So many venues; just one wedding day.

And to add to the list of options now there are barn weddings. Love them or be indifferent to them just don’t dismiss them before you’ve had a good look.

Barn weddings, intimate and atmospheric and so much more:

  • More time…
    • Have you ever been to a wedding that is so big you never even get to talk to the bride and groom? More intimate wedding venues allow the bridal couple more time to enjoy the company of each and every guest.
  • Less stress…
    • With less to organise, and the details of the day generally more simple, a barn wedding can be less stressful. At The Barn at Old Down Estate we recommend straightforward catering options such as a hog roast, afternoon tea or hot fork buffet for guests.  While guests can be table-planned you can also opt for a looser seating structure.
  • Save money…
    • You do not need to spend loads of money to have the most amazing day, you can create memories with an unforgettable barn wedding experience. Choosing a smaller venue, comes with a smaller guest list and so will ultimately cost less.  We can cater for 70 guests and a few more later in the evening.
  • Beautiful surroundings…
    • The Barn at Old Down is adorned with traditional flagstone floors, a canopy of exposed wooden beams wrapped in fairy lights, wood burning stoves and stone walls to ensure a warm and inviting atmosphere for you and your guests.
  • Photo opportunities…
    • Outside our Barn, a Victorian walled garden is perfectly groomed for photos with a beautiful pergola and lavish lawns and gardens all set in 66acres of park land. The perfect backdrop to create wonderful memories.
  • Minimal decoration required…
    • With flag stone floors, exposed beams and stone walls the building itself can be the backdrop to your wedding theme so that minimal additional decoration is required.

To view the new licensed Barn at Old Down Estate join us for our launch party on Wednesday 23rd August and see The Barn transformed from eatery into a wonderful wedding space.   An open event running from 4.30-8pm, you will be offered complimentary drinks on arrival and an opportunity to browse the venue and garden and speak to our wedding experts.