Why choose a barn for your wedding?
A barn wedding feels relaxed and personal. High ceilings, exposed beams and open-plan spaces suit long tables, festoon lights and a dance floor, and the countryside setting gives you fields and gardens for drinks and photos. Hiring the whole barn means it is your home for the weekend, not a venue you share with another wedding.
We have eight barns to choose from, including Bayview Manor in Holyhead, Horse Shoe Barn in Ipswich and Barley House in Burton Agnes, and we are adding more barns that host weddings.
What exclusive use of a barn includes
Exclusive use means the barn, its bedrooms and its outside space are booked only for you. That usually includes the kitchen and dining areas, the living spaces, the gardens and terraces, and extras such as hot tubs or games rooms where the barn has them. Many couples enjoy the freedom to bring in their own caterer or keep the celebration informal.
Ceremonies and wedding licences
Some converted barns hold a wedding licence, so you can marry on site. Others suit a ceremony at a nearby church or register office, followed by the celebration at the barn. Each venue page shows what is possible, and venues showing Wedding Licence or Wedding Receptions host weddings today.
How many guests can stay?
Our barns sleep between 10 and 28 people. Converted barns are often ideal for small and mid-sized weddings, where the closest family and friends stay together. Extra guests can usually join for the day and evening and stay nearby – our team will confirm the numbers for each barn.
Choosing the right barn
Think about how you want the day to flow. A barn with one large open room keeps everyone together for dinner and dancing, while one with gardens or a courtyard gives space for drinks outside. Check the kitchen if you plan to use a caterer, and ask about music and finishing times. Our team can help you shortlist the barns that suit your plans.
Styling a barn wedding
Barns are a blank canvas that suits almost any style. Long trestle tables, wildflowers in jars and strings of festoon lights give a relaxed, rustic feel, while candles, linen and greenery hanging from the beams can make the same space feel elegant. Many couples use the courtyard or garden for drinks and lawn games, then move inside for dinner and dancing as the light fades. Ask your venue about rules on candles, fixings to beams and confetti before you plan the details.
Planning your wedding weekend
Most couples book a barn from Friday to Sunday. Friday is for arriving, unpacking and a relaxed welcome dinner or barbecue with the people staying. Saturday is the wedding itself, with time in the morning for hair and make-up without anyone having to travel. Sunday brings a slow breakfast or brunch, a walk, perhaps a dip in the hot tub, and the chance to relive the day together before everyone heads home.
Having everyone under one roof also makes the practical side simpler: suppliers know where to come, the wedding party is never far away, and there is no rush to leave at the end of the night. Our team can help you plan the timings and point you to suppliers who know the venue.
Costs and when to book
Prices depend on the barn, the season, the day of the week and how many nights you stay. Summer weekends book up first, while spring, autumn and midweek dates are easier to find and often cheaper. Many couples book 12 to 24 months ahead – enter your dates above to see which barns are free.