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Cripps Barn - Cripps & Co

Rhianna
Nick
Emily
Patrick
Meg

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

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Last update: March 2026

Cripps Barn

Cripps Barn is an 18th-century stone barn tucked away in the Gloucestershire countryside near Bibury. Surrounded by rolling fields and woodlands, it’s full of character. Rustic yet effortlessly stylish, with soaring beams, a flagstone floor, and a roaring open fire. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a lively celebration, Cripps Barn is designed to make your wedding feel relaxed, atmospheric, and unforgettable.

Spaces to Celebrate

Ceremonies can take place inside the barn, with candlelight and trailing foliage adding to the magic, or outdoors under the oak pavilion in the woodland glade. The barn can host up to 150 guests for a ceremony and wedding meal, with space for 200 in the evening so you can celebrate with all your favourite people. After the ceremony, guests can enjoy drinks on the terrace before heading inside for feasting and dancing late into the night.

Food & Drink

Food is at the heart of what we do. At Cripps Barn, everything is cooked over open flames for bold, delicious flavour. The huge barbecue, rotisserie and asado grill turn out show-stopping wedding feasts, from whole roast lamb and sirloin of beef to chargrilled seasonal vegetables. Paired with expertly crafted cocktails or a glass of wine from our hand-picked selection, it’s all about bringing people together over seriously good food.

Services Offered

Our experienced team is on hand to help bring your wedding to life. We’ll guide you through the planning process, from recommending trusted suppliers to making sure everything runs seamlessly on the day. Our chefs will create a memorable feast, the bar team will keep drinks flowing, and our staff will ensure your celebration is as effortless as it is unforgettable.

At Cripps Barn, weddings feel effortless, the food is always incredible, and every detail is taken care of, so you can relax and enjoy the best day of your life.

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Weddings at this venue

Meg & Craig's wedding
Meg & Craig
11 photos
Emily & Steve's wedding
Emily & Steve
53 photos
Hayley & Chris's wedding
Hayley & Chris
156 photos
Domenico & Naomi's wedding
Domenico & Naomi
13 photos
Charlie & Adam's wedding
Charlie & Adam
130 photos
Adam & Kathy's wedding
Adam & Kathy
100 photos

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Historic
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Cripps Barn - Cripps & Co

K
Kayleigh Sent on 29/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Venue & Team

Cripps Barn brought us the wedding of our dreams, we couldn't have asked for more. The venue is spectacular, the food is outstanding and the team are wonderful to work alongside, with immense attention to detail.

Our wedding brought two different cultures together and the Lebanese traditions were welcomed with open arms by the Cripps team. All guests have expressed how wonderful the day was and how they thoroughly enjoyed it. A day we will remember and be grateful for, forever.

Thank you so much to the team.
Walid & Kayleigh x
Rhianna
Rhianna Sent on 29/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue with the most incredible team! ❤️

We had the most perfect wedding day at Cripps Barn, and honestly, everything went so smoothly from start to finish. We had the best day we could have possibly imagined, and that is down to the incredible team at Cripps Barn. In particular, we cannot thank Aimee and Emily, our wedding coordinators on the day, enough. They were absolutely amazing and made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire day, making sure we always knew what was happening and keeping everything running perfectly to schedule. I genuinely don’t know what we would have done without them!

Of course, Cripps Barn is one of the most beautiful wedding venues you could ever choose. You only have to look at the place to see why it is so special, but what makes it even more incredible is everything that comes alongside the venue. You’re not just paying for the most gorgeous setting; you’re getting an amazing team of people, incredible food and drink, and so much support throughout the entire wedding planning process. Every single member of staff was always on hand whenever we needed anything, and they went above and beyond to make sure we had the best possible experience.

They even had to deal with some of our slightly mad guests at times, and they handled everything with such professionalism, patience and kindness! The best part was that we never had to worry about any of it. They dealt with anything that came up behind the scenes while making sure we were completely unaware of any problems and could just enjoy our day. That is exactly what you want from a wedding venue.

I was particularly nervous in the lead-up to the wedding, but Aimee was absolutely brilliant at putting me at ease. She was there from the moment I arrived, talked me through everything and made sure I knew exactly what was happening. As soon as we came out of the ceremony, she was there waiting for us with a drink, which was such a lovely little touch and just summed up how attentive and caring she was throughout the whole day.

All of our guests have told us that it was the best wedding they have ever been to and that they absolutely loved everything about the day, which is such a huge compliment and really says everything about how incredible Cripps Barn is.

I think most couples probably have that worry in the back of their minds about whether everything will actually go to plan on the day. You hear so many stories about something inevitably going wrong and having to just deal with it, but we genuinely didn’t experience that at all. Everything went better than we could have imagined, and we were able to completely relax and enjoy every moment because we knew we were in such safe hands.

I would also 100% recommend going to a Cripps Barn Feast Night if you’re considering getting married here. It was such a lovely experience and gave us the opportunity to see the venue, try the food and get a feel for how the day would work before our wedding. We will definitely be going back to one in the future, which is another thing we absolutely love about Cripps Barn, that we get to return to the place where we got married and experience it all over again!

We genuinely cannot recommend Cripps Barn enough. From the stunning venue and incredible food to the wonderful staff and the support we received throughout the whole process, every single part of our experience was amazing. We are so, so grateful to everyone at Cripps Barn for helping make our wedding day everything we had dreamed of and more. It truly was the best day ever, and we couldn’t have imagined getting married anywhere else ❤️
Nick
Nick Sent on 26/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever! Thanks to Cripps

My wife and I had the most magical wedding day at Cripps Barns. Not only is the venue absolutely stunning but the staff were absolutely incredible throughout the entire process, making everything really easy from start to finish.
I couldn't recommend them enough!

Thank you to James for his support in the build up to the event. A huge shoutout to Aimee for being absolutely incredible on the day and then to Emily for bringing us home smoothly!
Emily
Emily Sent on 05/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant day, had lots of compliments!

We got married at Cripps Barn and the team were super friendly and helpful. The venue is stunning and we had a lot of compliments on how tasteful it was. You don’t get free tasters and we skipped the £75pp feast night, so we were going in blind as to whether the food would be good. We chose the set feast menu and everyone commented on how good the food was and said that it was ‘proper food’ which you don’t normally get at weddings.

The team have been very efficient and I have received our refund within 2 days for the deposit and other things etc.

Our families also got a little nervous and took it upon themselves to contact the venue directly without telling us, but the venue were super patient and kind with them as well.
Patrick
Patrick Sent on 27/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful venue in the Cotswolds!

Wow, wow, wow. When we first got engaged, we googled aesthetic barns in UK (knowing our weather could be either way), and set our sights on Cripps Barn. Never did we think it would be within our budget, and with the friendliest team ever. The Cripps team are phenomenal; from response time, friendliness, flexibility - there's too much to note down.
Value for money - incredible and more
Ease of booking - couldn't have been more accommodating
Team - everyone works together to create such a special time
They worked closely with our suppliers so that we did not have to worry about a thing, it was as though we had our own wedding planners.
Guests continue to comment how stunning the venue and grounds were, and noticeably the food was the best wedding meal they have ever had!

James - James was our dedicated coordinator, and we can't speak more highly of him. He was incredible - he had everything covered - from providing the bride drinks with straws (not to ruin the lipstick!), to teaching us how to walk the aisle - fluffing both the MOH and Bride's dresses, to ensuring not only all the guests were happy - but the bride and groom were looked after. He honestly made our day so easy!! We cannot thank him enough!
Meg
Meg Sent on 19/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The dream day!

We cannot thank the team at Cripps Barn enough for their help in creating the most perfect day.
From the day we walked in and met the team, we knew we were in good hands. They replied to every question and random request we had so quickly, and it meant we could completely relax on the day knowing we had the best coordinators in Zoe and James.
The venue itself is beautiful, that goes without saying, but the thing that makes Cripps really stand out is the food. Our guests are still talking about it, with one of them even saying it was one of the best meals they had ever had.
Every single part of our day went perfectly; we still can't really believe it. Thank you so so much.
Meg and Craig x
Chris
Chris Sent on 02/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue with fabulous staff and delicious food for all

Our guests were all so complimentary of Cripps Barn, especially those with dietary needs. The chefs prepared great food for everyone, and the staff were so attentive to ensure that everyone was catered for. Those not drinking alcohol were especially pleased with the non-alcoholic options.

The team was fantastic in helping us plan the day. They were completely accommodating of our unusual requests for full-size Doctor Who props, and helped us to get everything set out just as we wanted. The whole day went completely as planned to everyone's delight.

We chose a minimal package from what Cripps Barn offers, but that was all we needed for us and our guests to have an amazing and unforgettable day.
E
Emily Sent on 13/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Wedding

We honestly cannot recommend Cripps Barn highly enough. From the moment we arrived, everything was absolutely perfect and the day ran like clockwork. The venue itself is completely stunning and provided the most beautiful backdrop for our wedding, but it was the incredible team that truly made it so special.

The food was amazing, the wine and cocktails were fantastic, and every member of staff we came across was so friendly, attentive and professional. We genuinely could not fault a single thing.

A special mention has to go to our coordinator, Aimee, who was an absolute superstar. She completely calmed our nerves, kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes and made the whole day feel effortless. We were so grateful to have her there. She also went above and beyond to helped father of the bride surprise us by singing a song during the day, making sure the amp was ready and everything was in place. It was such a special and emotional moment, and we’ll always be grateful that she helped make it happen.

Emily, who took over in the evening, was also fantastic and looked after everything so well (although by that point we were definitely a little more into the celebrations, so our memories are slightly blurrier!).

We have had so many compliments from our guests about Cripps Barn, the beautiful setting, the food, the atmosphere and how smoothly everything was run. The whole team made everything feel so easy, which meant we could relax and enjoy every single moment of our wedding day.

Thank you so much to everyone who helped make our wedding everything we dreamed it would be. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day and will always have such happy memories of celebrating there.

I’ve added some photos taken by our fantastic photographer who we highly recommend. insta- Martin_Dabek_photography supported by Leabellionphotography
Hugo
Hugo Sent on 11/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

July 2026 wedding 10/10

We celebrated our wedding at Cripps Barn in July 2026, and our venue search ended the moment we met the team on our first visit the year before. Their organisation was evident from the very start, and it only got better from there.

Working with the Cripps team in the lead-up to the wedding was smooth and efficient throughout, always responsive, always accommodating. On the day itself, they couldn’t have done more, everything went perfectly.

We’d recommend Cripps without hesitation.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 09/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and intimate venue with a fantastic team!

Cripps Barn was the first venue we looked at and we knew it the place we wanted to get married from that first moment we walked into the oak room.

The venue is beautiful - it is even better than the photos! We loved that it was a relatively small venue, but still open and airey inside. The outdoor space and patio are equally as lovely.

Every member of staff we spoke to went above and beyond to be helpful and answer questions as quickly as possible. We had Zoe on our wedding day, and she was fab both in the lead up and on the day. We had some last minute changes which were easily amended. We honestly can't fault the team!

Thank you so much to everyone for providing a beautiful and calm space for a very special day!
S
Shannon Sent on 28/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most incredible wedding venue!

From the moment we saw Cripps Barn, we fell in love and knew it would be our wedding venue! The venue itself is the perfect combination of beautiful scenery and stunning interior and was the perfect location for our Cotswolds wedding.

The staff at Cripps Barn were sensational from start to finish. We received the same attentive and kind nature from our first enquiry all the way through to our wedding day, proving that the quality service they provide really is for everyone! During our first visit, we met James, who has the most infectious energy and he alone was a massive selling point for us, however after later meeting Aimee, Zoe and Rory, I think Cripps must make a habit of employing gems as they are all incredible at their jobs and the nicest people.

The biggest shout out goes to Zoe who was our coordinator on the day. To be able to trust somebody you’ve met once to facilitate the biggest day of your lives is a big ask but she pulled it off flawlessly! Despite getting married in June, the weather wasn’t the best, however Zoe seamlessly changed our confetti throw and evening cocktail hour location to make it just as perfect. Her ability to make the best decisions for us without bothering us directly truly allowed us to have the most stress-free day and for that, we are so grateful.

As massive foodies, the incredible reputation Cripps has for food was a huge sell for us and it did not disappoint. It was without a doubt the best wedding food we have ever had, and this was echoed by our guests who still continue to talk about it 3 weeks later!

If you are considering Cripps Barn, you will not regret it! Thanks again for everything.

Shannon & James
J
Jemima Sent on 04/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing from start to finish!

If you want a faultlessly run wedding venue that is outstanding from start to finish then go to Cripps!
The staff make the day run seamlessly, the food is delicious and nothing is too much of a bother for them! Special shoutout for Aimee & Rory who made our wedding perfect!
Highly recommend attending a feast night prior to your wedding to sample even more of their amazing food and make the decision even harder!
We will definitely be back for a feast night on our yearly anniversary! 🤍🤍
Winfield
Winfield Sent on 03/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The stuff dreams are made of

We couldn't have asked for more from Cripps barn. From the start their communication was clear and they did everything they could to accommodate all of our needs. Their timetable was clear, they had a fast response time and always made us feel luke we were the priority. The pre wedding planning meeting was smooth and detailed and on the day and the day after our front of house manager James couldn't have been more friendly and helpful, he was a big part of our day and we won't ever forget him. The food was delicious, the day both ran on time but also always felt totally in our control without anything being rushed. Any tweaks or changed we needed were done promptly and we were made to feel looked after even the next day at clear up, despite them having another wedding on that day. The space is gorgeous, the event staff were all very helpful. In terms of value for money it's a hard thing to wrap your head around as I imagine for many people like ourselves this is the most expensive day of your life, but it was a perfect day and we couldn't have asked for more from Cripps.

If you see the site and fall In love with it like we did, all I can say is that they will give you everything you need to make it the best day it can be.
Emily
Emily Sent on 30/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best day

We had the best wedding at Cripps Barn. Everyone was so helpful and professional and vey quick to respond to any and all of our questions. The day itself was absolutely seamless and beautiful from start to finish. I didn't have to think of anything as it had all already been done. I would absolutely recommend as a stunning venue.
R
Rob Sent on 29/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing day, amazing team and an amazing venue

The team at Cripps Barn made the whole process so easy, calming and seamless from start to finish. We had been recommended the Cripps venues because of the great comments on their food and we initially viewed 4 of the Cripps venues over the course of a day - each had its own vibe / feel to it. At each venue, the staff were on hand to show you around and explain how the day would go and then followed up with an initial quote (with your preferences taking in account) at the end of each viewing. The team were completely transparent from the off with no hidden charges or scary things coming up later down the line.

We fell in love with Cripps Barn right away and the team there were incredible from day one to the day of the big day. The team were incredibly responsive to anything asked throughout the process with the whole team mucking in to answer queries either via email or phone at all times. The planning meeting was informative and we would highly recommend the feast night as this really helped with picking the final menu. There were so many couples who had previously got married at Cripps Barn at the feast night which says a lot about the venue and the food - it was actually nice to meet with some of them to help with more ideas!

The week before Aimee spent the time with us on a call to run through the day again and made sure that we had everything we needed. Aimee was incredibly knowledgeable and caring about what we wanted for the day and this continued onto the day itself with nothing seemingly to be too much to ask for.

We really couldn't recommend Aimee and the team more and we'll always be very grateful to them for such a special day.

The wedding day went so well that we've had friends already enquire with the venue since and with family in the wedding industry, all have said how incredible the food and staff were!
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