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Barnutopia is perfect for residential events of all kinds and is licensed for wedding ceremonies. For 15-120 headcount, our assisted DIY event package includes exclusive use countryside barn venue and glamping village. Stunning rural location. Check above for availability. Scroll down for pricing. Send an enquiry via form for a detailed quote or try our Build your own wedding or event package widget.
Venue Hire Package
Venue, Barns, Outdoor Spaces & Accommodation
Exclusive hire for 2 nights, up to 9 glamping yurts and cabins (one with day hire), plus Campervan Zac subject to availability, campsite (no EHU), outdoor ceremony spaces, event barn licensed for marriage ceremonies with dry bar (BYO alcohol no corkage) and dance floor, 600W Bluetooth speaker for playlists, outdoor seating, picnic tables & parasols, indoor/outdoor Dutch barn with fire pits and firewood.
Facilities
Private dressing room/bathroom on day (weddings/vow renewals only), 2 fully equipped self-catering kitchens, bathroom block with unlimited hot water for showers, private car-park for around 25 vehicles (and more on campsite)
Staff & Services
Event supervisor(s) onsite 24/7, serving/event staff on event day, disposal of bar and catering waste, sitewide power and Wifi,
DIY Venue Dressing & Decorations
The barn is (almost) a blank slate and you may bring your own decorations and decorate as you wish. We provide a wooden wedding arch, fairy lights in event barn, and access to our collection of barn decorations (some chair sashes, log slices, window sashes and more)
Waste Disposal
Disposal of rubbish and catering waste is included in venue hire but you should take down decorations and tidy up. Decorations should be taken away if they belong to you. If you want to leave any behind, please ask us as we have limited storage space. Please leave the site as you found it.
Catering Options
Self-Cater or Catered
You are welcome to self-cater (not recommend for groups with more than 45 guests), hire mobile caterers or enquire about Barnutopia event catering, pricing below, for all or any part of your event.
Alcohol
We have a licence and can run a bar but we prefer that you bring your own alcohol (no corkage) or use the services of a mobile bar company. There are several listed in our vendor and supplier directory.
£6.00 Light Breakfast
- £4.50 children 4-13 years
- £0.00 children 3 years and under free
Often chosen for the morning of your wedding or main event. Choose from:
- Continental breakfast. Croissants, pastries, tea, coffee, orange juice.
- Pancake breakfast. Homemade pancakes, syrups, tea, coffee, orange juice.
- Cereal & Toast. Cereal selection, toast, tea, coffee, orange juice.
- Other, please enquire
£8.50 Full Breakfast
- £6.00 children 4-13 years
- £0.00 children under 3 years free
Often chosen for the day of departure. Choose from:
- British pancake breakfast. Cereal selection, original recipe homemade pancakes and syrups, bacon, sausage, baked beans, scrambled eggs, toast, jams, tea, coffee, orange juice
- English breakfast. Cereal selection, bacon, sausage, baked beans, scrambled eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, hash browns, toast, jams, tea, coffee, orange juice.
- American pancake breakfast. Cereal selection, American (fluffy) pancakes and syrups, smoked streaky bacon, scrambled eggs, berries, whipped cream, toast, jams, tea, coffee, orange juice.
- Breakfast wraps. Cereal selection, ham, scrambled egg, cheese, salsa, spring onions in tortilla wraps, toast, tea, coffee, orange juice
- Other, please enquire
£4.50 Reception Drinks
- £3.00 children 4-13 years
- £0.00 children 3 years and younger free
- Soft drink alternative(s) included
Choose from:
- Prosecco
- Pimms
- Wine
- Other, please enquire.
£3.00 Reception Nibbles
Hot and/or cold sweet and savoury snacks
- £3.00 per head
£4.50 Starter
- £3.00 children 4-13 years
- £0.00 children 3 years and younger free
Choose from:
- Dips, crisps and veg sticks
- Chicken and mango salad
- Tomato, mozzarella and salami salad
- Soup (e.g. tomato and basil, vegetable, yellow split pea)
- Afternoon tea (must be chosen with afternoon tea as main course)
- Other, please enquire.
£19.50 Main Course
- £14.50 children 4-13 years
- £0.00 children 3 years and under free
Choose from:
- Outdoor griddle. Beef burgers, cheese slices, chicken fillets, Frankfurter (hotdog) sausages, hotdog onions in sauce, burger/hot dog buns, coleslaw, baby corn or corn on the cob, lettuce, tomato, condiments.
- Chilli con carne. Meat chilli and/or vegetable chilli, rice, green salad, tortilla chips, guacamole, garlic bread, grated cheese, sour cream.
- Chicken curry. Chicken curry, vegetable curry, rice, samosas, cucumber, yoghurt dressing, chutney & pickles, naan bread.
- Pasta Bolognese. Pasta, bolognese sauce, grated cheese, green salad, tomato and mozzarella salad, garlic bread.
- Pulled pork dinner. Slow-cooked pulled pork, stuffing, mashed potato, tomato and mozzarella salad, coleslaw, apple sauce, condiments.
- Roast chicken dinner. 40 guests and under only. Roast boneless chicken wrapped in bacon, roast potatoes, roast parsnips, carrots, broccoli, gravy.
- Afternoon tea. Crisps, olives, veg sticks, hummus, dips, 4 kinds sandwiches (e.g. chicken & mango chutney, ham and mustard, tuna mayonnaise, cheese & chutney, cream cheese & cucumber, egg mayonnaise), 3 savoury snacks (e.g. pork pies, sausage rolls, quiche, Scotch eggs, cheese straws), Welsh cakes/scones, strawberry jam and cream.
- Hot & cold buffet. Meat, potatoes/rice/pasta, vegetables, salads, savoury snacks (e.g. sausage rolls, pork pies)
- Other, please enquire
£7.00 Wine with Meal
- Half a bottle per head (adults only)
£4.50 Dessert
- £3.00 children 4-13 years
- £0.00 children 3 years and under free
Choose from:
- Lemon posset and shortbread
- Cake selection (e.g. Victoria sponge, chocolate cake, lemon drizzle) raspberries and cream
- Fruit crumble and custard
- Fruit salad and icecream
- Cheesecake, strawberries and cream
- Afternoon tea (must be chosen with afternoon tea as main course)
- Other, please enquire.
£9.50 Supper Snack
- £6.50 children 4-13 years
- £0.00 children 3 years and under free
Choose from:
- Pancake bar. Original recipe homemade pancakes with a selection of conserves (e.g. strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, lemon curd, Nutella) and whipped cream.
- Chilli bowl. Meat and or veg chilli with rice, grated cheese and sour cream.
- Pizza bar. Pizza selection, coleslaw and salad.
- Hot dog bar. Frankfurters, buns, hotdog onions.
- Bacon or sausage baps. Bacon or sausage with ketchup and brown sauce in fresh bread rolls.
- Pulled pork baps. Pulled pork with stuffing, apple sauce and condiments
- Other, please enquire.
£3.00 Hot Chocolate Drink
Hot chocolate drink with mini marshmallows.
- £3.00 per person
Optional Add-Ons
Tables, Chairs & Seating
You may hire our round banqueting tables, chairs, tablecloths and chair covers, and hay bales for outdoor seating (weather permitting)
Tableware & Glasses
You may hire our vintage china crockery (plates, bowls, teacups & saucers, serving platters), cutlery, bar equipment (ice buckets, bottle openers, drip trays) and polycarbonate (safe) glassware (flutes, wine, tumblers, pint),
Photography & Videography
We strongly recommend that you hire a professional photographer if a picture record of your event is very important. We often take pictures during events to use for marketing and promotion purposes. You are welcome to copies of our images. If preferred, we can find a photographer or videographer for you and add it to your package.
Wedding Donkeys
You may hire our donkeys, Andi and Sassy for a photo opportunity. We groom and dress them in your colours and they love the attention.
Confetti PLEASE READ
Only water soluble biodegradable contetti may be used. No paper, foil or flower petals permitted. Please ASK and we can add to your package.
DJ/Band & Noise Policy
You can hire your own DJ/band in the event barn but we are mindful of noise at all times. This does not mean you can't have a good party; it just means you cannot blast at concert levels. We can outsource a disco/DJ and add it to your package.
Shropshire Registrar
Barnutopia is licensed for wedding ceremonies. You should give notice of marriage in your district and book a Shropshire registrar to conduct your ceremony. You have to do this yourselves.
Damage Deposit
We reserve the right to charge a damage deposit of £1,000 payable one week before your event. It is returnable within one week of your event assuming there is no damage.
Event & Planning Resources
- Address & Directions ➤ Contact details, downloadable maps, public transport, taxi services.
- Site Plan ➤ Showing positions of all barns, accommodation and shared facilities.
- Bed Allocation Form ➤ Downloadable form (Word) with all units and beds in each.
- Barns, Bales, Plans & Dimensions ➤ Barn floor plans, pics and dimensions.
- Catering for Events ➤ Catering suggestions and pricing.
- Budget Planner ➤ Downloadable spreadsheet template (Excel) to keep track of expenses.
- Legal Marriage at Barnutopia ➤ Getting married legally at Barnutopia (licensed wedding venue).
- Vendor Directory ➤ Local event vendors and suppliers.
- Local B&Bs and Guesthouses ➤ List of nearby accommodation providers.
Venue Hire Pricing
You can decide between residential and day hire, headcounts of up to 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120, and then choose from a variety of add-ons and catering (if desired).
2022 Example Pricing
- £2,106 for up to 15 headcount DAY hire, midweek, low season, standard extras.
- £6,723 for up to 90 headcount RESIDENTIAL hire (45 residential, 45 event-only), weekend, high season, standard extras.
- £16,230 for up to 120 headcount RESIDENTIAL FESTIVAL (all may be residential glampers or campers), standard extras, catering for 2 days
Our new Build Your Own Wedding (or Event) Package widget allows you to create your own package. If you would prefer just send us a few details and we will recommend a package for you.
Standard Extras
Tea & fresh coffee station on day of event, glassware & bar equipment (BYO alcohol), hay bale aisle seating, banqueting tables (5ft round), tablecloths, banqueting chairs and chair covers.
Reviews
You may find reviews of Barnutopia on Hitched, Bridebook, Facebook and Google. Here is a selection of wedding reviews received.
Venue Hire at Barnutopia
- “Best wedding venue ever. We had the most perfect day yesterday, getting married at the beautiful Barnutopia! Thank you so so so much Katrina and Steve; you went above and beyond to help us with every detail and made sure our guests were very well fed with a yummy afternoon tea and bbq! A day we’ll never forget!” Hannah & Mat
- Barnutopia in spring 2018 series ITV “Give It A Year” with Baroness Karren Brady.
- Pics of our first (2018) wedding fair and grand opening with ribbon-cutting by the Mayor of Oswestry.
- Feel free to print our bed allocation template to help figure out where people will sleep for large bookings.
- Suggested winter wedding complete package.
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