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Last update: April 2026

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The Great Barn is a romantic and rustic wedding venue located in Aynho, Oxfordshire. Surrounded by glistening lakes and picturesque woodland and countryside, this venue offers astonishing backdrops for your special day. You will be able to explore the 250 acre farm and grounds and find photo opportunities at every turn. For couples who wish to experience a truly rural and nature-filled atmosphere on their special day, The Great Barn is an ideal venue.

Facilities and Capacity

The Great Barn offers 18th-century barns that have been fully converted to host wedding celebrations. High ceilings keep the venues cool during the summer, and their exposed stone walls ensure a cosy setting during the winter. Large windows and French doors allow sunlight to drench the interiors, with exposed wooden beams running across the ceilings. The Cart Shed makes for the perfect wedding cerremony, and then followed by moving to the Croughton Barn for the formal meal which can seat up to 120 guests. The Aynho Barn has a more relaxed setting, ideal for receptions and mingling by the bar, and dancing in the evening. This venue can host up to 175 standing invitees and comfortable sofas. The Great Barn also has The Dressing Room: a luxurious space with a capacity for 10 people, where the wedding party can prepare and de-stress. The secluded Patio Garden and large terrace provide ample outdoor space for you and your guests to enjoy fresh air, relax by the fire pit, and play games.

Services Offered

The Great Barn is fully licensed for civil ceremonies and offers exclusive use of the venue on your special day. The hugely talented in-house chefs and catering team will work with you to create an impeccable menu suitable for everyone at your wedding. They offer a wedding planning and coordination service so you can have all the help you need for your celebration. The Great Barn is conveniently located on the Oxfordshire / Northamptonshire border with access to the M40, making it ideal for travelling guests. They have ample parking and accessible facilities, so all attendants can comfortably enjoy your important event.

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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:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for The Great Barn

Rhianna
Rhianna Sent on 04/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect day at the Great Barn

Our wedding at the Great Barn was perfect.

The venue was beautiful, the food was excellent, and everything ran perfectly. Vicky coordinated everything with a seamless confidence, and all of our interactions with the staff at the Great Barn were excellent. There was no doubt that the venue was perfect after our initial viewing. The bar and ceremony room were still being renovated at the time, but the team showed us renderings of the expectation and the team did a remarkable job delivering on that vision.

The Great Barn have been communicative on email where required and the planning meetings allowed us to ask all the questions we needed to. We were able to drop off things the night before and collect the day after, having stayed in the lovely cottages the night of the wedding.

Along with Hibiscus floral design, providing a wonderful suite of flowers and decorations, the venue was setup perfectly and it was magical to walk into on the day. Everything was completely in hand at all times, we as bride and groom could simply focus on enjoying the day. The team worked seamlessly together. When the registrars were stuck in bank holiday traffic, Vicky reassured us that they were on their way and it was all in hand. The team worked diligently to ensure all dietary needs were catered for. When the ceremony ended the team coordinated moving flowers from the ceremony room to enhance the other space for the day and it all looked perfect. When the bride needed help preparing her dress for the evening Vicky was on hand to help bustling a somewhat stubborn dress to ensure the bride could enjoy here evening.

Limoncello shots were a perfect addition to the speeches, and segued us into a wonderful meal. The lamb croquettes were the highlight for me, but it was all wonderful. We loved by the Rioja and Viognier as our wine choices.

Rather than indulging in an expensive cake, we elected to have an "Espresso Martini" moment, which Vicky and team fully supported and on the day the drinks were ready on time, per the schedule, without us having to think about it. When it was time for evening food - it was abundant and delicious. Thankfully the weather held and we enjoyed time on the outdoor terrace.

Combined with Sam Bennett photography, Hibiscus Floral design, Signed by Charlotte, Signature Moments, and the registrars, our day was perfect.

Thank you team for a wonderful day.
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 11/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most stunning venue

We got married at The Great Barn in April 2026 over the Easter weekend and had the best day.
From the initial viewing, we knew it was the venue for us. It's such a beautiful setting and the venue itself is stunning so doesn't need much decoration! It's also dog friendly (up to the wedding breakfast part of the day) which was important to us.
Grace was our coordinator and has been great throughout the process. She was always very responsive to any questions we had, helped advise on the schedule for the day and was really helpful when sorting dietary requirements.
On the day, Grace and the rest of the Great Barn team ensured the day went smoothly and to plan. The food was all amazing throughout the day, including the sweet treat table, main meal (we had the duck, lamb and lemon tart which was all exceptional) and the evening pizza.
The venue itself meant the day flowed really nicely and so many of our guests have commented on what a lovely venue it was. We also had a wonderful stay at the cottages on site the night of the wedding.
Thank you for making our wedding day the most magical day of our lives
Emma
Emma Sent on 31/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue for a perfect day

We had the best day at The Great Barn for our wedding March 2026! The Great Barn was the first venue we viewed and we knew immediately it was the one, the place has an amazing feel with just the right amount of tasteful decor to make the rooms feel full without too much extra but also enough to be able to personalise the space. We particularly loved the main room with the bar as it kept everyone together in the evening and ensured the dance floor remained full!
Alice was our wedding coordinator, she made sure everything went so smoothly and was a pleasure to have around on the day with her warmth and enthusiasm.

We would highly recommend The Great Barn to all couples, it was the perfect venue for us and the perfect day.
Sophie
Sophie Sent on 02/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

What a wedding!!

The Great Barn is absolutely beautiful and the perfect venue for a wedding. It hardly needs any decoration to look stunning, and the grounds are gorgeous - even in February the site looked naturally beautiful and had that classic Cotswold feel.

We had 86 guests all day, and the size of the venue was ideal (although the venue could easily accommodate more guests than this). Having the separate ceremony space made the moment of getting married feel so special. The layout of the wedding breakfast and bar room also worked perfectly as it allowed guests who didn't want to dance to chill out or use the photobooth. The bar room - complete with LED lights - became the ultimate dancefloor!

We were so fortunate to have Grace look after us. Her attention to detail is unmatched and she made the entire day feel seamless and calm. The rest of the staff were equally as fantastic, and the service was top tier.

As foodies, the quality of the meal was a huge highlight for us. We opted for the Feast Menu and it was exceptional. We had the charcuterie starter, the sirloin of beef main, and lemon meringue / crumble for dessert - we would definitely recommend!!
We've had so many comments from guests saying it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding.

We had the most joyful and perfect day. We cannot recommend The Great Barn and their expert planning team enough for delivering such a wonderful experience. Thank you!

Mr and Mrs Coleman
Andy
Andy Sent on 10/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Autumn Day

I knew I wanted to get married at The Great Barn the second I walked in, I got goosebumps! It is such a stunning venue, perfectly suited to host our Autumnal wedding. The cosy, rustic vibe with twinkly lights brings all the magic you could want. On the day, Alice went above and beyond to support our needs and help our dreams come true, we couldn’t have done it without her and the rest of the team at The Great Barn. Food and drinks were a huge hit from our guests with so many compliments. I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else, truly the best day of our lives! - Andy and Abby Willett
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 06/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day of our Lives

The team at the Great Barn were absolutely amazing. From day one, they made us feel so welcome and at home in the venue. Alice was our Wedding Manager and MC on the day and she did a brilliant job throughout. She was so lovely, warm and enthusiastic, responding to all of our questions and made sure everything went perfectly on the day. We cannot recommend this venue enough, all of our friends and family couldn't get over how beautiful it was and how good the food was. I have coeliac disease and the team went above and beyond to make sure I was catered for and didn't need to worry about a thing on the day. Thank you so much!
Tori
Tori Sent on 28/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect November Wedding!

Everything about this venue exceeded our expectations. The planning was seamless, and we always felt relaxed knowing we were in great hands. The setting was stunning and the food was exceptional, the roast option in particular was a huge hit! Grace was brilliant from the very beginning and on the day she and team were constantly ensuring everything flowed effortlessly. Thank you for such an amazing day! We would highly recommend this venue!!
Tom
Tom Sent on 13/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Amazing Day, Made Even More Amazing

Grace was Amazing, and everyone at the Great Barn was so friendly and helpful. Grace, who was managing our day, had everything sorted by 1030, which took all the stress off us and ensured any issues were sorted. It was such a special day for us, and for it to take place in such a wonderful setting as well made the day even more magical. We couldn't have done it without the support of Grace and the rest of the venue's amazing team. The food was also incredible, both for the wedding breakfast and the evening pizzas that followed.
Jon
Jon Sent on 07/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A great day for us, and our families

My wife and I had a great wedding thanks to the team at The Great Barn. Grace helped us every step of the way, making it very easy to navigate, plan the day, and make sure our guests were properly taken care of.
Steph
Steph Sent on 23/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding venue

We fell in love with The Great Barn the moment we saw it — we just knew it was where we wanted to get married. Grace, our wedding planner, was wonderful from start to finish, always happy to answer my many questions and making sure everything ran seamlessly on the day.
The food was incredible! We had the sharing boards, and everyone raved about the roast beef — there was plenty of food, and it was all delicious.
One really special moment was when the team helped arrange a tractor surprise for my husband, who absolutely loves tractors — it made his day and was such a memorable, personal touch!
Our whole day ran so smoothly, and that’s down to the amazing staff at The Great Barn. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful venue or more attentive team. Thank you for making our day truly perfect.
Ella
Ella Sent on 02/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding at the Great Barn

We had our wedding here in September and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The venue itself is beautiful and created such a warm, relaxed atmosphere for the day, but what really made it all run so smoothly was our coordinator, Grace. From the very beginning she was attentive, organised and reassuring – nothing was too much trouble and she thought of details we never would have considered. On the day itself she was calm, efficient and always one step ahead, which meant we could relax and enjoy every moment knowing everything was taken care of.

We had so many compliments from our guests about the setting and how seamless the day felt. We’re so grateful to Grace and the team for making our wedding so special – highly recommend.
Serayna
Serayna Sent on 25/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect wedding day

We got married here at the beginning of September and it was the most perfect day thanks to all the staff here. Grace was our wedding coordinator who was brilliant from start to finish, she was always on hand to answer any questions we had throughout the planning process and nothing felt like too much of an ask. On the day everything was sorted for us and my husband and I didn't have to worry about anything.

As you can see from their pictures, the venue looks beautiful and that is what sold it for us when we viewed it for the first time, you don't really need to add much to it as it speaks for itself! The 3 cottages on site are also a nice touch and were so convenient for us and our family at the end of the long day. The food they offer is amazing, every dish was delicious. They offer a few tasting events throughout the year so we were lucky enough to be able to attend one so we knew we were in for a treat on the big day and they definitely didn't disappoint!

Overall a beautiful venue with lovely staff on gorgeous grounds which made our day feel so special, thank you so much to Grace and everyone else at The Great Barn. 😊
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 07/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Seamless, Beautiful, and Unforgettable!

Our wedding day at this venue was truly unforgettable. Even with a little rain, the beauty of the countryside surroundings shone through, creating the most romantic and serene atmosphere. The venue itself is stunning – spacious and welcoming, with so many thoughtful touches and natural décor that make it feel effortlessly elegant without needing to add very much at all. Our guests kept commenting on how much space there was to relax and enjoy the day, and how beautiful everything looked.
From the moment we booked, Alice was exceptional. Her communication was always clear and reassuring, and on the day everything was set up with such care and attention to detail. We didn’t have to worry about a single thing – she had it all organised perfectly.

Alice, you are incredible! So many of our guests went out of their way to compliment you and we couldn’t agree more. Thank you for making our day so seamless, beautiful, and beyond what we ever dreamed of.
Becky
Becky Sent on 01/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives

From start to marriage, our wedding at the Great Barn was everything we imagined and more.
The planning, correspondence and support with questions was second to none.
We have had nothing but compliments from our guests on this stunning venue, the food and the service. Our wedding planner Grace made our day go without one hitch. The only hitch that happened was us having the best day of our lives.
We want to do it all again.
G
Gavin Sent on 22/06/2025
3.4 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, but restrictive policies

We initially viewed the venue when it was an family run business, but ended up booking it once it had been taken over by a local multivenue business. We felt some of the charm of a family business had been lost, and certain policies and processes put in by management of the venue/head office took the shine off the venue for us. The setting itself is beautiful though, and our wedding coordinator on the day, Grace, couldn't have been friendlier or done any more for us - she was absolutely fantastic.
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