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Bartons Mill is a unique late 17th century mill formerly known as Old Basing Mill set in the quaint surroundings of the Hampshire countryside. Just a short distance from Basingstoke town center, Old Basing is a charming village steeped in history. Situated on the River Loddon, Bartons Mill is home to unique wildlife and with a tranquil riverside setting. Our historic building was last working in 1965 and remained a private residence until 1979 when it opened its doors as a restaurant. In recent years, it has been renovated to seamlessly merge the Millstone restaurant and the original Barton's Mill Pub to create Barton’s Mill, this site lovingly retains the characterful features of its historical past.
Your wedding will take place in our timber-framed venue of our historic building with exposed wood beams and delicately lit areas to bring a rustic yet refined touch to your day. Your guests will enter through your own private entrance, passing by the weir into the Stone Mill, with its own bar, patio, and ample garden surrounded by our chalk sream. This is perfect for various backdrops to create magical memories. With a memorable location, we are a versatile venue that can offer a range of rooms that accommodate between 8 to 160 guests for the ceremony and/or wedding reception which can be exclusively yours for the day. Barton’s Mill is licensed to host civil ceremonies from intimate occasions to large celebrations of love.
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- BBooking.com01/10/2026Excellently crafted foodExcellently crafted foodThe Mill has managed to hold the interest of its former use, with all the needs of the discerning diner. he food was excellently crafted, and the room was comfortable and spacious. The Mill has managed to hold the interest of its former use, with all the needs of the discerning diner. he food was excellently crafted, and the room was comfortable and spacious.
- MMartin and Kim01/10/2026Calm, Professional, Friendly and EnthusiasticCalm, Professional, Friendly and EnthusiasticWe just wanted to say a huge thanks to you, and your team, for making our day so special. You have been calm, professional, friendly and enthusiastic - a real credit to the Bartons Mill team. All of your trusted business partners were excellent, with extra mention to Gary the DJ. Gary showed all the same attributes as yourself and was there early to begin playing. He kept the dance floor busy, and we have had lots of guest feedback to say the tunes were excellent all night. He was good at liaisWe just wanted to say a huge thanks to you, and your team, for making our day so special. You have been calm, professional, friendly and enthusiastic - a real credit to the Bartons Mill team. All of your trusted business partners were excellent, with extra mention to Gary the DJ. Gary showed all the same attributes as yourself and was there early to begin playing. He kept the dance floor busy, and we have had lots of guest feedback to say the tunes were excellent all night. He was good at liais
- TThe Hodges01/10/2026No notes!!No notes!!What a weekend, we had the absolute best day! The food, the drinks, the tables, and of course the setting was just unmatched. We also loved the b&b rooms, so beautifully done and spotlessly clean. Thank you so much to you and the team for all you did to look after us. Literally, no notes!! What a weekend, we had the absolute best day! The food, the drinks, the tables, and of course the setting was just unmatched. We also loved the b&b rooms, so beautifully done and spotlessly clean. Thank you so much to you and the team for all you did to look after us. Literally, no notes!!
- KK and A01/10/2026To the wonderful team at Barton's MillTo the wonderful team at Barton's MillTo the wonderful team at Barton's Mill. Yesterday we had our beautiful wedding with you. Myself and my now husband would like to thank Flo, Eve and the rest of the team for doing such an excellent job from the planning right up to the very end of the day. Everything was absolutely perfect. The venue is unbelievably beautiful. We had viewed lots of venues before we came to Bartons Mill. We instantly fell in love the second we arrived all those months ago for our first viewing. The food was devineTo the wonderful team at Barton's Mill. Yesterday we had our beautiful wedding with you. Myself and my now husband would like to thank Flo, Eve and the rest of the team for doing such an excellent job from the planning right up to the very end of the day. Everything was absolutely perfect. The venue is unbelievably beautiful. We had viewed lots of venues before we came to Bartons Mill. We instantly fell in love the second we arrived all those months ago for our first viewing. The food was devine
- LLouise & Chris26/06/2026Happy CoupleHappy CoupleWe got married at Bartons Mill on 1st July 2025, and we couldn't have asked for a better venue for our special day. Thank you to Flo for assisting with the lead up to the big day, and a massive thanks to Abbie, who coordinated the day. Our day was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Abbie coordinated everything so well and made the whole process feel easy and stress-free. The entire team were brilliant—friendly, professional, and always on hand to help. We got married at Bartons Mill on 1st July 2025, and we couldn't have asked for a better venue for our special day. Thank you to Flo for assisting with the lead up to the big day, and a massive thanks to Abbie, who coordinated the day. Our day was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Abbie coordinated everything so well and made the whole process feel easy and stress-free. The entire team were brilliant—friendly, professional, and always on hand to help.
- AAmy & Kyle10/05/2026A spectacular weddingA spectacular weddingThe wedding was absolutely spectacular and we couldn’t have asked for anything more! The venue is stunning and all the staff, organisation and food was amazing. Everyone had a fabulous night it was so special for us. The wedding was absolutely spectacular and we couldn’t have asked for anything more! The venue is stunning and all the staff, organisation and food was amazing. Everyone had a fabulous night it was so special for us.
- JJeni Mills10/05/2026Email ExtractEmail ExtractThe day itself was magical. All the staff were super friendly and accommodating. The venue was perfect and the weather that day was bright and warm which was amazing for early may. The food was amazing, all our guests commented on the ribs and how good they were. And I think everyone went back up for 2nds. The portions were massive and no one went hungry. The room was massive and clean and quiet and the perfect place to get ready before and crash after a busy day. The day itself was magical. All the staff were super friendly and accommodating. The venue was perfect and the weather that day was bright and warm which was amazing for early may. The food was amazing, all our guests commented on the ribs and how good they were. And I think everyone went back up for 2nds. The portions were massive and no one went hungry. The room was massive and clean and quiet and the perfect place to get ready before and crash after a busy day.
- EEmma & Sam25/04/2026Thank you again for the best Wedding dayThank you again for the best Wedding dayWe wanted to thank you again for helping us have the best wedding day. Everyone commented on how fantastic your staff were and how seamlessly the day ran. Bar staff, chefs, waiting staff and the cleaning team were all so great and we cannot thank you enough.We wanted to thank you again for helping us have the best wedding day. Everyone commented on how fantastic your staff were and how seamlessly the day ran. Bar staff, chefs, waiting staff and the cleaning team were all so great and we cannot thank you enough.
- TTiegan & Sean25/04/2026November Wedding November WeddingWe had our wedding at Barton’s Mill and it was absolutely perfect. The venue is beautiful, the food was outstanding, and the staff were incredible from start to finish—friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. Everything ran flawlessly and we felt completely looked after all day. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate such a special occasion. Highly recommended.We had our wedding at Barton’s Mill and it was absolutely perfect. The venue is beautiful, the food was outstanding, and the staff were incredible from start to finish—friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. Everything ran flawlessly and we felt completely looked after all day. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate such a special occasion. Highly recommended.
- GGemma & Dave25/04/2026Extract ExtractOur special day was absolutely magical & that was a lot down to Flo and the team who just made it so seamless, from the initial viewing of the venue, the planning and many many questions we had, to the actual day. We had so many guests compliment us on the venue and how relaxed and fun it all was. Our guests that stayed in the rooms mentioned about how cosy and comfy the rooms were; along with the yummy breakfast the next morning!! The scenery surrounding the pub was just beautiful.Our special day was absolutely magical & that was a lot down to Flo and the team who just made it so seamless, from the initial viewing of the venue, the planning and many many questions we had, to the actual day. We had so many guests compliment us on the venue and how relaxed and fun it all was. Our guests that stayed in the rooms mentioned about how cosy and comfy the rooms were; along with the yummy breakfast the next morning!! The scenery surrounding the pub was just beautiful.
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Where is Bartons Mill located?
Bartons Mill is located in Old Basing village near Basingstoke town center, Hampshire, England. The postal code is RG24 8AE. It is set amidst the beautiful Hampshire countryside on the River Loddon.
What is the historical significance of Bartons Mill?
Bartons Mill is a unique late 17th-century mill formerly known as Old Basing Mill. The mill was last operational in 1965 and later converted from a private residence into a restaurant and pub, retaining many characterful historic features including timber framing and exposed wooden beams.
What types of wedding ceremonies can Bartons Mill accommodate?
Bartons Mill is licensed for civil ceremonies and can host a variety of weddings ranging from very intimate occasions to large celebrations, accommodating between 8 to 160 guests.
What are the venue spaces and facilities available at Bartons Mill for weddings?
The venue offers a timber-framed historic building with rustic features, including exposed wooden beams and beautifully lit areas. Guests can enjoy:
- A private entrance passing by the weir
- The Stone Mill with its own bar
- A patio and large garden surrounded by water and nature
These spaces provide flexible settings for ceremonies and receptions.
How many guests can Bartons Mill accommodate for weddings?
Bartons Mill can accommodate exclusive wedding ceremonies and receptions with guest numbers ranging from 8 up to 160 people, making it suitable for small and large celebrations alike.
Can I host both my wedding ceremony and reception at Bartons Mill?
Of course, Bartons Mill offers exclusive use for the day. This allows you to hold both the civil ceremony and the wedding reception at the venue, taking advantage of the multiple rooms and outdoor spaces available.
What kind of backdrop and natural features does Bartons Mill offer for wedding photography?
The venue is situated on the River Loddon and is surrounded by water and nature, featuring a tranquil riverside setting. The large garden, weir area, and historic mill architecture provide various picturesque backdrops perfect for magical wedding photos.
Is there parking available at Bartons Mill for wedding guests?
While the venue description does not specify parking details, Bartons Mill’s location near Basingstoke town center suggests convenient access. We recommend contacting the venue directly to confirm parking availability and arrangements for your wedding day.
Are there private entrance facilities for wedding parties at Bartons Mill?
Yes, wedding guests and parties have their own private entrance to Bartons Mill, offering an exclusive and welcoming arrival experience passing by the weir and into the Stone Mill area.
Does Bartons Mill offer catering and bar services for weddings?
The venue integrates the Barton’s Mill restaurant and The Millstone Pub, featuring a dedicated bar within the Stone Mill. This allows for comprehensive catering and bar services to accommodate your wedding reception needs.
