Wedding Reception Venues in Oxfordshire
Whether you're looking for something traditional or alternative, something in the city or the majestic countryside, take a look at these varied reception only wedding venues in Oxfordshire. From tithe barns to grand palaces, explore the options available to you and your partner throughout the selection below. Scroll down and click on a listing to find out more.
Bicester
Hold your rustic wedding in the 14th century Tythe Barn, located in Launton just outside Bicester. It has been lovingly renovated and restored in order to be the perfect all-inclusive wedding venue for parties of up to 220 guests. Catering is provided in-house using the freshest ingredients, and there's even a unique bridal suite on-site for the bride's preparations…
Banbury
Dovecote Events is a quaint barn and tipi wedding venue that combines aesthetic with the nature that surrounds Banbury. Its stunning vaulted ceilings and light space provides a blank canvas for brides and grooms and an awe-inspiring atmosphere. Offering no corkage fee, this is an ideal place for a romantic bespoke wedding...
Banbury
Nestled away in a wooded area on the border of North Oxfordshire / Northamptonshire, WedShed is a unique location for a cool and quirky wedding celebration. With exclusive use of a pretty Georgian farm, Wedshed offers civil ceremonies, glamping, onsite accommodation and modern amenities. This is the perfect location if you are looking for a vibrant and relaxed wedding venue in rural Oxfordshire…
Lower Basildon
Hillfields Farm is a unique wedding venue offering dry hire services with multiple day rentals. The venue is notable for its exceptional attention to detail and offers a perfect location to celebrate one of the most significant days in your life. With its charming atmosphere, Hillfields Farm is the perfect venue for those seeking a memorable day set within the beautiful 300-year-old barns…
Wantage
Embrace the enchantment of a wedding at Lains Barn, a family-run venue nestled amidst the rolling hills of the North Wessex Downs. Their spacious main hall, complemented by a variety of captivating indoor and outdoor spaces, can accommodate up to 200 guests, ensuring your celebration unfolds seamlessly. Their tranquil bridal room provides the perfect sanctuary for pre-ceremony preparations, while their in-house catering team delights with exquisite creations crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. You can have this all season round...
Oxford
Hosting one wedding per day, this hotel venue offers two private 19th century manors and extensive grounds to make use of. Located in Iffley, approximately two miles south of Oxford centre, Hawkwell House Hotel is situated by picturesque meadows and the River Thames, offering a tranquil location of ceremonies and receptions and 77 bedrooms for your guests…
Haddenham
A historic 12th century setting, this beautiful venue was once an Augustinian Monastery. Nestled between bustling Oxford and the stunning scenery of Chiltern Hills, Notley Abbey fuses rustic charm with refurbished glamorous features. Its abundance of lavender and heather foliage leading up to the Abbey will make you feel like you're in Provence...
Witney
Cogges Manor Farm offers an ideal setting for your wedding with its charming 18th Century barns, Manor House, and old milking parlour. Guests of all ages can enjoy exploring the walled garden and open spaces, perfect for capturing memorable photos. Situated in Witney near Oxford, at the edge of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, they are conveniently less than a two-hour drive from London…
Woodstock
Located in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, not far from Blenheim Castle, The Marlborough Arms is a charming coaching inn that holds wedding receptions. They have 16 cosy guest suites for you and your guests to stay the night, space for up to 120 evening guests and incredible catering options. The Marlborough arms is a wedding venue where historic meets modern luxury…
Newbury
The Post is a traditional wedding barn with a modern twist. Located near Newbury within 120 acres of Berkshire countryside, The Post provides a stunning backdrop to your wedding day. Wed inside or outside, feast upon hand-crafted wooden tables and party in style for up to 150 day guests and 200 evening guests. Outside, the kitchen terrace is the perfect spot for pizza and drinks around the rotisserie…
Newbury
The Vineyard is a five-star luxury hotel and spa located near Newbury in beautiful Berkshire. The facilities, service and food all live up to its prestigious star rating, so it is no wonder this venue is considered as one of the best in the county. You can take over the hotel exclusively including the spa for a perfectly private wedding. Click here to find out more…
Banbury
This dreamy wedding venue is located in Horley, on the north border of the Cotswolds in Oxfordshire, South Warwickshire and Northamptonshire, near Banbury. Hadsham Farm is a bespoke outside wedding venue that is flexible, dry-hire, DIY and is exclusive use. You can make your wedding reception your own with their self-catering option, decorating their Tipi and selecting your accommodation from an on-site luxury shepherd hut or bring your own tent. To top it off this wedding venue is family-run…
Minster Mill is located in the picturesque region of Oxfordshire, hidden away in the Cotswolds. The rolling hills surround the 65-acre estate, which is alive with awash of wildflower meadows and weeping willows. Explore the quintessential honey-coloured hues and delve into Minster Mill for your perfect wedding day. With 38 bedrooms and exclusive use available, you’ve finally found ‘the one’…
Burford
Tucked away amongst antique buildings in the village of Burford, this 17th-century hotel is capable of hosting ceremonies and receptions with up to 80 guests. This space is ideal for brides and grooms who are hoping to find a wedding venue in the Cotswolds with beautiful outdoor spaces such as romantic walled gardens and a beautiful wisteria entrance…
Swallowfield
The Mill House Hotel is a stunning Georgian mansion beside the River Loddon in Reading, Berkshire, that could be exclusively yours for your wedding day. This wedding venue has luxury on-site accommodation, is licensed for civil ceremonies, has a dry hire marquee for self-catering, incredible packages and a capacity for up to 200 guests…
Aldermaston
With panoramic river views, streams and steeped in traditional charm with its original oak beams, sluices and water wheel a tranquil riverside setting in 22 acres of countryside, making it one of the most picturesque venues in Royal Berkshire. Whether it's an intimate occasion or larger celebration, they pride themselves on providing a bespoke service, thus creating the most unique and magical day of your life…
Everdon
Wood Farm at Everdon is a serene and picturesque exclusive-use barn wedding venue encompassed by 80 acres of stunning Northamptonshire countryside. Perfect for private weddings, this family-run property boasts magnificent views of the rolling landscape from its terrace and gardens, as well as a fully stocked bar to add to the fun...
Dorney
Located in Windsor, in the picturesque countryside of Buckinghamshire, Dorney Court is a historical wedding venue that can host up to 1000 guests which makes it perfect for Asian weddings. With indoor and outdoor spaces, you’ll dine on exquisite in-house catering and sleep in cosy accommodation on-site. To top it off they even have their own mediaeval church…
Welford
Located in Berkshire in the heart of Lambourn Valley, just an hour from West London and easily accessible from Heathrow and Bristol, Welford Lodge offers three dry hire spaces for you to choose from. With indoor and outdoor spaces licensed for civil ceremonies, this blank canvas wedding venue lets you create the wedding of your dreams. Fall asleep in their accommodation and explore their 100 acres of private woodland…
Nether Winchendon
Nether Winchendon House, a captivating Wedding Venue nestled in the picturesque Buckinghamshire countryside, transports you to a timeless era. This extraordinary Ancient Historic House, boasting a Grade I listing, exudes romance and charm. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Nether Winchendon House, a magnificent Medieval and Tudor manor house surrounded by seven acres of serene gardens and 600 acres of parkland on the border of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire…
Henley-on-Thames
Uniquely positioned on the banks of the Thames with sweeping views of river and Berkshire countryside. A stone’s throw from London, Henley-on-Thames offers easy transport links to the South-East by road and rail. An historic, privately-owned venue with breathtaking gardens and grounds available for exclusive hire. As a private home Remenham Court offers unique versatility…
Moreton-in-Marsh
Located in the Cotswolds countryside, accessible from Oxford and Bristol, Dayelsford is a wedding venue who specialise in floristry. Their in-house catering team work with farm produce from their site to create exquisite meals and there are captivating indoor and outdoor spaces to celebrate with up to 200 guests. Stay in their on-site accommodation and let their expert events team create your dream wedding…
Abingdon
Steventon House is a regal Victorian mansion on the edge of North Wessex Downs and Oxfordshire. The hotel has a luxurious boutique feel with modern refurbishments amongst historic grandeur. The stunning manicured gardens are a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos and the option for outdoor ceremonies is perfect for summer weddings..
Wantage
Found on the northern edge of the North Wessex Downs near Wantage, this outstanding wedding venue is a gorgeous Grade II-listed 18th century manor house. Framed by an expansive lawn, this space has the ability to cater up to 300 wedding guests and offers marquee receptions. This cost-effective wedding venue can be exclusively yours from just £4000...
Banbury
Ideally located in the market town of Banbury, this 17th century hotel boasts a charismatic space and original features for a stately wedding. A suitable venue for the ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception, Mercure Banbury Whately Hall Hotel is located next to People’s Park is one of the mosts adaptable places to get married in Oxfordshire…
Chipping Campden
Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, this exclusive use wedding venue only hosts one wedding a week, offering you for a chance for a four-day wedding, exchanging your vows on the Saturday. To add the flexibility. Mickleton Hills Farm allow you to choose your own suppliers, stay in their on-site accommodation, celebrate in their 18th century grain barn and take all the help you need from their wedding planning services…
Oxford
A romantic, privately owned, luxurious hotel located three miles from the centre of Oxford, this venue provides a backdrop for both a rural and convenient urban wedding celebrations. Surrounded by 400-acres of woodlands, this hotel is perfect for weddings all year round with a ceremony capacity of up to 200 guests, 20 boutique bedrooms and tasty in-house catering...
Oxford
One of the most historic libraries in Europe, Bodleian Libraries is located in the heart of the University of Oxford neighbouring The Sheldonian Theatre. The venue features ornate architecture, intricate gothic design and over 11 million works. Offering ceremony licenced spaces and magnificent reception suites, the building makes for a majestic wedding backdrop…
Bicester
Located in the countryside just north of Bicester in the Cherwell district, Stratton Court Barn is an exclusive-use barn venue for your rustic wedding. The Main Barn can be used for your ceremony and features its own bar and space for a dancefloor for fun a fun reception. Or say your vows in the intimae Stables with up to 60 loved ones…
Just 15 miles from Oxford, tucked away in Minster Lovell in the Cotswolds, Old Swan is the perfect intimate 15th century wedding venue in Oxfordshire. This all-inclusive and exclusive use wedding venue has it all, from a ceremony room licensed for civil ceremonies, talented in-house catering, a dedicated wedding planner, a perfect spot for evening receptions and 15 rooms for sleeping after your wedding day. It also has plenty of stunning views with its own gardens and surrounding landscapes…
Oxford
A stone’s throw away from Carfax Tower, this Grade II-listed central Oxford venue contains historic period features and is home to the Museum of Oxford. Licenced for civil ceremonies in a number suites, Oxford Town Hall can cater for up to 600 guests. The friendly and experienced team can also provide a list of approved caterers for your wedding feast…
Oxford
A quaint, contemporary wedding venue in the heart of the city of Oxford overlooking the Thames, this hotel gives a sense of history and style to your big day. The elegant suites on offer suit both grand affairs for up to 160 guests and intimate gatherings. Have both your ceremony and reception in one place. After the day’s celebrations, guests can relax in the modern rooms…
Weston-on-the-Green
Situated on the outskirts of the sleepy Oxfordshire village of Weston-on-the-Green, The Manor Country House Hotel is an idyllic setting for a wedding celebration. The late 15th century building is wrought out of golden sandstone and adorned with plenty of character and history, and its ample facilities will cater to all-inclusive weddings of every shape and size...
Nr Henley on Thames
This idyllic Grade II-listed barn is located in the Hambleton Valley, and offers its own signature vineyard for beautiful vows and wedding blessings. The rustic timber beams are decorated with fairy lights, creating a warm and romantic light for your nuptials. Licensed for civil ceremonies of up to 100 guests, this is a whimsical venue for a rural wedding...
Oxford
This medieval hotel wedding venue is set within 30-acres of breath taking parkland in Sandford-on-Thames. A number of wonderful spaces can be used for your nuptials, including a unique barge for intimate ceremonies of 30 guests and a riverside gazebo for an unlimited number of people. Contemporary suites and a rustic barn can be used for reception celebrations…
Cassington
Settled within the idyllic pastoral hamlet of Worton, Worton Hall is a romantic exclusive-use venue. Its organic nature, equestrian facilities and wooden chandeliers combine the rustic charm of a farm with the prestige of a cotswold wedding haven. Its modern aesthetic is a splendid blank canvas for a range of vibrant decorations...
Little Horwood
Horwood House is a prime location just outside of Milton Keynes for your countryside wedding. With historic charm and contemporary function suites, this venue offers the best of both worlds for your nuptials. Boasting four beautiful function areas, 38-acres of landscaped gardens, delectable dining and accommodation, this wedding venue simply has it all...
Clanfield
Situated near dreamy Bampton, Friars Court is a rural manor house wedding venue surrounded by scenic grounds. With five civil ceremony licenced areas, including four outside, your entire day can be bespoke and enjoyed in a tranquil paradise. Friars Court is a truly fantastic space for a DIY wedding celebration…
Bicester
Beautifully located in 134-acres of Bicester countryside, Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa offers numerous wedding packages and caters for bespoke nuptials. Its impressive grounds are licenced to hold ceremonies in The Pergoda for your summer celebrations, and the Orangery makes for a wonderful suite with views of the golf course for the wedding feast and reception…
Woodstock
With stunning baroque designs and ornate decorated suites, Blenheim Palace stands as a majestic wedding venue on the edge of Woodstock. Overlooking the River Glyme, this early 18th century palace features The Orangery, The Great Hall, Water Terraces and numerous other splendid spaces in which to host the most extravagant and romantic of wedding celebrations…
Milton Hill
Say your vows where royalty once stood as Peter the Great and King William III visited this mansion before its elegant Georgian exterior. Perfectly poised on the edge of North Wessex Downs, and surrounded by 22 acres of stunning parkland, have your wedding in an effortless stylish venue and amongst the rolling hills of Oxfordshire...
Oxford
Jurys Inn is a stylish four star hotel wedding venue near to Wolvercote Lakes and Port Meadow Country Park. Within close proximity of Oxford's historic city centre whist also providing scenic views, this versatile space offers a range of function suites licenced for civil ceremonies and simultaneously provides an excellent blank canvas for the reception celebrations…
Sulgrave
Nestled in the quaint parish of Sulgrave, this heritage venue is an example of the unusual wedding venues Oxfordshire boasts as it was once the ancestral home of George Washington. Framed by manicured gardens and stone pillars, the 16th century manor is a majestic wedding backdrop. The ideal location for both grand country weddings and intimate whimsical occasions…
Long Crendon
On the outskirts of Long Crendon, nearby the River Thame, this historic 12th century barn wedding venue is set in 500-acres of countryside in the Chiltern Hills. The barn has been beautifully restored but retains its original oak beams and exposed brickwork, an excellent backdrop for rustic celebrations. It also offers a connecting marquee for the reception…
Thame
Sat in the glorious Oxfordshire countryside, this modern haven is a beautiful setting to host your wedding ceremony and reception. The glass windows provide vistas of the surrounding Milton Common countryside, a stunning space to overlook when saying your vows. The venue's estate and golf course is wonderful for relaxed wedding photos with loved ones…
Abingdon
Located near Oxford and and Chiltern Hills AONB, get married in the regal 19th century setting of Coseners House, a stylish and yet comfortable venue for your nuptials. Licensed for civil ceremonies and with ample space for a fabulous reception, this is the perfect space for brides and grooms who want fun festivities but within the historic setting of Oxfordshire…
Oxford
This unique wedding venue is a boutique hotel that was originally a former prison! Containing its original medieval features, it is now a trendy space for couples looking for an alternative space. Hold your evening reception in the Visitors Room. You and your guests can stay in former cells that are now luxury rooms, with plenty of natural light and decoration...
Chipping Norton
Situated on the outskirts of Chipping Norton, this 18th century Italian Baroque mansion is an elegant wedding venue for lavish and intimate affairs. The exclusive use 440-acre estate is a historic setting featuring a beautiful walled garden and plunging waterfalls. Offering romantic rooms licenced for civil ceremonies there is ample space for nuptials…
Stow-on-the-Wold
Hyde House and Barn situated in the tranquility of Stow-in-the-Wold, showcases simple elegance and subtle romance. Say your nuptials in the immaculately renovated barns with views, or outdoors surrounded by nature's natural beauty. Complimenting any theme, allow up to 150 wedding guests to bask in your designs and accommodate 40 guests in the luxury rooms…
Waddesdon
Located in a serene waterside location surrounded by beautiful gardens, The Dairy is a captivating private venue within the Waddesdon Estate, Buckinghamshire, established by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild during the 19th century and serving as the country getaway for the Rothschild family for more than a century. Experience a glimpse of this luxurious lifestyle with top-notch cuisine, fine wines, and impeccable service…