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Worton Hall

Oxfordshire wedding venue Worton Hall, a converted barn with mezzanine ceremony space and bar lounge.

Oxfordshire, Witney

from £4,900

280 guests

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Flexible Catering

Private Bar

On-Site Cottage Accommodation

Indoor & Outdoor Civil ceremony options

Wedding Breakfast for up to 180 guests

Blank and versatile space allowing personal preferences

Business details last verified on 20th of May 2026 by Worton Hall.

Prices & Capacity

Prices

Typical Price: £POA

Price Range: £4,900 - £8,500

Capacity

Ceremony: 120

Standing: 280

Seated Meal: 180

Accommodation

Sleeps: 26

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About Worton Hall

Worton Hall stands within the Worton Park estate near Cassington in Oxfordshire, on the edge of the Cotswolds, about 15 minutes’ drive from Oxford city centre. The venue occupies a converted grain barn where three spaces - The Main Hall, the Cresswell Lounge and the Hayloft Gallery - open into a single flexible layout.

The mezzanine Hayloft Gallery can host civil ceremonies for up to 120 guests; once vows are complete, guests can move straight downstairs where the Main Hall is set up for the wedding breakfast. That hall seats up to 180 people for a sit-down meal and expands to hold up to 280 for the evening reception. The Cresswell Lounge houses a handcrafted solid oak bar and soft seating for relaxed conversation or additional guest experiences.

Worton Hall comes with fixtures such as flagstone floors, arrow-slit windows, medieval-style chandeliers and a canopy of fairy lights, and the open floor plan allows couples to tailor layouts across ceremony, meal and evening spaces. Couples can bring in external caterers subject to a fixed fee, or choose from preferred caterers listed by the venue.

The venue hire includes access to Stable Cottage for the couple on the wedding weekend; that cottage sleeps up to four. The onsite Farmhouse, sleeping 22, and several holiday lets nearby offer additional accommodation for family and friends. Worton Hall operates as an exclusive use venue so only one event is held at a time, and the team supports the day from ceremony through to evening celebrations.

The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Humanist / Celebrant weddings

Outdoor Ceremonies

Receptions Only

Hindu (Fire ceremony permitted)

Jewish (Stage and Chuppah)

Venue Setting

Countryside

Waterside

Woodland

Venue Type

Barn

Exclusive use

Unique & Unusual

Suitable for Asian Weddings

Suitable for Jewish Weddings

Dry Hire Available

Outdoor / Garden

Weekend Hire

Eco Wedding Venue

Additional Facilities

Outdoor ceremonies

Dance floor

Live music permitted

Discos permitted

Wedding coordinator

Swimming pool

Onsite car parking

Licensed bar

Wedding packages

Bespoke weddings

Dog friendly

Good Disabled Access

Catering Options

Outside Caterers Permitted

BBQ / Hog Roasts

Asian

Kosher

Caribbean

Halal

Kosher

Greek

Vegan

Buffet

Food Trucks Permitted

Champions of

Sustainability

Customer Service

Contact & Location

Worton Hall

Worton Hall, Worton Park, Cassington, OX29 4SU, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

FAQs

Yes, we offer exclusive use of the venue and if booking our on-site accommodation exclusive use of this too.

Yes - we have both indoor and outdoor settings

Yes - in our Farmhouse Garden

Yes we do. Please enquire for details.

We have a list of preferred caterers, however we do allow external caterers for an external catering fee.

Usually from 10am on the day, with the option of some access the day before.

Standard hire is until midnight unless you opt for a late license. Late licenses can be up until 1am.

No noise limitations within the venue.

Unfortunately not, due to us being a working farm with livestock on site. Sparklers are permitted.

Yes, we just ask that if it is used outside then it must biodegradable.

Yes, if they're contained in a vase of some kind. We provide a selection of hurricane lanterns, and storm vases with candles within our venue hire.

Yes we have 2 properties The Farmhouse and Stable Cottage. Farmhouse sleeps 22 across 10 bedrooms, and Stable Cottage sleeps 4 across two bedrooms.

We have other holiday let properties close by with Worton Park. We are also in partnership with our local holiday inn where we can a discounted room rate.

Our Sustainability Commitments

The beating heart of Worton Park is the land upon which it’s founded. With the park made up of a rich tapestry of habitats including wetland, wildflower meadows and woodland, we are honoured to play host to an abundance of diverse flora and fauna. We truly believe in letting nature thrive around the park wherever possible - every nettle, wildflower, hawthorn or grass plays a vital roll in sustaining a thriving ecosystem by providing a much needed habitat and food source; allowing native species to flourish. With this in mind, protecting the land and wildlife around us is of the utmost priority and is therefore the reason that we do not allow public access on the park; always asking that people ensure they stick to the public footpaths that pass through the grounds. At Worton Hall itself, using renewable and sustainable energy sources is an integral element of our ethos. The heating for the park is generated using a combination of the biomass boiler (fuelled by locally sourced natural waste product), air source heat pumps and solar panels. We also encourage those on the site to choose greener transport methods with multiple EV charging ports on Worton Park.

Why Couples Recommend Worton Hall

Worton Hall is consistently praised by couples as a beautiful, elegant, and picturesque wedding venue. Its spacious, open-plan layout, which includes a versatile mezzanine level, is frequently highlighted for its adaptability, allowing for ceremonies, receptions, and relaxed chill-out or children's areas all within one space, comfortably accommodating larger guest numbers. A standout feature for many is the exceptional in-house team, described as incredibly supportive, professional, and organised. Their attentive communication and meticulous coordination from the initial planning stages to the wedding day itself are credited with creating a seamless and stress-free experience, making couples feel completely at ease. The venue is also celebrated for its flexibility, particularly the option to use external caterers, which is a significant advantage for multicultural weddings. Couples found the venue to offer excellent value, with many decorative items such as fairy lights, chandeliers, and centrepieces included in the hire price. The availability of beautiful on-site accommodation, including a large farmhouse and a bridal cottage, is considered a major convenience for the wedding party and guests. Furthermore, having access the day before the wedding for a relaxed setup contributes to the wonderful, stress-free atmosphere that makes the venue so highly recommended.

Customer Reviews

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Apr 2026 -

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