The Great Barn

(131)
£2,500 - £6,100 for Venue Hire
Up to 144
5 Bedrooms
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Description

This romantic and spacious barn wedding venue incorporates the traditional character of a breathtaking 18th Century barn, with 2 foot thick Cotswold stone walls and exposed oak beams, which were built in 1770 as part of The Cartwright Estate in Aynho. The privately owned barns are set within a 250 acre farming estate. The impressive barn is a magical setting for weddings and receptions, with its high ceilings, and exposed beams, The Great Barn has a rustic feel and period charm which lends itself perfectly to both your ceremony and wedding breakfast. Spacious and sophisticated, the Barn is truly beautiful and a breathtaking place to celebrate your special day. The Barn is illuminated with soft lighting which further highlights the original timber framework and beams, and gives a special glow that complements the natural daylight which floods in through the windows. By night, the lights are dimmed and the Barn’s atmosphere changes to provide the perfect backdrop for dining, drinking, dancing and celebrating your big day. The garden and patio provide the perfect space to relax outdoors once the formalities have been completed.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1987
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
8

Overview of The Great Barn

Wedding Venue Type
Barn
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
144
Reception Capacity
175
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
5
Sleeps No. of People
10
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Water View
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence

Pricing for The Great Barn

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£2,500
Maximum Price
£6,100
Exclusive use
What is included in this pricing:
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£65
What is included in this pricing:
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Cutlery included
Bespoke menu available
Wine allowance per guest

Reviews for The Great Barn
(131)

Abi & Allan
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
Amazing Venue, Amazing Team!
We knew the minute we saw this venue we wanted to get married here! It is beautiful, romantic and very well laid out for a seamless wedding! The ceremony barn is beautiful, as is the venue itself, it has outdoor and indoor space and the grounds are beautiful, with many areas for great photo opportunities! The food is also great - lots of choice and is great quality - we received so many compliments on it. What sold it for us though is how amazing the team were! Jess and Vicky looked after us from the point of inquiry all the way through to the day itself. I couldn't recommend them enough! We're so glad we chose the Great Barn for our wedding venue! Thank you to the Great Barn Team for making every part of our day wonderful!
Katy
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Most beautiful wedding venue ever
We recently got married at the Great Barn and simply had the best day ever. Right from our first viewing, through to our booking meetings and everything in between the team were great. No detail was too small and everything was considered. On the day I didn't worry about a thing. Everything was dealt with and we had the most amazing time. Our friends and family were so complementary of the food, the service and the general atmosphere - it was amazing. We are so grateful for the team for making our special day such an incredible experience. Thank you xx
Dan and Tmaze
Happy couple married in July
July 2024
Wedding
Great venue for a wedding, couldn't of gone any better if we tried, great food and great service! Would get married here every time if we could!
Alec and Laura Byhurst
Happy couple married in March
April 2024
Our perfect Wedding!
The Great Barn is the most stunning venue we ever could have wished for on our wedding day. Our wedding coordinator, Jess, went above and beyond to make the day run smoothly and we are so incredibly grateful. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone planning on getting married. It was the most perfect day! Thank you so much to all of the staff at The Great Barn!
Emily and Matt
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
Excellent wedding venue
The great barn was actually our wildcard when we were looking for venues. But when we saw it, we knew it was the one. The barn itself is beautiful and has plenty of space inside and out allowing for all weather eventualities. And importantly for us they allowed both an owl ring bearer and my pony to visit. The staff were incredible both in the run up the wedding and on the day itself where they ensured everything ran like clockwork.
Tamara
Happy couple married in March
March 2024
The best wedding venue!!
In 2022 a week after being engaged, my now husband and I found this venue though a quick google search and after being the first and only venue we visited we knew it was where we wanted to get married. It is the most exquisite building with recently renovated modern touches that just work so well together. We got married last weekend and it was the most incredible and memorable day! Vicky is the most attentive, patient, understanding and just the most incredible person. She honestly made our day the success that it was. The food was amazing, the chefs absolutely smashed our menu out of the park. So whether you're getting married or have an event to plan, I highly recommend hosting it at The Great Barn!
David & Ellena
Happy couple married in October
November 2023
The Great Barn exceeded our expectations
The Great Barn’s staff went above & beyond to take care of us & our guests, we received so many compliments on the exceptional service. From start to finish, the team's professionalism & attention to detail were evident, and we felt completely at ease, knowing we were in safe hands. The venue itself is simply beautiful. The rustic charm of The Great Barn, combined with its picturesque surroundings created an atmosphere that was both intimate & stunning.
Shelley & Simon
Happy couple married in October
November 2023
Thank you so much for making our day so special
I would highly recommend anyone who wants to get married to have it here. The venue was beautiful & the staff from the moment we booked till the end was amazing. All the way throughout any questions or arrangements I needed if so small they were there on the end of the phone or email and helped straight away, made the whole arranging the day relaxed and put my mind at ease. On the day they were also amazing had everything arranged & organised down to the smallest detail, I did not have to worry.
Lucy & James
Happy couple married in November
November 2023
A massive thank you to you all at The Great Barn
Everything that was created on the day to make our vision come true was exactly what I was hoping for. Sarah you have been an absolute diamond all throughout. The barn was absolutely gorgeous & the weather made the day even better. The day went so smoothly and we were so appreciative of how we were told what was going on at every stage. We are so happy we decided to have our whole day with you, & we would recommend you to as many people as possible.
Keyleigh Travers
Happy couple married in August
November 2023
A stunning venue for a perfect day!
When we first viewed The Great Barn, we fell in love with it and booked there and then. The venue is simply stunning, the high ceilings, courtyard and cast iron candelabras really made it for us and was exactly what we had in mind. The staff were fabulous and ensured the day ran like clockwork, nothing was too much trouble and the decor was completed exactly as I imagined. We really did have a wonderful, unforgettable day. My only niggle was that we used the dressing room on the morning of the wedding and during this time, there were prospective couples being shown around the venue. This hindered the photographer as she was trying to move my wedding dress to picture it in daylight. I hadn’t anticipated that other couples would be inside the venue on the morning of our wedding.

Location & Contact Details for The Great Barn

Wedding Venue Address

Upper Aynho Grounds, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3AY, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Please be aware that our postcode takes you to our neighbouring property, Mill House. We are clearly sign-posted 100m to the south of Mill House.

Nearest Town

Bicester or Banbury

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M40 Junction 10

Nearest Train Station

Bicester or Banbury

Nearest Airport

Birmingham or Heathrow

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Great Barn?

So many - so different. They are all unique. Perhaps the best ones are the most relaxed ones where couples are happy just to enjoy the day with their family & friends.

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

Tell us what your dreams are and then relax & enjoy it!

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

A basket of flip-flops for tired feet to dance in!

Describe The Great Barn in 5 adjectives

Rustic, Expansive, Romantic, Private, Relaxed

Where’s the best photo spot at The Great Barn?

On the bridges, down at the lakes

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Great Barn?

Yes - Dawn French was our most recent one!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Gressingham Duck Pancakes with Hoi Sin, Cucumber & Spring Onion....yum!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Sitting on the patio down by the firepit toasting marshmallows!

What is The Great Barn most unique feature?

As barns go, we are unusually large and spacious and the two interconnecting barns allow one part of the party to dance the night away and the others still be able to hold a conversation without feeling that they are separate groups.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our staff - guests time and time again comment on how attentive, polite, courteous and flexible they are and they go the extra mile to make your day really special.
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