*UPCOMING WEDDING FAIR*

Wednesday 16th September 2026 - please visit our website to buy tickets

Exclusive use. Up to 180 day guests and 200 evening guests. A genuine 1525 Tudor barn in thirteen acres of moated London parkland - not a hotel function room dressed up to look historic, not a barn conversion, the real thing. Tudor Barn Eltham is the only surviving Tudor barn in London, and one of the most unusual wedding venues you'll find in the capital.

Three ceremony settings come as standard: the Tudor Gallery's main hall, seating up to 180 guests facing a dressed curtain backdrop; its more intimate fireplace end, for ceremonies of 90 or fewer; or an outdoor ceremony on the front lawn, licensed for up to 180 guests between April and September. Wedding breakfasts seat 180 for a plated meal or 160 buffet-style, with the room reconfiguring for up to 200 guests once evening guests arrive.

The barn itself dates to 1525, built for William Roper and his wife Margaret More, daughter of Sir Thomas More, Henry VIII's Lord Chancellor. The surrounding estate later became home to Edith Nesbit, who wrote The Railway Children here between 1899 and 1921. It's Grade II* listed, and it shows: original oak beams, a working medieval moat, and grounds that include rose gardens, fountains, and a stone bridge - the kind of setting that does most of the work for your photographer before they've even set up.

A dedicated event manager is assigned to your wedding from enquiry through to the day itself, and our wedding fairs and private viewings run throughout the year if you'd like to see the space before committing.

Well Hall Pleasaunce sits twenty minutes from London Bridge - close enough for an easy commute, far enough to feel like you've properly left the city. Arrange a viewing and see it for yourself.

FAQ's

Is Tudor Barn Eltham an exclusive use wedding venue in London?

Yes, Tudor Barn Eltham is an exclusive use wedding venue in South East London, giving you private use of the Tudor Gallery, Gastropub, Front Lawn and Moat Terrace for your wedding day. You and your guests have the run of our Grade II* listed Tudor barn in the Royal Borough of Greenwich from 10am for supplier set up right through to midnight for your evening reception.

How many guests can Tudor Barn Eltham accommodate for a wedding?

Our Tudor wedding venue in Eltham hosts everything from small, intimate weddings up to larger celebrations of 180 guests for a seated wedding breakfast, rising to 200 for your evening reception. Whether you are planning a relaxed gathering of close family or a full day with all your friends around you, we can create a celebration that fits.

Where can we hold our wedding ceremony at Tudor Barn Eltham?

You can choose from three beautiful ceremony settings at Tudor Barn Eltham. Inside our historic Tudor Gallery you can marry at the intimate fireplace end for up to 90 guests, or in the stunning Tudor Gallery for ceremonies up to 180. From April to September you can also say your vows outdoors on the Front Lawn for up to 180. You can read more about saying I do outside on our outdoor ceremonies page.

What makes Tudor Barn Eltham a unique wedding venue in South East London?

Tudor Barn Eltham is London's last remaining Tudor barn, a 16th century Grade II* listed building surrounded by a medieval moat and 13 acres of award winning gardens and parkland. Couples choose us because we combine genuine Tudor history in the Royal Borough of Greenwich with modern wedding facilities, all just a short train journey from London Bridge.

Do you offer wedding packages or a minimum spend?

Instead of rigid wedding packages, we use a minimum spend model at Tudor Barn Eltham, allowing you to tailor your food and drink to suit your budget and style. You can build a bespoke day with options such as traditional three course wedding breakfasts, BBQ buffets, hog roast, food stations and relaxed evening menus. For a helpful starting point, take a look at our wedding planning top tips.

What catering options are available for weddings at Tudor Barn Eltham?

Tudor Barn Eltham provides most wedding catering in house, with options such as traditional three course wedding breakfasts, BBQ buffets, hog roasts, food stations and evening snacks. For specialist cuisines we do not offer ourselves, for example Caribbean, African, Asian or kosher menus, our semi dry hire option lets you bring in a caterer from our approved list, giving you full control over your menu while our team looks after the venue, bar and service. This means you can enjoy authentic cultural catering from trusted suppliers, without losing the support of our experienced events team or the charm of our historic Tudor setting in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Do you provide wedding DJs and evening entertainment?

Yes, our entertainment team, Staar Productions, can arrange talented in-house DJs, dance floors, photo booths, illuminated love letters and much more for your evening reception. This means you can keep everything under one roof at Tudor Barn Eltham, from ceremony and wedding breakfast through to evening party.

Is there outdoor space for drinks receptions and wedding photos?

Tudor Barn Eltham offers extensive outdoor space, including the Front Lawn, rose gardens, fountains, medieval bridges and the moat for drinks receptions and photography. Couples love using the gardens for confetti shots, couple portraits, lawn games and relaxed summer drinks in South East London. Our summer Saturday weddings blog shows the grounds at their best.

How do we book a wedding viewing at Tudor Barn Eltham?

You can book a private viewing of our wedding venue in Eltham via the weddings page on our website or by contacting our events team directly. We also provide drone footage, a 360 virtual tour and a digital wedding brochure so you can start planning your day before you visit in person.

Do we need to give notice to the register office?

Yes. To marry legally you must give notice at your local register office, and we always recommend doing this early. We explain how it works, and why it matters, in our blog on giving notice and booking your registrar.

Is Tudor Barn Eltham easy to reach for London and Kent wedding guests?

Yes, our Tudor wedding venue in Greenwich is just five minutes from Eltham Station, with fast trains to London Bridge and good links across South East London and Kent. Parking is available along Kidbrooke Lane, SE9 6TE, close to the venue. In addition, our own private car park for up to 30 cars is available to hire for the day, which is ideal if you would like reserved spaces for your wedding party and key guests.