The Ashes Barns

About The Ashes Barns & Country House

Set within the Staffordshire countryside, The Ashes Barns is an exceptional Grade II listed wedding venue offering historic character, elegant spaces, and exclusive use for your entire wedding day. Carefully restored and thoughtfully designed for weddings, this collection of beautiful barns provides a refined yet relaxed setting where couples can celebrate in complete privacy. The award-winning event managers are on hand throughout the process and on the day itself, ensuring perfection!

As an exclusive use wedding venue, The Ashes Barns includes full access to The West Barn, The East Barn, The Old Dairy Wedding Night Suite, The Stables Dressing Room, along with the venue’s gorgeous grounds and gardens. From morning preparations to the final moments of the evening, everything is yours, allowing for relaxed timings, total privacy, and a seamless flow throughout the day.

Beautiful Barns for Every Part of Your Day

Weddings for up to 150 guests take place in The West Barn, an impressive space ideal for ceremonies and evening celebrations. Your wedding breakfast is hosted in The East Barn, where guests are treated to a celebratory feast in a mesmerising setting. With warm natural stone walls, a polished oak floor, original timber beams, and carefully arranged tables and chairs, this elegant barn enhances the joyful atmosphere of your celebration and creates a memorable dining experience.

Exclusive Use, No Corkage & Expert Planning

Couples enjoy the freedom of a no corkage drinks policy, allowing you to supply your own beverages and personalise your wedding exactly as you wish. Throughout the planning journey and on the day itself, the venue’s award-winning event managers provide expert guidance, reassurance, and flawless coordination, ensuring every detail is perfectly delivered.

Romantic On-Site Accommodation

The Ashes Barns offers a collection of stylish, quirky, and romantic on-site accommodation, with the beautiful Wedding Night Suite included in the exclusive use venue hire. The Country House sleeps up to 16 guests, and with the addition of The Coach House and Shepherd’s Hut, the venue can accommodate up to 22 guests overnight. Couples and guests are invited to enjoy breakfast together the following morning, extending the celebration in a relaxed and intimate way.

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