£1,900 - £2,950 for Venue Hire
Up to 140
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

Breckenhill is an exclusive-use private barn venue to hire for your wedding. Ideal for the creative bride and groom who wish to make their day unique in their own special way. Basically, you hire the venue, then add your choice of caterers, decor company, florist, music and DJ, etc. On enquiry, we will send you a list of our Recommended Suppliers, along with our price list and Terms and Conditions. We have a number of options for the ceremony, depending on your number of guests, and the weather! They include: Upstairs in the Stone barn: Seats up to 80 Downstairs in the Stone barn: Seats up to 30 The Green Barn: can hold 220 although we only have 150 chairs! Garden (various areas): any number of guests, but remember they need to be able to be accommodated for the meal as well Reception: This can be held in any of the areas mentioned. For smaller weddings the Stone Barn can accomodate up to 80 and you can use the downstairs and patio garden for the early part of the day such as for a Champagne reception and then you can move upstairs for the meal and evening's entertainment. The upstairs room can be changed from ceremony to dining area very quickly. For larger weddings the Green barn with the associated conservatory and bar area has a greater capacity can also be used for a more informal style of dining, and later on for dancing. This barn seats up to around 140, at our rustic wooden trestle tables. We have an Entertainment Licence that allows for 220 in the Green Barn finishing at 1am and we request that guests have all departed by 1.30am. Camping: We have a well-equipped campsite and you and your guests can either provide their own tents or we have some suppliers who rent lovely bell tents - glamp on site!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Henrietta Reade
If you are looking for an exclusive-use, private and rather quirky wedding venue, that you can make your own for the whole day, Breckenhill fits that bill!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2008
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4

Overview of Breckenhill

Wedding Venue Type
Barn
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
140
Reception Capacity
220

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Grade I/II Listed Building
Bridal Changing Facilities

Wedding Catering

External Catering Permitted
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Pricing for Breckenhill

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£1,900 - £2,950
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Reviews for Breckenhill
(32)

Megan and Robert
Happy couple married in June
October 2023
Great day
Hi Henrietta, We're still on a high to be honest! It was such a beautiful day. Thanks for everything you and your team did. All reports have been hugely positive, with a few engaged couples getting some ideas for how to do their own day, their way 😍 Thanks also for the great pics you posted on FB. It's nice to get as many angles as possible. Can't wait for the rest of the professional pics, so far they've been better than we could have dreamed!! All the best, Megan and Robert
Zara and Dan
Happy couple married in July
October 2023
Thanks
Hi Henrietta, Hope you guys are well. Sending on some of the official photos from our wedding day 2nd June. Thanks again for everything, it was the perfect venue for our party and we all had a ball ❤️ Feel free to share on your socials, photographer is Carrie davenport aka crazyhappylovephotos
Jo & Sam
Happy couple married in June
October 2023
Thanks
Hi Henrietta, Thank you again for everything, we had such a wonderful day and everyone thought Breckenhill was beautiful. Best, Jo
Hannah and Mark
Happy couple married in April
October 2023
Thanks
Hi David / Henrietta We are so so delighted with how yesterday turned out. Thank you so so much for all your help with everything we had an amazing day 😍
Sinead
Happy couple married in July
December 2021
Wedding of our dreams
The second we stepped into the beautiful surroundings of Breckenhill, we knew it was the venue for us. Beautiful barns, peaceful surroundings, and a freedom to make a day that reflected us as a couple made it impossible to even consider anywhere else. The owners were so flexible and accomodating, and communication was always efficient and professional, even during a pandemic. We received so much help in getting set up the day before, and then the owners and staff were nearby throughout our wedding day to help guests and suppliers. Everyone complimented what a beautiful venue it was, and how wonderful the service was. There's not a single day from our wedding day that we would change, and could not more highly praise or recommend Breckenhill.
Matthew & Shelley Boyd
Happy couple married in October
December 2021
Could not recommend more
We had a magical day. Henrietta and David were so kind and accommodating. Amazing location, fantastic day! Thank you
Alison & Chris
Happy couple married in August
December 2021
Stunning intimate venue
An amazing venue which allows you to self decorate or bring in the help of local companies... David and Hen are amazing at what they do, from advice on layouts, providing lists of suppliers to being there on the day ensuring everything goes without a hitch... we used the upstairs of the stone barn for our reception with music downstairs and the wedding ceremony took place outside in the boxed garden. The weather couldn't have been any better the sun shone all day enabling us to get some fantastic photos with family and friends in the beautiful gardens. I would have no hesitation in recommending Breckenhill to anyone thinking of this type of wedding.
Raymond Geddes
Happy couple married in May
December 2021
A perfect venue for a unique wedding
David and Henrietta are absolutely amazing and accomodating especially as we had to rearrange our wedding a number of times. Amazing venue and space provides some amazing opportunities for photographs. No request is not possible, even fireworks can be accommodated.
Emily and Rónán
Happy couple married in September
January 2020
Autumn wedding at the perfect venue.
We got married in September 2019 and it was such a great day. Breckenhill was perfect for us as we wanted to put so much of our own personality into the decor, the food and drink and have the freedom to do that. The location was beautiful and Henrietta and David were so helpful on the day! So many people said how wonderful it was to have different areas to be in throughout the day. Guests loved the football table and the outdoor games. We used Root Soup as our caterer and people brought their own drinks. The bar staff were brilliant and so professional. If you want a wedding with character and something people will remember- this is a great venue for that.
Emma and Patrick
Happy couple married in August
August 2019
Thank you for a wonderful wedding!
We had our wedding reception at Breckenhill last Saturday and we cannot recommend them enough. Henrietta and David have been so helpful throughout the planning process. We live in England and they made planning from afar stress free. All emails were replied to very quickly! On the day, both Henrietta and David were very calm and had everything under control. Guests loved the archery and the outdoor games. They also commented on the beautiful grounds. We wouldn't change anything about the day and that's largely due to Henrietta and David's help and professionalism. We highly recommend!

Location & Contact Details for Breckenhill

Wedding Venue Address

Ballyclare, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Directions are on the website. Satnavs are not always reliable but Google Maps is accurate. We are 30 minutes from Belfast, 15 from Ballymena and about 20 from Larne.

Nearest Town

Ballyclare

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M2

Nearest Train Station

Ballymena

Nearest Airport

Belfast International

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Breckenhill?

Impossible to choose the best wedding, but we loved the fancy dress wedding, where the groom planned everything himself from when the 150 guests arrived on a bus, champagne reception at the bridge on the drive, playbus and petting zoo for the kids, hog roast, mobile pizza wagon, ice cream van, outdoor activities, archery, and more, more, more!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Don't stress about the little things, no-one else will notice! In fact, don't stress at all - please ask us to help, that is what we are there for!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We loved the arch of oars at the ceremony for the couple who love rowing! Also, the knitted and crocheted bridal party at another wedding was fab!

Describe Breckenhill in 5 adjectives

Quirky, fun, flexible, private, pretty.

Where’s the best photo spot at Breckenhill?

In the gardens - but so many different spots to choose from! The stone walls are also popular, the field overlooking the lake, the pond with its jetties and living willow arbour....

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Breckenhill?

Extras from Game of Thrones - large lads with beards from the Nightwatch, and May McFetridge - a favourite of Belfast panto!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Roast beef in a mini Yorkshire pudding, with horseradish sauce

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Pizza van

What is Breckenhill most unique feature?

Flexibility and versatility

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our friendly and professional service.
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