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 18 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 or you want to party the night away in our 19th century threshing barn, we aim to provide you with the flexibility and support to celebrate 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, a larger outdoor celebration under our gorgeous oak-framed gazebo while enjoying views down the valley, or marry in the rustic Threshing Barn. Keep it small and dine in the farmhouse, or include the barn to expand your celebrations. And if one day just isn't enough, invite everyone back the next day for a casual brunch or BBQ!
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.
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.
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.
Relaxed, fun, welcoming, beautiful, natural.
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.
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). And in summer 2024 we were lucky enough to be joined by Glastonbury veterans Stornoway at one of our weddings.
How can you possibly choose? Canapes are amazing!
Personally I don't think you can ever go wrong with a good wood-fired pizza - but what's your favourite topping?!
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 morning, the views from the farmhouse and garden are just magical.
We've had the privilege of seeing so many fabulous couples get married and celebrate here, and the feedback from clients and guests couldn't be better.