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Last update: August 2025

Nestled in the heart of the Hertfordshire countryside near the village of Throcking, Milling Barn is a romantic and refined barn wedding venue full of rustic charm and historic character. This stunning 17th-century oak barn blends timeless elegance with original features such as exposed beams, high ceilings, and soft ambient lighting. The space is bathed in natural daylight by day and transforms into an atmospheric setting for dining and dancing by night. Milling Barn offers couples a relaxed yet breathtaking backdrop for their special day, complete with countryside views, a charming patio, and space to celebrate from ceremony to last dance.

Facilities and Capacity

Milling Barn can host up to 144 daytime guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast, and welcome up to 250 evening guests to continue the celebration into the night. The venue includes three beautiful and versatile spaces: the Oak Barn, ideal for romantic ceremonies; the spacious Milling Barn for dining and dancing; and the charming Dairy Barn, perfect for drinks, mingling, or additional seating. A private dressing room is available on-site, giving you and your party a relaxing space to get ready. Each barn is equipped with a fully licensed bar, and you are free to add your own personal style with decorations throughout. With exclusive use and a seamless flow from vows to celebration, Milling Barn offers everything you need for a truly unforgettable day.

Services Offered

The team at Milling Barn is committed to creating an unforgettable wedding experience that feels entirely your own. With exclusive use of the venue, planning support, and on-site accommodation, you can enjoy your day in total comfort. All food is chef-prepared on-site, with a range of menus to suit every style and season. To enhance your day, a wide selection of extras and hire items are available.From styled table décor, indoor and outdoor props, and LED strip lighting, to neon signs, garden games, and our fun Selfie Photo Station. You can also opt for in-house DJ and lighting packages, designed to transform the space from day to night. Whatever your vision, the Milling Barn team is here to help you bring it to life with care, flexibility, and creativity.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Historic
Barn
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

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

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Health suite

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Milling Barn

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Lauren Sent on 02/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding 30.05.2025

We recently had our wedding on 30.05.2025 at Milling Barn and I cannot fault the staff or venue in any way. We were extremely lucky to have Niamh as our wedding planner and from the very first meeting, she has been exceptional and always there for when we needed advice or had any questions. On the day, it ran so smoothly and all the staff were so professional. The venue is absolutely stunning - we received so many compliments in regards to the staff and how beautiful the venue is. We cannot thank you all at Milling Barn enough and highly recommend future wedding couples to pick Milling Barn as their venue.
Lauren & Adam Terry
Nicola
Nicola Sent on 13/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding day!


We had our wedding at Milling Barn at the start of October and it was the most perfect day.

The minute we viewed Milling Barn we knew it was the venue for us, with the lovely rooms full of beams and fairy lights and the grounds with views of the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. One of the things we loved about this venue was you could decorate it as much or a little as you wanted and it still looked pretty.

The dressing room was the perfect size for myself and my bridesmaid to get ready, we also ordered some Prosecco and orange juice for the morning, which was chilling as we arrived.

Niamh and Lauren have been brilliant through the whole process, communication was really clear and we knew exactly what needed to be paid and when, all pricing was transparent.

On the wedding day we did not need to worry about anything as Lauren had everything covered ensuring the day run smoothly and our friend who was our MC knew what he was doing and when so myself and my husband could just enjoy our special day.

For anyone looking for a wedding venue we can 100% recommend Milling Barn.
Jamie
Jamie Sent on 13/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect day at Milling Barn!

We had the most incredible day celebrating our wedding at Milling Barn. The venue itself is absolutely stunning – full of rustic charm with a warm, relaxed atmosphere that made everyone feel at home. Everything ran so smoothly from start to finish, and that’s all down to Lauren and the rest of the amazing team.
The staff were exceptional – friendly, professional, and always one step ahead. Nothing was too much trouble, and they made sure the day flowed effortlessly so we could just enjoy every moment. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the food, the setting, and the service.
We honestly couldn’t have wished for a better place to celebrate. Thank you to everyone at Milling Barn for making our day so special – we’ll cherish it forever!
Chloe & Jamie
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Brioney Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Most magical day!

Lauren, Rosie and the WHOLE team at The Milling Barn could not have done more to make our day the most amazing, magical, wonderful experience that it was! Nothing was too much and they went above and beyond to make our dreams come true!

Right from the beginning they made us feel reassured that everything was in hand, on the day they were so attentive, we had everything we needed and more!

Our dog was also looked after, they bought her a water bowl!
The accommodation is comfortable and clean, the meal was amazing, I also love that they made sure we got drinks and canapés, we were doted on and made to feel very comfortable and special, thank you for all your hard work and for making sure we had a magical day!

Love to you all,
Brioney & Philip
Katie
Katie Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Most amazing venue ✨

Milling Barn is the most beautiful venue - my brother married the love of his life there this week , and we have had nothing but compliments from all guests !!
Aimie was their wedding planner and she was amazing everything was perfect and ran so smoothly !! She was there every step of the way even finding me a dummy for my little one during the ceremony 🥰 venue has a beautiful bridal suite for bridal party to get ready in and hotel room for some guests to stay , this took away any stress of traveling to and from the venue
would highly recommend !!!
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Sunnybluediamonds512 Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue and amazing staff

Most magical place, would chose milling barn again and again in a heart beat, brilliant staff and beautiful facilities all round... my wedding planner was one in a million, cant thank aimie enough, I was cool calm and collected all day and thats thanks to all staff for making me feel at ease, payment plan was affordable and the food was also tasty, definitely recommend the sausage and mash 😊
I'd love to have my day all again and again, it was just perfect and magical in every way


Just want to add, I 1000% recommend Ian @ so disco for your dj - he was phenomenal. Im over the moon we picked him to dj our night away
Louise
Louise Sent on 03/10/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

10/10 Wedding Venue

We had the most incredible wedding day at Milling Barn.

The venue itself is stunning, with both indoor and outdoor areas to host guests, negating the need to be worried about the weather!

The team that are work here are so helpful and friendly. Aimie was so great at answering all my questions during the build up, and on the day Rachel was simply amazing, making sure everything ran smoothly (and making sure we always had a drink in our hand!). Many people commented how great Rachel was, so a big thank you!

The food was absolutely delicious, and again our guests commented that it was the best roast beef they've had in a long time!

There is nothing to fault - would 100% recommend!
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Mollie Sent on 28/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best day ever!!

We had the most amazing experience at Milling Barn for our wedding! The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, such a perfect backdrop for our special day. The food was absolutely delicious, and so many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed it.

A special mention has to go to Lauren, our wedding coordinator. She was absolutely brilliant so attentive, supportive, and professional throughout the whole process. She really went above and beyond, bringing all of our decorations to life exactly how we had imagined them. Her calm and caring nature made everything feel effortless, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone better to help guide us through the day.

Thank you to the whole team at Milling Barn for giving us the most magical day, it truly exceeded all our expectations!
Georgina
Georgina Sent on 24/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful venue

We cannot recommend Milling Barn enough— our wedding day was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The venue itself is stunning: the barns have rustic charm, beautiful beams, warm lighting and an ambiance that feels both elegant and relaxed

From our first meeting with Aimie, she was calm, organised, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our vision come to life. She guided us through every decision, helped iron out last‑minute details, and made the whole planning process feel effortless. We also never felt pressured into buying add ons and was able to stay well within our budget, everything was very transparent with no surprise fees

On the day, Aimie and her team handled everything seamlessly — we didn't have to worry about a thing.

The food was amazing, delicious, beautifully presented and the portions were very generous!

Milling Barn offers a breathtaking setting, fantastic staff, and a dedication to excellence — and with Aimie as your planner, every detail is in expert hands. We had the wedding of our dreams, and we’ll forever be grateful.
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Naomi Sent on 19/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A big thank you!

Our guests couldn't stop raving about the wedding we had at Milling Barn! The food was great, the drink was great and the venue itself had so many great spaces. The oak barn for the ceremony is stunning, the dairy barn is great for the reception as it gives a buzzy atmosphere and the dressing room is perfect for the bridal party to get ready. Breakfast the next morning was lovely where we all debriefed the night before. Aimie was great, no task was too big and we are grateful to her for making our day so special.
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Beth Sent on 02/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

Milling Barn was the most PERFECT wedding venue we could ever have wished for! The venue is stunning, with everything you need to have the most amazing day. Aimie was so helpful and organised and made the day run so smoothly - there was not a single fault we had with the day! Everything was set up for us so there was no stress on the day and you barely have to decorate because everything is so beautiful already! It was an absolute dream getting married there and we could not recommend it enough to others that want a truly magical and effortless wedding! We wish we could do it all over again!
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Tammy Sent on 24/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Milling barn- perfect venue

We fell in love with Milling Barn as soon as we saw it.
Thankyou to Aimie and the amazing team at Milling Barn for their hard work and dedication to provide us with our perfect day. The attention to detail was second to none. All of our guests commented what a wonderful place it was and were very impressed with the quality of the food.

Thankyou for making our day so special.

Tammy & Jason Morley
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Natalie Sent on 09/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

5* Venue!!

5 Stars – The Perfect Venue for Our Dream Wedding!
I had always envisioned a barn wedding, but my husband wasn’t so sure. We decided to visit three different types of venues to help us narrow things down – a barn, a manor, and a hall. After doing some research, we chose The Milling Barn as the barn to visit. Initially, my husband had reservations because when he thought "barn," he imagined farms and animals! But I was confident this was the place for us.
As soon as we arrived at The Milling Barn, I knew in my heart it was the venue, but I kept quiet because I didn’t want to sway my soon-to-be husband. The team at The Milling Barn was incredible from the start – professional, polite, and knowledgeable. We went back three times before making our final decision, and each time, we were even more certain this was where we wanted to get married. The team at the Milling Barn put us both and ease and I was really happy to see my partner fall in love with the venue and agree this was where we wanted to get married.
The reviews were fantastic, especially about the food – and food is a big deal for both me and my husband! People raved about it, and I knew we had to experience it ourselves. We scheduled a meeting with Aimie, who walked us through every detail of how a wedding at The Milling Barn would work. She explained that she would be our wedding coordinator, should we decide to move forward, and we felt totally at ease with her from the beginning.
Once we confirmed the date and paid the deposit, everything was smooth sailing. The communication was top-notch, and no question felt too small or silly to ask. Aimie and the team were always responsive and made sure we felt supported throughout the whole planning process. The addition of cocktails, garden games, and beautiful decorations really added to the atmosphere and gave us exactly what we wanted.
On the day of the wedding, everything ran so smoothly. The team truly took care of everything, which meant my husband and I could just enjoy our special day. The food was out of this world – our guests are still talking about it! Even the evening food didn’t disappoint and was just as delicious as the rest.
The venue itself is absolutely stunning, both inside and out. The grounds, the barn, the whole ambiance – it was the perfect setting for our big day.
If you’re looking for a beautiful venue with exceptional service and food that will leave your guests raving, The Milling Barn is the place to be. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our wedding!
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Richard Sent on 04/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we hoped for and so much more

My wife, Ellie, and I recently had our wedding at Milling Barn and cannot praise them enough. From our first meeting with Aimie, our wedding planner, we found everything to be so easy with them Nothing was too much for us to ask for during those planning meetings and any questions we had were never any problems. On the day itself all of the staff were amazing. From the chefs, to the waiters, to the bar staff they all worked so hard. As my wife put it, we barely noticed them because it all ran so seemingly and effortlessly. Every single one of them deserves high praise. And the venue itself is beautiful. We fell in love with it from the moment we arrived . On our wedding day so many of our guests said how beautiful and amazing the venue was. If we could, we'd like to personally thank ever member of staff who worked during our wedding day, not also forgetting the staff who cooked and served us breakfast the next day. Thank you all. Your input on our wedding day cannot be underestimated and all the staff should be proud of the significant role they played in making our wedding day everything we hoped for and so much more. A massive thank you from Ellie and I. All of you are amazing x
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Annie Sent on 28/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Seamless Magic

We couldn’t be more grateful to the entire team at The Milling Barn for helping make our wedding day everything we hoped for and more. The venue itself is breathtaking, but it was the people behind it — especially Aimie — who truly made the whole experience so smooth and enjoyable from start to finish.

Aimie was incredible throughout the planning process: calm, organised, and always so helpful. From handling table decorations to managing last-minute changes, she made everything feel easy and stress-free. The team kindly stored our decorations safely the day before and had everything beautifully compiled and ready for us to collect after — which made the clean-up so much easier than we expected!

The rooms were lovely — cosy, clean, and a real treat to stay in after such a full day — and the food was absolutely amazing. So many of our guests commented on how delicious everything was, and the breakfast the next morning was the perfect final touch.

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better place or team to celebrate our wedding with. Thank you for your warmth, reliability and for making the day feel so special.
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Milling Barn Real Weddings

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23 Nov
Open Door

New Couples Open Day - 23rd November 2025! Private Bookings Only!

Book a slot at Milling Barn on our Open Day to see the venue styled and chat with our team about your big day. A perfect chance to visualise your wedding and have our lovely sales team for yourself! Canapes served and hiring items on display for you to see them in reality. We are here to support you on organising your Big Day.

This is an event for new couples only!

Limited spaces available.

Email us to book your spot.

Date: From 23/11/2025 to 23/11/2025 Schedule 10:00 - 17:00
Place: Bluntswood Hall, Buntingford, Hertfordshire
21 Feb
Exposition

Join us for a delicious opportunity to sample some of our most popular wedding dishes. Whether you're a couple planning your big day, curious about the venue before booking, or simply want to relive the magic—our Tasting Experience is open to all. Friends, family, and food lovers welcome. You won’t go home hungry!

Book your place by copy and pasting the link on our website.

Date: From 21/02/2026 to 21/02/2026 Schedule 13:00 - 16:00
Place: Bluntswood Hall, Buntingford, Hertfordshire

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Milling Barn Wedding Venue, Bluntswood Hall, Throcking, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9RN SG9 9RN Buntingford (Hertfordshire)
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