Let us answer some of your frequently asked questions.

We keep our availability details up to date at on the availability section of our website, please click here for further details. There currently may be good availability and you could be one of the first to experience the magical charm of Thetford Farm Barn, as our brand new venue is nearing completion and now taking bookings for Spring 2024 onwards.

Weekend wedding bookings cover a 48hr booking from Friday morning to Sunday morning – exact timings can be agreed with you. Weekday weddings are Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.

We can be flexible with these timings. We are taking bookings from Spring 2024, please check our calendar under the availability section of the site for further details.

Please allow a good hour for our first meeting, this is an important time so we want you to gain all the information you need. Join us for a tea or coffee and a slice of homemade cake, see the space and how it works for you and get comfortable with how we can make your day amazing. You’ll have an opportunity to meet the team who know every inch of the buildings and can answer all your individual questions.

We try to cover everything in great detail so that we have a good understanding of your requirements for your big day. We’ll show you all our facilities such as the ceremony areas, dining and reception buildings, preparation rooms and kitchen, parking and access areas.

We will also talk about the support our Events Team can provide, catering possibilities, plus our bar and drinks options. We will also explain how our team will effectively communicate with you between your first visit and your big day.

Yes, of course. Please bring your wedding planner or a member of your family if that works for you.

Yes. Click here to see our recommended list of suppliers.

Yes, of course. Thetford Farm Barn is ideally suited for any celebration, large or small.

A non refundable deposit of 25% of the hire fee is payable to secure your date. 50% payable 6 months prior to the event date. Remaining 25% 4 weeks prior to event date.

Included

• Exclusive use of our private venue – barns, courtyards and preparation suites.
• Our stunning Ceremony Hall, able to accommodate up to 250 seated guests.
• The Dining Room, affectionately called ‘The Piggery’ with seating for up to 200 guests.
• Our evening reception with space for 400+ guests.
• The Dressing Room, our gorgeous boutique area and changing room.
• The Hayloft, with 3/4 size snooker table – perfect for photographs, speeches, or that bouquet throwing moment!
• Full use of our catering kitchen
• The White Horse Bar, stocked and staffed.
• Full PA system throughout.
• Beautifully designed cloakrooms and accessible suite with baby changing.
• Car park for 120 guests’ cars, taxis & coaches.

Not included

• Caterers or catering equipment cutlery, crockery, glassware, table linen, decorations, centerpieces, flowers.
• Registrars Fees (these are to be paid directly).
• Marquees, entertainment – DJ, band, magician etc.

Our event team will ensure that everyone has left the buildings at the end of the night so we can lock up and make sure everything is safe. Guests and suppliers are asked to vacate the site by 12noon on the day after the wedding event.

We will have two fabulous preparation areas, The Dressing Room, perfect for styling hair and make up and taking time to relax in a stress-free environment with family and friends (and of course a glass of bubbly).

The ushers can have their space too in The Hayloft, where they can enjoy the comfort of classic Chesterfield sofas, a 3/4 size snooker table and mini bar for that early tipple!

We are thrilled to be able to offer a beautiful house in the local village of Baston that sleeps 10 people. From 2026 we will also have four luxury double rooms and a Honeymoon suite, just a few yards away from The Barn.

We have selected a range of local hotels or places to stay across a variety of budgets to ensure you and all your guests have a lovely weekend.

Yes, as the site is privately owned this is certainly possible, you’ll get some amazing footage.

Unlike hotels who will have other guests, gym members, or even perhaps another wedding in another wing on the same day, the only people here will be your guests, your suppliers, the farm & estate team and our wedding events team.

Absolutely yes! We offer our venue for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for midweek bookings. Please visit our availability page for further information.

In the interest of maintaining a more ecologically friendly environment, we only allow real dried flowers confetti. This links with the farm and it’s ethos towards sustainability. To facilitate this, we have selected a lovely supplier that grows and dries their own flowers in Shropshire and ask that if possible all your confetti is purchased directly from them. If you have your own supplier of dried flower confetti, then we are of course happy for you to bring your own.

For the catering and bar, we require you to select a supplier from the excellent companies we have shortlisted.

For all other suppliers you can choose from our list of carefully selected suppliers. We have extensively researched suitable suppliers and have a list for all styles, tastes and budgets.

Yes, absolutely. We have designed our courtyards with inset anchor points for easy marquee installation. A marquee can be positioned in either of our two courtyards. Please see our preferred suppliers for further information.

Tipis will look amazing in the meadow area, please see our map for further details. This space will be ideal for up to three tipis connected together.

Yes, we provide long and round tables plus chairs that are included in the price. If you wish to choose your own tables and chairs then this is possible, but there would not be a discount off the venue hire rate.

We currently do not supply our own interior or exterior decor. However, please see our preferred supplier list for further information.

We know a fantastic local band and some local DJs but totally understand if your playlist is different. Please see our preferred list for further information.

Yes! Please talk to us about your hair-raising plans. We also have links with some great people that can take you into the skies. See our recommended suppliers list.

It is possible to hire spaces at our Dutch Barn on site, so you can organise your own child care providers, entertainment or even a magician.

We are lucky enough to be surrounded by beautiful countryside that plays host to many fabulous country houses, parks or areas of outstanding natural beauty. A few to consider are:

• Grimthorpe Castle Park and Gardens (8mi)
• Burghley House (10mi)
• Rutland Water (15mi)
• Belvoir Castle (30mi)