Maidens Barn

(145)
£2,250 - £6,800 for Venue Hire
Up to 200
14 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Limited-Time Offers & Deals

Late Availability
Last Minute Dates Available
June - Aug 2025 offer
Bridebook Deal
Seasonal Offer Available
Just £1500

Description

Here at Maidens Barn we have the space and facilities to cater for your entire wedding day – from your preparation in the morning to a delicious locally sourced breakfast with your guests the following morning. We are licensed for civil wedding ceremonies inside the stunning Oak Barn and of course, for outdoor weddings in the garden underneath the flowering wedding arbour. You would start your morning in the Granary getting ready with your closest friends & family, we also have a 2nd prep room within the Elm Barn where your partner can get ready. The stunning Oak Barn provides the perfect setting for both intimate weddings as well as larger wedding celebrations, seating up to 200 people if necessary. Chairs can be arranged with 6 on each side of the aisle in a traditional format or in a more relaxed curve if you prefer. The stunningly simple space within the Oak Barn has a high, beamed roof and picture window offers a magnificent space for wedding ceremonies. The numerous French doors open out onto the courtyard allowing the outside, in! Again, this space can be adapted perfectly for intimate weddings or larger wedding ceremonies – the choice is yours. Guests can be seated facing the picture windows in various configurations (depending on your numbers) and all looking out onto the ancient Oak Tree. We have 14 bedrooms in the Hayloft Barn which sleeps up to 29 adults, as well the Honeymoon Cottage for the newlyweds. This is a warm and intimate wedding venue, providing a blank canvas for you to decorate. Rustic arches and terracotta flower pots work well within this space but so do white aisle runners and modern pedestals.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Mercedes
We would love to meet you in person and show you everything Maidens Barn has to offer, please do get in contact to arrange a viewing.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2000
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5

Overview of Maidens Barn

Wedding Venue Type
Barn / Farm
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
200
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
14
Sleeps No. of People
29
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available
Wedding license
Dancefloor available
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Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Bridal Changing Facilities
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Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
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Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Maidens Barn

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£2,250 - £6,800
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What's Included?
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£56 - £68
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Reviews for Maidens Barn
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Laura & Michael
Happy couple married in March
April 2025
BEST DAY EVER

We had the most incredible wedding day at Maidens Barn. From booking, through to the day itself, the staff and team at Maidens have been flawless. The barn itself is stunning and enhanced by the wonderful staff and catering team. Everything ran on time, food was delicious, really reasonable bar prices, accommodation was great- really comfy beds and good quality breakfast. Wish we could do it all over again!

Jessica & Michael
Happy couple married in March
March 2025
A place where dreams are brought to life.

We recently had our wedding at maidens barn 25.03.25 and it was perfect, from start to finish it was a living fairytale. The staff are saints there was nothing they wouldn’t or couldn’t do to make our day complete, they were calming, friendly, happy, helpful and just all round so much fun to work with and be around. The bramble cocktail has become my next great love In life (possibly replacing my husband). The venue was gorgeous, clean, romantic and cosy. The dance floor was spacious and the accommodation was like sleeping on a cloud. When people say the day goes fast they aren’t lying and because of how perfect maidens barn was I wish I could live it over and over again. Mercedes, Sam, Elliot, Natalia I truly cannot thank you all enough for everything!!! Love always Mr & Mrs Newman

Charlotte & Michael
Happy couple married in October
October 2024
Our wedding was the best day ever

We couldn’t fault our wedding day in any way what so ever. We had the best team at maidens barn who helped us along the entire way despite our many emails. From start to finish they have been incredibly helpful and we couldn’t have asked for better!

Rhea & Rich
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
Perfect Venue, Perfect Day

We had a brilliant experience from viewing, to planning, to the day itself. Mercedes, Natalia, Alex & Sam couldn't have been nicer, really put us at ease and no request was too much for them. The venue itself is beautiful, the catering provided by Host was fantastic and all the staff helped to bring together a truly special day. Thanks to all involved! Rhea & Rich.

Rhianna & Brad
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
Beautiful Wedding Venue

Maidens Barn was perfect to work with right up to our special day! I knew I wanted to get married here the moment we had our first viewing - I literally fell in love. I loved that the venue is family owned with a small personable team. We worked closely with Mercedes, Sam & Elliot who helped with every detail. They were there at the end of email phone for my endless questions. The venue is beautiful, so bright and open I couldn’t have had a better day.

Chloe & Frank
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
My dream turned into a reality!

Maidens barn is honestly the most perfect venue! My now husband and I went to look at venues and stopped the moment we stepped foot into Maidens barn as it was exactly what we had envisioned for our big day. From the very beginning, the team were absolutely fantastic and so accommodating with what we wanted. The communication was exceptional and they were so quick to respond with any little request or question I had. On the day, Sam and Natalia were so great with setting up and kept communicating with me. Elliot was also fantastic during the evening. All of our guests said they thought the canapés were great and there was plenty of them, along with Prosecco and beer. The wedding breakfast was delicious too. I can’t recommend Maidens Barn enough, the team turned my dream into a reality!

Amy & Billy
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
The most amazing wedding day

We got married at maiden barns on the 14th August! Firstly the venue is stunning!!! They staff are absolutely amazing made us feel at ease made us laugh! All our guests said how amazing everyone was! Thank you again honestly made our dream wedding.

Charlotte & Dan
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
The best day

As soon as we viewed maidens barn we knew it would be where we got married. Our wedding day was truly amazing from start to finish. Communication leading up to our big day was amazing even when I felt like I was bombarding them with my last minute worries/ requests! On the day itself all the staff were amazing and so so helpful. I couldn’t speak more highly of Maidens Barn even if I tried. We loved every minute and would do it again in a heartbeat.

Jess & Luke
Happy couple married in July
July 2024
Perfect day ❤️

Thank you so much for all your help on the day and the lead up to the day. The whole team have been amazing from the start and we couldn't recommend Maidens Barn enough. We had so many compliments on the staff, food and venue and we had the most perfect day.

Kate & Laura
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
MRS&MRS

Wow!! Absolute amazing team at Maidens Barn!! They had everything down to the absolute detail and we honestly can't thank the team enough. Natila was there to make sure that both of us where okay during the morning making sure we had everything we needed (and to keep my Dad in check) Mercedes had all the organising in check putting all our suppliers where they needed to be and also made us feel so comfortable with all the planning we knew she had everything in hand. Elliot was cracking during the evening serving everyone drinks aswell as making sure we had our glasses full and also taking us round to the honeymoon cottage with all our belongings! Can honestly say they where the dream team! Thank you so so much!!

Location & Contact Details for Maidens Barn

Wedding Venue Address
Pleshey, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1HU, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Maidens Barn?

It would be too hard to pick 1, each wedding is so unique and different - we love them all!

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

Keep calm & always ask for help from us, your suppliers or friends or family. No question is too small or big & we will happily help & reassure you throughout the planning of your wedding day.

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

We love looking in memory boards & engagement shoot picture books.

Describe Maidens Barn in 5 adjectives

Bright, Charming, Warm, Family-run, Special

Where’s the best photo spot at Maidens Barn?

Sunset shots on our hillside or walking through the long grasses

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Maidens Barn?

We have! However secrecy is key!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Duck pancakes

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Freshly made sourdough pizza

What is Maidens Barn most unique feature?

Our Honeymoon Cottage is a peaceful escape for the couple to sleep in on their first married night together, overlooking the lake.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our personal touch and relationships we have with our couples.
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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Special OfferBottle of prosecco when staying in the Honeymoon Cottage.