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Last update: May 2023

Set in the beautiful countryside of Gloucestershire in Cirencester, Cripps Barn is a historic barn wedding venue replete with natural charm. This 18th-century barn boasts stunning picturesque views of the rolling hills and offers an enchanting setting for your milestone. If you have always dreamed of a charming countryside wedding, this venue is for you.

Facilities and Capacity

The Cripps Barn's interior features flagstone floors, rustic beams, and a roaring open fireplace. Your romantic ceremony can be held in the main barn or outside the property's garden. The outside ceremony space is great for intimate gatherings with loved ones as you say your vows underneath the oak pavilion surrounded by greenery and shrubbery. Inside, your ceremony will look like a fairytale as you walk down the aisle on the stone floor, with hanging foliage beautifully accentuating the space. With a capacity of up to 120 guests, you can choose if you want a micro or grand celebration. There are also several gorgeous photo opportunities on the grounds, so you and your photographer will be spoiled for choice. For a relaxing cocktail hour, guests can open the glass and timber door to the terrace, with views of the vast countryside and garden and the sweet smell of local flora.

Services Offered

At The Cripps Barn, the staff will exceed your expectations to ensure your event is spectacular. The on-site chefs will create your delicious wedding feast for you. They specialise in flame-cook food on a giant rotisserie and barbecue grill. With the venue's fairytale-esque appearance, the team's superb customer service, and mouthwatering food, your once-in-a-lifetime celebration will surely be a hit.

Frequently asked questions

Venue Type:

In the Country
Unusual Weddings
Historic
Barn
Outdoor License
Unique Weddings

Ceremony Options:

Civil Ceremony Licence

Dining Options:

Seated Meal Facilities
Alcohol Licence
Buffet Meal Facilities
In House Catering

Evening Entertainment:

Dance Floor
Entertainment Licence
Live Band Facilities
Evening Reception Facilities
DJ Facilities

Venue Staff Assistance:

Wedding Coordinator

Other Features:

Exclusive Use
Disabled Facilities
Car Parking
Helipad
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100% Recommended by couples

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Clare
Clare H. Married on 15/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect venue!

If you are questioning about booking your weeding here...DO IT. Communication was fantastic, they were so accommodating when we had to move the date, our organiser made us feel so at ease when hiccups happened and they were in control the whole time. The venue was beautiful and so warm. The real candles were such a treat. The food was a highlight for so many which wasn't easy for our veggie wedding. The best day - Cripps Barn was perfect - thank you!
Katie
Katie M. Married on 12/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

What a beautiful day

We got married in June 2023 and the whole team at Cripps were so helpful from our initial viewing to booking and planning our big day. The team were so responsive and flexible, even with a last minute change from an error I made. Megan was our front of house for the day. She was so reassuring and made everything run seamlessly and made the day just flow perfectly for us and our guests. The venue just speaks for itself. The main building and the grounds are just stunning and it was everything I ever imagined and more. We had the most amazing day, as did our guests. Thank you to the whole Cripps team!
Victoria
Victoria W. Married on 18/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

‘Perfection’ is the only way to describe our wedding and our experience with the team at Cripps Barn. From our very first call to the day of the wedding itself, the team were incredibly supportive, kind and personal. There wasn’t any question too silly or request too difficult - especially from Aimee who managed our planning meeting and was front of house on the day. Quite honestly she made the experience for us, quelled any anxieties and was a welcomed smiling face that guided us effortlessly throughout.
The venue itself is outstanding. Our guests were overwhelmed and impressed by the beautiful surroundings, the incredible food and the amazing staff.
There aren’t enough positive words and phrases to express how grateful we are to the team at Cripps for making our day what it was, thank you.
Victoria and Chris x
Jenna
Jenna W. Married on 10/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Made the experience easy

I found planning a wedding very tricky with work. Booking with cripps felt like it came with a wedding planner. They knew exactly what they were doing and helped so much. No question so silly, and were really helpful.
Joey
Joey Married on 27/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The most magical, perfect day

Everything about this venue is just perfection, we got married at the end of November, but it still felt really warm and cosy inside. And the big outdoor fire pits to toast marshmallows we're amazing.
All of the staff were so helpful and accommodating. A big special thank you to Meg who was so organised and professional, and kept turning up by my side with a drink.
Matthew
Matthew R. Married on 08/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

We had a fantastic wedding at Cripps Barn. There were a never ending flow of compliments from family and friends in the following days!

They were always friendly, prompt and professional with the organisation and prep. This was particularly appreciated since we had our little one year old on our hands.

The days manager was friendly and efficient - putting us at ease and ensuring each phase of the day flowed smoothly.

The food was loved by our most picky and foodie guests :))) And the sound system worked perfectly and sounded superb.

Of course we got the most incredible photos in the surrounding gardens and countryside. The evening bonfires were well tended and looked even better than in any of the pictures.

Everyone was asking - "How did you find this place!?"

Thank you Cripps team for being everything we had hoped for!
Gus
Gus W. Married on 25/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic venue for your big day!

Me and my partner could not recommend this venue enough! They delivered our perfect day whilst making the entire experience as easy and relaxing for us as possible. The staff are extremely good at what they do and the venue itself is perfect for a Cotswolds wedding. Do not hesitate to use this venue!
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Mike F. Married on 14/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue, amazing team

The venue is stunning, the food is excellent, and the team were incredible. We had such a perfect day at Cripps Barn and would recommended it to anyone.
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Sarah A. Married on 12/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Cripps Barn, The Shining Star of Venues

On the day of our wedding, and numerous time since, I was asked over and over again how we managed to pull off such a wonderful wedding in the span of a couple of months. I honestly, truly believe that without the amazing team at Cripps, our wedding would not have been even a fraction as wonderful as it was.

I don't even know where to begin when it comes to Cripps. My husband and I, about 8 weeks before our original wedding date suddenly had to scramble to plan a new wedding in an entirely different country due to covid travel restrictions. We found Cripps on a friday night and by the start of the week we had booked the venue, had a vague idea of a menu and with the hand guide of Cripps, all our suppliers booked.

Cripps is a unique venue in a number of different ways, the first of which is their amazing online system. Cordero lets you see available dates, pick food and drink menus and communicate the team, quite literally at a moments notice from your phone. Cripps made planning a wedding, as simple as ordering your weekly shop.

Having a wedding at Cripps is not just simple to book or plan, but is simple throughout. Every message, call and query is speedily answered. Every possible request we had was met with a 'we will try our best to make this work'. Every bump in the road was met with understanding and every interaction we had with a member of the team was seamless. On our wedding day, James, Emma and Sarah (our day and night managers) were the best team of wedding superstars any bride and groom could ask for - they were right there when you needed them, whether that be to make sure you've had a drink and some food, to speedily button up a dress or fix a button hole or even lend you an arm for balance, a hand for your bouquet and another for your train to help walk you across the grass - but also beautifully hidden away at the moments they weren't needed. The team hit the balance of everywhere all at once but beautifully hidden behind the scenes perfectly.

But the team is more than just the wedding managers on your day, it was also our bar staff and kitchen staff, who stayed a little while longer to make sure our guests could keep eating through speeches, who laughed and joked around with our guests at the bar, who cleaned up broken glass on the dance floor before anyone even noticed it was there. The entire team was a dream.

I honestly cannot recommend Cripps barn to any couples enough. Know that you are in good hands, Cripps Barn is not just a dreamy venue, but they are truly a dream to work with.
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Emma M. Married on 09/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect!!!

Thank you so much to the Cripps barn team especially our front of house James for making the day so seamless and perfect.
The communication throughout was amazing, every query we had was answered quickly and in depth.
The venue is just beautiful every part of it, the food was next level incredible so many guests said how great it was. We had the perfect day!
We would recommend Cripps barn to anybody!
Emma & Matt
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Lavinia O. Married on 25/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our amazing wedding

We got married at Cripps October 2021 and all I can say is WOW. Everything from the moment we booked Cripps as our venue in 2019 was just beyond our expectations. Aimee and James on the day were simply incredible. Our guests were blown away by the beauty of the venue!
Thank you Cripps!
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Kate F. Married on 29/07/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Magical wedding day

We had our wedding reception at Cripps Barn in July, and it was perfect - the food was fantastic, the surroundings are absolutely stunning, and the service was excellent. There's nothing I would have changed about the day, and guests loved the venue.
In the run up to the day, Meg and James were responsive and helpful, and put our minds at ease with their professionalism. We were able to relax knowing that they know exactly what they are doing and would be able to handle any last minute hiccups!
Would recommend Cripps Barn to anyone.
M
Michael W. Married on 10/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal and magical experience at such a beautiful venue

The wedding venue was absolutely amazing. From the breathtaking surroundings to the impeccable attention to detail, it created an enchanting atmosphere. The staff's professionalism and flawless coordination ensured a seamless celebration. Everything was truly perfect. It was an unforgettable experience that brought our loved ones together, leaving us with cherished memories. Highly recommended for an extraordinary wedding day!
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Roxanna B. Married on 03/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue

Cripps Barn is such a stunning venue and the staff were so helpful in the lead up and on the day itself. We have had so many comments from guests about how delicious the food was as well. Couldn’t recommend this venue more highly.
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Stephanie D. Married on 18/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Truly incredible throughout the whole process

We couldn't recommend Cripps Barn and it's team enough. We got married there in December 2022 and everything about it was perfect.
The team are responsive and incredibly helpful when it comes to organising your day. We had lots of changes to our guest list due to unforeseen circumstances and the team were super flexible and understanding, with a particular shout out to James and Meg.
We met the lovely Aimee at the Feast Night which we attended (which we would highly recommend doing) who was so helpful in answering all of our may questions. We were then absolutely thrilled to find out she would be leading/managing our wedding on the day. We also had Sally as our night manager and she was great. On the day, the team work seamlessly and effortlessly to make the magic happen.
Thank you so much Cripps Barn!
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