The Ridgeway Barns is an exclusive wedding and events venue nestled in the heart of the North Wessex Downs, on the borders of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and West Berkshire. We specialise in three-day exclusive hire with farmhouse accommodation for up to 18 guests, to allow you to really make the most of your celebrations. We pride ourselves on creating a home-from-home atmosphere, giving you the time to gather with friends and family, and beautiful spaces in which you can celebrate. Whether you’re after an intimate wedding in the farmhouse or you want to party the night away in our 19th century threshing barn, we aim to provide you with the flexibility and support to celebrate your day ~ your way. Our dedicated events team will work with you to curate the day of your dreams, supporting you throughout your planning and working discretely to ensure your event runs smoothly on your big day. We are fully licenced for indoor and outdoor ceremonies, sale of alcohol and entertainment. Choose an intimate indoor ceremony for your nearest and dearest, a larger outdoor celebration under our gorgeous oak-framed gazebo while enjoying views down the valley, or marry in the rustic Threshing Barn. Keep it small and dine in the farmhouse, or include the barn to expand your celebrations. And if one day just isn't enough, invite everyone back the next day for a casual brunch or BBQ!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Lou

Congratulations on your engagement, and thank you so much for considering our venue! We'd love to hear from you, and discover how we can help you make your wedding truly special.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2018

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of The Ridgeway Barns

Wedding Venue Type

Barn

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

100

Reception Capacity

120

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Licence

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens

Open Flame Permitted

Exclusive Use

Marquee Permitted

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

On-Site Parking

Pet Friendly

Bridal Changing Facilities

Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

External Catering Permitted

Alcohol Licence

Pricing for The Ridgeway Barns

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£4,080 - £12,995

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Day before set up available

Choice of preferred caterers

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Couple accommodation included

Guest accommodation included

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Furniture included

Venue hire typically includes 3-day exclusive use of our farmhouse and gardens with accommodation for 15, allowing you to really make the most of your big day! You will have access to the venue from midday the day prior to your wedding, allowing you plenty of time to add those finishing touches, and enjoy a meal or drinks party with your nearest and dearest. On the day of your wedding, pamper yourself in the honeymoon suite while our dedicated events team ensure the arrival of suppliers and final preparations go smoothly. Hold your ceremony in the threshing barn or outside under the gazebo, before wining, dining and partying the night away in our beautiful gardens and threshing barn. And if one day just isn't enough, then invite your guests back for a relaxed brunch or BBQ the day after your wedding! You will be supported throughout the planning process and on the day of your celebrations by our dedicated events team. You are free to choose your own suppliers including marquee and caterers, but we have established relationships with a great selection of trusted partners to help you decide.

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Reviews for The Ridgeway Barns
(48)

Rob & Helena

Happy couple married in November

December 2024

The Ridgeway Barns Team made wedding planning a dream!

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding! From start to finish, the team was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and so helpful in making our vision come to life. Everything on the day ran so smoothly, and it was clear that a lot of care and attention had gone into every detail. A huge shoutout to Jess and Georgina, who were absolute stars! They went above and beyond to make sure everything was just right, and their warmth and enthusiasm made the whole experience even more special. They really felt like part of the celebration, and we can’t thank them enough for all their hard work. If you’re looking for a venue with a fantastic team who truly care about making your day unforgettable, this is the place. We’re so grateful and would recommend them in a heartbeat! I'm going to miss wedding planning because of this team!

Response from the venue

Thank you Helena and Rob for the wonderful review, it was a pleasure being part of your special day.

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Rob & Helena

Happy couple married in November

December 2024

The Ridgeway Barns Team made wedding planning a dream!

Helena & Rob

Happy couple married in November

December 2024

We have had an incredible stay and wedding here

We have had an incredible stay and wedding here. You genuinely have thought about all of the small details and we can't fault anything. We are already talking about booking this up in the future for a staycation! Thank you for everything.

Georgina & Toby

Happy couple married in November

December 2024

The perfect venue for our special day

Thank you so much for giving us the perfect venue for our special day. We had an amazing day and all our guests loved the venue, we are so grateful for all of your support and help to create such a magical day.

Lizzy & Jonny

Happy couple married in October

October 2024

We literally could not recommend it enough

We have nothing but love and good things to say about The Ridgeway Barns, both the barn venue and accommodation. Faultless, meticulous attention to detail, incredible staff and just the most special place for our wedding. We literally could not recommend it enough and need an excuse to come back. Thank you

Debz & Darren

Happy couple married in May

October 2024

The Ridgeway Barns is a dream wedding location

What a fantastic day we had! The Ridgeway Barns is a dream wedding location with an amazing team to guide you through the planning maze and to run the day for you to ensure everything is just perfect. We were so lucky with the weather and we married outside in the gazebo with a jaw dropping backdrop of gorgeous countryside. The threshing barn looked fabulous where we had our wedding breakfast and also the evening party with bar and disco. I cannot recommend this venue enough it is just perfect.

Victoria & Tom

Happy couple married in June

October 2024

Stunning venue

Hi Georgina, We just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you so much for everything in the run up to, and across, this weekend. The day itself was better than we’d hoped and you and all of the staff were amazing; attentive but calm and relaxed. So many of our friends and family have said how stunning the venue is and we feel really lucky to have been able to start married life at Ridgeway Barns.

Sian & Chris

Happy couple married in June

October 2024

We could not have asked for more

We loved working with the Ridgeway Barns for our wedding in June 2024. The team could not have been more helpful, flexible and willing to accommodate all of our requests. Their experience was also so helpful where needed and they managed our suppliers perfectly. As a result the day ran really smoothly. We could not have asked for more.

Leila & Steve

Happy couple married in September

October 2024

The most perfect venue imaginable

You were absolutely amazing, thank you for being a part of our special day and for everything you have done for us. The most perfect venue imaginable and the most amazing team!

Connie & Brad

Happy couple married in September

October 2024

We cannot recommend The Ridgeway Barns enough!

As a bride and groom, we cannot recommend The Ridgeway Barns highly enough! From the moment we first visited, we knew it was the perfect place for our special day. The venue is absolutely stunning, with beautiful landscaping and charming details that created a magical day. The event team (Georgina & Louisa) went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. They were attentive, professional, and genuinely invested in making our day memorable.

Location & Contact Details for The Ridgeway Barns

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Wedding Venue Address

Swindon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

The best way to find us is to search for The Ridgeway Barns on Google, or What 3 Words ///shock.romantics.lasts ~ this will direct you to the farm entrance (on the left hand side as you head from Swindon to Aldbourne on the B4192), and you can follow the signs from there. If you use our postcode (SN4 0EB) please be aware that the turning for the farm is actually about 180m further down the road towards Aldbourne from where satnavs take you.

Nearest Town

Swindon / Marlborough / Hungerford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M4 Junction 15

Nearest Train Station

Swindon (7 miles) / Hungerford (11 miles)

Nearest Airport

Bristol / Heathrow

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The Ridgeway Barns January Open Day

19th January 2025

Join us for our next Open Day on Sunday 19th January, 1 pm - 4 pm. Please follow the link below to book. https://calendly.com/theridgewaybarns/open-days

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Ridgeway Barns?

Oh gosh, this is a toughy! Every wedding is so different, and we just love seeing how couples curate their day. Whether it's the food, the florals, the music, or just the amazing friends and family, we always have lots of fun on a wedding day.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Try to enjoy the planning process! Get creative and let your personalities shine through. If anything is feeling just a bit too overwhelming then remember, we're here to help you.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

It never ceases to amaze me the creative ways couples come up with displaying their seating plans - from beautiful stationary, to flowers to surf boards, they can be such a centre piece to greet your guests.

Describe The Ridgeway Barns in 5 adjectives

Relaxed, fun, welcoming, beautiful, natural.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Ridgeway Barns?

There are so many, and every photographer finds a new way to capture our couples and the venue. I just love watching how the seasons change the backdrop to our oak gazebo, with stunning views down the valley, across farmland and over to Sugar Hill.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Ridgeway Barns?

I'm certainly no spotter, but.. KT Tunstall! She headlined at the Summer Breeze festival held here in 2012 (okay, so not a wedding but let's not get too pernickety). And in summer 2024 we were lucky enough to be joined by Glastonbury veterans Stornoway at one of our weddings.

What’s your favourite canapé?

How can you possibly choose? Canapes are amazing!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Personally I don't think you can ever go wrong with a good wood-fired pizza - but what's your favourite topping?!

What is The Ridgeway Barns most unique feature?

Don't you just love waking up to those views?! Whether it's the green shoots of spring, the golden glory of late-summer, autumn harvest or a frosty winter monrning, the views from the farmhouse and garden are just magical.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

2022 was our first full summer of weddings and the feedback has been incredible. We've had the privilege of seeing some fabulous couples get married and celebrate here, but the feedback from clients and guests couldn't have been better.

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