Barnston Lodge is a marquee wedding reception venue located in Essex, England. This stunning Georgian mansion overlooking beautifully manicured grounds offers a timeless rural English setting complete with paddocks, grazing horses, and farmland. All Barnston Lodge guests are made to feel relaxed and welcome from the moment they arrive. This venue offers exclusive access to its grounds for the day, allowing you and your guests to have an intimate and private celebration.

Facilities and Capacities

The Brew House is a converted cart lodge that offers a quiet room for your guests to relax during the evening festivities. In addition to this, a variety of lawn games can be arranged for your younger guests while you enjoy the enchanting atmosphere of Barnston Lodge. You can place the marquee wherever it suits you, offering you the unique opportunity to pick your perfect countryside view. Barnston Lodge is a photographer’s dream providing countless picturesque backdrops from glorious lawns to rose gardens. The lake, a haven for wildlife, is home to ducks, guinea fowl and a charming jetty, making it another ideal spot for photos. The grounds at Barnston Lodge also offer an excellent opportunity for capturing unique aerial photographs. Should guests wish to retire after an exceptional wedding celebration, they can avail of over 100 rooms available locally, from budget motels to country hotels.

Services Offered

Barnston Lodge is conveniently located between Chelmsford and Stansted, within a short distance from A12, M11 and M25, making it an accessible venue for those coming far and wide. For your convenience, their team can offer the services of their approved local wine merchants and caterers, who are happy to provide food and refreshments for your special day. Their team can also show you some guide prices for your catering on request, however, you are more than welcome to hire alternative catering staff. Barnston Lodge allows the use of their wine cellar for wine storage on your wedding day.