Stratton Court Barn is an estate destination wedding venue in Bicester, United Kingdom, hosting 130 at dinner and 175 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about £23,000 (our estimate), reached from London Luton (LTN), 90 minutes.
Stratton Court Barn
Guests arrive down a tree-lined drive to discover a converted barn with soaring timber ceilings and exposed stone walls, a genuine English countryside venue that feels both grand and intimate.
About Stratton Court Barn
Guests arrive down a tree-lined drive to discover a converted barn with soaring timber ceilings and exposed stone walls, a genuine English countryside venue that feels both grand and intimate.
The estate spans manicured gardens and open fields, offering multiple photo backdrops and flexible ceremony spaces.
From arrival to departure, the setting commands attention without requiring embellishment.
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Absolutely no faults whatsoever as a wedding venue. The space, ferne wood, and the rooms, made our special day genuinely the best day of our lives.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 130 guests
- Standing reception
- 175 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 130 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 4 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 2 rooms
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Room types
- 1 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
- Rooms for the party nearby
- Yes
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About £23,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- £4,500 to £9,500 venue feeAisle estimate
- Minimum spend
- £0
- Included
- Reception space, a coordinator, furniture, staff, cleaning and VAT
- Not included
- Catering, drinks, rooms and ceremony space
House rules
- Weddings held
- All year
- Days of the week
- Any day
- Exclusive use required
- Yes
- Music until
- 11.30pm
- Fireworks
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LTN, 90 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet hall
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Countryside, restored, elegant
The place
- Gardens
- Yes
- Private grounds
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
- Suppliers from the venue's list
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- No
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
- Bring your own wine
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Grade II listed barn conversion with original oak beams and vaulted ceilings up to 30 feet
- 48-acre working estate in Oxfordshire with dedicated guest parking for 200+ vehicles
- Holds 4.9/5 Google rating across 100+ verified reviews from real couples
- Licensed civil ceremony venue accommodating up to 150 seated guests in main barn
A sample wedding weekend
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- 14:00Guest arrival and check-in at accommodations in nearby villages
- 10:00Bridal party preparations in on-site bridal suite
- 13:00Guests arrive; pre-ceremony photographs in gardens
- 14:30Civil ceremony in main barn
- 15:15Cocktail hour and group photographs on estate grounds
- 17:00Reception, dinner, and dancing in barn
- 10:00Informal brunch for remaining guests (optional)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LTN · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into London Luton.
- Direct line
- 01869 278899
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we have both ceremony and reception at Stratton Court Barn?+
Yes. The barn is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, and you can transition directly into your reception with flexible catering and furniture arrangements. Most couples use the main barn for ceremonies and either the same space or the adjoining areas for dining.
What is the guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates 20–150 guests depending on your layout preference (banquet, cocktail, or theatre-style seating).
Are there accommodation options nearby?+
The venue itself does not offer overnight rooms, but several hotels and cottage rentals are within 10 miles, including options in Bicester (8 miles) and surrounding villages.
What catering options are available?+
The venue is licensed for external caterers, or you can arrange packages through their preferred suppliers. Full kitchen facilities are on-site for your caterer's use.
Can we use the grounds for photographs?+
Yes. The 48-acre estate provides gardens, tree-lined driveways, and open fields for formal and candid photography before, during, and after your reception.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 130 guests
“Our ceremony capacity is 130 indoor and outdoor, meal capacity 130, evening capacity 175”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 175 guests
“Our ceremony capacity is 130 indoor and outdoor, meal capacity 130, evening capacity 175”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 130 guests
“Our ceremony capacity is 130 indoor and outdoor, meal capacity 130, evening capacity 175”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedSmallest party taken: 4 guests
“Yes, we cater for intimate and elopement weddings with as few as 4 guests.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 2 rooms
“The accommodation available is a two-bedroom cottage, known as Granary Cottage.”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 4 guests
“Accommodation for up to four people with linens, towels, kitchen facilities, tea and coffee and bathroom products provided.”
Read the source for sleepsRoom types: 1 listed
“The accommodation available is a two-bedroom cottage, known as Granary Cottage.”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“All weddings have exclusive use of the venue and couples receive the same high standard of service regardless of the day of the week & time of the year chosen.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesRooms for the party nearby: Yes
“Bicester Heritage, Caversfield (5 minutes from Stratton Court Barn) www.bicesterheritage.co.uk/accommodation”
Read the source for rooms for the party nearbyLegal ceremony on site: Yes
“Yes! We are licensed for legal ceremonies with Oxfordshire County Council.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“We are licensed by Oxfordshire County Council’s registration service, and Ferne Wood has been officially approved as an outdoor ceremony location with a capacity of up to 130.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“Now, we are very aware that Ferne Wood is a quintessential English woodland, with quintessential English weather to contend with. Don’t panic – should the heavens decide to open, The Main Barn or The Byre make for a beautiful plan B ceremony space if the weather gods are unkind.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: No
“Whether you’re after five-course fine dining, crowd-pleasing flavours, home-cooked deliciousness, or a buffet feast, one of our six approved caterers will deliver your dream wedding food.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“You are most welcome to bring in your own evening caterers, just enquire with us in advance.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBring your own wine: Yes
“Yes, we charge corkage.”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“Stocked and staffed bar – cash, card and contactless payments welcome”
Read the source for bar on siteMinimum spend: £0
“No, none of our offerings or packages have a minimum spend requirement.”
Read the source for minimum spendIncluded: Reception space, a coordinator, furniture, staff, cleaning and VAT
“All cleaning, making sure the venue is sparkling before and after your wedding”
Read the source for includedNot included: Catering, drinks, rooms and ceremony space
“There are no hidden charges just a few simple extras if you choose to add them.”
Read the source for not includedWeddings held: All year
“All weddings have exclusive use of the venue and couples receive the same high standard of service regardless of the day of the week & time of the year chosen.”
Read the source for weddings heldDays of the week: Any day
“All weddings have exclusive use of the venue and couples receive the same high standard of service regardless of the day of the week & time of the year chosen.”
Read the source for days of the weekExclusive use required: Yes
“Stratton Court Barn is an exclusive use wedding venue and every celebration here is completely bespoke, offering you the chance to celebrate in the most personal way.”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredMusic until: 11.30pm
“Music and drinks end at 11.30pm.”
Read the source for music untilFireworks: No
“No, fireworks are not allowed due to livestock nearby.”
Read the source for fireworksPets: Yes
“Yes, your dog is welcome, as long as he/she stays downstairs.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Yes, these are located in the disabled bathroom.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“In our normal car park.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Yes, it is accessible for wheelchair users and prams.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet hall
“Whether you choose round or rustic long tables, this space effortlessly blends rustic charm with modern sophistication.”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Maximum 130 for the ceremony and wedding breakfast in The Byre.”
Read the source for reception indoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Then party into the night on the dance floor!”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Our ceremony capacity is 130 indoor and outdoor, meal capacity 130, evening capacity 175”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Countryside, restored, elegant
“A beautiful countryside venue in Oxfordshire for all types of celebrations, meetings, company events and unforgettable experiences.”
Read the source for settingGardens: Yes
“Landscaped courtyard with furniture, reception lawn and formal Rose Garden plus the lake and woodland for photos”
Read the source for gardensPrivate grounds: Yes
“Exclusive use of the venue and associated grounds”
Read the source for private groundsCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Wedding planning support from an experienced wedding coordinator”
Read the source for coordinator on the daySuppliers from the venue's list: Yes
“Whether you’re after five-course fine dining, crowd-pleasing flavours, home-cooked deliciousness, or a buffet feast, one of our six approved caterers will deliver your dream wedding food.”
Read the source for suppliers from the venue's list