The Great Barn

(136)
£1,250 - £6,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 144
5 Bedrooms
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Last Minute Dates Available
Latest weekend days in 2025
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* FREE Wood Fired Pizza
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FREE Evening Food

Description

2025 LATE AVAILABILITY FOR 2025 WEEKENDS. SPEAK TO THE SALES.

This romantic and spacious barn wedding venue incorporates the traditional character of a breathtaking 18th Century barn, with 2 foot thick Cotswold stone walls and exposed oak beams, which were built in 1770 as part of The Cartwright Estate in Aynho. The privately owned barns are set within a 250 acre farming estate. The impressive barn is a magical setting for weddings and receptions, with its high ceilings, and exposed beams, The Great Barn has a rustic feel and period charm which lends itself perfectly to both your ceremony and wedding breakfast. Spacious and sophisticated, the Barn is truly beautiful and a breathtaking place to celebrate your special day. The Barn is illuminated with soft lighting which further highlights the original timber framework and beams, and gives a special glow that complements the natural daylight which floods in through the windows. By night, the lights are dimmed and the Barn’s atmosphere changes to provide the perfect backdrop for dining, drinking, dancing and celebrating your big day. The garden and patio provide the perfect space to relax outdoors once the formalities have been completed.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1987
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
8

Overview of The Great Barn

Wedding Venue Type
Barn / Farm
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
144
Reception Capacity
175
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
5
Sleeps No. of People
10
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available
Wedding license
Dancefloor available
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Wedding Venue Details

Water view
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
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Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Halal catering
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Cultural Specialists

Jewish Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist
Other
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Pricing for The Great Barn

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£1,250 - £6,500
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What's Included?
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Exclusive use of the venue. Accommodation available per your request.
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In-house Catering (price per head)
Price from £68
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Reviews for The Great Barn
(136)

Nicole & Damon
Happy couple married in September
February 2025
I’m obsessed with how everything was set up

Best day of my life! The great barn is absolutely gorgeous venue, and I would recommend having your special day here! Shoutout to Kate who was our coordinator and was by our side the whole way and did an exceptional job of setting up and helping me with any questions I had leading up to our day and during it & to the team🤩

Bethany O'Connor
Happy couple married in January
February 2025
It felt like OUR day—unique and tailored to us

We had our wedding at the Great Barn in November 2024, and it was truly perfect. After an extensive search for the right venue, the moment we stepped into the Great Barn, we knew it was the one! The level of personalisation and flexibility they offered, along with the incredible support from our wedding organisers, made all the difference. It felt like OUR day—unique and tailored to us—not just a generic package. Now, two months later, I look back on the day with such fondness and gratitude.

Rebecca
Happy couple married in December
February 2025
Let us have the wedding we had always imagined

We got married here in October and it was the best day we could have ever imagined. From the first time we viewed the venue to the very last minute the team were incredible. So helpful, let us have the wedding we had always imagined, and were there for us throughout any bumps along the way. Jess who planned everything with us and Vicky who was there for us on the day, I couldn't have wanted anyone else to help me and my wife plan and coordinate our wedding. They were just the best team.

Manos Photography
Wedding: November
February 2025
It’s a place where memories are beautifully made

As wedding photographers, we had the pleasure of capturing Amelia and Rebecca’s special day at The Great Barn, and we were absolutely enchanted by this venue. The Great Barn in Oxfordshire is a dream location for wedding photography, with its stunning architecture and a charming countryside setting that provides endless opportunities for breath-taking shots. The natural light flowing into the barn creates a warm, romantic ambiance, enhancing every moment we capture.

Becky H
Happy couple married in January
February 2025
Thank you again to all the team at The Great Barn!

We got married at The Great Barn in September 2024, I'm not usually someone who leaves reviews but just had to in this case! A big thank you to our coordinator, Jess, who was very supportive in the planning in the run up but just fantastic on the day. We could truly just enjoy the day knowing everything was in hand, from decoration to vendor liaison to food. The venue is beautiful (we didn't need lots of extra decorations) and a great backdrop for photos, and we especially liked the new ceremony

Abi & Allan
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
Amazing Venue, Amazing Team!

We knew the minute we saw this venue we wanted to get married here! It is beautiful, romantic and very well laid out for a seamless wedding! The ceremony barn is beautiful, as is the venue itself, it has outdoor and indoor space and the grounds are beautiful, with many areas for great photo opportunities! The food is also great - lots of choice and is great quality - we received so many compliments on it. What sold it for us though is how amazing the team were! Jess and Vicky looked after us from the point of inquiry all the way through to the day itself. I couldn't recommend them enough! We're so glad we chose the Great Barn for our wedding venue! Thank you to the Great Barn Team for making every part of our day wonderful!

Katy
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Most beautiful wedding venue ever

We recently got married at the Great Barn and simply had the best day ever. Right from our first viewing, through to our booking meetings and everything in between the team were great. No detail was too small and everything was considered. On the day I didn't worry about a thing. Everything was dealt with and we had the most amazing time. Our friends and family were so complementary of the food, the service and the general atmosphere - it was amazing. We are so grateful for the team for making our special day such an incredible experience. Thank you xx

Dan and Tmaze
Happy couple married in July
July 2024
Wedding

Great venue for a wedding, couldn't of gone any better if we tried, great food and great service! Would get married here every time if we could!

Alec and Laura Byhurst
Happy couple married in March
April 2024
Our perfect Wedding!

The Great Barn is the most stunning venue we ever could have wished for on our wedding day. Our wedding coordinator, Jess, went above and beyond to make the day run smoothly and we are so incredibly grateful. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone planning on getting married. It was the most perfect day! Thank you so much to all of the staff at The Great Barn!

Emily and Matt
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
Excellent wedding venue

The great barn was actually our wildcard when we were looking for venues. But when we saw it, we knew it was the one. The barn itself is beautiful and has plenty of space inside and out allowing for all weather eventualities. And importantly for us they allowed both an owl ring bearer and my pony to visit. The staff were incredible both in the run up the wedding and on the day itself where they ensured everything ran like clockwork.

Location & Contact Details for The Great Barn

Wedding Venue Address
Upper Aynho Grounds, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3AY, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Great Barn?

So many - so different. They are all unique. Perhaps the best ones are the most relaxed ones where couples are happy just to enjoy the day with their family & friends.

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

Tell us what your dreams are and then relax & enjoy it!

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

A basket of flip-flops for tired feet to dance in!

Describe The Great Barn in 5 adjectives

Rustic, Expansive, Romantic, Private, Relaxed

Where’s the best photo spot at The Great Barn?

On the bridges, down at the lakes.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Great Barn?

Yes - Dawn French was our most recent one!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Gressingham Duck Pancakes with Hoi Sin, Cucumber & Spring Onion....yum!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Sitting on the patio down by the firepit toasting marshmallows!

What is The Great Barn most unique feature?

As barns go, we are unusually large and spacious and the two interconnecting barns allow one part of the party to dance the night away and the others still be able to hold a conversation without feeling that they are separate groups.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our staff - guests time and time again comment on how attentive, polite, courteous and flexible they are and they go the extra mile to make your day really special.
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