Description
If you’re dreaming of a wedding that blends rustic charm with stunning coastal views, The Barn on The Bay in Northumberland is a fantastic choice. Set on a working farm with private access to a mile of sand dunes, this venue offers breathtaking views of Druridge Bay. It’s the perfect backdrop for couples who want a relaxed, personal celebration that truly feels like their own.
Ceremonies with a Coastal Backdrop
Say “I do” in one of five licensed ceremony spots, each offering something special. The private beachside area nestled in the dunes is a favorite for couples wanting an intimate ceremony with the soothing sound of waves nearby. Imagine your guests arriving there on a vintage tractor—memorable and fun! If you prefer indoors, the light-filled Cowshed Wedding Barn is a versatile space that suits ceremonies of all sizes, from intimate elopements to larger gatherings. Other options include The Paddock, The Dunes, The Beach, and the cozy Calico Barn for smaller ceremonies.
Reception Spaces and Capacity
After your ceremony, the celebrations move to the heart of the farm. The Cowshed Wedding Barn is the main reception area, designed with neutral décor so you can add your personal style. It comfortably seats up to 150 guests for dinner and can host up to 200 for an evening party. The barn features a main bar, a quirky horse box cocktail bar, and inviting seating areas—including an indoor fire table that creates a warm, cozy vibe as the night goes on. For fresh air and mingling, the paddock and yard are ideal for drinks receptions.
Catering and Accommodation
The Barn on The Bay offers in-house catering focused on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether you want a sit-down family-style meal or a laid-back American-style smoked BBQ, the team will craft a menu to delight you and your guests. When it’s time to rest, the venue provides on-site accommodation for up to 36 guests. Options include adult-sized bunks in the Calico Barn, camping pods, and a camping field nestled among the dunes. For the couple, Poppy Cottage—a charming stone-built cottage with its own garden—is often available for a private retreat.
Key Details for Your Wedding Planning
- Exclusive Use: Your wedding has exclusive access to the entire venue and grounds, ensuring privacy and a personal experience.
- Capacity: Licensed for up to 150 guests for ceremonies and seated dinners, with standing receptions up to 200 guests.
- Accommodation: On-site lodging for up to 36 guests, including a bunk barn, camping pods, and a separate cottage for the couple.
- Pet-Friendly: Bring your furry friends along—pets are welcome to join your special day.
- Accessibility: The venue is equipped with disabled facilities to accommodate all guests comfortably.
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Reviews (20)
- AAdam & Leigh Grant23/10/2023Amazing venue! Amazing Staff!Amazing venue! Amazing Staff!We can’t recommend The Barn on the Bay enough. The whole team are amazing! Nicola and Sophie made the whole planning process so easy, nothing was ever a bother and they were great at giving ideas too. Phil and Kerry were also there on the day, all working so hard making sure the day ran so smoothly. They plan everything down to a t beforehand, so they never once had to ask me about anything, meaning i never felt stressed about anything at the venue. I would highly recommend their styling package, they have so many beautiful items you can choose from. We wanted a more relaxed wedding and they certainly made that happen. All our guests said it was the best venue they have been too. It’s so beautiful inside and out. Especially at night time with all the fairy lights and fire pits. Food was also amazing and again they were very accommodating for what we wanted. We can’t thank them enough for the most magical day! We can’t recommend The Barn on the Bay enough. The whole team are amazing! Nicola and Sophie made the whole planning process so easy, nothing was ever a bother and they were great at giving ideas too. Phil and Kerry were also there on the day, all working so hard making sure the day ran so smoothly. They plan everything down to a t beforehand, so they never once had to ask me about anything, meaning i never felt stressed about anything at the venue. I would highly recommend their styling package, they have so many beautiful items you can choose from. We wanted a more relaxed wedding and they certainly made that happen. All our guests said it was the best venue they have been too. It’s so beautiful inside and out. Especially at night time with all the fairy lights and fire pits. Food was also amazing and again they were very accommodating for what we wanted. We can’t thank them enough for the most magical day!
- BBecky & Jonny17/10/2023BOTB were everything you could want in a venue!!BOTB were everything you could want in a venue!!Barn on the Bay were everything you could ever want from a venue and more. With a wealth of experience, a stunning venue, beautifully cooked food and a genuine interest from every staff member in your relationship, guests and the wedding day itself I'd give them 7 stars if it was an option. We felt supported right from the moment we stepped in the venue on the open day. They have systems & relationships with vendors in place that make everything seamless. I cannot recommend this venue enough!!Barn on the Bay were everything you could ever want from a venue and more. With a wealth of experience, a stunning venue, beautifully cooked food and a genuine interest from every staff member in your relationship, guests and the wedding day itself I'd give them 7 stars if it was an option. We felt supported right from the moment we stepped in the venue on the open day. They have systems & relationships with vendors in place that make everything seamless. I cannot recommend this venue enough!!
- GGeorge & Amy13/10/2023Fantastic venue , made our wedding special Fantastic venue , made our wedding specialWe had our wedding at the barn on the bay June 2022 and the team and the venue could not have been more fantastic. We booked for the whole weekend, had access to the barn to decorate on the Friday and then have a small gathering on the Friday night with guests who were staying at the accommodation. Saturday we had our ceremony on the dunes overlooking the sea. We even spotted dolphins while having our photographs taken. The barn was the perfect venue for dinner and dancing. We indulged in the pull your own pints which our guests loved. Fireworks to round off the evening and more dancing. We had a fabulous wedding day and couldn’t have imagined having it anywhere else. We had our wedding at the barn on the bay June 2022 and the team and the venue could not have been more fantastic. We booked for the whole weekend, had access to the barn to decorate on the Friday and then have a small gathering on the Friday night with guests who were staying at the accommodation. Saturday we had our ceremony on the dunes overlooking the sea. We even spotted dolphins while having our photographs taken. The barn was the perfect venue for dinner and dancing. We indulged in the pull your own pints which our guests loved. Fireworks to round off the evening and more dancing. We had a fabulous wedding day and couldn’t have imagined having it anywhere else.
- JJim Imber12/10/2023Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Thank you from the bottom of our heartsMy daughters wedding on 18th Sep 2021. Absolutely wonderful, wonderful venue. Has all you could wish for. Our ceremony was held on the dunes. Totally beautiful with sea as a backdrop. Stunning. Accommodation is first class. Allison, Nicola and the team could not have been more supportive and helpful. They made our weekend a marvelous experience. Thank you from the bottom of our heartsMy daughters wedding on 18th Sep 2021. Absolutely wonderful, wonderful venue. Has all you could wish for. Our ceremony was held on the dunes. Totally beautiful with sea as a backdrop. Stunning. Accommodation is first class. Allison, Nicola and the team could not have been more supportive and helpful. They made our weekend a marvelous experience. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts
- JJacqui Robinson12/10/2023Best day had by all Best day had by allCan’t thank barn on the bay enough for the most amazing wedding day for my daughter and son in law. The venue is stunning the staff were fantastic working behind the scenes ensuring everything went smoothly from start to finish. We didn’t have to do anything other than enjoy the day. Nothing was a problem. Best day had by all. Thank you so muchCan’t thank barn on the bay enough for the most amazing wedding day for my daughter and son in law. The venue is stunning the staff were fantastic working behind the scenes ensuring everything went smoothly from start to finish. We didn’t have to do anything other than enjoy the day. Nothing was a problem. Best day had by all. Thank you so much
- VVic & Paul12/10/2023Thank you for making our dreams come trueThank you for making our dreams come trueWe were so lucky to have chosen the barn on the bay as our wedding venue. Alison, Phil and Nicola could not have been more helpful. The venue was exactly what we wanted. Private, personalised, relaxed and by the sea! We had the most amazing time with our close friends, family and two dogs. There was absolutely no stress. Thank you so much to the barn team for making all of our dreams come true. Vicky and Paul xWe were so lucky to have chosen the barn on the bay as our wedding venue. Alison, Phil and Nicola could not have been more helpful. The venue was exactly what we wanted. Private, personalised, relaxed and by the sea! We had the most amazing time with our close friends, family and two dogs. There was absolutely no stress. Thank you so much to the barn team for making all of our dreams come true. Vicky and Paul x
- AAnna & Dan12/10/2023You made our day!You made our day!I just wanted to take the time to say a massive thank you to you all for our wedding. It genuinely couldn’t have gone better & we know a massive part of that is down to you & your team. The way you looked after Ivy for us at times was also massively appreciated. We had so many compliments on the venue and the staff. Nicola & Sophie, you were brilliant. You can have the best venue in the world, but without fabulous staff it wouldn’t work. You made our day and we just can’t thank you all enough.I just wanted to take the time to say a massive thank you to you all for our wedding. It genuinely couldn’t have gone better & we know a massive part of that is down to you & your team. The way you looked after Ivy for us at times was also massively appreciated. We had so many compliments on the venue and the staff. Nicola & Sophie, you were brilliant. You can have the best venue in the world, but without fabulous staff it wouldn’t work. You made our day and we just can’t thank you all enough.
- JJess & Mel12/10/2023The best day of our lives!!The best day of our lives!!We got married in June this year and wish we could just go back and do it over and over again. It couldn't have been anymore perfect! Nicola, Sophie, Alison & Team couldn't have been anymore helpful from the day we first visited to the very end. Our wedding took place on the dunes ceremony site overlooking Druridge Bay it was just amazing. The sun was shining all day long and many of our guests commented on our wedding being the best they had ever been to. 100% recommend to any couples still searching for a venue. We got married in June this year and wish we could just go back and do it over and over again. It couldn't have been anymore perfect! Nicola, Sophie, Alison & Team couldn't have been anymore helpful from the day we first visited to the very end. Our wedding took place on the dunes ceremony site overlooking Druridge Bay it was just amazing. The sun was shining all day long and many of our guests commented on our wedding being the best they had ever been to. 100% recommend to any couples still searching for a venue.
- AAlly & Jake12/10/2023THE most amazing wedding venue and team ever!!THE most amazing wedding venue and team ever!!THE most amazing wedding venue and team ever!! From the moment we booked, to the end of our wedding day everyone went above and beyond. All our friends and family have raved about it since the big day and it will hold very special memories among us forever. Can't thank you all enough, especially Nicola who helped so much through such a difficult time for us to make sure our day was even more special than we could have ever imagined. Highly, highly recommended ♥️♥️THE most amazing wedding venue and team ever!! From the moment we booked, to the end of our wedding day everyone went above and beyond. All our friends and family have raved about it since the big day and it will hold very special memories among us forever. Can't thank you all enough, especially Nicola who helped so much through such a difficult time for us to make sure our day was even more special than we could have ever imagined. Highly, highly recommended ♥️♥️
- NNadia & Jack12/10/2023Best Day Ever! Best Day Ever!We recently got married and had our reception at Barn on the Bay. We went for a weekend package and everything was absolutely amazing! From the moment we decided to use the venue, everyone was so helpful. Nicola, Sophie and all the staff created an incredibly friendly and relaxed atmosphere both in the planning process and on the day. The set up of the barn was absolutely beautiful and they were so helpful and lovely throughout. I would 100% recommend to anyone wanting a relaxed, fun wedding!We recently got married and had our reception at Barn on the Bay. We went for a weekend package and everything was absolutely amazing! From the moment we decided to use the venue, everyone was so helpful. Nicola, Sophie and all the staff created an incredibly friendly and relaxed atmosphere both in the planning process and on the day. The set up of the barn was absolutely beautiful and they were so helpful and lovely throughout. I would 100% recommend to anyone wanting a relaxed, fun wedding!
Location & Contact Details for The Barn on The Bay
What types of ceremony locations are available at The Barn on The Bay?
The Barn on The Bay offers five licensed ceremony spots to suit different preferences, including a private beachside area nestled in the sand dunes, the light-filled Cowshed Wedding Barn for indoor ceremonies, The Paddock, The Dunes, The Beach, and the cozy Calico Barn for smaller, intimate ceremonies.
What is the guest capacity for weddings at The Barn on The Bay?
The venue is licensed for up to 150 guests for ceremonies and seated dinners, with the capacity to host standing receptions and evening parties with up to 200 guests.
Does The Barn on The Bay provide exclusive use of the venue?
Yes, when you book The Barn on The Bay for your wedding, you have exclusive access to the entire venue and grounds, ensuring privacy and a personal experience for your celebration.
What reception spaces are available for wedding celebrations?
The main reception area is the Cowshed Wedding Barn, which accommodates up to 150 guests for dinner and up to 200 guests for evening parties. Additional spaces for drinks and mingling include the outdoor paddock and yard. The barn also features a main bar, a horse box cocktail bar, and cozy seating areas such as an indoor fire table.
What catering options does The Barn on The Bay offer?
The venue provides in-house catering focusing on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Catering options include sit-down family-style meals or laid-back American-style smoked BBQ tailored to your preferences to delight you and your guests.
Is accommodation available on-site for wedding guests?
Yes, The Barn on The Bay offers on-site accommodation for up to 36 guests, including adult-sized bunks in the Calico Barn, camping pods, and a camping field nestled among the dunes. The couple can also enjoy Poppy Cottage, a charming stone-built cottage with a private garden.
Can I bring my pets to The Barn on The Bay for my wedding?
Yes, The Barn on The Bay is a pet-friendly venue, and you are welcome to bring your furry friends along to join your special day.
Is The Barn on The Bay accessible for guests with disabilities?
The venue is equipped with disabled facilities to accommodate guests comfortably, ensuring accessibility for all attendees.
What kind of ambiance can couples expect at The Barn on The Bay?
The Barn on The Bay offers a blend of rustic charm and stunning coastal views with a relaxed, personal atmosphere. The natural beauty of the working farm and Druridge Bay sand dunes provides a breathtaking backdrop for a memorable wedding celebration.
How do guests arrive for ceremonies held at the private beachside area?
Guests can enjoy a unique arrival experience traveling to the private beachside ceremony spot nestled in the dunes on a vintage tractor, creating a memorable and fun moment for everyone.
