Barns are a classic choice for an English wedding, as we have so many beautiful barn wedding venues throughout the UK. With their gorgeous rustic feel and wooden interiors, barns are perfect for couples who want something relaxed yet romantic. Enjoy the countryside views, beams strewn with fairy lights and bunting and beautiful photo opportunities, all while enjoying modern heating and sound systems.
Barn venues are ideal if you’ve always dreamed of a countryside wedding, as by their nature they tend to be in beautiful rural areas, with fabulous views of rolling fields. As well as lots of peace and quiet, this means plenty of space for your guests to spread out. As some barn venues are part of working farms, you may find there are even some animals present at your wedding day!
Barns work for weddings of all sizes, as they come in a range of sizes. Some barns have several rooms connected so that you can hold the ceremony and reception in separate spaces. Others are smaller and will have everything in one place, so don’t worry if you’re dreaming of an intimate barn wedding.
You love everything vintage.
You're a fan of the countryside.
You want flexibility when it comes to the reception and ceremony set-up.
You want something that works in every season.
Classic English garden and vintage wedding themes are ideal for a barn, as the natural textures, stones and woods work perfectly together. However, you shouldn’t feel that you can only have a rustic wedding theme! You can easily throw a glamorous black tie wedding in a barn venue - simply hang chandeliers and add plenty of luxurious floral arrangements and candles to your tables. Festival weddings and more casual, colourful themes are also brilliant in barn venues, as the colours really pop.
The short answer is, no! Whether they’re modern and renovated or traditional and rustic, most barn wedding venues will have heating systems installed to prevent your guests getting cold if the weather isn’t great. As well as central heating, you may also have the option of fire pits or patio heaters for the outdoor spaces. If you’re having a winter barn wedding, then you should be well taken care of, but you may want to provide blankets in case the evening gets chilly!
As some barns are part of farms, they often have restrictions on fireworks to avoid scaring animals. This also applies to sky lanterns and non-natural confetti. If you’re dreaming of fireworks at your barn wedding, we recommend filtering your barn venue search by Fireworks Permitted.
Unlike a hotel or manor house wedding venue, barn wedding venues are less likely to have accommodation on site. Some barns may have nearby cottages or B&Bs as part of their grounds, but often you’ll have to travel a little further afield for guest accommodation. Consider putting on transport or arranging taxis for your guests, and making a weekend in the country out of it.
Some couples are surprised to find that barns can cost the same as manor house wedding venues. As rustic wedding venues are increasingly in demand, barns are very popular with UK brides, which means that you’ll have to be a little flexible with your wedding date to save some pennies. Consider marrying on a weekday, or in an off-peak season. Barn venues look just as beautiful in early Spring and late Autumn as they do in Summer, so you can afford to pick a season with less competition.
Romantic country house wedding venue in Nottingham, with a choice of two rooms, licensed for ceremonies. This rustic farm house offers you a charming setting for your wedding celebrations. Guest accommodation also available for your wedding party. More info
The Hop Farm is Kent's leading wedding venue. The historic buildings & exquisitely manicured wedding gardens. provide the ultimate backdrop for your special day and the first-class hospitality and catering team provide outstanding food and drink. More info
Notley Abbey is a exquisite country house wedding venue on the Buckinghamshire / Oxfordshire border, close to Thame and Aylesbury. Notley Abbey is licensed for civil ceremonies and is entirely and exclusively yours for your whole day. More info
All Manor of Events in Henley, Ipswich, Suffolk. Stunning venue for your wedding reception and civil ceremony. Wedding packages available. The barn is able to accommodate for small and large weddings. More info
Oaklea Events in Merseyside are extremely proud to be offering this blissful rural wedding setting offering Tipi weddings with a festival laid back and relaxed feel. Countryside festival style weddings & receptions. More info
Grade II Listed Barns No Corkage Drinks Exclusive Use - All Yours, All Day Weddings for up to 150 guests in The West Barn Wedding Breakfasts in The East Barn Wedding Night Suite Included Onsite Accommodation Award-Winning Event Managers More info
Set in the heart of East Devon's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we offer a fully licensed venue for your wedding or civil ceremony. More info
Barn Wedding Venue with Onsite Accommodation. 3 stunning interconnected wedding barns with unrivaled waterfront setting. Licensed for barn weddings for up to 170 guests. Outdoor Weddings overlooking the Mill Pond available at this no corkage venue. More info
Bruisyard Hall is a beautiful country house and barn wedding venue in Suffolk. It is licensed for civil ceremonies and set in a peaceful and unspoiled 700 acre estate in the picturesque Suffolk countryside. More info
A stunning collection of barns set in the rolling Northamptonshire countryside with a licence for ceremonies available exclusively for your wedding day. More info
The romantic ambience of Cambridgeshire’s Bassmead Manor Barns is apparent from the moment you arrive along the tree-lined driveway. This charming and elegant barn, offers a heady combination of history and heritage, alongside contemporary style. More info
Dodmoor House is a National Award Winning Wedding Venue in Northamptonshire and offers exclusive use, no corkage and the flexibility of being able to source all of your own suppliers for your wedding if you wish. More info
Stunning wedding venue located in Bury, Greater Manchester. It's the perfect venue for your wedding ceremony and reception as well as providing lots of guest accommodation. More info
Any couple that choose Sandhole Oak Barn as their wedding venue will benefit from unbeatable views. The picturesque venue can play host to your whole wedding day, with options for a civil ceremony, space for your reception and beautiful accommodation More info
Bredenbury Court Barns are a collection of beautiful buildings undergoing careful restoration; including a charming 1920s Orangery for your wedding ceremony & glass-walled Oak Barn with stunning views for your feast & party. Onsite accommodation too! More info
Cain Manor is an exquisite Elizabethan oak country house wedding venue on the Surrey / Hampshire border. Exclusive use is guaranteed as Cain Manor becomes your home for your wedding day. More info
Dating back in parts to the 15th Century, our mansion house wedding venue is surrounded by grounds and private woodland, in Melrose, which is near Edinburgh. Ceremonies within the house and grounds available, weather dependant! More info
Heaton House Farm in Cheshire is a charming former dairy farm with a collection of stunning sandstone barns, beautifully blending rustic charm with contemporary chic. This lovingly designed ‘hidden gem’ offers exclusive use for large / small weddings More info
Set in beautiful countryside, Forrester Park is an independent venue which has been hosting wedding celebrations for over 30 years. It is available all year round for hire and is licenced for civil ceremonies. Contact us for details of 2018 offers. More info
Lainston House is a luxurious wedding venue in Hampshire. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies, this venue is also available for Exclusive Use. The 17th Century Dawley Barn is the perfect setting for your special day, with everything in one place. More info
Field Place Manor House & Barns is a multiple award winning Grade II listed wedding venue wedding venue in Sussex. Featuring its original Georgian façade, it is situated within eight acres of beautiful Green Flag award winning grounds. More info
This unique & unusual wedding venue, our 16th century Tudor Barn Eltham is the perfect setting for your special day in Greenwich, South East London. This beautiful building is set in 13 acres of parkland with a medieval moat. Barn weddings London. More info
Redhouse Barn is uniquely beautiful, providing a mix of contemporary style with traditional values set in 5 acres of beautiful Worcestershire countryside. Wedding reception venue licenced for weddings in our beautifully restored barn. More info
Winters Barns is an unforgettable Wedding venue in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside. Whether you are planning an intimate ceremony,or a more lavish, opulent wedding reception, Winters Barns is versatile to accommodate all your requirements More info
