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The Essex Barn at The White Hart

White Hart Great Yeldham wedding venue in Essex with exclusive use of 15th century timber barn, garden ceremony sites and on-site accommodation.

Essex, Halstead

from £5,995

200 guests

read 19 reviews

Wedding receptions

Wedding ceremonies

Wedding packages

Wedding deals

Wedding guest accommodation

Wedding parties and special occasions

Business details last verified on 10th of February 2026 by the Guides for Brides team.

Prices & Capacity

Prices

Typical Price: £POA

Price Range: £5,995 - £10,500

Capacity

Standing: 200

Accommodation

Sleeps: 26

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About The Essex Barn @ The White Hart

The White Hart at Great Yeldham is a venue built around a 15th-century coaching inn with landscaped gardens of about four and a half acres and a newly refurbished barn available for exclusive hire. Couples can choose to hold their ceremony on a raised mezzanine floor inside the barn, bring their own registrar for a civil service, or exchange vows outside in the garden.

The timber-framed Essex Barn has high ceilings and large doors leading to the gardens, and with room for up to 200 guests it serves as both ceremony and reception space for larger celebrations. For smaller wedding breakfasts and gatherings the venue’s Garden Room offers a naturally lit private space for up to around 36 guests, and the Main Dining Room can seat about 42 when needed. All-inclusive wedding packages combine venue hire with a licensed bar, dance floor, white table linen and crockery, a bridal dressing room, a personal wedding advisor and catering options designed by the venue’s restaurant team, with food based on fresh local produce. The layout of the barns and adjoining gardens allows rooms and outdoor areas to flow through the day, and overnight accommodation in the hotel’s bedrooms and bridal suite is available on site.

The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Humanist / Celebrant weddings

Outdoor Ceremonies

Receptions Only

Venue Setting

Countryside

City

Venue Type

Barn

Exclusive use

Intimate Venue

Elopements

Dry Hire Available

Small Hotel

Historic

Additional Facilities

Honeymoon suite

Dance floor

Live music permitted

Discos permitted

Wedding coordinator

Onsite car parking

Licensed bar

Wedding packages

Bespoke weddings

Catering Options

Inhouse Caterers

BBQ / Hog Roasts

Vegan

Contact & Location

The Essex Barn @ The White Hart

Great Yeldham, CO9 4HJ, Essex, United Kingdom

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Yes We have 1 ensuite single room, 5 suites and 7 ensuite double rooms (that are 5 gold star rated) with double, family and twin rooms available, as well as our bridal suite and deluxe room. The rooms are located in a separate block away from the main building offering a quiet and secluded area in which to enjoy your stay.

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Why Couples Recommend The Essex Barn at The White Hart

Based on reviews from wedding guests, family members, and couples, The Essex Barn @ The White Hart is consistently praised as a top-class and superb wedding venue. The beautiful, historic building and its well-kept grounds provide a stunning setting for a special day. A recurring highlight is the exceptional staff, who are universally described as professional, attentive, friendly, and happy, often going above and beyond to ensure the entire event runs smoothly and without a single hitch. The quality of the food receives outstanding feedback, with wedding meals, restaurant dishes, and breakfast all being lauded as delicious and excellent. On-site accommodation is also highly rated, with guests finding the rooms, including the beautiful bridal suite, to be clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. Overall, the venue is highly recommended for its combination of a beautiful setting, fantastic food, and first-rate service, making for a truly memorable wedding experience.

Customer Reviews

19 reviews

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Mitch Redman

Oct 2025 -

Victoria Jeffery

Oct 2025 -

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