Engaged and looking for an english wedding venue that's not your standard hotel or country house? Over the past few years barn wedding venues have appeared all across England and the UK and make for a fun filled wedding day with a difference. Across the UK there are lots of barns opening their doors to stylish wedding celebrations. Today we have gathered our 32 favourite barn wedding venues in England for you to chose from. From large 300 year old barns to unique barns complete with Ferris wheels, there really is a barn wedding venue for all tastes...
Intimate Barn Wedding Venues
1. Horseshoes Barn at the House Meadow
Location: Kent | Capacity: 110 | www.thehousemeadow.co.uk
A laid back and fun wedding venue, where the owners have lived for six generations. This working farm would be a wonderful backdrop for a relaxed wedding party.
2. The Kent Barn at Preston Court
Location: Kent | Capacity: 120 www.prestoncourt.co.uk
Imagine getting married in the gorgeous Kent Barn with their amazing fairground organs as a stunning, unique backdrop? Afterwards head for the merry-go-round to keep the fun times going.
3. Farbridge Barn
Location: Sussex | Capacity: 150 | www.farbridge.org.uk
Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, yet within easy access of London, Brighton and Southampton. Farbridge Barn offers exclusive use of their wonderful brick barn to wedding couples who want privacy while being pampered.
4. Almonry Barn
Location: Somerset | Capacity: 100 | www.almonrybarn.co.uk
The perfect balance of elegance and rustic charm, Almonry Barn is a beautiful boutique wedding venue in the charming Somerset countryside. The flagstone floors and exposed brick works wonderfully with elegant decor.
5. The Castle Barn At Wasing Park
Location: Berkshire | Capacity: 150 | www.wasing-weddings.co.uk
A choice of ceremony locations before sitting down to dine in The Castle Barn, allows couples to plan their day their way. No two weddings need be the same.
6. Middle Coombe Farm Farmhouse and Cider Barn
Location: Devon | Capacity: 70 | www.coombefarmwoods.co.uk
Stay with family in the quaint farmhouse the night before and after the wedding to extend the festivities.The cosy Cider Barn surrounded by the breathtaking Devon countryside makes the perfect centre for the wedding celebrations.
7. Cripps Barn Bilbury
Location: Gloucestershire | Capacity: 84+ | Website: www.crippsbarn.com
Get married outside under the romantic oak shelter, followed by dining in the rustic barn. Cripps pride themselves on being informal and relaxed, while making sure every detail is taken care of.
8. Browsholme Hall & The Tithe Barn Barn
Location: Lancashire | Capacity: 120 | www.browsholme.com
Perfect for couples who just can't decide between a grand old country house and a rustic barn - Browsholme Hall offers both. The majestic grounds complete the picture.
9. Cripps Shustoke
Location: Warwickshire | Capacity: 140 | www.crippsshustoke.com
Cripps Shustoke boasts beautiful 18th century redbrick barns with lofty dramatic ceilings. The outdoors are just as important and the courtyard has a fire pit and outdoor kitchen. Perfect for Summer soirees.
10. Upton Barn & Walled Garden
Location: Devon | Capacity: 120 | www.uptonbarn.com
Traditional oak beams and full height gable glazing in the ceremony space overlooks the walled garden and the view beyond. What a perfect spot to exchange vows or feast among friends.
11. The Ashes
Location: Stoke-on-Trent | Capacity: 150 | www.theashes-venue.co.uk
The Ashes offer exclusive use of their entire 50 acre estate for wedding parties. Your own little pocket of countryside all to yourself. Sounds like bliss!
12. Sandhole Oak Barn
Location: Cheshire | Capacity: 145 | www.sandholeoakbarn-weddings.co.uk
A fairytale venue in the Chesire countryside, Sandhole offers a variety of specially designed spaces for ceremonies, dining and the all-important partying.
13. Rivervale Barn
Location: Hampshire | Capacity: 150 | www.rivervale-barn-weddings.co.uk
With dramatic oak beams setting the mood, this romantic riverside venue will charm all your guests. A light and airy room - this venue has a unique feeling among barns.
14. The Great Barn Devon
Location: Devon | Capacity: 150 | www.thegreatbarndevon.co.uk
This beautiful restored barn is located at Place Barton, the family home of hosts John and Emma. With lots of wedding experience you'll be in good hands with this pair.
15. The Barn at South Milton
Location: South Devon | Capacity: 150 | www.thebarnatsouthmilton.co.uk
With panoramic views over the sea, this is a uniquely positioned wedding barn which will take your breath away. Rustic romance meets seaside love story.
16. Cripps Healey Barn
Location: Northumberland | Capacity: 140 | crippshealey.com
With a spectacular oak roof and stone fireplace, this barn is the centrepiece of a collection of stone buildings available for weddings. A choice of ceremony spots is available each with their own bit of countryside magic.
17. The Priory
Location: Hertfordshire | Capacity: 150 | www.thepriory.net
Rural, but with a contemporary edge, The Priory aims to offer a unique experience for all weddings. This picture perfect spot is the ideal backdrop for photos to treasure for years to come.
Barn Wedding Venues for Large Wedding Parties
18. Bartholomew Barn
Location: West Sussex | Capacity: 200 | www.bartholomewbarn.co.uk
Bartholomew Barn is a refurbished grade II listed barn. With tonnes of character and original features sitting happily alongside modern conveniences, you can have the best of both worlds.
19. Lyde Court
Location: Herefordshire | Capacity: 250 | www.lydecourt.com
Beautifully private, the Lyde Court barns date from the 14th century and have undergone minimal changes in 400 years. A setting that is completely unspoilt and oh so romantic.
20. Hyde House & Barn
Location: Gloucestershire | Capacity: 175 | www.hyde-house.uk
Nestling in the tranquil Cotswold landscape, Hyde House & Barn aims to give couples lots of options when planning their wedding making every event perfectly personal. Bespoke brides this is for you.
21. Clock Barn
Location: Hampshire | Capacity: 192 | www.clockbarn-weddings.co.uk
Having hosted both elegant soirees and rustic affairs, Clock Barn is a flexible backdrop for your own personal style. Glamourous gals and boho babes will both love the rustic charm this venue has in spades.
22. Chaucer Barn
Location: Norfolk | Capacity: 160 | www.chaucerbarn.com
With luxury accommodation to spoil your guests, you'll be the most popular wedding couple around. With lots of wedding experience they can offer advice on the whole team to bring the day together.
23. Ox Pasture Hall Country House & Barn
Location: North Yorkshire | Capacity: 220 | www.oxpasturehallhotel.com
All the amenities of a luxury hotel, paired with the romance of a rustic barn. You really don't have to give up your creature comforts to have a relaxed and informal barn wedding.
24. South Farm Barn
Location: Cambridgeshire | Capacity: 250 | www.south-farm.co.uk
A barn venue with a difference, South Farm Barn offer couples a choice of ceremony locations and even have a charming collection of Romany Caravans. Just think of the photo opportunities!
25. Upwaltham Barns
Location: West Sussex | Capacity: 200 | www.upwalthambarns-weddings.co.uk
This family owned venue has traditional Sussex flint long barns - a wonderfully romantic backdrop for your day. They also offer Jasmine Cottage, a divine private hideaway to get ready in and retire to once the party is over.
26. Cripps Stone Barn
Location: Gloucestershire | Capacity: 250 | www.crippsstonebarn.com
When just one barn won't do - Cripps stone barn is just the ticket. A stone barn with traditional dutch barns attached for ceremonies. A lovely mix of rustic styles and they boast Britain's largest BBQ!
27. The Great Barn at Micklefield Hall
Location: Hertfordshire | Capacity: 200 | www.micklefieldhall.com
A beautifully restored 16th century tithe barn with privately owned house and gardens exclusively yours for the day. Originally built in 1580, this is a rustic slice of history that offers all modern comforts to wedding guests.
28. Millbridge Court Wedding Barn
Location: Surrey | Capacity: 200 | www.millbridgecourt.co.uk
A boutique hotel and barn venue who put fine dining at the heart of weddings. Seven boutique style bedrooms mean the bridal party won't have far to go once the dancing stops.
29. Maidens Barn
Location: Essex | Capacity: 200 | www.weddingbarnessex.co.uk
A vaulted barn from 1806 with lofty ceilings, ancient beams and private gardens perfect for your wedding portraits.
30. Bassmead Manor Barns
Location: Cambridgeshire | Capacity: 200 | www.bassmeadmanorbarns-weddings.co.uk
These barns stand in the medieval moat of an ancient manor house. A truly unique setting with options for both ceremonies and receptions.
31. Cressing Barns
Location: Essex | Capacity: 250 | cressingbarns.co.uk
Home to three grade I listed barns as well as tudor built walled gardens, Cressing Barns is a historic site perfect for making your own piece of history.
32. Soho Farmhouse
Location: Oxfordshire | Capacity: 220 | www.sohofarmhouse.com
A luxury members club in the Oxfordshire countryside with tonnes of gorgeously decadent guest accommodation. You really will not want to leave.
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