The Ridgeway Barns

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£3,725 - £13,875 for Venue Hire
Up to 100
8 Bedrooms
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The Ridgeway Barns Full Description
The Ridgeway Barns is an exclusive wedding and events venue nestled in the heart of the North Wessex Downs, on the borders of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. We specialise in three-day exclusive hire with farmhouse accommodation for up to 15 guests, to allow you to really make the most of your celebrations. We pride ourselves on creating a home-from-home atmosphere, giving you the time to gather with friends and family, and beautiful spaces in which you can celebrate. Whether you’re after an intimate wedding in the farmhouse, you want to party the night away in our 19th century threshing barn, or a marquee to make the most of the stunning views from the landscaped garden, we aim to provide you with the flexibility and support to curate your day ~ your way. Our dedicated events team will work with you to curate the day of your dreams, supporting you throughout your planning and working discretely to ensure your event runs smoothly on your big day. We are fully licenced for indoor and outdoor ceremonies, sale of alcohol and entertainment. Choose an intimate indoor ceremony for your nearest and dearest, or a larger outdoor celebration under our gorgeous oak-framed gazebo while enjoying views down the valley. Keep it small and dine in the farmhouse, or hire the barn or a marquee to expand your celebrations. And if one day just isn't enough, invite everyone back the next day for a casual brunch or BBQ!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Lou
Congratulations on your engagement, and thank you so much for considering our venue! We'd love to hear from you, and discover how we can help you make your wedding truly special.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2018
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
The Ridgeway Barns Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
120
No. of Bedrooms
8
Sleeps No. of People
15
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
11:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wedding Licence

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Open Flame Permitted
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
On-Site Parking
Pet Friendly
Bridal Changing Facilities

Food and Drink

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
External Catering Permitted
Alcohol Licence
The Ridgeway Barns Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£3,725
Maximum Price
£13,875
Venue hire typically includes 3-day exclusive use of our farmhouse and gardens with accommodation for 15, allowing you to really make the most of your big day! You will have access to the venue from midday the day prior to your wedding, allowing you plenty of time to add those finishing touches, and enjoy a meal or drinks party with your nearest and dearest. On the day of your wedding, pamper yourself in the honeymoon suite while our dedicated events team ensure the arrival of suppliers and final preparations go smoothly. Hold your ceremony in the threshing barn or outside under the gazebo, before wining, dining and partying the night away in our beautiful gardens and threshing barn. And if one day just isn't enough, then invite your guests back for a relaxed brunch or BBQ the day after your wedding! You will be supported throughout the planning process and on the day of your celebrations by our dedicated events team. You are free to choose your own suppliers including marquee and caterers, but we have established relationships with a great selection of trusted partners to help you decide.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Choice of preferred caterers
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Couple accommodation included
Guest accommodation included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Furniture included
Reviews
(35)
Mark & Vicky
Wedding: August
August 2024
The best wedding venue we've ever been to!

We attended a wedding yesterday and we were blown away with how amazing everything was. The food was great, the bar was run so well, all the staff were very friendly and worked with smiles on their faces. The best wedding venue we've ever been to!

Karen & Lance
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Exceptional in every way

Splendid venue, Staff amazing, Louisa goes above and beyond to make your day special. Thank you to everyone, exceptional in every way, a more than perfect weekend.

Lance and Karen
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Wow!

We really cannot fault anything with supplier and venue. Having attended hotel venues this farmhouse, barn and garden was by far superior. We hired the venue for whole weekend and had party Friday night, wedding on Saturday and BBQ on Sunday. The farmhouse where bridal couple and 13 guests could stay was beautiful and wonderfully looked after. The gardens and views of the downs was stunning. The long Threshing barn was perfect for the wedding breakfast of 90 and later became a dance floor. The stretch tent nicely fits an 8 part orchestra. And of course a big thank you to Louisa who held our hands all the way. X

Melissa & Thom
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
The perfect place to host our wedding

WOW! What a weekend we had. Thank you so so SO much for all your help across the weekend and the planning before. We had the best time ever and The Ridgeway Barns was the perfect place to host our wedding. Georgina, we really appreciated your calmness and nothing was ever too much, so thank you. Your team were also lovely on the day.

Sam & Greg
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
The venue was stunning

We had our wedding here last weekend and I cannot express how absolutely incredible the people are. Since our first conversation Louisa has made this process so smooth & stress free. Her attention to detail is second to none and knew our wedding plan more than I did!!! The venue was stunning, the barn & farmhouse is like a fairy tale, and the beautiful green fields and horses backdrop was so beautiful. If I could leave a 6* review I would, can't recommend them enough.

Tom & Lilya
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
Went above and beyond

Thank you so much to all the team at Ridgeway Barns! Louisa and Jess both went above and beyond for us both and were incredibly flexible and accommodating to all our needs. They both could not have done more for us and made the planning process easier because of it. The house itself was perfect for our intimate wedding and The Old Stables was ideal for getting ready on the day too! The day would not have been the same if it wasn’t for the gardens which are incredibly well kept and beautiful.

Debz and Darren
Happy couple married in May
July 2024
Perfect Wedding Venue

What a fantastic day we had! The Ridgeway Barns is a dream wedding location with an amazing team to guide you through the planning maze and to run the day for you to ensure everything is just perfect. We were so lucky with the weather and we married outside in the gazebo with a jaw dropping backdrop of gorgeous countryside. The threshing barn looked fabulous where we had our wedding breakfast and also the evening party with bar and disco. I cannot recommend this venue enough it is just perfect. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Donna & Bryan
Wedding: April
April 2024
Everything was magnificent

My daughter had her wedding reception there on Tuesday. We couldn't fault the venue, the staff or the overnight accommodation. Everything was magnificent and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this venue to anyone looking for somewhere to hold their special event.

The Lloyds
Happy couple married in November
November 2023
The Perfectly Flexible Wedding (even on a budget)

We booked the Ridgeway Barns quite early on in the renovations and our faith was rewarded. It came together as a truly beautiful venue, Louisa and her team made everything come together perfectly, and Louisa in particular made sure all our needs were met even when our choices or budgets had to change. The location, size and aesthetic of the place were mindblowing but was well within our budget. It had the feel and quality that you would have to pay extortionately to achieve elsewhere - and that's before even considering we had it from Tuesday to Thursday and slept almost half the guests in the house! This place is a no brainer to book, any time of year, for any type of budget, for any style of wedding it really has that much flexibility with the barn itself, the gardens, and the close personal ambiance the house has. It was literally perfect for our wedding as we wanted a smaller much more relaxed wedding. A lot of our guests stayed and they took full advantage with most of them taking naps in their rooms during such a long day. We had an open self supplied bar, a buffet plus some extra food we provided, and just generally it was small intimate but so relaxed and fun.

Lucy & Joe
Happy couple married in November
April 2024
Our day was exactly how we imagined

We can't believe it's already been 5 months but we just wanted to say a big thank you for the amazing day that The Ridgeway Barns gave us! Despite the storm, our day was exactly how we imagined and we couldn't have asked for anymore. Our family and friends were so impressed with the venue, we had compliments all around. We have been following your socials and think you're doing an amazing job with developing the venue. we're sure 2024 will be even better than last year for you.

The Ridgeway Barns Location & Contact Details

Address

Swindon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

The best way to find us is to search for The Ridgeway Barns on Google, or What 3 Words ///shock.romantics.lasts ~ this will direct you to the farm entrance (on the left hand side as you head from Swindon to Aldbourne on the B4192), and you can follow the signs from there. If you use our postcode (SN4 0EB) please be aware that the turning for the farm is actually about 180m further down the road towards Aldbourne from where satnavs take you.

Nearest Town

Swindon / Marlborough / Hungerford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M4 Junction 15

Nearest Train Station

Swindon (7 miles) / Hungerford (11 miles)

Nearest Airport

Bristol / Heathrow

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The Ridgeway Barns Autumn Showcase

3rd November 2024
Join us at our Autumn Showcase Day on Sunday 3rd November,1-4pm. https://calendly.com/theridgewaybarns/showcase-day
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Ridgeway Barns?

Oh gosh, this is a toughy! Every wedding is so different, and we just love seeing how couples curate their day. Whether it's the food, the florals, the music, or just the amazing friends and family, we always have lots of fun on a wedding day.

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

Try to enjoy the planning process! Get creative and let your personalities shine through. If anything is feeling just a bit too overwhelming then remember, we're here to help you.

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

It never ceases to amaze me the creative ways couples come up with displaying their seating plans - from beautiful stationary, to flowers to surf boards, they can be such a centre piece to greet your guests.

Describe The Ridgeway Barns in 5 adjectives

Relaxed, fun, welcoming, beautiful, natural.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Ridgeway Barns?

There are so many, and every photographer finds a new way to capture our couples and the venue. I just love watching how the seasons change the backdrop to our oak gazebo, with stunning views down the valley, across farmland and over to Sugar Hill.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Ridgeway Barns?

I'm certainly no spotter, but.. KT Tunstall! She headlined at the Summer Breeze festival held here in 2012 (okay, so not a wedding but let's not get too pernickety).

What’s your favourite canapé?

How can you possibly choose? Canapes are amazing!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Personally I don't think you can ever go wrong with a good wood-fired pizza - but what's your favourite topping?!

What is The Ridgeway Barns most unique feature?

Don't you just love waking up to those views?! Whether it's the green shoots of spring, the golden glory of late-summer, autumn harvest or a frosty winter monrning, the views from the farmhouse and garden are just magical.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

2022 was our first full summer of weddings and the feedback has been incredible. We've had the privilege of seeing some fabulous couples get married and celebrate here, but the feedback from clients and guests couldn't have been better.
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