Big-day barns Rustic-inspired venues for a magical day What ’s new? THE RIDGEWAY BARNS, NORTH WESSEX DOWNS AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY, WILTSHIRE This exciting new wedding and events venue on the borders of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and West Berkshire is located three miles northwest of the village of Aldbourne, and just a short drive from junction 15 of the M4. It’s situated on Liddington Warren Farm, a mixed arable and sheep farm and offers on-site accommodation for 15 guests in the Georgian farmhouse, and landscaped gardens with stunning views stretching down the valley which are ideal for marquee events. Coming soon in 2023 is a renovation of the 19th-century threshing barns into a permanent rustic-inspired venue to accommodate up to 120 guests all year round. Whether couples want to gather for an intimate celebration or expand into the garden and barns for a larger affair, the venue offers a variety of spaces and hire is typically for exclusive use over a two or three-day period. Ceremonies take place in The Oak Framed Gazebo and The Ceremony Room. Intimate gatherings and events are accommodated in the farmhouse, whilst larger events can be held in a marquee or tipi in the landscaped gardens with the breathtaking views of the Ridgeway in the background. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01793 791 746, www.theridgewaybarns.co.uk ❤ We love… that owners Alex and Becky Ford have a passion for running events. THE SCENIC SUPPER, COTSWOLDS The Scenic Supper has launched The Scenic Supper Parties and Wedding management service (separate from its unique fine dining experience within bespoke glasshouses at Todenham Manor Farm near Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire.) This new service includes: ❤ Hand-picked Cotswold-based venues that are set in stunning rural locations including ancient Cotswold stone barns on working farms and country houses. ❤ Creative planning and management of weddings for up to 100 guests. ❤ Planning and managing the ceremony and wedding breakfast, flowers, music, speeches, creative styling and photography and arranging the bookings and itineraries for honeymoons. The Scenic Supper team are supported by talented local suppliers, entertainers and artisan producers who have solid reputations for delivering something exceptional in terms of design, presentation and service. ❤ Maintaining The Scenic Supper’s environmental credentials, from using local seasonal produce and renewable, sustainable resources to recycling post-party. ❤ Seasonal cocktails made using co-founder Sam Lawson-King’s own artisan King Stone gin and his homemade shrubs, cordials and mixers. There’s also carefully selected Cotswolds’ sparkling wines, a well-curated list of Old and New World wines and beers by Cotswold Brew Company and Hook Norton Brewery. ❤ Seasonally changing menus of modern British dishes with European touches created by head chef, Sam Idione. Dishes are made using locally sourced produce in keeping with The Scenic Supper’s ‘Paddock to Plate’ ethos. All dietary requirements including gluten-intolerant and nut and dairy-free can be accommodated to suit individual needs. A seasonally changing vegetarian menu will also be available, and a vegan menu can be created on request. Contact: www.thescenicsupperevents.co.uk THEMED VENUES 27
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