Set in the beautiful grounds of Manor Farm, The Great Barn offers a stunning and unique venue for you and your guests to mark your special day in style.
At a glance
- Fully licensed for weddings and ceremonies
- Capacity - host up to 150 ceremony guests and 200 reception guests
- Flexible seating layouts - to help you create the perfect setting for your ceremony.
- Stunning historical location - part of Manor Farm Heritage Site, The Great Barn is a Grade II listed exclusive venue and one of the oldest timber framed buildings of its type.
The Great Barn is a unique and historic venue, and we're committed to preserving its charm and historic structure. While this means there are some limitations on catering equipment, decorations and entertainment, we're here to help you plan your perfect day.
Catering facilities
- Although the Great Barn doesn't have a kitchen, your caterers will have full access to the Steward's Room (approximately 4 metres by 4 metres), equipped with 2 sinks and 13-amp sockets for fridges and freezers.
- Additional kitchen facilities are available in The Stables and The Winston Churchill Theatre and Hall, which can be hired separately.
Bar and alcohol
- You can set up a bar in any bay of the Great Barn.
- We'll provide a copy of our premises licence on the day, which must be displayed throughout your event.
- Alcohol service must be authorised under Hillingdon Council's licence, and anyone serving must sign a temporary authorisation form.
- Licensed hours are Fridays and Saturdays from midday to 10.30pm and Sundays from 10am to 4.30pm
Entertainment
- All entertainment must be positioned at the south end of the barn.
- Music is permitted from 10.30am to 10.30pm.
Decorations and lighting
- The Great Barn features adjustable built-in lighting, and you're welcome to add decorative lighting to enhance the atmosphere
- Recommended options: LED candles and tea lights (approximately 5 metres of lights wraps around beams; 3.5 metres of cable reaches floor sockets) and battery-powered fairy lights
Planning your day
- Ceremony sessions are available daily, Monday to Sunday - 9am to 1pm (morning) and 2pm to 6pm (afternoon).
- To respect our neighbours, all events must finish by 11pm. A 1-hour extension (until midnight) may be available for clear-up only, with an additional charge.
Prices
| Hillingdon resident | Non-Hillingdon resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday, 4 hours Either 10am to 2pm or 3pm to 7pm, includes duty manager |
£864 | £1,064 |
| Friday to Sunday or bank holiday, 4 hours Either 10am to 2pm or 3pm to 7pm, includes duty manager |
£1,024 | £1,224 |
| Monday to Thursday, all day Includes set up, duty manager and access from 10am to 11pm |
£2,808 | £3,458 |
| Friday to Sunday or bank holiday, all day Includes set up, duty manager and access from 10am to 11pm |
£3,328 | £3,978 |
Bookings and viewings
We're delighted you're considering the Great Barn for your special day.
To arrange a viewing, email us at artsvenues@hillingdon.gov.uk — we'd love to show you around.
You can provisionally reserve your ceremony date before giving notice to marry, giving you peace of mind as you plan.
We take bookings on an April to March cycle, so for example, summer 2027 dates became available from April 2026.
If your preferred date is available, we'll hold it for you for up to 10 working days while you finalise your plans. To secure the date, a booking deposit will be required.
To book, email us at artsvenues@hillingdon.gov.uk
Please note: A £500 refundable deposit is required to confirm your booking. This is separate from the hire fee and may be retained if there is any overrun, damage, or extra cleaning needed.
Seating plans and capacity
We have a number of layouts available to you to ensure the right seating plan for your ceremony.
Please consider the layout for your guests carefully. If the maximum capacity has been reached, guests could be refused entry for safety reasons.
| Seating type | Maximum capacity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ceremony Plan 1 | 100 seated | including 2 registrars |
| Ceremony Plan 2 | 120 seated | including 2 registrars |
| Ceremony Plan 3 | 122 seated | including 2 registrars |
| Ceremony Plan 4 | 150 seated | including 2 registrars |
| Social Plan 1 | 160 seated, 200 max | rectangular x 1, round x 15 and dance floor |
| Social Plan 2 | 152/128 seated, 200 max | rectangular x 1, round x 19, 3 removed for dance floor |
| Social Plan 3 | 110 seated, 200 max | rectangular x 1, round x 10 and dance floor |
| Social Plan 4 | 114 seated, 200 max | rectangular x 1, round x 13 and dance floor |
| Social Plan 5 | 200 seated, 200 max | round x 1 (top), round x 9, no dance floor |
| Theatrical Plan | Max capacity 350 | 236 seated: 200 seats, 4 wheelchair spaces, 28 restricted view, 4 ushers |
Cancellations and changes
We understand plans can change.
Please note:
- Once confirmed, dates cannot be changed without a new security deposit.
- If you cancel within 3 months of your hire date, 50% of the hire cost will be charged.
- If you cancel within 6 weeks, the full hire cost will apply.