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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: April 2025

Surrounded by fields and beautiful countryside, yet within striking distance of the A303 and M5, The Flying Fish Barn is a lovely wedding venue near Ilminster, Somerset. Your hosts, husband and wife team Buddy and Kate, together with Wedding Co-ordinator, Julie, are experienced event planners who will guide you through the whole process. They cannot wait to show you around and help you begin organising your dream day.

Facilities and Capacity

The Flying Fish Barn is licensed for wedding ceremonies and can accommodate up to 100 guests for your seated Wedding Breakfast. Once the meal has ended, evening guests are welcome to arrive, bringing the guest list up to 200 people. Furnished with farmhouse-style wooden tables and beautiful limewashed Chiavari chairs, the barn is the perfect spot for an elegant evening of celebrations. Guests will fall in love with the canopy of twinkling lights and enchanting ambience as they witness this next chapter of your love story. The barn is fully outfitted with a private bar, PA system, entertainment stage, mood lighting, and restrooms, ensuring a comfortable experience for all. Outside, a spacious garden overlooks fields and provides the perfect backdrop for your photographs. In addition, The Flying Fish Stables onsite accommodation offers 8 luxury lodgings for the wedding party. There is also a charming country inn, The Flying Fish, on the premises, ideal for day before or after gatherings and boasts a wonderful conservatory with breathtaking views of the countryside.

Services Offered

All-inclusive wedding packages are available at this beautiful venue. For your big day, an in-house catering team can serve sumptuous hot and cold buffets, plated meals, hog roasts, barbecues, and Caribbean cuisine. Other services provided include overnight accommodations, bar services, and entertainment facilities.

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Pub or restaurant
Unusual weddings
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
Horse baraat permitted
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