Wedding photography and film at Field Place Manor House

Field Place Manor House is a country weddings venue in the South of England, set within formal gardens on a Georgian manor estate that holds its place in history as the birthplace of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.

A Georgian manor house set in formal gardens near Worthing — birthplace of the poet Shelley — Field Place combines elegant interiors and walled gardens with the kind of local historical significance that adds a layer of story to every celebration.

We find that venues with this kind of character, elegant interiors, walled gardens and genuine historical significance, tend to give a wedding day a depth that goes far beyond the aesthetic. For photography and film, that combination of architectural detail and landscaped outdoor space creates real variety across a single day. It is exactly the kind of location we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about Field Place Manor House

What is it like to get married at Field Place Manor House?

Field Place Manor House offers a genuinely special setting, a Georgian manor with formal gardens and walled outdoor spaces that carry real historical weight as the birthplace of the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. The combination of elegant period interiors and beautiful grounds means the day feels both intimate and grand. Couples who love a venue with a story woven into its walls tend to find Field Place deeply meaningful as a backdrop for their celebration.

How does the photography and videography work at a country manor house like Field Place?

A Georgian manor with formal gardens gives photographers and videographers a wonderful range of settings within a single venue, from light-filled interiors with period architectural detail to walled gardens and natural outdoor backdrops. We always carry out a thorough walkthrough before the day to understand how the light moves through the spaces at different times. Venues like Field Place reward that preparation, because the layers of texture and history give the final images and film a real sense of place.

Can we book Big Day Productions to photograph and film our wedding at Field Place Manor House?

Absolutely, we would love to be part of a wedding at Field Place Manor House. We work with couples across the South and South West, and a Georgian manor house with grounds like these is exactly the kind of venue we find creatively exciting. Get in touch through our contact page and we can talk through your plans, check our availability for your date and put together the right package for you.

Is Field Place Manor House near Worthing easy to get to for guests travelling from further afield?

Worthing is well connected by rail, with regular services running along the south coast, making it straightforward for guests coming from London or other parts of the country. The town itself has good road links too, and there are accommodation options locally for guests who want to stay overnight rather than travel back the same evening. It is always worth sharing a few local suggestions with your guests in your invitations so everyone arrives relaxed and ready to celebrate.

Does the historical connection to Shelley add anything to a wedding at Field Place?

It genuinely does, and many couples find it adds a layer of conversation and curiosity to the day that guests really respond to. Being married in the birthplace of one of the great Romantic poets gives the celebration an atmosphere that goes beyond the physical beauty of the building and gardens. For couples who love literature, history or simply the idea of a venue with a distinctive identity, that connection to Shelley makes Field Place feel unlike anywhere else.

What should we think about when planning the photography and film timeline at Field Place Manor House?

The variety of spaces at a manor house like Field Place means it is worth building some flexibility into your timeline so we can make the most of both the interiors and the gardens across different points of the day. We always recommend scheduling a relaxed portrait window when the couple can step away from guests briefly, as the formal garden and walled spaces lend themselves beautifully to those quieter moments. We will work closely with you and your coordinator in the run-up to the wedding to shape a timeline that feels natural rather than rushed.