The Long Gallery, Wedding Venue in Oxfordshire
Make memories to last a lifetime at The Abbey Buildings, a stunning historic wedding venue in Oxfordshire offering exclusive three-day hire.
We are a wonderful historic feature in Abingdon.
We can accomodate up to 100 people
You may decorate the building to make your day unique
We have a charming garden with millstream
Choose our full three day package or one day ceremony only
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: £ - ££
£500 for Ceremony Only, 1 day event, £3000 for the 3 day - incl ceremony/breakfast and reception space.
Hire Price Range: £500 - £3,000
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 90
Guest Capacity (min/max): 4 / 90
Guests for sit down meal: 4 - 90
About The Abbey Buildings
The Abbey Buildings is a beautiful, historic venue perfect for a romantic wedding. Located in a private cul-de-sac, yet close to many other places, it can accommodate up to 100 (which will include staff). We have a licence to host civil ceremonies, so you can choose to use our venue for your ceremony, reception, or both. Three day hire from Friday - Sunday, plenty of time to set up and clear away the day after your wedding. Bookings for 2025 weddings available, refurbishment from 2026.
Hiring the Abbey Buildings for your wedding reception gives you exclusive use of the Long Gallery, Lower Hall and the two Checker Rooms, plus the north and south gardens. The Unicorn Theatre is not included within the hire for receptions, but it is available for ceremonies.
Once part of Abingdon’s famous Abbey, and are full of history and unique in character. They are rustic in style and partially open to the elements (the north side of the Long Gallery is not glazed), but they offer an ideal location for a wedding between the months of May and September.
Wedding banquets are set up in the magnificent Long Gallery, with its impressive vaulted ceiling, beams, posts and stone fireplaces. We provide wooden chairs and rectangular tables, which can be arranged in various banqueting formats, or you can hire in round tables if you prefer. There is space in the Long Gallery to accommodate up to 100 people, which will include our staff.
A Central Location with Convenient Amenities
Ideally located in Abingdon, The Abbey Buildings offers easy access for guests travelling from near and far. There is limited on-site parking but proximity to local public car parks and amenities ensuring a smooth and convenient celebration.
A Venue Steeped in History and Timeless Charm
As a historic landmark, The Abbey Buildings carries with it centuries of charm and heritage.
The Details
Venue Type
Barn
Historic
Unique & Unusual
Dry Hire Available
Weekend Hire
Venue Setting
Town
Catering Options
Buffet
Vegan
Caribbean
Food Trucks Permitted
Greek
No Corkage
Outside Bars Permitted
Outside Caterers Permitted
Asian
Additional Facilities
Dance floor
Discos permitted
Licensed bar
Live music permitted
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Interfaith / Multicultural
Receptions Only
Contact & Location
The Abbey Buildings
Abingdon Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3HZ, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
FAQs
Our 3 day hire, Friday, Saturday and Sunday costs £3000
Yes
Yes, we have a licence to host civil ceremonies and you can choose between a number of locations within our buildings, including the Unicorn Theatre.
We are licensed for serving alcohol up to 11 pm. Most couples prefer to hire in a bar service to serve their guests either as a free bar, a pay bar or a combination of both. Alternatively you may bring in your own drink and we do not apply a corkage charge.
Yes, Your chosen caterers should come and look at the buildings well in advance, so they are aware of the layout and understand where cooking can take place. Alternatively, we can give you the names of caterers who are familiar with the buildings.
You can access the building on the Friday before your Saturday wedding, and have Sunday for taking down and clearing away.
Entertainment and music may continue until 11.00 pm, although we ask you to show consideration towards our neighbours during the later part of the evening. Guests must vacate by 11:30pm and everyone must be off site by midnight.
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Yes, please ask us for recommendations