The Ridgeway Barns

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£3,725 - £13,875 for Venue Hire
Up to 100
8 Bedrooms
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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

Overview of The Ridgeway Barns

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

Pricing for The Ridgeway Barns

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 for The Ridgeway Barns
(44)

Lizzy & Jonny
Happy couple married in October
October 2024
We literally could not recommend it enough

We have nothing but love and good things to say about The Ridgeway Barns, both the barn venue and accommodation. Faultless, meticulous attention to detail, incredible staff and just the most special place for our wedding. We literally could not recommend it enough and need an excuse to come back. Thank you

Debz & Darren
Happy couple married in May
October 2024
The Ridgeway Barns is a dream wedding location

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.

Victoria & Tom
Happy couple married in June
October 2024
Stunning venue

Hi Georgina, We just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you so much for everything in the run up to, and across, this weekend. The day itself was better than we’d hoped and you and all of the staff were amazing; attentive but calm and relaxed. So many of our friends and family have said how stunning the venue is and we feel really lucky to have been able to start married life at Ridgeway Barns.

Sian & Chris
Happy couple married in June
October 2024
We could not have asked for more

We loved working with the Ridgeway Barns for our wedding in June 2024. The team could not have been more helpful, flexible and willing to accommodate all of our requests. Their experience was also so helpful where needed and they managed our suppliers perfectly. As a result the day ran really smoothly. We could not have asked for more.

Leila & Steve
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
The most perfect venue imaginable

You were absolutely amazing, thank you for being a part of our special day and for everything you have done for us. The most perfect venue imaginable and the most amazing team!

Connie & Brad
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
We cannot recommend The Ridgeway Barns enough!

As a bride and groom, we cannot recommend The Ridgeway Barns highly enough! From the moment we first visited, we knew it was the perfect place for our special day. The venue is absolutely stunning, with beautiful landscaping and charming details that created a magical day. The event team (Georgina & Louisa) went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. They were attentive, professional, and genuinely invested in making our day memorable.

Jess & Amanda
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
Our wedding weekend here was phenomenal!

Our wedding weekend here was phenomenal. The farmhouse was perfect accommodation for 15 people to get ready. Plenty of beautiful, comfortable space for makeup artists, hairdressers etc to set up (for 2 brides as well, not just 1!). It felt very homely and relaxed. The venue itself is stunning. Wonderful views, beautiful countryside and the barn and stretch tent are really lovely spacious communal spaces for weddings of all weather!

Jess and Mand
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
Beautiful venue

dding weekend here was phenomenal. The farmhouse was perfect accommodation for 15 people to get ready. Plenty of beautiful, comfortable space for makeup artists, hairdressers etc to set up (for 2 brides as well, not just 1!). It felt very homely and relaxed. The venue itself is stunning. Wonderful views, beautiful countryside and the barn and stretch tent are really lovely spacious communal spaces for weddings of all weather! The team couldn’t do enough for us, helping us plan the timings of the day with their expertise and being flexible with plans based on the weather. If your looking for a venue where you can arrange your own suppliers for catering, music etc, this is definitely the place.

Chris Shevlin
Happy couple married in June
September 2024
Wedding June 24

We loved working with the Ridgeway Barns for our wedding in June ‘24. The team could not have been more helpful, flexible and willing to accommodate all of our requests. Their experience was also so helpful where needed and they managed our suppliers perfectly. As a result the day ran really smoothly. We could not have asked for more.

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

Location & Contact Details for The Ridgeway Barns

Wedding Venue Address
Swindon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
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3rd November 2024
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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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