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The River Barn

The River Barn

Little Singleton, Lancashire
4.8 out of 5 rating, 30 reviews
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  • Leah
    Leah Sent on 05/07/2026
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    The most perfect venue ✨✨

    We couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding day at The River Barn. From start to finish, everything was absolutely flawless, and the whole experience exceeded all of our expectations. The venue itself is simply stunning and made our day feel so incredibly special. Every member of staff was warm, welcoming, and genuinely cared about making sure everything ran smoothly.
    A very special mention has to go to Reegan, who went above and beyond at every single appointment leading up to our wedding and was amazing on the day itself. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and their kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail made such a difference. We felt completely looked after every step of the way.
    Thank you to everyone at The River Barn for giving us the most unforgettable day. We will treasure those memories forever and couldn't recommend this venue more highly💒💍🤍✨
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    Rebekah Sent on 30/06/2026
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    Huge thank you to the River Barn team!

    The River Barn team were absolutely incredible from start to finish! They always responded quickly to any queries we had via email and were so helpful in all of our wedding planning meetings. A massive thank you to Rosie, Mel and the bar staff on the day of our wedding who made sure everything went smoothly and looked exactly how we pictured. Can’t thank the team enough and would recommend to anyone!
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    Jordy Sent on 02/04/2026
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    The most beautiful venue and staff

    The River Barn is home to truly stunning grounds. We knew instantly that this was the venue for us the moment we walked through the doors, my husband’s face said it all! It is such a naturally beautiful space that we felt it didn’t need any additional decor; it speaks for itself. So many of our guests commented on how magical the atmosphere was.

    From the initial booking to our big day, the team was absolutely faultless. All the girls were fabulous during our planning meetings, and nothing was ever too much trouble for them. A very special shoutout to Mel and Reagan for their incredible hard work the day before and the day of the wedding! They made everything run so smoothly.

    Staying at the Manor House was the perfect finishing touch. It was everything we and our guests could have asked for. To top it off, the continental breakfast the next morning was beautifully presented and delicious!
    If you want a venue that is naturally breathtaking with a team that truly cares, we cannot recommend The River Barn enough.
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  • K
    Katie Sent on 30/12/2025
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    Best venue ever

    From start to finish everyone at River Barn went above and beyond. Going into wedding planning you hear horror stories of some venues but River Barn was nothing but a dream. There was so much freedom to make our day our own and they even encouraged our crazy ideas!
    The staff were brilliant and constantly went above and beyond before and on the day. The clear up still amazes me how they literally gathered everything... we didnt need to worry about one single thing.
    The bar prices were reasonable/standard and the breakfast in the morning was so yummy!
    Would 1000% recommend!
  • Grace
    Grace Sent on 24/11/2025
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    The best day of our lives!!

    We knew this was our venue as soon as we walked through the front door, it is STUNNING!

    I want to give a special shout out to Reagan, who was our wedding coordinator. She is such a lovely person who instantly put my mind at ease.

    The venue isn’t cheap, and you do need to bring in an external caterer, but it is worth every penny.

    What sets this venue apart from its competition is the staff. They went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was perfect. They spoke to our vendors, followed all of my crazy instructions and made sure anything that went wrong was sorted before I even noticed.

    We had the Manor House the night before the wedding which was a game changer. We made so many memories with our friends and family, that will stay with us forever.

    If you’re looking for the perfect wedding venue, this is it!!
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    Rebecca Sent on 15/11/2025
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    Absolute perfection!

    We got married at The River Barn in late October this year and it was the most magical experience from start to finish. The venue is spacious, well-presented, and most importantly run with absolute precision and warmth. Every meeting on the run up to the wedding was calm, relaxed and filled with such excitement and care. Every idea or query we had on the run up (even silly ones) were answered with patience in a timely manner. Every detail was thought of and considered by the team to ensure that we had the perfect day.

    When you get married you know that all of the people you interact with in the wedding space 'do' weddings every day, so it probably isn't all that exciting for them, but not for one moment did it feel like that, it felt like every person employed at The River Barn from the planners, to the bar staff and cleaning team were just as excited and joyful as well felt, and that made culminated into a heartfelt atmosphere from start to finish.

    I cannot recommend this venue enough.
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    Carl Sent on 01/11/2025
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    What A Venue !!

    The staff couldn't have done more for us, they were very attentive from the very first meeting until the very end of the day. The guests all loved the venue and the day was fantastic. We couldn't recommend this place enough.
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    Tixa Sent on 16/10/2025
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    Best day ever

    I’m so glad I chose this venue it ticked all our boxes. The staff were amazing esp in the run up when I was firing off lots emails they were always on hand to help. The venue it self is beautiful and all our guests thought so too. It was very accessible too which was a bonus. The team were so helpful and accommodating which made the process so much easier
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    Hannah Sent on 21/09/2025
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    Best wedding venue ever!

    Wow what an incredible wedding day we had! Throughout the process of booking and planning our wedding the river barn team were on hand to support and guide us and offered multiple meetings to ensure they knew how we wanted our day to run. Every person we dealt with was calm, lovely and professional and the venue is absolutely stunning. The whole experience was seamless and everyone said how beautiful the venue was. The Manor House and cabins on site are immaculate and furnished beautifully. As there was no wedding the day after ours we were given late checkout which meant we could have a slow morning catching up with family the day after. The venue and grounds are beautifully kept and looked after. Wish we could go back and do it all again! 10/10 experience and venue 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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    Jemma Sent on 09/09/2025
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    The Best Venue Ever – With the Best Team!!!!

    Choosing The River Barn for our wedding venue was simply one of the best decisions we ever made!!!

    Not only was the setting absolutely beautiful, but what truly made it unforgettable was the incredible team behind it. From the very beginning of our planning, the staff were nothing short of amazing – supportive, kind, and always ready to help with anything we needed. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they genuinely cared about making our day as special as possible.

    On the wedding day itself, everything ran so smoothly thanks to their hard work and attention to detail. They thought of things we never would have, which allowed us to completely relax and soak in every moment. We are forever grateful!!! ❤️

    Their warmth and professionalism made us feel so comfortable, and it honestly felt like we had friends looking after us rather than just a team doing their job.
    We’ve had so many compliments from our guests about how wonderful the venue and staff were, and we couldn’t agree more!

    We’ll be forever grateful for the care, effort, and love that went into making our day truly perfect and magical.
    The River Barn really is the best venue ever, and we would recommend it to anyone looking for an incredible place to celebrate their wedding.

    Thank you for making our special day truly unforgettable!

    Lots of love,
    Mr & Mrs Wolstencroft xx

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