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On Hitched.co.uk since 2026

Last update: January 2026

The Old Cow Shed is a gorgeous barn-style wedding venue located in the middle of rural Leicestershire. This hidden gem is surrounded by rolling fields and countryside, offering a picture-perfect setting for any special occasion. Once a bustling working farm, the cow shed, stables, courtyard and paddock have now been converted into an awesome wedding venue. The property is owned and run by husband and wife team Helen and Simon, alongside a fantastic crew, who will be by your side every step of the way. They give every single one of their weddings their full attention and care. It is this personable approach which is why so many people book with them.

Facilities and Capacity

It's your big day, so the staff encourages you to take the lead in all decisions. For example, how would you like to use each space? With the Shed, the Courtyard and the Paddock to choose from, you get to choose where to say 'I do', feast, and party. Having hosted some of the best weddings of the last five years, the Old Cow Shed team can be trusted to steer you in the right direction, but they understand that this is your vision entirely. What's more, you can hire this gorgeous space for the whole weekend (Friday to Sunday), so you'll get to enjoy weekend celebrations with loved ones, removing any stress or the need to rush! This Big Weekender package is the venue's most popular, but there are also lesser-priced options to suit all requirements and budgets.

You and your closest guests can enjoy the benefit of staying at the venue, whether it's overnight or for the weekend. The Big Barn, which sleeps up to 10, houses the wedding party, plus there are three Carry-On-Camping Shepherd Huts and the newly renovated Lovers Lodge (sleeps 6).

Services Offered

The team at the Old Cow Shed are big believers that your wedding day should be one of the greatest days of your life, one full of fun, laughter, good times and most importantly, love. They have a string of great suppliers who they can recommend wholeheartedly to cover all aspects of your day. Or, if you know of any supplier sensation not on the list, that's OK too!

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Health suite

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for The Old Cow Shed

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Zoe Sent on 04/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding weekend

Thank you!!

We had the most amazing wedding weekend at the old cow shed. Helen & Simon were fantastic from first venue visit up until the morning after the big day- wonderful people, a wonderful and beautiful venue and the perfect space for a relaxed, special and memorable wedding weekend! Even with a day full of rain the venue was the perfect space to host us plus our 100 guests!

Thank you so much- our guests continue to rave about how wonderful the space was!

Mr & Mrs H x
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H D Sent on 14/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever

The Old Cow Shed is the most special wedding venue. We got married there on an extremely windy day (thanks Storm Amy!), but the owners, Helen and Simon, made the day flow seamlessly despite having to change around some of our original layout plans. The space is incredible and the shed is just stunning. We stayed at the attached barn with our families and enjoyed every second of the weekend. Helen and Simon were there if we needed anything and you can tell that they are true experts in running weddings. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a quirky, relaxed and unique wedding venue. Emma and Andrew
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