The Great Barn is an estate destination wedding venue in Banbury, United Kingdom, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from London Luton Airport (LTN), 75–90 minutes. Best months: May, June, July, August.
The Great Barn
Guests arrive at a working estate in the Oxfordshire countryside to discover a converted barn with soaring timber beams and contemporary interiors, where the manicured grounds offer ceremony spaces overlooking rolling fields.
About The Great Barn
Guests arrive at a working estate in the Oxfordshire countryside to discover a converted barn with soaring timber beams and contemporary interiors, where the manicured grounds offer ceremony spaces overlooking rolling fields.
The venue seats up to 150 for dining, with a licensed bar and kitchen facilities that support full catering flexibility.
Your team will remember the combination of rustic authenticity and modern amenities, plus staff who handle logistics with precision.
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Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
Simply perfect!!! The Great Barn as a venue really blew us away. You didn't need to dress the rooms or overdo it with flowers because it already looked so beautiful.
Henry Godfree · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
Money
- Price
- £3,500 to £9,500 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LTN, 90 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, relaxed
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Capacity for 20–150 guests across ceremony, reception, and accommodation areas
- Grade II listed barn with original oak beams and high ceilings
- 10+ acres of private grounds with gardens, lawns, and countryside views
- Full on-site catering kitchen and licensed bar
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 14:00Guests arrive; check in to accommodation
- 18:00Welcome drinks and informal dinner in barn
- 11:00Ceremony on estate lawn or in barn
- 13:00Reception drinks and canapés in grounds or barn
- 14:00Seated dinner in main barn
- 21:00Evening dancing and dessert
- 10:00Brunch and departure
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LTN · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into London Luton Airport.
- Typical total
- £3,500–8,000+Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
£3,500–8,000+ for 60 guests (venue + catering + beverages)
- Ceremony fee
- IncludedAisle estimate
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Included with venue hire
- Reception
- £40–80 a headAisle estimate
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£40–80 (depending on catering choice and menu)
- Room rate
- £60–120 a nightAisle estimate
See the full figure+
£60–120 per room (on-site lodging, variable)
- Weather window
- May – August
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 01869 400012
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing is flexible and depends on season, guest count, menu selection, and catering supplier. Contact venue for formal quote. Typical all-inclusive weekend wedding (Friday–Sunday, 80 guests, catering, bar, accommodation) ranges £12,000–18,000.
Questions about the venue
Can we bring our own caterer?+
Yes. The venue permits external catering, and the professional kitchen is available for your supplier's use.
Is accommodation available for guests?+
The estate offers on-site lodging options; confirm bed numbers and breakfast arrangements directly with the venue.
What's the rainfall contingency?+
The barn provides full weather protection for ceremonies and receptions. Outdoor lawn ceremonies have a covered backup area.
Are there parking facilities?+
Yes, ample parking is available on the estate grounds for guests and vendors.
Can we decorate freely?+
The venue permits decoration in the barn and grounds; confirm any restrictions on fixtures or external signage during booking.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Legal ceremony on site: Yes
“The quiet and tranquil Barn is licenced for civil ceremony weddings and is exclusively yours throughout your special day.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteIn-house catering: Yes
“The food which is created, cooked and served at The Great Barn by our in-house team is breathtaking and utterly delicious.”
Read the source for in-house cateringSetting: Countryside, historic, relaxed
“The Great Barn is a beautiful wedding venue in the rolling Northamptonshire countryside.”
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