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Set in 500 acres of rolling pastureland, Notley Tythe Barn is a stunning 12th Century structure with an ancient and spiritual ambience which adds a magical edge to all manner of celebration. In 1991 the barn was lovingly restored by owners, Nick and Denise Reynolds. Now its beam-raftered roof, its magnificent whitewashed hall and gallery echo not to the noise of harvest toil but to the sounds of wedding celebrations. The Reynolds family have been farming Notley for over 350 years and when Nick and Denise transformed the barn into a romantic wedding venue they wanted to make sure that it too shared the same family-run feel as the rest of the farm. Every detail is meticulously planned in advance, from the ceremony (Notley has a civil licence) to the seating, music, food and drinks. We have a wonderful chef, Petr, who cooks everything from scratch and we have installed the latest top of the range Rationale ovens, as used at Buckingham Palace. We can cater for 140 guests seated in the barn or more with the use of an additional marquee if required. As many ingredients as possible are sourced locally and Petr adores the challenge of creating a wedding day menu tailored to you and your guests. The Notley lamb, slow cooked for twelve hours, is a particular house speciality. We feel we are very experienced now having hosted over 2000 weddings in over 30 years and are used to coping with any eventuality. We’re a small team and work with our couples to create exactly the wedding of their dreams. We’ve done medieval fancy dress, with groom and ushers in full armour, a fairy wedding and Hindu services, as well as many traditional English weddings, we’re very adaptable! "We’re incredibly lucky the barn is still here” says Denise “The Abbey was trashed by Henry VIII, during the ‘Dissolution of the Monasteries’, leaving only the old Abbots House and then there was the civil war and barn fires etc., but somehow hidden away up here the barn has survived."
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Reviews (59)
- JJack & Emily08/03/2026The best day EVER! The best day EVER!My husband and I got married at Notley Tythe Barn less than 2 weeks ago and not enough words can express how perfect the venue and the staff were. If you’re looking for a rustic wedding, Notley Tythe Barn is the one to go for! A special day turned out amazing! Thank you so so much :) My husband and I got married at Notley Tythe Barn less than 2 weeks ago and not enough words can express how perfect the venue and the staff were. If you’re looking for a rustic wedding, Notley Tythe Barn is the one to go for! A special day turned out amazing! Thank you so so much :)
- DDaisy & James10/02/2026Winter Wedding Winter WeddingWe couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding day. The food was absolutely amazing and incredibly generous; no one left without a full belly, and our family and friends are still talking about it! We loved how flexible the day was, allowing us to tailor parts of it exactly to what we wanted. Having a winter wedding was extra special; the fireplace created such a cosy atmosphere, and finishing the evening with fireworks was magical. So many of our guests have said it was the perfect backdrop to our day, and we couldn’t agree more.We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding day. The food was absolutely amazing and incredibly generous; no one left without a full belly, and our family and friends are still talking about it! We loved how flexible the day was, allowing us to tailor parts of it exactly to what we wanted. Having a winter wedding was extra special; the fireplace created such a cosy atmosphere, and finishing the evening with fireworks was magical. So many of our guests have said it was the perfect backdrop to our day, and we couldn’t agree more.
- JJohn & Emma25/11/2025Truly amazingTruly amazingAstonishingly good. The food was sublime. The staff were incredible. No request was too much trouble.Astonishingly good. The food was sublime. The staff were incredible. No request was too much trouble.
- BBeth & Tyler15/09/2025The best day of our lives! The best day of our lives!Notley Tythe Barn, is absolutely stunning! Our dream wedding venue since being engaged in 2016 and on the 4th September 2025 we finally had our dream wedding! Everyone at Notley are so lovely, friendly and helpful and they went above and beyond up until our special day and all the staff on our special day. So grateful to them all for ensuring we had the most beautiful day from start to finish! Honestly could not of asked for a better venue and team!! Thank you 🥰Notley Tythe Barn, is absolutely stunning! Our dream wedding venue since being engaged in 2016 and on the 4th September 2025 we finally had our dream wedding! Everyone at Notley are so lovely, friendly and helpful and they went above and beyond up until our special day and all the staff on our special day. So grateful to them all for ensuring we had the most beautiful day from start to finish! Honestly could not of asked for a better venue and team!! Thank you 🥰
- AAndy & Lorna08/09/2025The perfect day for our perfect wedding!The perfect day for our perfect wedding!The perfect location and day for our wedding. We cannot recommend Alison, Jules and the Notley team enough. From our first look around, we knew that Notley was the perfect setting for our wedding day and they made everything so simple for us, taking the stress away of planning completely. They were flexible and gave us complete confidence that our day would be as perfect as it turned out to be. Alongside that, the barn and venue location is stunning and provided the most amazing backdrop for pictures and videos. Thank you team Notley!The perfect location and day for our wedding. We cannot recommend Alison, Jules and the Notley team enough. From our first look around, we knew that Notley was the perfect setting for our wedding day and they made everything so simple for us, taking the stress away of planning completely. They were flexible and gave us complete confidence that our day would be as perfect as it turned out to be. Alongside that, the barn and venue location is stunning and provided the most amazing backdrop for pictures and videos. Thank you team Notley!
- TTristan & Ines04/09/2025Wonderful venue and a great teamWonderful venue and a great teamWe had an amazing day at Notley. It was everything we could have wished for and more. The venue is stunning, which was a requirement for us as we wanted to save time on decorating by letting the venue do all the hard work. Plus we wanted a venue with a seperate dance floor so that the fiends and family who wanted to chat could hang around in the dining area and everyone else could dance the night away. We were really well looked after by Chrystia, Alison and Jules and all the rest of the team who made sure we had everything in place at the right time and ensured that everything ran very smoothly on the day, we were actually ahead of schedule on the day! Also, the food was wonderful and very generous portions, we keep being told how good the food was which is lovely to hear. There were even some incredibly thoughtful touches like ensuring that there was a set of canapes each for us when we went into the private room before being announced to the dinner hall. I couldn't recommend Notely Tythe barn enough. We had an amazing day at Notley. It was everything we could have wished for and more. The venue is stunning, which was a requirement for us as we wanted to save time on decorating by letting the venue do all the hard work. Plus we wanted a venue with a seperate dance floor so that the fiends and family who wanted to chat could hang around in the dining area and everyone else could dance the night away. We were really well looked after by Chrystia, Alison and Jules and all the rest of the team who made sure we had everything in place at the right time and ensured that everything ran very smoothly on the day, we were actually ahead of schedule on the day! Also, the food was wonderful and very generous portions, we keep being told how good the food was which is lovely to hear. There were even some incredibly thoughtful touches like ensuring that there was a set of canapes each for us when we went into the private room before being announced to the dinner hall. I couldn't recommend Notely Tythe barn enough.
- SSammy & Simon18/08/2025An amazing venue that we will never forgetAn amazing venue that we will never forgetThe venue was everything we wanted for our wedding day, Notley Tythe Barn is a beautiful venue and they have such a range of things you can have to make your day be unique to you and run smoothly. If we could we would live our wedding day over and over again and not change a thing.The venue was everything we wanted for our wedding day, Notley Tythe Barn is a beautiful venue and they have such a range of things you can have to make your day be unique to you and run smoothly. If we could we would live our wedding day over and over again and not change a thing.
- EEllie14/08/2025The best Wedding day ever!The best Wedding day ever!A truly wonderful wedding day was had by all at Notley Tythe Barn. The location was amazing, Ian the Donkey was a huge hit aswell! Everyone commented on how tasty the canapes were- The best they've ever had. We had a Beef option for our buffet (along with various other options) and the portions were enormous. All the food was brilliant- especially the homemade icecream. We got to create our own flavour- Jaffa cake! All the staff were just fantastic, really helpful and friendly. So pleased we chose Notley Tythe for our wedding- no where else would have come close. Lots of special memories created! A truly wonderful wedding day was had by all at Notley Tythe Barn. The location was amazing, Ian the Donkey was a huge hit aswell! Everyone commented on how tasty the canapes were- The best they've ever had. We had a Beef option for our buffet (along with various other options) and the portions were enormous. All the food was brilliant- especially the homemade icecream. We got to create our own flavour- Jaffa cake! All the staff were just fantastic, really helpful and friendly. So pleased we chose Notley Tythe for our wedding- no where else would have come close. Lots of special memories created!
- AAbbey and Chris06/08/2025Our Wedding DayOur Wedding DayNotley Tythe Barn was the most beautiful venue for our wedding. We fell in love with it the moment we visited it. All the staff on the day and behind the scenes we so helpful and did everything to make our day perfect. Could not recommend enough!Notley Tythe Barn was the most beautiful venue for our wedding. We fell in love with it the moment we visited it. All the staff on the day and behind the scenes we so helpful and did everything to make our day perfect. Could not recommend enough!
- AAndrew06/08/2025The most amazing venue and staffThe most amazing venue and staffWow, where to start... This was my daughters special day. We viewed about 6 venues initially and we are so pleased we chose the Notley Tythe Barn. The whole day ran perfectly and the florists made the place look even more spectacular... All the staff were warm and friendly and couldn't do enough for everyone on this special day.Wow, where to start... This was my daughters special day. We viewed about 6 venues initially and we are so pleased we chose the Notley Tythe Barn. The whole day ran perfectly and the florists made the place look even more spectacular... All the staff were warm and friendly and couldn't do enough for everyone on this special day.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Oh my that would be so hard as we have around 100 weddings a year. Each one is unique and special and all are such wonderful happy occasions
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Ensure you allow enough time for everything, guests arrival, photos, wedding breakfast, speeches etc. You do not want to be rushed and stressed on your special day and need time to take things in and absorb things for your memories.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
I think it was when a brides family arranged, as a surprise, for her much loved horse to visit for her photos.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Unique, Historic, Romantic, Exclusive, Rural
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
With our listed Dovecote as a backdrop or on our very long grassed verged driveway offering views of the Chiltern Hills and surrounding farmland.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We have had a few celebrity guests however I would certainly not divulge who!
What’s your favourite canapé?
The Red Onion and Goats Cheese Crostini is a definitely my favourite and a very popular choice. This can also be vegan.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
You can't beat Petr's homemade ice cream! He can make any flavour you want!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
You can't beat Petr's homemade pizza!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
I think its age and history being the Tythe Barn to Notley Abbey all those years ago. It is 12th Century so dating back nearly 1000 years. We are also a small family run business who likes making every wedding personalised to each couple.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We are proud of all aspects and in particular our amazing staff. Nothing is too much trouble for them and we receive so many fabulous comments about our incredible food and wonderful staff.
