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Price: £3,995 – £5,500
Guests: 70
Bedrooms: 5
Deals available: 1
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (1)
Description
Description
The Barn at Old Down is a beautiful rustic wedding venue set within the stunning 66-acre Old Down Estate, just 30 minutes' drive from the vibrant city of Bristol. With its tranquil walled gardens, characterful interiors and space for up to 120 evening guests, it offers a wonderful setting for your wedding day.
Available seven days a week and exclusively yours from midday to midnight, the Barn offers plenty of flexibility for you to create a day that feels completely your own. You can say "I do" in front of up to 70 guests before making the most of the beautiful gardens, enjoying a glass of bubbly and spending time with your nearest and dearest. Alternatively, you can marry at a local church before returning to the Barn to be welcomed with drinks and celebrations.
When it comes to your wedding breakfast, you're in great hands with our experienced in-house catering team. Using locally sourced ingredients and, where possible, produce that is organic or raised on the estate, our chefs create delicious menus designed to delight your guests and make your wedding breakfast truly memorable.
With a fantastic selection of drinks available, you can keep the celebrations flowing as you move into your evening reception. The Barn can be transformed to suit your chosen style and theme, with plenty of opportunity to add your own décor and personal touches. All that's left is to relax, enjoy the celebrations and make the most of every moment!
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Kirsty
Visit our stunning barn and secure your date for 2027/2028 while availability lasts.
Our bespoke quotes are designed to make your wedding day as special as possible. Enquire today to learn about the exclusive offers from our dedicated wedding coordinators.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2011
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Overview of The Barn at Old Down Estate
Wedding Venue Type
Barn / Farm
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
70
Reception Capacity
100
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
5
Sleeps No. of People
11
Bridal Suite
Standard Room
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti permitted
Sound system available
Wedding license
Dancefloor available
Wedding Venue Details
Landscaped gardens
Open Flame Permitted
Exclusive use
Marquee permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
In-house wedding coordinator
On-site parking
Pet friendly
Spa On-Site
Wedding Catering
Alcohol license
In-house catering
In-House Wine List
Halal catering
Kosher catering
Pricing for The Barn at Old Down Estate
Pricing for The Barn at Old Down Estate
What's Included?
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Reviews (15)
- BBeki and Reece Dunn07/01/2026Our Dream Wedding Our Dream WeddingWow, what can i say about Old Down Estate and Zoe Connelly in particular! Myself and my husband first met with Zoe in September 2024 to view The Barn for our potential wedding, Zoe instantly put us at ease, there was no pushiness to book. We instantly fell in love with the Barn and as soon as we got home we booked! Our day wouldn’t have been as perfect as it was without Zoe, we planned our wedding in 6 months and there was zero stress! Zoe and the team were absolutely fantastic and we cant thank them enough! The food was also amazing, we went for a bbq and it was perfectly organised! So thank you Zoe and Old Down Estate for helping us create our perfect day that we will never forget! Beki & Reece Dunn Wow, what can i say about Old Down Estate and Zoe Connelly in particular! Myself and my husband first met with Zoe in September 2024 to view The Barn for our potential wedding, Zoe instantly put us at ease, there was no pushiness to book. We instantly fell in love with the Barn and as soon as we got home we booked! Our day wouldn’t have been as perfect as it was without Zoe, we planned our wedding in 6 months and there was zero stress! Zoe and the team were absolutely fantastic and we cant thank them enough! The food was also amazing, we went for a bbq and it was perfectly organised! So thank you Zoe and Old Down Estate for helping us create our perfect day that we will never forget! Beki & Reece Dunn
- MMr & Mrs E14/11/2025We just wanted to write you an email to say a massWe just wanted to write you an email to say a massHi Zoe and Joey, We just wanted to write you an email to say a massive thank you for helping to organise our special day. We had the most amazing experience with you and enjoyed so many moments throughout the day that we will truly treasure forever. The food was delicious, the space was perfect and everything ran smoothly. I am attaching just a few photos from the day as we obviously don't have them all back yet. Please let us know if you'd like to see any more. Mr & Mrs EHi Zoe and Joey, We just wanted to write you an email to say a massive thank you for helping to organise our special day. We had the most amazing experience with you and enjoyed so many moments throughout the day that we will truly treasure forever. The food was delicious, the space was perfect and everything ran smoothly. I am attaching just a few photos from the day as we obviously don't have them all back yet. Please let us know if you'd like to see any more. Mr & Mrs E
- MMr & Mrs G14/11/2025a belated thank you for everything you, Alec and a belated thank you for everything you, Alec andHi Zoe, Just to say a belated thank you for everything you, Alec and the rest of the team did on our wedding day! It was absolutely incredible and can't believe it was a month ago already. Thank you also for allowing us to bring Jess on site, as the photos we managed to get of/with her are so special (the real guest of honour 😄) Mr & MRs G Hi Zoe, Just to say a belated thank you for everything you, Alec and the rest of the team did on our wedding day! It was absolutely incredible and can't believe it was a month ago already. Thank you also for allowing us to bring Jess on site, as the photos we managed to get of/with her are so special (the real guest of honour 😄) Mr & MRs G
- IIvy & Pine14/11/2025it's so versatile and the staff are incredible!it's so versatile and the staff are incredible!A dream of a venue! Beautiful gardens, loads of space, and the orangery is just stunning. It has the grandeur without being overwhelming – perfect for couples who want a bit of elegance and loads of variety for backdrops. We've photgraphed in both the manor house and the barn area, it's so versatile and the staff are incredible!A dream of a venue! Beautiful gardens, loads of space, and the orangery is just stunning. It has the grandeur without being overwhelming – perfect for couples who want a bit of elegance and loads of variety for backdrops. We've photgraphed in both the manor house and the barn area, it's so versatile and the staff are incredible!
- MMr & MRs K14/11/2025Barn Wedding Barn WeddingWe had our wedding here at The Barn and genuinely had the best ever day. Zoey and Joey spent the best part of 2 years answering our emails and being so accommodating and kind. The food was fantastic on the day and all of our guests were so impressed. We also stayed at Foxholes barn for 2 nights and it was a wonderful place to get ready on our wedding morning. We wouldn’t have changed a thing!We had our wedding here at The Barn and genuinely had the best ever day. Zoey and Joey spent the best part of 2 years answering our emails and being so accommodating and kind. The food was fantastic on the day and all of our guests were so impressed. We also stayed at Foxholes barn for 2 nights and it was a wonderful place to get ready on our wedding morning. We wouldn’t have changed a thing!
- MMr E14/11/2023Food was really goodFood was really goodHeld our daughters 20th Wedding Anniversary in the Barn. It's a great venue just right for 70 or so guests. Food was really good and the staff very friendly and helpful. Shame the weather wasn't better to enjoy more of the outside area. Well recommended.Held our daughters 20th Wedding Anniversary in the Barn. It's a great venue just right for 70 or so guests. Food was really good and the staff very friendly and helpful. Shame the weather wasn't better to enjoy more of the outside area. Well recommended.
- MMr and Mrs T14/11/2023Would definitely recommend old downWould definitely recommend old downwould like to thank Joey and everyone at old down for their help with our wedding. The day was amazing everything went perfectly and ran smooth from start to finish. Would definitely recommend old down for an amazing venue. the barn area looks great and private access to the walled garden areas made sure there was plenty of space and entertainment for the kids.would like to thank Joey and everyone at old down for their help with our wedding. The day was amazing everything went perfectly and ran smooth from start to finish. Would definitely recommend old down for an amazing venue. the barn area looks great and private access to the walled garden areas made sure there was plenty of space and entertainment for the kids.
- MMr and Mrs L14/11/2023The team at Old Down were just amazingThe team at Old Down were just amazingWe had our wedding at The Barn on the 24th Aug and I have to say, Lucy and the team at Old Down were just amazing. She made everything really easy and was very accommodating. Nothing we asked was too much trouble. On the day, everything went exactly as we wanted it to and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. All of our guests said how great the venue, gardens, food and staff were. We really couldn’t have asked for a better day! Thank you to Lucy, Louise and all the staff at Old DownWe had our wedding at The Barn on the 24th Aug and I have to say, Lucy and the team at Old Down were just amazing. She made everything really easy and was very accommodating. Nothing we asked was too much trouble. On the day, everything went exactly as we wanted it to and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. All of our guests said how great the venue, gardens, food and staff were. We really couldn’t have asked for a better day! Thank you to Lucy, Louise and all the staff at Old Down
- MMr and Mrs D13/11/2023We even got some unique pictures with a snake!We even got some unique pictures with a snake!We had our wedding here on Friday in the walled garden, it changed a lot from our original plans (thanks covid) but the team were so helpful in finding us options and making our much smaller and more intimate wedding even more perfect than I could have imagined! All our guests had nothing but positive things to say about the day, the food was amazing, and they even brought us out a snake to have some extra special and unique wedding photos+ We also have the Barn booked for our reception party.We had our wedding here on Friday in the walled garden, it changed a lot from our original plans (thanks covid) but the team were so helpful in finding us options and making our much smaller and more intimate wedding even more perfect than I could have imagined! All our guests had nothing but positive things to say about the day, the food was amazing, and they even brought us out a snake to have some extra special and unique wedding photos+ We also have the Barn booked for our reception party.
- MMr and Mrs S13/11/2023Our family and friends raved about the locationOur family and friends raved about the locationWe got married on the 14 of May at this beautiful venue with a gorgeous ceremony in the walled garden and wedding breakfast/dancing in the barn. All our family and friends raved about the location, particularly in relation to getting to see the animals and even buy some plants! The barn is beautiful and the walled garden even more lovely, particularly on the sunny day we had. Our wedding coordinator Joey was wonderful and made our day exactly what we wanted, we couldn't have asked for more.We got married on the 14 of May at this beautiful venue with a gorgeous ceremony in the walled garden and wedding breakfast/dancing in the barn. All our family and friends raved about the location, particularly in relation to getting to see the animals and even buy some plants! The barn is beautiful and the walled garden even more lovely, particularly on the sunny day we had. Our wedding coordinator Joey was wonderful and made our day exactly what we wanted, we couldn't have asked for more.
Location & Contact Details for The Barn at Old Down Estate
Location & Contact Details for The Barn at Old Down Estate
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
We couldn't possibly choose! We have great photography and memories of one of our Brides bouncing on the trampolines in her wedding dress!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Your special day should be perfect! No request is a silly request!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Handmade cross stitch place cards, as made by one of our Brides
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Characterful, rustic, intimate, peaceful, fairy-tale
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Sunset, lakeside
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We couldn't possibly say!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Homemade smoked salmon, dill cream and spinach roulade
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Fish and chip cones
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Victorian walled garden featuring a white pergola licenced for a civil ceremony service
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our wonderful wedding team
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