Set in beautiful Surrey countryside close to the West Sussex border, Gildings Barns comprises of several interconnecting barns, all of which retain their original charm and character and have not been spoilt by modernisation. We offer a choice of four local and absolutely first class catering partners and can also recommend other tried and tested local suppliers. Gildings Barns is a licensed venue, meaning you can conduct your legally binding wedding ceremony on site and then have your celebrations afterwards without your guests having to move on to another location. We pride ourselves on exceptionally high standards of customer care and like to build a relationship with all our clients in the lead up to their Wedding. We will work with you every step of the way to help ensure your day is perfect in every way. Book a personal viewing at Gildings Barns with one of our staff via our website. Simply select an available date and time.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Alyson Wright

Situated in the Surrey Hills countryside on the border of West Sussex, the award-winning Gildings Barns is a haven for those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The venue is known as one of Surrey's best kept secrets and most beautiful wedding venues. It comprises of several interconnecting hand-built barns, all of which retain their original charm and character and have not been spoilt by modernisation. We look forward to welcoming you!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2013

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Gildings Barns

Wedding Venue Type

Barn

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

110

Reception Capacity

130

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence

Sound System Available

Dancefloor Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive Use

Marquee Permitted

Disabled Access

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

Pet Friendly

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-house Catering

No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Alcohol Licence

Asian Catering

Vegan Catering

Bar

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Gildings Barns

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£2,500 - £6,750

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What's Included?

External caterers not permitted

Furniture included

Exclusive use

Choice of preferred caterers

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Venue hire includes exclusive use of several interconnecting barns, Chiavari chairs, round and refectory tables, fairy lights throughout the barn, a large garden adjoining open farmland and parking. It also includes as many planning visits as you like in the lead up to your day. Prices include VAT are are from 2024 to 2026 for different packages including Intimate, Small, Twilight & Traditional.

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In-house Catering (price per head)

£25 - £125

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What's Included?

Cutlery included

Table linen included

Bespoke menu available

No corkage fee

Minimum numbers apply

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Catering prices are available directly from our Catering Partners: Catering Partners www.browns-kitchen.co.uk www.thewheelerestate.co.uk www.heenaskitchen.co.uk www.therealpizzacompany.co.uk www.happyhillkitchen.co.uk (Caribbean Street Food) www.little-fish.uk (Sushi)

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Reviews for Gildings Barns
(57)

Sophie & Thijis

Happy couple married in April

September 2024

Best Day Ever!

A massive thank you to Gildings Barns for hosting our wedding!! The most idyllic venue and location. We've had the best day imaginable celebrating with friends and family. Alyson and her team were accommodating, communicative, and genuinely enthusiastic throughout the process. This massively reflected on us and our guests. We could not have wished for a better venue to mark the start of our marriage. Raving feedback from all our guests. Thank you for for the best day ever!!!

Cassie & Adam

Happy couple married in March

September 2024

Perfect Venue

We had the best day ever for our wedding on Saturday 9th March 2024 and a huge thank you to you and your team for all your hard work in making the day what it was! We've received so many great compliments from our guests regarding your service, well done (a special thank you to Becky because she was absolutely amazing and relentless in providing the best service to us and our guests!).

Lucy & Jack

Happy couple married in May

September 2024

A Special Place In Our Heart

Wow where do I start - we have just got married here on Saturday gone and we are still overwhelmed how amazing and perfect it was - we have been planning our wedding for 3 years and have been to every single wedding open day and will continue to moving forward as we love it here so so much. The 300 year history behind it built by hand out of fallen oak trees , the stunning way it looks and sits, we will always come back here and Gildings barns will always have a special place in our heart.

Julia & Nathan

Happy couple married in March

June 2023

Amazing Wedding Day!

A big thank you for coordinating our amazing wedding day. It couldn't have gone better, even the sun shone as you said it would and we will have some wonderful memories to treasure forever. Thanks so much, Julia x

Clare & Jason

Wedding: June

June 2023

Wonderful Experience!

Yesterday I was a guest at Jason and Clare’s wedding at Gildings Barn and would like to say what a wonderful experience it was. The venue was perfect and so was everything else from the flowers and food and warm, friendly staff who were a joy. A massive thank you to all who work so hard to make such an occasion extra special.

Amy & Anders

Happy couple married in July

August 2021

Everything About Our Day Was Perfect!

We couldn't have asked for a better venue, absolutely everything about our day was perfect. The location, team, venue itself were all great and all our guests commented on what a great find it was. Highly recommended!

Felicity & Alan

Happy couple married in June

June 2021

Awesome Day!

We had an awesome day - thank you so much for all your help and support Alyson.

Nadia Smith

Happy couple married in November

May 2021

Simply Our Dream Wedding

Sam and I got married at Gildings nearly 2 years ago and it was quite simply our dream wedding. The barns are absolutely stunning and the flexibility with the staff at Gildings Barns was just perfect. I wish I could do all over again!

Paula Jones

Wedding: April

May 2021

Venue is simply stunning

Gildings Barns kindly offered the Riding for the Disabled Association the use of their beautiful barn where we held a party to celebrate '50 Years of RDA'. They couldn't have been more helpful and the venue is simply stunning.

Tom Ellard

Happy couple married in May

May 2021

Five Star

Gildings Barns is a 5 Star Venue *****

Location & Contact Details for Gildings Barns

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Partridge Lane, Newdigate, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5BN, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

When travelling along Partridge Lane, look out for an old-fashioned plough on a log. This is located next to our farm sign and is almost directly opposite the beginning of Burnt Oak Lane.

Nearest Town

Dorking

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M25 Junction 8 & M23 Junction 9

Nearest Train Station

London Gatwick & Dorking Deepdene

Nearest Airport

London Gatwick

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Wedding Open Day

19th January 2025

Come along to view the stunning Gildings Barns from 10am-2pm. Meet the Gildings Barns Team and their team of Caterers and Exclusive Partners. Parking is on-site and free with glass of bubbly!

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Gildings Barns?

We have had so many lovely weddings filled with happiness and laughter. Amazing vows exchanged by our couples when the have a celebrant led ceremonies and when "Uncle Jim" sang Beautiful In My Eyes by Joshua Kadison during the outside ceremony there was not a dry eye in the house! 🎶

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

Make sure you plan as much as you can in advance 👍

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

We love it when couples have made their own rustic decorations, from wooden pallets, jam jars and crates 🤎

Describe Gildings Barns in 5 adjectives

* Rustic * Unique * Rural * Enchanting * Romantic * 🤎

Where’s the best photo spot at Gildings Barns?

In our lovely garden with fields in the backdrop 📷

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Gildings Barns?

We would not be able to divulge such information! 😉

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini bruschettas with fresh basil 🍅

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

We are all in bed by midnight getting ready for the next wedding! 💤

What is Gildings Barns most unique feature?

The fact the barns are true barns, not modernised and not modern imitations which cannot match the immeasurable character of Gildings 🥇

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our commitment to helping ensure couples have the wedding celebrations of their dreams 👰🤵

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