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Price: £2,000 – £11,990
Guests: 144
Description
Description
Ivy Lodge
Ivy Lodge is a Grade II* listed barn wedding venue nestled in the heart of Cirencester Park, overlooking the world-famous polo grounds. A marriage of traditional English heritage and contemporary design, the 14th-century barn has been lovingly restored to create a space that feels timeless, elegant, and unmistakably Yardspace. With its striking façade, soaring beams, and atmospheric charm, Ivy Lodge is designed to make your wedding feel effortless and unforgettable.
Spaces to Celebrate
Ceremonies take place beneath the original beams of the historic lodge or in the enchanting granary barn, where natural light floods the space through tall windows and high ceilings. Ivy lodge can host up to 144 guests for your ceremony wedding meal, with room for up to 200 guests in the evening. After exchanging vows, guests can gather on the terrace or lawns for drinks and canapés before returning inside for feasting and dancing late into the night.
Food & Drink
At Ivy Lodge, food takes centre stage. Our chefs cook over open flames using a bespoke Argentinian asado to create bold, flavourful feasts. Expect generous sharing dishes, from whole roast lamb to ex dairy t-bone steak paired with creative cocktails and hand-picked wines. Every menu is designed to bring people together over seriously good food, served with warmth and flair.
Services Offered
From your first visit to the final toast, our experienced team will help bring your vision to life. We’ll recommend trusted suppliers, manage the details, and make sure everything runs seamlessly on the day. With exceptional food, a dedicated team, and a space that feels both grand and welcoming, Ivy Lodge is a venue where every moment feels special.
At Ivy Lodge, heritage meets modern elegance, creating the perfect backdrop for a truly unforgettable celebration.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Clayton
Please do feel free to get in touch, we would be delighted to show you around!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2021
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Overview of Clayton Shutt
Wedding Venue Type
Barn / Farm
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
144
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Pricing for Clayton Shutt
Pricing for Clayton Shutt
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Furniture included
External caterers not permitted
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Please see our website for more details
Hide detailsReviews (11)
- KKamille and Joe17/05/2025Best day of our livesBest day of our lives14 April 2025 Where do we even begin? Ivy Lodge was everything we dreamed of and more. The venue is absolutely stunning — that perfect blend of rustic barn charm with a luxurious, elegant feel. Every corner was picture-perfect, and everything looked amazing on the day. The staff? Incredible. So warm, attentive, and genuinely lovely. We felt completely looked after from start to finish. Huge shoutout to Clayton and Molly, who were absolute stars. Communication was spot-on, they were so kind and helpful, and really made us feel like nothing was too much to ask. AMAZING AND WARM individuals. They really know what they’re doing — it showed in how smoothly everything went! The food was next level — big portions, top quality, and absolutely delicious. Our guests are still telling us it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. The wine was fantastic too. And don’t even get us started on the lighting for the party — it was such a vibe and brought everything to life! I had always dreamed of having a long table setup, and seeing it come together was genuinely magical. It was everything I imagined and more. Honestly, if we could do our wedding all over again, we’d do it exactly the same. Ivy Lodge made it possible for us to just be present, soak in every emotion, and enjoy every second without a single worry. We’ll treasure those memories forever. -Kamille and Joe14 April 2025 Where do we even begin? Ivy Lodge was everything we dreamed of and more. The venue is absolutely stunning — that perfect blend of rustic barn charm with a luxurious, elegant feel. Every corner was picture-perfect, and everything looked amazing on the day. The staff? Incredible. So warm, attentive, and genuinely lovely. We felt completely looked after from start to finish. Huge shoutout to Clayton and Molly, who were absolute stars. Communication was spot-on, they were so kind and helpful, and really made us feel like nothing was too much to ask. AMAZING AND WARM individuals. They really know what they’re doing — it showed in how smoothly everything went! The food was next level — big portions, top quality, and absolutely delicious. Our guests are still telling us it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. The wine was fantastic too. And don’t even get us started on the lighting for the party — it was such a vibe and brought everything to life! I had always dreamed of having a long table setup, and seeing it come together was genuinely magical. It was everything I imagined and more. Honestly, if we could do our wedding all over again, we’d do it exactly the same. Ivy Lodge made it possible for us to just be present, soak in every emotion, and enjoy every second without a single worry. We’ll treasure those memories forever. -Kamille and Joe
- GGwen & Felton - From Old Gore Barn29/04/2024Full of warmth/hygge vibes and all about the food!Full of warmth/hygge vibes and all about the food!We got married here on the 30th of October, 2022. Old Gore is just magic - right from the start, meeting Emily, Clayton, Abbie, Arabella, and team, it felt right as we were after something full of warmth/hygge vibes and all about the food!We got married here on the 30th of October, 2022. Old Gore is just magic - right from the start, meeting Emily, Clayton, Abbie, Arabella, and team, it felt right as we were after something full of warmth/hygge vibes and all about the food!
- JJen & Matt - from Old Gore Barn29/04/2024The best wedding food they have ever had!The best wedding food they have ever had!We had such a brilliant day! Thank you so much to everyone at the Old Gore for making it such a special occasion, and especially to Abby and Emily who ran the day. We have had so many of our guests comment on the beautiful venue, and the delicious food - more than one person has said it was the best wedding food they have ever had!We had such a brilliant day! Thank you so much to everyone at the Old Gore for making it such a special occasion, and especially to Abby and Emily who ran the day. We have had so many of our guests comment on the beautiful venue, and the delicious food - more than one person has said it was the best wedding food they have ever had!
- WWedding Guest from Old Gore Barn29/04/2024Food, you know they take it very seriously!Food, you know they take it very seriously!Lovely venue, beautiful setting and when it comes to food... Between the enormous wood oven and the Argentinian bbq settings you know they take it very seriouslyLovely venue, beautiful setting and when it comes to food... Between the enormous wood oven and the Argentinian bbq settings you know they take it very seriously
- DDev & Rik - from Old Gore Barn29/04/2024Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you, Clayton, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to show how appreciative I am. You really made our wedding so much easier for us (inclusive of planning) and we will always feel like you were a big part of the weekend. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you, Clayton, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to show how appreciative I am. You really made our wedding so much easier for us (inclusive of planning) and we will always feel like you were a big part of the weekend. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
- CClaire & Teo - From Old Gore Barn29/04/2024Oh my goodness, what a happy blur it was!Oh my goodness, what a happy blur it was!Oh my goodness, what a happy blur it was! We had the most amazing day and want to say a big thank you to you all - with a special shoutout to Clayton - as we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! It must be an almost impossible task to have things running smoothly and on time on the day - especially when the bride arrives late! - but it all seemed to happen to seamlessly and we are so grateful. Oh my goodness, what a happy blur it was! We had the most amazing day and want to say a big thank you to you all - with a special shoutout to Clayton - as we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! It must be an almost impossible task to have things running smoothly and on time on the day - especially when the bride arrives late! - but it all seemed to happen to seamlessly and we are so grateful.
- JJosie & Owen - From Old Gore Barn29/04/2024Thank you for helping us create our dream!Thank you for helping us create our dream!What can we say. From coming to visit the barn whilst it was still being built to our wedding weekend just gone. We can’t thank everyone at Old Gore enough. Especially Clayton on the day! Nothing was too much trouble and they made everything flow so seamlessly. We had lots of comments on this during the day and after which made us feel so happy as sometimes weddings can be chaotic! Just what we wanted. Incredible food, good drink and a venue of dreams. Thank you for helping us create our dream!What can we say. From coming to visit the barn whilst it was still being built to our wedding weekend just gone. We can’t thank everyone at Old Gore enough. Especially Clayton on the day! Nothing was too much trouble and they made everything flow so seamlessly. We had lots of comments on this during the day and after which made us feel so happy as sometimes weddings can be chaotic! Just what we wanted. Incredible food, good drink and a venue of dreams. Thank you for helping us create our dream!
- HHannah Warmisham Photographer - From Old Gore29/04/2024The staff are completely and utterly wonderful!The staff are completely and utterly wonderful!Old Gore by Yard Space Events is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful venues in The Cotswolds. The finish is absolute perfection, with some much light flowing in but also so much character. The staff are completely and utterly wonderful and funny; they bent over backwards to accommodate us as suppliers. I absolutely love photographing weddings here and am looking forward to being backOld Gore by Yard Space Events is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful venues in The Cotswolds. The finish is absolute perfection, with some much light flowing in but also so much character. The staff are completely and utterly wonderful and funny; they bent over backwards to accommodate us as suppliers. I absolutely love photographing weddings here and am looking forward to being back
- JJonny Ross Music - from Old Gore29/04/2024A beautiful space and exceptional staff!A beautiful space and exceptional staff!We've worked with Old Gore Barn on a number of occasions now, providing our wedding bands and DJ packages. The venue is breathtaking - a beautiful space and exceptional staff. Highly recommend if you're looking for your perfect wedding venue!We've worked with Old Gore Barn on a number of occasions now, providing our wedding bands and DJ packages. The venue is breathtaking - a beautiful space and exceptional staff. Highly recommend if you're looking for your perfect wedding venue!
- LLucy & Taig - From our sister venue Old Gore29/04/2024A huge thank you to the team!A huge thank you to the team!I can't express how happy we are that we chose Old Gore as our wedding venue - we genuinely wouldn't have changed one aspect of our day. I sincerely don't believe we'd have had the same experience anywhere else due to how seamlessly organised everything was, from the minute we initiated conversations with the team. A huge thank you to the team who helped us organise everything - having planned our day from a different time zone, there was always flexibility in when someone was available to talk!I can't express how happy we are that we chose Old Gore as our wedding venue - we genuinely wouldn't have changed one aspect of our day. I sincerely don't believe we'd have had the same experience anywhere else due to how seamlessly organised everything was, from the minute we initiated conversations with the team. A huge thank you to the team who helped us organise everything - having planned our day from a different time zone, there was always flexibility in when someone was available to talk!
Location & Contact Details for Clayton Shutt
Location & Contact Details for Clayton Shutt
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
We are very much still under construction, we are very excited to get started!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Enjoy the ride!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Custom cocktails are a great touch, gets the party started early too!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Grand, Rural, Historic, Regal and Nonchalant
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
It's sure to be on the balcony overlooking the front lawn, or the orchard!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We can't say!
What’s your favourite canapé?
The Korean Fried Chicken is a winner...
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
The Smashed Patty Bun has our name written all over it!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The 14th Century Facade is a showstopper!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The seamless cocktail of organisation and friendliness!
