Why Barnsdale Gardens Is the Perfect Canvas for Your Dream Wedding

Barnsdale Gardens, Leicestershire

Nestled amid the rolling Rutland countryside just outside Oakham, Barnsdale Gardens offers a wedding setting as unique and varied as your love story. With 38 individually themed gardens, exclusive-use outdoor ceremony space, and the flexibility to tailor every last detail, it’s little wonder couples and their guests are enchanted from the very first site visit.

A Garden for Every Moment

• Ceremonies in the Arbour: Exchange vows beneath the intertwining blooms of our licensed outdoor arbour—a naturally romantic chapel under the open sky.

• Reception Under Your Chosen Canopy: Whether you dream of a marquee reception on the manicured lawn or prefer two giant Kata tepees set among the flower borders, our lawns comfortably seat up to 140 guests (and the evening party can swell to 200).

• Endless Backdrops: From the tranquil Japanese Garden and verdant Woodland Walk to the whimsical Allotment wheelbarrow, your photographer will have a playground of insta-worthy settings at every turn.

Total Creative Freedom

Barnsdale is a dry-hire venue, meaning you bring in your own caterers, marquee specialists, florists, and planners—or tap into our trusted supplier list for a seamless experience. Our in-house coordinator, Charlotte, works with you to shape your bespoke package. From table layouts to timing cues, she’ll be on hand the day before for set-up and on your wedding day to ensure the magic unfolds exactly as planned.

“Everything at Barnsdale was exactly what we wished for—relaxed, personal, and just fabulous. The food was excellent, the gardens breathtaking, and Charlotte made it all so easy!”— Amanda & Tony

Why Couples Love Barnsdale

• Unmatched Flexibility: No two weddings here ever look the same—couples have DIY’d everything from mini-golf holes to homemade décor.

• Natural Beauty: The gardens themselves are the décor—season after season they burst into fresh colour, so your images will feel alive with texture and light.

• Relaxed Atmosphere: Far from a “factory” venue, Barnsdale feels like your own private estate. Guests wander to cocktail hour at leisure, pausing for photos or a lawn game.

• Value & Space: Venue hire starts from just £800, giving you acres of parkland and multiple ceremony sites at an exceptional price point.

“We were able to design and DIY every element of our day, and it felt so ‘us.’ The Pelargonium greenhouse made the perfect cool-shade spot for family portraits!”— Harry & Joanne

Making It Truly Yours

1. Choose Your Garden: Pick the spot that resonates—formal lawns for classic elegance, wildflower meadows for bohemian charm, or the greenhouse for an intimate twist.

2. Build Your Supplier Team: Bring in your favourite caterers, bakers, and entertainers, or lean on Barnsdale’s recommended partners for a turn-key solution.

3. Plan With Ease: From your initial walkaround to day-of coordination, Charlotte and the Barnsdale team ensure no detail is overlooked.

4. Relax & Celebrate: On your wedding day, wander hand-in-hand through the gardens, secure in the knowledge that every guest, every moment, and every detail is beautifully in place.

   
   

Barnsdale Gardens transforms the idea of a garden wedding into an adventure in personal expression. If you’re seeking a wedding canvas as limitless as your imagination—one framed by historic walls of rose-trellised paths, secret orchards, and sun-dappled clearings—Barnsdale awaits.

Ready to Explore? Visit Barnsdale Gardens for a private viewing and see firsthand why our al fresco arbours and 38 distinct garden rooms make us one of the Midlands’ most sought-after wedding venues.