Monks’ Barn is a Grade II listed medieval wedding venue in the historic Berkshire village of Hurley, close to Henley-on-Thames and Marlow.
Licensed for civil ceremonies and celebrations for up to 150 guests, the Barn gives you the freedom to create a day that feels entirely your own. Choose your own suppliers and make this remarkable historic venue your own
Monks’ barn is available for exclusive Saturday hire from May to September.
Choose your own caterer, florist, decorator, photographer and other suppliers. Bring your own drinks with no corkage charge, giving you greater freedom to create a wedding that reflects you. We can also provide details of caterers, florists, photographers and other wedding suppliers who know Monks’ Barn well and have been recommended by previous couples.
The Great Hall
The historic heart of Monks’ Barn, with flagstone flooring, medieval character and flexible seating for your wedding breakfast.
The Dance Hall
A separate space where guests can dance and celebrate after your wedding breakfast.
Monks’ Bar
A dedicated bar area adjoining the main spaces.
Monks’ Barn Lawn
An outdoor space alongside the Barn for drinks, photographs, games and enjoying summer evenings.
Wedding Capacity:
Maximum venue capacity: 150 guests
Civil ceremonies: up to 150
Great Hall – round-table seating: up to 150
Great Hall – banquet-style seating: up to 120
Venue Hire Costs:
Wedding Reception – £3,000
Civil Ceremony – £500 additional
£1,000 deposit to secure your date
Monks’ Barn was constructed in the medieval era, most likely in the 13th century. The barn originally belonged to Hurley Priory, the Benedictine monastery that once dominated this part of Hurley.
Constructed from local chalk, flint and stone, its massive eight-bay structure and historic timber roof have survived centuries of change. The monks left Hurley following the Dissolution of the Priory in 1536, but the Barn continued its agricultural life for generations and was still used for potato storage in the early twenty first century.
Sadly a fire took hold of the barn, with the whole barn engulfed in flames. This destroyed the roof and required years of repair work, made more complicated by it’s Grade II* listed status. Due to the number of potatoes stored in the barn, it was remarked by the local villages that at least the smell was lovely.
Today, rather than storing the produce of a medieval monastic estate, the Barn provides an extraordinary setting for weddings and celebrations, allowing another generation to become part of its story. You can find out more about it’s history on our Monks’ Barn History page.
Monks’ Barn give you plenty of time to set up your wedding:
Three-Day Access Before Your Wedding: Access the Barn on Wednesday to decorate and prepare.
Secure Parking for Guest on the Day: There is secure overnight parking for your guests to leave their cars overnight if required.
After Your Wedding: Clear the Barn and hand the keys back on Monday.
The Barn is open for viewing by appointment on Tuesdays between bookings or at other times when the barn is not in use. For viewings please use SL6 5NB as the postcode.
If you would like to see more photos of the barn taken by our customers please see the photos below.
