Are you looking for the perfect barn wedding venue?

In need of some barnspiration? Then look no further!

In my opinion, Somerset & Wiltshire offer some of the best choices in the south of England for barn wedding venues. As a Wiltshire & Somerset Wedding Photographer, I’ve been fortunate to photograph many beautiful barn weddings throughout the south west.

Why a barn wedding? There are many reasons why a barn venue could suit your wedding and celebrations; such as versatility, rural locations and a DIY friendly approach. With options of organising your own catering with food trucks, to on site glamping and partying into the early hours! You really can put your own stamp on it. If it’s a Summer wedding you’re planning, a barn venue often leans well to indoor and outdoor options for ceremonies and even receptions, too.

For rustic charm, rural beauty and creating a laid back atmosphere; here’s my top picks for a barn wedding in these wonderful counties…

Chalk Barn

Situated in Pewsey, the wonderful Chalk Barn offers 360 degree views over the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. The barn was purpose built as an entertainment venue and is fully sustainable to run, pretty cool eh? This has to be one of my favourite Wiltshire wedding venues to photograph at. Your outdoor ceremony will be set against the rolling Wiltshire hills. The stylish Barn creates a beautiful setting for evening celebrations where you can party late into the night, there’s no one around!

The Gathering Barn

The Gathering Barn is a real hidden gem. Located on the edge of Monkton Deverill village, this beautifully restored Wiltshire barn wedding venue is situated in the heart of the countryside with spectacular views over the South Wiltshire Downs. As barns go, this venue is full of rustic charm whilst offering the benefits of modern facilities. I’ve photographed many weddings here and it’s one of my all-time favourites. For a relaxed wedding with an exclusive 4 day hire, The Gathering Barn is truly stunning! In particular, the long barn with its mezzanine and galley tables creates the perfect setting for a reception feast! This unique barn venue is situated amongst 250 acres of arable farmland and the grain stores offer an alternative backdrop for your wedding photos.

Court Farm, Standerwick

On the edge of the Somerset border, situated just 11 miles from the beautiful Georgian city of Bath, Court Farm is an idyllic setting for your rustic barn wedding. Court Farm offers multiple barns for your wedding reception and also has on site accommodation for up to 14 guests. Think laid back summer evenings, drinks reception on the lawn and cosying around the firepit roasting marshmallows until the early hours! The extensive grounds offer many beautiful photo opportunities amongst the Somerset countryside. During the Summer months, the sun sets just behind the rustic barn giving you the perfect backdrop for evening couple photos!

Folly Farm

Folly Farm is an environmentally sustainable wedding venue which is owned and managed by Avon Wildlife Trust. Located just 10 miles from Bath & Bristol, this enchanting Somerset wedding venue is surrounded by wildlife and ancient woodland. A huge attraction to Folly Farm is to hold an outdoor ceremony in the courtyard, overlooking Chew valley lake and the Mendip hills. Benefiting from on-site accommodation and glamping for the summer months, this versatile venue is a very popular choice!

Priston Mill

Located on the outskirts of Bath in a beautiful rural setting lies Priston Mill. Offering two stunning venues; The Tythe Barn & The Watermill, it’s easy to see why Priston Mill is one of the most popular venues in Bath for weddings. Both venues deliver an abundance of rustic charm and have the capability to host outdoor ceremonies. Priston Mill Weddings

Wellington Barn

Wellington Barn is a stunning wedding venue located in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside. The main barn has a real ‘wow factor’ with its large panoramic windows showcasing the stunning rolling hills that envelops the venue. The wildflower meadow in Spring and early Summer offers a beautiful backdrop for your couple photos. With lots of accommodation in the form of shephard’s huts, tipis and the most amazing lake house I’ve ever seen!

Wick Farm

Wick Farm sits just on the outskirts of Bath nestled amongst beautiful countryside overlooking Somerset & Wiltshire. The 16th century rustic barns offer the perfect place to hold your celebrations with the option to hold an outdoor ceremony in the Summer months. Situated amongst 37 acres of farmland, this venue which is just a stone throw from Bath city, offers plenty of scope for your countryside wedding. Catering comes courtesy of the fabulous on site Strawberry Fields Catering. Wick Farm Weddings

Bake Barn

Bake Barn is located near to Salisbury, in the Wiltshire countryside and feels like its in the middle of no where! And for that reason, it might just be the perfect wedding retreat for you! The stunning courtyard leads you into the spacious barn where you can enjoy your wedding celebrations. Bake Barn is just one of the venues managed by the Fonthill Estate; including the enchanting Deer Park Barn for a more intimate celebration and Quarry Wood, perfect for a glamping style festival wedding!

Pennard House

Ok, so this isn’t actually a barn venue… however it is a coach house, with a grade 2 listed manor house, close enough? Pennard House is a beautiful Somerset wedding venue situated a stones throw from where Glastonbury festival is held. This versatile venue allows you to hold an outdoor ceremony and drinks reception on the grounds of the manor house, followed by your reception and evening celebrations at the converted coach house. This rural retreat offers exclusive hire of the manor house, with its grand rooms, beautiful views and even a fresh water swimming lake! For a touch of elegance, Pennard House will create the perfect quintessential English wedding.

Ashley Wood Farm

Ashley Wood Farm is situated on The Fonthill Estate near to Salisbury, Wiltshire. This beautiful venue with its pretty courtyard, outdoor ceremony space and fantastic rustic barn is a truly special place to get married. The barn overlooks Fonthill lake which makes a beautiful setting for your photos. Aiming for a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere, Ashley Wood Farm delivers.

Wiltshire & Somerset Barn Wedding Photographer

That’s me! I’m Greg, based in Wiltshire and photographing weddings throughout the south west of England. I’d love to talk to you about your wedding plans. As you might’ve already guessed, I love barn weddings. In fact, about half of the weddings I photograph each year are at barn venues! The atmosphere that’s created seems to resonate well with my natural and relaxed style of photography.