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Stretton Manor Barn

Stretton Manor Barn

Chesterfield, Derbyshire
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    James Sent on 21/07/2026
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    The perfect barn venue!

    We had our wedding at Stretton Manor Barn on 11th July 26, and wow what a day! The Barn was the first -and only - venue that we viewed and we both fell in love with it straight away - the space, the aesthetic, the whole feel of the place just felt so perfect.

    For the whole build-up to the day Heidi was absolutely amazing, and together with the rest of the team made sure everything was perfect.

    We opted for the trio of meats banquet and we have had so many comments from our guests about how fantastic the food was, many saying that it was the best they'd ever had at a wedding before.

    We were lucky enough with the weather to be able to have our wedding outside overlooking the stunning views behind the Barn, and the setup again was stunning.

    We cannot thank Heidi and the rest of the team enough. Your help and constant attention to detail made our special day absolutely perfect, thank you so much to the whole Stretton Manor Barn team, from Mr & Mrs Coombs
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    Hollie W. Sent on 15/05/2026
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    Amazing venue!!

    What a gorgeous venue!!
    My husband and I got married here on the 10th of April and it was the most perfect day! The team at stretton manor barn are amazing, they were so helpful with anything and everything. We booked our wedding in July 2023 so a good couple of years before our set date. Stretton was the one and only venue we viewed as we instantly fell in love with it on our visit and just knew that was where we were getting married.
    Amanda initially took our booking, she went through everything with us to the finest details, answered anything questions we had and was just the loveliest lady.
    We visited back to the venue in April 24 to get a feel for it at the time of year we would be getting married and again was just blown away. The staff really was amazing on the run up to the big day and more importantly on the big day itself!
    Heidi was our wedding coordinator and I cannot thank her enough, the day just ran so smoothly and if there was any hiccups I didn’t know about them, it was a dream.
    Also Kate you was a star and so helpful to myself and my guests. Both Heidi and Kate looked after us so well on our day, always checking in and making sure everything was going as we hoped.
    Now the food, wow! I would go back every week just to eat the food! It was fantastic, my guests were constantly complimenting the food and said it was the best they have had. The chocolate brownies were a big hit with the kiddies too and my husband lol.
    Big thank you to the DJ dean, listened to what I had asked for, always checked with myself before playing a requested song from guests which I really appreciated and gave such a great vibe to the night.
    All the staff that played a part in our day we are so thankful to them all as the day would not have ran so smoothly if it was not for all of them. I could go on and on about how amazing this venue is but just want to really say the biggest thank you the day was so special.

    Mr&Mrs Wray x
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    Lucy Sent on 05/05/2026
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    Utter Perfection

    It has been almost a year since our perfect day at Stretton Manor Barn and we are still in awe of the team and their attention to detail.

    We were lucky enough to have Amanda as our primary coordinator and every aspect of wedding planning was a breeze and a joy from the moment we first walked into the barn and met her. Amanda’s knowledge and expertise, paired with her humour and loving personality made us feel so looked after throughout. Arriving on the morning of our wedding felt like being welcomed by family. We all cried when we said goodbye the day after our wedding - she is truly a wonderful human!

    The venue itself was perfect for us, the barn is so beautiful and paired with the vast grounds really has the wow factor. The ability to open the doors and bring the outside in made it feel like one giant open space and we were be able to see all of our guests at once. The food was spectacular! We loved attending the Prosecco night in the lead up to our wedding - such a great touch that allowed us to see the barn filled with guests as well as sampling all the wonderful food options. Such a clever idea that really helped to build the excitement. We opted for the chicken banquet and it was delicious (easily the best wedding food we’ve had) and portions were so generous - no chance of hungry wedding guests! Allergies and dietary preferences were dealt with flawlessly.

    The SMB team always went above and beyond, from replies to my emails at silly o'clock in the morning, to the team on the day making sure we were never without a drink in our hand. Amanda and Heidi made sure all aspects of our day ran smoothly, with Heidi taking the reigns in the evening, guiding us through each aspect whilst enabling us to have the flexibility to push back our cake cutting in favour of enjoying our daytime entertainment for a little longer. The attention to detail is nothing we've ever experienced; we've spoken so much about Elliot's kindness and initiative when it came to changing all of our Taylor's Version's back to the originals after Taylor Swift regained the rights to all of her own music the night before our wedding. Just another level! This paired with the team on the day hand decorating pizza boxes for us to take leftovers home really emphasised that the team were so passionate about making our day special and unique. Every individual is a total credit to their team - truly wonderful wonderful people!

    Our guests were absolutely wowed by the venue; how homely it felt whilst being so incredibly beautiful. We've had utter rave reviews from every single person about the quality and volume of food. 

    The whole Stretton Manor Barn team made our wedding day feel so special and we could never thank everyone enough. As we told the poor couple having their initial meeting as we were clearing away and blubbing the day after - booking your wedding at Stretton Manor Barn really is the best decision you could make!
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    Adele Sent on 15/04/2026
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    Beautiful venue, amazing food, magical day

    My husband and I got married at Stretton Manor Barn early March. Heidi was our wedding planner and she was amazing, made sure everything ran smoothly on the day! Her response time was always within 24 hours when I emailed with any enquiries/queries. We visited multiple times and everytime we were welcomed so warmily. The day itself was beautiful and amazing. The venue is gorgeous and the staff, from the cleaners, the waitresses to the bartenders were all so helpful, lovely and friendly. The DJ organised through Stretton Manor Barn was lovely and will follow your every request with enthusiasm! Our food was gorgeous, even our vegan friends said they're options were also delicious! We had a lovely taster evening 6 months before the wedding, where we got to try tasters and meet potential suppliers and see how the food was presented etc. The scenery was gorgeous and lots of beautiful photos opportunities. Overall it was a truely magical experience and couldn't recommend a better venue!
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    Sara Sent on 10/04/2026
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    Couldn't have asked for more.

    We got married at Stretton Manor Barn last week, on 02 April 2026, and we could not have been happier with both the venue and the team. From the moment we viewed the venue we knew this was the place for us, with it's warm welcoming atmosphere, and team to match. We were assigned both Heidi and Ellie as our wedding coordinators and were blown away by their speedy responses and willingness to help, all the way from viewing through to the day itself. Nothing was ever too much to ask and no question ever went unanswered.

    Luckily for us there was no wedding booked the day before ours, so we were able to access both the venue and the bridal cabin from 12-4pm (at no extra cost) which allowed us to drop off pretty much everything but the flowers. This was so helpful and it relieved a huge stress.

    On the day itself, Heidi went above and beyond to help with flower arrangements and ensure my vision came to life. Ellie was amazing at keeping us organised (we had 8 children in our bridal party), whilst ensuring everything remained calm. The ceremony was perfect and everything we imagined, as was the drinks reception and wedding breakfast, with Mark and Ellie readily available to help without being imposing. They did regular check-ins to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed at all times. Once the evening kicked off, the baton was smoothly handed over to Kate, the bar manager, who couldn't do enough for us. She brought us (bride & groom) drinks onto the dancefloor, ensured everyone departed safely into the minibus and provided bottles of water for everyone, and even helped me into the car in my dress and waved us off.

    We have had such amazing feedback from our guests, on the venue as a whole, but the main standout thing has been the food. We had canapes and also upgraded to the banquet trio and everyone was blown away by both the quality and quantity of the food. It was worth every penny.

    If you're considering booking this venue, do it. You absolutely won't regret it.
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    Charlotte Sent on 19/03/2026
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    Can't recommend enough!

    We can't recommend Stretton Manor Barn enough! From the moment we walked in we knew it was going to be perfect. From our numerous visits with various questions to the day itself the whole team was incredible!! Heidi was so attentive and couldn't do enough for us, very calm which definitely helped me. No ask was too big or too small, thank you so much for ensure the day ran smoothly. Dean was an amazing addition to our day, so talented and kind, thank you for your incredible music to accompany us through our day! We couldn't believe how involved Mark was with making sure our day went perfectly. You can imagine our shock when we walked back down the aisle, turned the corner and one of the owners was rocking one of the babies to sleep, it was lovely to see how well Mark supported his staff. Kate was also fantastic!! Definitely had a tall order with our big friendly bunch but handled it all with ease, thank you!! The space for getting ready is perfect, spotless and well stocked with everything you could need! The food is absolutely gorgeous as well and there was plenty of it, can't wait to return for an anniversary meal on restaurant nights! We couldn't have imagined a more perfect day!!
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    Frances Sent on 17/02/2026
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    Our amazing experience at Stretton Manor Barn


    We were sold on Stretton Manor Barn by the professionalism of the staff and the absolute confidence that our day would go perfectly. We had our showround by Amanda just 4 days after getting engaged, and we booked later that day. The groom is an event manager who has previously worked lots of weddings, and was concerned about him “back seat event managing” for the day. He needed somewhere that he could switch off for the day and they didn’t disappoint.

    Heidi was our wedding coordinator, and every step in the run up to the wedding was handled fantastically. The staff are incredibly responsive, always getting a reply within a day maximum (usually within hours). At one point we had a response from the owner due to his staff preparing for an open day. The team really care about the couples getting married there and are consummate professionals.

    On the day, Heidi was exceptional. She helped with set up, styling and making our ideas even better than we had planned. She was on hand to calm nerves and nothing was too big an ask. We were completely relaxed all day as we knew Heidi, Lisa and the bar team had everything in hand.

    The room itself looked beautiful, it only needed minimum decoration due to the care and attention put into the design of the space. We had compliments from the moment that guests started arriving.

    The food throughout the day was phenomenal, and again we were complimented during and after the wedding. We chose to have canapés and also upgraded to the trio; we highly recommend doing this. It gives you a way to personalise your day, and our guests were gushing about the food all night. We recommend getting the elderflower lamb as it is outstanding!

    One of the best things about the venue is that it is self contained. It means that your guests are with you all day, and there is no risk of losing them to the hotel bar. It is completely yours and everything is about you. The turnaround of the venue is seamless and the staff are practiced and swift in setting up everything ready.

    We had several vendors working with us (photographer, pianist, hair and make up) some of whom had worked at Stretton Manor Barn previously, and some who hadn’t. Heidi and the staff communicated with the vendors and everything was incredibly smooth and hassle free. We didn’t have to do anything to make the day run perfectly.

    We can’t compliment the staff, and especially Heidi, enough. They made our day perfect. Our guests had a fantastic time and it was everything we hoped it would be.

    Thank you again to the whole team; it’s clear how you are the best barn venue 3 years running and the best events team this year!

    10/10 would get married here again - maybe a vow renewal in 10 years!
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    Just perfect in every way

    Stretton Manor Barn was the most perfect and beautiful venue for our wedding day. Ellie and the team were incredible from our first viewing all the way through to the day. Nothing was too much to ask and we were made to feel so special.

    The barn itself is beautiful and the food is AMAZING! All of our guests loved every part of it, we can’t thank the team enough for making our day everything we dreamed of.

    Sam and Kim x
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    Stretton Manor Barn - October 2025 wedding

    We got married at Stretton Manor Barn on October 2025 and it was the perfect venue for us. The venue itself is beautiful, and so much work goes into making your day exactly as you want it to be.

    The whole team there are great, so helpful and friendly. Amanda was our coordinator and was amazing in the run up and even more so on the day, she made everything flow so smoothly.

    The food was incredible! We’ve had so many guests tell us it was the best wedding food they’d ever had.

    We honestly had the best day getting married and a lot of that was down to Stretton Manor. I would highly recommend this to any couple looking for a memorable and stress free wedding!

    Special thanks again to Amanda for everything, and to Kate the bar manager who was brilliant at looking after us in the evening.
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    Such an incredible venue

    Our wedding at Stretton Manor Barn was the best day ever!

    The whole process with them was incredible. From going to view it initially, to the canapés evening, to the day itself - everything was perfect. The team helped us through the whole process of planning, answering any questions we had and helping us to find vendors. They were always on hand and very quick to respond.

    The venue itself is beautiful - relaxed, comfortable and set in what feels like the middle of nowhere. Exactly what we wanted! We loved that it was all in one room so nobody missed out on anything. The views out the back are beautiful for photos too!

    Wedding food is normally quite standard, however not here. Everything was cooked to perfection. All of our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was! The canapés, the main meal, and the evening food - all was incredible. Nobody went hungry! The sharing plates are a great touch and work perfectly with the long tables.

    Ellie, our wedding coordinator, was amazing. She told us not to worry about anything, and that if we weren’t thinking about timings etc then she was doing her job properly. This is exactly what happened. We trusted her 100% and at no point were wondering what was supposed to be happening. At one point, I had no idea if it was 8PM or 10PM - we were truly living in the moment, making the most of our day!

    A special shoutout to the bar staff too, who kept checking on us throughout the day, making sure our drinks were always topped up!

    Everything about our day was perfect. We want to do it all over again! Another bonus is the restaurant nights they do - so we can go back and reminisce and enjoy the food all over again!

    Thank you for everything SMB x
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