The Great Barn

Oxfordshire

The Great Barn

Location

Oxfordshire

The Details

The Great Barn is a stunning barn wedding venue on the Northamptonshire / Oxfordshire border , located near the rural village of Aynho, close to Bicester and Banbury. The Great Barn is a beautiful wedding venue in the rolling Northamptonshire countryside. The impressive barn is a magical setting for weddings and receptions, with its high ceilings, and exposed beams, The Great Barn has a rustic feel and period charm which lends itself perfectly to both your ceremony and wedding breakfast.

Spacious and sophisticated, the Barn is truly beautiful and a breathtaking place to celebrate your special day. The Barn is illuminated with soft lighting which further highlights the original timber framework and beams, and gives a special glow that complements the natural daylight which floods in through the windows. By night, the lights are dimmed and the Barn's atmosphere changes to provide the perfect backdrop for dining, drinking, dancing and celebrating your big day. The garden and patio provide the perfect space to relax outdoors once the formalities have been completed.
By Formal Invitation
Rustic barn venue featuring high wooden beams, elegant chandeliers, and long tables adorned with floral centerpieces. Natural light floods the space.
A bride and groom pose on a wooden staircase in front of a rustic barn, adorned with blooming wisteria and vibrant greenery.
Charming indoor ceremony space featuring rustic stone walls, warm string lights, and wooden chairs adorned with greenery.
Charming rustic barn with gravel path, framed by lush greenery, ideal for a cozy yet elegant wedding celebration.
Charming rustic barn featuring wooden cross-back chairs, twinkling fairy lights, and natural stone walls for a cozy ceremony setting.
Sophie Stone

Sophie Stone

2 months ago

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 b...

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Grace Hopkins

Grace Hopkins

4 months ago

We had a truly lovely wedding here- the grounds and the building itself are absolutely beautiful. The food was fantastic and overall we had a great experience. There are just a few things worth bein...

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Catherine Jones

Catherine Jones

4 months ago

My husband and I got married at The Great Barn in August 2025. From our first viewing of the venue the year before we were obsessed! The scenery, the buildings, and the overall feel of the venue was j...

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Samantha Barker

Samantha Barker

5 months ago

Myself and my husband got married at the great barn in November 2025. From the moment of viewing the great barn we knew it was exactly the place we wanted to get married. Alice our wedding manager was...

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Jonathan Berry-Betu

Jonathan Berry-Betu

6 months ago

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 navigating planning the day, and making sure our guests were properly...

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Steph Jones

Steph Jones

7 months ago

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...

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Elise Clayton

Elise Clayton

7 months ago

We had the most magical and memorable day at The Great Barn, and we cannot thank Vicky and the entire team enough. From start to finish, Vicky has been so helpful, attentive, and reassuring. Her calm...

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Sam Bennett

Sam Bennett

7 months ago

The Great Barn has become one of the venues that i've photographed at the most lately and I cannot be happier about that! The staff are brilliant and I know the day will always run flawlessly and its...

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Zoe Symonds

Zoe Symonds

8 months ago

We got married in August 2025 and we could not recommend The Great Barn enough! We looked at a few venues when booking our wedding but we knew that The Great Barn was the one as soon as we drove up th...

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Nadine Sydee

Nadine Sydee

9 months ago

A massive shout out to Alice for being amazing, I was not your normal bride and was pretty laid back (what will be will be), and I was not sure how the venue would take someone like me. The venue met...

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More Information

The Great Barn in Oxfordshire offers a quintessentially English countryside setting for weddings, combining rustic charm with elegant sophistication. Nestled amidst lush greenery and rolling hills, this historic venue boasts a stunning 18th-century barn that serves as the centerpiece for celebrations. The barn's original oak beams and high vaulted ceilings create a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger festivities. Couples can exchange vows in the picturesque gardens or within the barn itself, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Oxfordshire landscape. With its blend of timeless architecture and modern amenities, The Great Barn provides a versatile and enchanting backdrop for a truly memorable wedding day.

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