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Last update: March 2026
Situated on the Suffolk border in Great Yeldham, Essex, The Essex Barn at the White Hart is a truly enchanting wedding venue. Surrounded by England's spectacular countryside, this property offers a romantic backdrop for your special day. With a seamless blend of old and new, this traditional-style barn has benefitted from a loving and stylish renovation, creating a unique and inviting space.
Facilities and Capacity
An exclusive-use property, couples will have full and sole use of the barn and its gardens on their milestone day. The open mezzanine floor of The Essex Barn at the White Hart offers a romantic setting for your ceremony. It features neutral decor throughout that you can easily enhance to suit your own taste. The barn is licensed to host civil ceremonies, so you can conveniently celebrate every stage of your wedding here. The grounds surrounding the barn offer a picturesque backdrop for your wedding photos, from the charming gazebo to the manicured lawns. Couples can start their wedding day by preparing in the venue's get-ready room. A private bathroom in the barn is also reserved for their exclusive use. Overnight accommodation is available on-site, as the property is home to 12 bedrooms and a honeymoon suite for the newlyweds.
Services Offered
At The Essex Barn at the White Hart, we have two options avaliable for our couples. We can offer a Tradtional wedding day where couples can have a ceremony, their wedding breakfast followed by an evening reception! The wedding breakfast will be taken care of by the in-house 2 AA-rosette chefs. They pride themselves on using the freshest produce, that is locally sourced where available, for a vibrant taste that will impress every guest. Service staff, meanwhile, will be hard at work in the background to keep glasses topped up and everything running smoothly to give you a day to remember.
The second option avaliable at the venue is a Twilight Package. In this option, couples have the venue from late afternoon. We can offer a ceremony space for 5pm, followed by a drinks reception and then an evening buffet with an evening reception. This option is avaliable for couples who are wanting a less formal way to celebrate their day but still have the venue of their dreams.
If either of these packages are of interest please do not hesiate to contact us today to get you a viewing appointment booked!
Frequently asked questions
Venue type:
In the country
Small hotel
Pub or restaurant
Historic
Barn
Ceremony options:
Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
Overnight accommodation:
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests
Venue staff assistance:
Wedding coordinator
Venue leisure facilities:
Hairdresser
Other features:
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
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Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!Reviews for The Essex Barn at the White Hart
Annie Sent on 31/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Best day of our lives at the most amazing venue!
Amy, Vicky and Laura were absolutely amazing throughout the whole process of my wedding, the planning, the lead up and the day itself. Nothing was ever too much trouble and they were always very quick to respond to any queries we had.
The staff at The White Hart are amazing and made me feel very calm and comfortable while getting ready for our big day in the amazing bridal getting ready room, which was one of the highlights of the day as there is so much space for everyone with make-up artists and hair stylists etc meaning there was zero stress.
The food was great all round, we had a meal the night before, the wedding breakfast and breakfast the day after were all just amazing, cannot fault anything with it.
Honestly the best day of our lives, so glad we choose this venue to get married, we would highly recommend to all!!
The staff at The White Hart are amazing and made me feel very calm and comfortable while getting ready for our big day in the amazing bridal getting ready room, which was one of the highlights of the day as there is so much space for everyone with make-up artists and hair stylists etc meaning there was zero stress.
The food was great all round, we had a meal the night before, the wedding breakfast and breakfast the day after were all just amazing, cannot fault anything with it.
Honestly the best day of our lives, so glad we choose this venue to get married, we would highly recommend to all!!
Nicola Sent on 12/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Mr and Mrs Martin
I have to say what an amazing day I’m so glad I got married at the white hart such lovely people and always there to help and support you in whatever you may need they made my day very special and even Vicki calmed me down when I was so nervous. Vicki also was the one that decorated the whole venue inside and out and I have to say what an amazing job and an amazing person she really is thank you so much to all the team and especially Vicki you done a smashing job and couldn’t have done it without you xx
Natasha Sent on 30/06/2026
4.8 out of 5 rating
Shuter Wedding
Vicky & the staff at White Hart have been a pleasure from start to finish. Vicky/ Laura have been amazing and nothing has been too much for them to do or sort. Our Dog attended the wedding and Vicky went above and beyond to make sure he was okay and looked after, which we couldn’t appreciate more!
The venue is stunning and food is incredible.
Couldn’t recommend enough!
The venue is stunning and food is incredible.
Couldn’t recommend enough!
Ashleigh Sent on 28/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect venue for the perfect wedding!
The venue is stunning! The grounds are vast and make for gorgeous photo areas! We were fortunate enough to be able to have an outdoor wedding under the canopy in the gardens which were for private use of our wedding! We then used the barn to have our wedding breakfast and disco inside! We had tonnes of help from Laura and Vicky leading up to the wedding and no question was too small! All the staff were incredibly helpful and prompt with their service and help to manage the day to run smoothly. Me and my now husband couldn't be happier with how our day ran and with the assistance we received. That's before even mentioning the delicious food we had for our wedding breakfast, there was a large menu to choose from and it was no trouble with the variety of dietary requirements we had in our guests!
Couldn't recommend highly enough! Perfect day! (Please excuse the screenshots as we haven't got our pictures back yet 😂)
Couldn't recommend highly enough! Perfect day! (Please excuse the screenshots as we haven't got our pictures back yet 😂)
Sam Sent on 03/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Our amazing day x
Our wedding was on the 30/05/2026.
Amazing venue, staff and a beautiful day from start to finish.
Planned to perfection by the staff.
Wanted to say a special thank you to Vicky and her team for the decor side and the planning on the day. Took a lot of stress away and the communication was amazing from start to finish.
Would 100% recommend ❤️
Sam and Rob Parnell.
Amazing venue, staff and a beautiful day from start to finish.
Planned to perfection by the staff.
Wanted to say a special thank you to Vicky and her team for the decor side and the planning on the day. Took a lot of stress away and the communication was amazing from start to finish.
Would 100% recommend ❤️
Sam and Rob Parnell.
Ashley Sent on 23/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating
The perfect day
The day was absolutely brilliant. The value for money and what was included in the package was perfect. Could not fault the venue, staff and Vicky. All were amazing, professional and caring. Communication was brilliant, the staff were very professional, everything ran smoothly and on time. The venue is the perfect size and the staff will make sure you have anything you want or need on the day. 5 star ⭐
Kim Sent on 30/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing venue and team
From start to finish The White Hart Great Yeldham/ Essex Barn were amazing with us. We had no clue where to begin when booking our big day. No question was too much for Laura, no 2nd, 3rd ,4th viewing was was much. They were so accommodating with everything. As a family of fussy eaters no catering request was too much either! And the decor... I cannot recommend Vicky enough. She is so passionate about what she does and she is amazing. The venue was so beautiful and exactly as we hoped it would be.
Thank you to everyone who helped make our dream day a reality. If your thinking of booking, do it!
Thank you to everyone who helped make our dream day a reality. If your thinking of booking, do it!
Victoria Sent on 12/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing venue with equally amazing staff
What can I say about this place apart from perfect! The best venue anyone could wish for for their big day. The staff were amazing and very accommodating from start to finish. There were many questions we had and were answered in the best way to put our minds at ease.
They are so easy to talk to! There was a power cut right before our ceremony but it was handled and dealt with in a professional manner and couldn't do more to find ways around it to keep us calm! It didn't affect our day at all.
The bridal prep room was lovely and the accommodation was spot on. The grounds made for beautiful and unforgettable pictures to look back on in years to come. We want to do it all again!
We honestly couldn't have asked for a better day.
They are so easy to talk to! There was a power cut right before our ceremony but it was handled and dealt with in a professional manner and couldn't do more to find ways around it to keep us calm! It didn't affect our day at all.
The bridal prep room was lovely and the accommodation was spot on. The grounds made for beautiful and unforgettable pictures to look back on in years to come. We want to do it all again!
We honestly couldn't have asked for a better day.
Ryan Sent on 15/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Our perfect wedding day - Oct 26th 2024
From the moment we booked our wedding at The White Hart, Laura was nothing short of exceptional. She not only helped us arrange every detail but also provided us with fantastic recommendations for photographers, entertainment, transport options, and venue decorators. Her communication was always swift and thorough, and she answered every question we had, making the entire process seamless from start to finish.
On the wedding day, our heartfelt thanks go to the wedding coordinators, Vicky and Amy who ensured everything ran smoothly and took the time to review every minute final detail with us a week before the big day. They managed every aspect of the day from start to finish, making sure everything was perfect. They both, along with their staff assisted guests with check-ins and helped (early - considering a late finish) with breakfast the following morning—going above and beyond in every way.
Thank you also to Luke and Bradley, for their incredible support. Luke, in particular, made my wife feel like the most important person on the planet. His care and attention was extraordinary, making my wife feel like she was the only bride to have ever gotten married at The White Hart. For also, calming me on my walk up to the venue, thank you. The personal touch he added to the day for us both made it truly unforgettable.
I’d also like to offer a special thank you to Vicky, who provided me with much-needed emotional support on the morning of the wedding. She was there to reassure me, address my concerns, and help calm my nerves—exactly what I needed before greeting guests, sat anxiously waiting for my arrival followed by my Niamh's arrival.
As someone who was feeling a little anxious leading up to the day, I couldn’t have asked for a better team of professionals. With them running everything, we were in great hands. Our wedding day ran exactly how we envisioned it, and it was nothing short of perfect! From the management to the chefs and waitstaff, every detail was thoughtfully taken care of, and it was the most magical day of our lives.
A huge thank you to the entire team for making our day not only flawless but incredibly special. We truly couldn’t have asked for more & we will regularly visit for a the extraordinary food and drink on offer.
All our love & support,
Ryan & Niamh X
On the wedding day, our heartfelt thanks go to the wedding coordinators, Vicky and Amy who ensured everything ran smoothly and took the time to review every minute final detail with us a week before the big day. They managed every aspect of the day from start to finish, making sure everything was perfect. They both, along with their staff assisted guests with check-ins and helped (early - considering a late finish) with breakfast the following morning—going above and beyond in every way.
Thank you also to Luke and Bradley, for their incredible support. Luke, in particular, made my wife feel like the most important person on the planet. His care and attention was extraordinary, making my wife feel like she was the only bride to have ever gotten married at The White Hart. For also, calming me on my walk up to the venue, thank you. The personal touch he added to the day for us both made it truly unforgettable.
I’d also like to offer a special thank you to Vicky, who provided me with much-needed emotional support on the morning of the wedding. She was there to reassure me, address my concerns, and help calm my nerves—exactly what I needed before greeting guests, sat anxiously waiting for my arrival followed by my Niamh's arrival.
As someone who was feeling a little anxious leading up to the day, I couldn’t have asked for a better team of professionals. With them running everything, we were in great hands. Our wedding day ran exactly how we envisioned it, and it was nothing short of perfect! From the management to the chefs and waitstaff, every detail was thoughtfully taken care of, and it was the most magical day of our lives.
A huge thank you to the entire team for making our day not only flawless but incredibly special. We truly couldn’t have asked for more & we will regularly visit for a the extraordinary food and drink on offer.
All our love & support,
Ryan & Niamh X
Melissa Sent on 29/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Not enough words to describe how amazing this venue is!!!
We just had our wedding day at The White Hart and all I can say is EXCEPTIONAL! from the day we booked Laura was always on hand to help us and answer any questions we had about our day or the venue. So attentive she even worked late to help us secure a new DJ after issues with our original one. She went above and beyond through the whole planning process. She is a calming influence and incredibly organised and professional which is just what you need when planning a wedding. OUTSTANDING SERVICE! Additionally the front of house staff on the day were all incredible and made everything run seamlessly throughout the day and late into the night. Vicky and Amy, you two were amazing! We can’t thank you enough for making it even more perfect than either of us could have imagined. You are all superhero’s and I’m so impressed that even the tiniest of details and planning were followed exactly as I had asked. I can’t thank you all enough. If you are planning to get married and want the confidence of knowing your venue and it’s staff have your back and will make your day exactly how you picture it then look no further than The White Hart! Best venue ever! ❤️❤️❤️
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