Cripps Barn is the original wedding barn from the family-run Cripps & Co.
Cripps Barn is an 18th century Cotswold barn, set in the heart of the countryside near Bibury in the beautiful Coln Valley. With its flagstone floors, rustic beams and roaring open fireplace, this historic building has been transformed to provide a wedding barn for all seasons.
Ceremonies are held in the main barn, whose solid stone structure is finished with a medieval chandelier, a large stone fireplace, a huge candelabra and two huge entrances bringing light in from a large terrace on one side and the sun-filled Oak Room on the other. We can accommodate 120 guests in this room, with a further 30 guests seated in the Oak Room with a view through to the ceremony.
Alternatively, we have an Oak Pavilion in a woodland glade in the gardens of the barn, for those wishing to hold their wedding ceremony outside in the warmer months.
The grounds of Cripps Barn are as lovely as the barn itself and provide an excellent backdrop for wedding photography. A vast glass and timber door opens out onto a large terrace with views over the Cotswold countryside and onto our woodland garden, complete with fire pits and a large bonfire.
Guests can eat in style in our light and spacious Oak Room, with further dining capacity in the Ceremony Room. We can accommodate 150 seated guests in the Oak Room and 84 seated guests in the Ceremony Room.
Wedding feasts are created by our own chefs, who flame-cook food on a giant rotisserie and BBQ grill. We buy the best, cook it simply and serve it generously.
The main barn is transformed into a spectacular dance floor after dinner, where guests can celebrate into the night thanks to our special late 1 am license.
Our on-site wedding team are on hand to help with everything from the big ideas to the last minute details.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: James
We are open for viewings on most dates - please drop us an email or call us on 01285 721900 and we will get you booked in.
Our £90 Barn Menu includes canapes, main course, sides, pudding, drinks and evening food. Please see our website for more information about all our menus, and to access our online quote system.
Fosscross Lane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5BA, England, United Kingdom
Travel Notes
Getting to us by car
Postcode: GL7 5BA
GPS co-ordinates for Sat Nav are N51° 46.039′ W1° 52.573′.
Getting to us by train
Kemble station (Swindon – Cheltenham line) is 8.7 miles
Charlbury station (Paddington-Oxford-Worcester line) is 18.2 miles
Swindon Station is 23.7 miles
The taxi rank at Kemble is not often manned and there isn’t one at Charlbury, so you will have to book ahead.
The above links have some taxi numbers. For Kemble you can also try Googling Cirencester-based taxis.
Getting to us by bus
National Express run buses from London to Northleach and Cirencester
Swanbrook run a service from Oxford to Northleach and from Cheltenham to Northleach
Nearest Town
Cirencester
Nearest Train Station
Kemble Station
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Cripps Barn - Cripps & Co?
The best? Impossible! Our venue is such a blank canvas that every wedding is unique, personal, fun and we have loved them all!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Ask questions! We are always around to answer the quickest of questions, the longest chain of questions, the amazingly bizarre questions, and the most obvious, mundane or confusing questions - but we know that every question answered reassures the couple immensely; so never be afraid to ask, ask, ask away!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We love the 'find your face to find your place' seating plan - the couples must take ages gathering photos of all the guests, and it reminds the guests of times spent with the happy couple.
Describe Cripps Barn - Cripps & Co in 5 adjectives
Relaxed. Informal. Rustic. Rural. Fun!
Where’s the best photo spot at Cripps Barn - Cripps & Co?
The barn as a backdrop is one of many amazing spots!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Cripps Barn - Cripps & Co?
That would be telling!
What’s your favourite canapé?
You decide...https://crippsandco.com/cripps-barn/food-drink ! They are all delicious!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
We love cheese and ham boards, but our favourite dance-floor snack is our Roasted 4-day marinated pork roll & apple sauce.
What is Cripps Barn - Cripps & Co most unique feature?
There are too many to choose from!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our food! Our formula is “Buy the best, cook it simply, serve it generously”. We like to make our food dramatic as well as delicious, so we have a large feature kitchen where guests can watch their feast unfold. Our food is served 'feast-style' on boards and in bowls to the centre of the table for guests to just dig into! Yum!
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