Explore the latest press coverage and news from Bignor Park, a country house wedding venue in West Sussex. This section features media highlights, articles and updates showcasing weddings, events and life at the estate, offering insight into what makes Bignor Park such a distinctive setting in the South Downs.
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Our visitors and guests often comment about the Italian aspect of Bignor Park. As far back as 1832, in the ‘History of the Western Division of the County of Sussex’ the Reverend Edmund Cartwright wrote ‘it is difficult to point out a spot where the scenery of Sussex appears to so much advantage…broad masses of […]
14 September 2026
By Ned Mersey, owner 2026 is a special year for us here. It is two hundred years since John Hawkins laid the first stone to build Bignor Park House, employing the services of neo-classical architect Henry Harrison, who won a Royal Society award for its design. When John Hawkins bought Bignor Park in 1806 he […]
25 August 2026
Throwing confetti has been an important part of wedding celebrations for centuries. It is a joyful custom that symbolises good luck, happiness, prosperity, and well wishes for the future. As Newlyweds exit their ceremony, Guests throw confetti to celebrate their union, and to bless their new life together. The word confetti is derived from the […]
11 August 2026
What makes Bignor Park so special? The proposal has happened. You’re newly engaged, floating on a cloud of excitement and starting to imagine being married to your very special forever person. Then you get the ball rolling looking at wedding venues, you’re quickly immersed in scrolling through hundreds of beautiful locations, and the choice is […]
28 July 2026
On 5th July, Bignor Park was delighted to welcome the Alfa Romeo Surrey Section of the Alfa Romeo Owners Club for their annual club members’ picnic — and what a sight it was. A total of 42 members joined us for the day, arriving in a wonderful line-up of Alfa Romeos, from much-loved classics to […]
12 July 2026
Photo credit Elizabeth Ruby Photography Finding your ideal wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions in the wedding planning process. Long after all the fabulous celebrations come to an end your photographs will be the enduring record of your day, so regardless of how much you chose to spend on food, flowers or […]
22 June 2026
What a wonderful afternoon we had at the Village Fête & Dog Show at Bignor Park — a true celebration of countryside life, community spirit and traditional village fun in the heart of the South Downs. Held on what turned out to be a very hot and sunny day, the fête brought together families, friends, […]
7 June 2026
Credit: Helen Warner Photography There is a huge amount involved in planning a wedding, but without doubt the question I am asked more than any other is: what happens if it rains? There are certainly plenty of superstitions designed to keep the rain away. The most common is burying a raw sausage in the ground […]
15 May 2026