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Barnsdale Gardens is a delightful wedding venue in the heart of Oakham, Rutland, UK. This flexible outdoor wedding space is nestled among 38 beautiful gardens that provide a stunning backdrop and is perfect for couples looking for a stylish and sophisticated open-air space with exclusivity, privacy, and the flexibility to create a bespoke celebration. The dedicated team of wedding professionals at Barnsdale Gardens prides themselves on creating and warm and friendly atmosphere and loves working with newlyweds to make their wedding dreams come true.

Facilities and Capacity

Barnsdale Gardens caters to weddings with up to 120 guests. Ceremonies can be held in the outdoor arbour, where couples can let their creative spirit off the leash and design a celebration as unique as their love for one another. The landscaped gardens and manicured grounds provide an idyllic setting for wedding photos, and guests can enjoy a romantic stroll through the Woodland Walk or catch up with old friends in the Japanese Garden. The dedicated lawn area can accommodate either a marquee or 2 Giant Kata tepees with the capacity for a seated reception for up to 120 people, and guests can enjoy complimentary garden games and chat around the cosy fire pit.

Services Offered

Barnsdale Gardens offers a range of packages that can be tailored to meet each couple's needs. They can provide a dedicated wedding planner to ensure each celebration is seamless and smooth. The blank canvas style of the venue allows couples to explore endless avenues when it comes to the planning and the setup of their wedding. Couples are free to use their own suppliers, from caterers and marquee hire to florist and planners or work with the Barnsdale team and their list of trusted vendors. There are facilities for live bands onsite, plenty of parking for guests, and the venue is easily accessible.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Marquees and tents
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Corkage option
Private catering allowed

Evening entertainment:

Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Car parking
Confetti permitted
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Reviews for Barnsdale Gardens

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David Sent on 03/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Barnsdale May 2024

We had an amazing day, Charlotte the wedding planner went above and beyond to make it really special. The gardens, food and atmosphere was perfect. We felt relaxed and enjoyed every minute.
Joanne
Joanne Sent on 02/04/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue!

We were absolutely delighted to choose Barnsdale Gardens as the venue for our wedding reception in August, following our church ceremony. The experience was nothing short of magical, thanks to Charlotte and her fantastic team.

From the very beginning, Charlotte was kind, funny, and incredibly helpful. She was always prompt in responding to emails and went out of her way to ensure every detail was taken care of. Her supplier recommendations were invaluable, and we are so grateful for her dedication and support.
Charlotte mentioned that I was a relaxed bride, but that was entirely due to the confidence I had in her when it came down to last minute details. I knew she would handle everything flawlessly, and she did just that, making our day truly fantastic.

I was particularly appreciative of how Charlotte handled last-minute changes, such as adjusting seating arrangements due to unexpected dropouts. Her ability to smooth out these details put my mind at ease, allowing me to fully enjoy the morning and evening without any stress.
The gardens themselves were absolutely stunning and our guests enjoyed exploring them. We are so glad to have chosen such a beautiful place (that isn’t far from us) that we can go back to visit again and again.

We couldn't have asked for a better venue or a more dedicated team to help bring our special day to life - thank you!

*The only reason I put value for money as 4/5 stars is due to needing to rent all the furniture separately - but this does allow you to personalise it.
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Amanda Sent on 14/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous, everything we could’ve wished for!

Charlotte and her team were fabulous. The gardens were beautiful and even it’d it had been raining it would’ve still been perfect. The food was excellent and the whole day was everything we could’ve wished for and more. And that was thanks to Barnsdale being so flexible and accommodating. Heart felt thanks was given to all who work there who made our day super special .
Leanne
Leanne Sent on 08/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible :)

Charlotte and the team at Barnsdale Gardens were amazing. The venue is absolutely stunning no matter the season or the weather. Our pictures were beautiful. Charlotte made lots of special arrangements for us on the day and was very efficient and calm - which is just what we needed.
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Barnsdale Ave, Exton LE15 8AH Oakham (Rutland)
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