Dreaming of a romantic barn wedding in the Essex countryside? Whether you're drawn to the rustic charm of a 17th-century hay barn or the grandeur of a Tudor-era baronial hall, Essex offers a rich variety of breathtaking barn venues. Explore iconic locations like the Grade I listed Anne of Cleves Barn at Great Lodge, the elegant Crondon Park with its Tudor/Jacobean architecture, and the spacious, beautifully restored barns at Blake Hall Weddings.
Browse our handpicked selection of barn wedding venues in Essex below, or use our Venue Search
Braintree, Essex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 150
Great Lodge is a beautiful rural estate in North West Essex, which has been farmed for over 100 years. In 1989 the Bardfield Vineyard was planted and it now produces a range of award winning wines. In 2014 the magnificent Grade 1 Listed Anne of Cleves Barn was opened as a wedding and event venue and more recently the Great Lodge Barns have been converted in to stylish accommodation.
Althorne, Essex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 120 Reception Capacity 150
High House is a stunning wedding venue set in six acres of landscaped gardens and rolling meadow in the Essex countryside. Offering a luxurious yet quaint setting, High House is exclusively yours for your perfect wedding day.
Sudbury, Suffolk
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 50 - 200 Reception Capacity 200
Alpheton Hall Barns are part of an ancient settlement comprising Alpheton Hall and the Church of St Peter & St Paul, Alpheton, all set in meadows and woodland at the end of a no through road. If you are looking for a dream Barn wedding with the option of a woodland ceremony too, just add friends, family, your choice of food and drink and personal touches for your perfect day.
East Mersea, Essex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 400 Reception Capacity 250
East Mersea Hall is a stunning Elizabethan Manor House dating back to the 15th Century. Historically, ‘The Hall’ was surrounded by a moat, which has now formed into a beautiful lake and has become one of the key features of the Hall.
Colchester, Essex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 180
Houchins is an elegant and comfortable Grade II* Listed farmhouse with a rich history dating back to the 15th century. Houchins prides itself on being one of the most original wedding venues in Essex with luxurious, listed accommodation for the bridal party and a lovingly-restored wedding barn designed in a unique modern style. You will have exclusive-use of the whole venue for your special day.
Goldhanger, Essex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 200 Reception Capacity 200
Nestled in the heart of the Essex countryside, in the charming rural village of Goldhanger, Vaulty Manor offers the perfect setting for your special day. As you arrive down our tree-lined driveway, you’ll be greeted by the historic Manor House, with a rich heritage dating back 800 years.
Sudbury, Essex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 250
Smeetham Hall Barn is a typically English,16th Century building that has been lovingly converted and tastefully decorated to create the most romantic wedding venue in Essex. Licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies, our venue and grounds will offer any happy couple a stunning location to begin married life.
Dunmow, Essex
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 10-150 Reception Capacity 10-200
A stunning Georgian country house in the heart of the Essex countryside. Barnston Lodge has been a family home for generations, and today, Jane and her two daughters have turned it into a successful wedding venue and location house. Featuring rolling paddocks with grazing horses and a large lake, it's a picturesque setting and we'll do our best to make you feel right at home.
Colchester, Essex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 25 - 150 Reception Capacity 200
The Barn is an immaculately preserved 16th Century Grade II listed timber building with over 20 years experience as an award winning restaurant. Whether you are looking for intimate or grand you can expect premium service and outstanding cuisine. Fully licenced, we have a beautiful garden space for ceremonies or why not get married under the rustic beams of the main barn.
Stock, Essex
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 120 Reception Capacity 220
Crondon Park is located in beautiful and peaceful countryside; the perfect place to hold your unforgettable wedding. The venue was voted ‘Best Countryside Wedding Venue in Britain’, ideal for your special day. Our impressive Baronial Hall, is a grand, exclusive-use venue - a fine example of a Tudor/Jacobean barn with a truly special atmosphere.