held each weekend. This means that alongside your marquee or tipi reception, you also have use of the Stables later in the evening – ideal for dancing, live music or creating a more relaxed space for guests to unwind.
Georgia & Dan, Bride & Groom September 2023
Planning a marquee wedding at Bignor Park? Here are answers to some of the most common questions about celebrating on the Croquet Lawn.
The Croquet Lawn at Bignor Park can accommodate up to around 200 guests for a marquee wedding reception, making it ideal for larger celebrations while still enjoying the space and beauty of the surrounding countryside.
Yes, the Croquet Lawn is ideal for marquee weddings at Bignor Park. The space allows for a bespoke marquee to be set up to suit your guest numbers and style, creating a relaxed and spacious setting for your wedding reception in the West Sussex countryside.
Yes, the marquee can be fully customised to suit your wedding style. From layout and furnishings to lighting, décor and finishing touches, you can create a space that reflects your vision, whether you prefer a relaxed, rustic feel or a more elegant, formal setting.
We ask that you choose one of the catering and marquee companies on our approved supplier list, specially selected by us for their high standards. They bring an in-depth knowledge of the venue and attention to detail that will help to make your day perfect.