Stockbridge Farm Barn

Our wedding at this venue was truly magical! Cherry was fantastic! So easygoing, supportive and genuinely committed to making our day seamless! The location is breathtaking with gorgeous views that created the perfect atmosphere. Everything exceeded our expectations and we could not have imagined a better day. Choosing this venue was the best decision ever - thank you for making our wedding unforgettable!

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Larissa & Razvan, September 2024

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Thank you so much Cherry, you were easy to work with throughout planning, setting up and clearing up! The barn is beautiful and everyone commented on how lovely it was! We wanted a relaxed atmosphere where everyone could feel comfortable and celebrate with us & that’s exactly what we got!
We can’t thank you enough x

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Sophie & Rob, September 2024

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We chose Stockbridge Farm Barn for our wedding after viewing a number of options from the Dorchester museum to various hotels and beyond. We ended up selecting Stockbridge farm barn as from the moment we saw it we knew it was the one for us, the rustic setting, the quite surroundings and the floral colours matched our theme perfectly.

Cherry was hugely accomodating throughout the process if we wanted to visit for planning no problem, had a question for recommending a supplier, she had a book of hem, need high chairs, just ask.

Price wise Stockbridge isn't the cheapest, but there is flexibility as you can then select the suppliers you want and also there are some options for staying on site in the form of shepherd huts.

If you are thinking of having your wedding here, we do highly recommend staying in the huts, the morning after our wedding when we woke up to have morning coffee, there was a single stag walking across the field and that moment was so tranquil it was perfect.

If we were to do our wedding again, there is no doubt in our minds we would choose the barn

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Hannah & Dan, August 2024

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Recently got married at Stockbridge (August 7th 23). The venue is absolutely stunning and exactly what we were looking for. Cherry was amazing and the communication was brilliant between Cherry and ourselves. I’m so glad that we chose Stockbridge as our venue.

Thankyou Cherry for making our day so memorable

Mr and Mrs Miles, August 2023

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We’d like to thank you for bringing our dream wedding to life.

It was perfect from day one of booking your beautiful barn & bridal room with you, you made the whole process enjoyable, even in the short three months of planning!

Nothing was t0o much trouble, you went above & beyond for us. The barn was incredible, my photographer captured the most dreamy photos, thanks to your stunning fairy lights & picturesque grounds.

I’d recommend Cherry & Stockbridge Farm to ANYONE! Our guests were blown away, they couldn’t compliment the barn enough! A day we will never forget.

 

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.

Mr Mrs Rowland-Hine, October 23

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Thank you so much for your help throughout our wedding day, and the process leading up to it. We had such an amazing day, and were absolutely in love with the venue, as were many of our guests! We had so many comments on how beautiful the place was, with several people saying it was genuinely the nicest venue they have attended a wedding at. Even though we first visited the barn in winter, we immediately knew it was the one for us. And then seeing it in it's full summer glory is amazing - you must put so much hard work into keeping all of those flowers looking so beautiful. 

Thank you also for your recommendation of Dorset Fine Dining as caterers - they were amazing. The food was delicious and the service was excellent, everything felt like it went very smoothly!  

Steph & Sam, 15th July 23

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Well, where do I start. Words cannot describe how perfect our wedding day was. Initially we wanted to go away and have our wedding quietly but as soon as we visited Stockbridge Barn, we fell in love with it. 

It is a beautiful, magical place, with lots and lots of space. The photographer was very happy with all the perfect opportunities to take wonderful pictures. It has a natural beauty and doesn't need dressing up to appreciate this. 

We had so many compliments from the guests many saying it was the best wedding they had been to!

Cherry was amazing from the start and answered my many, many questions promptly and patiently. She was helpful and nothing was too much trouble. 

We highly recommend Stockbridge Barn as a wedding /reception venue. We also used the accomodation on site which was perfect for us.

Mr & Mrs Turner, April 23

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We wanted to say a huge thank you to you for all your help and advice during the wedding planning process! The barn is absolutely stunning, as soon as we first saw it we knew that this was where we wanted to get married.  It was even more beautiful on the day with all the lights on, flowers out and decorations and tables set. The fairy lights everywhere really added to the soft, relaxed, romantic feel we were after.  We had the most amazing time and all our guests commented on how beautiful the barn was.

Charlotte and Ashley,  October 22

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Jamie and I just wanted to say a massive thank you for everything, you were super helpful and a pleasure to work with! The Barn was fantastic and we have had some lovely comments from our guests about it, we honestly couldn't have chosen a better venue to make out day so special! Many thanks again.

The Lewis-Whites

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If you are looking for that ‘one of a kind venue’, this is absolutely it.

There are no words to describe how beautiful a venue Stockbridge farm Barn is for anyone wanting to get married. An Idyllic setting and filled with character and authenticity.

We had our wedding here, after being let down by a previous venue; and on reflection, I think they did us a favour, as we would never have stumbled across this gem in the middle of nowhere. With the perfect backdrop, beautiful weather, a stunning Grade II listed barn, fairy lights everywhere, amazing company, this will forever be a wedding to remember, by both ourselves and our guests.

In the evenings, we had BB’Q’s at the Shepherds Huts with our friends and this just created a perfect rendezvous area where we all met and celebrated before and after the big day!

 

Cherry, the owner of the venue, could not have done more for us and our guests to make it the best day. Nothing was too much trouble for Cherry and she made sure that everyone felt welcomes, at home and happy during our stay.

We have decided that we will be going back every year on our anniversary to relive the beautiful moments we shared on our special day. I can’t thank Cherry enough for letting us use the barn. 

Thank you, Cherry.

Lesley and Donovan Baker

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Totally Awesome!

We held our wedding reception here at the end of October and it was fantastic! 150 people and the best party we could have imagined. The barn was really atmospheric and looked stunning without having to spend a fortune on decorations. All the guests thought it was amazing and totally memorable. Cherry was incredibly helpful and
rain or shine, whatever your reason for a party - this is the place!

Kim and Katherine Edgecombe

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Probably one of the most stunning wedding venues in the south west!

This is an absolutely stunning barn! The pictures don’t do it justice! It really does need to be seen in real life for you to truly appreciate its true beauty especially at night when the barn is lit up!
All the guests were amazed by the barn and the up lighters really help set the mood for a truly great atmosphere!
The weather was terrible on the day which meant that most of our wedding photos had to be taken inside instead of outside the church. The barn lent itself beautifully as the backdrop and photos look great!
Cherry the owner is always on hand to offer as much or as little help as you require and we simply can’t recommend this venue enough!

Mark & Ellen Gould

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Our wedding comprised of a Thomas Hardy themed hog roast and barn dance....the barn/location and effortless help provided by all concerned at the barn namely Cherry, made it a dream come true

Marcus Graziano

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A truly spectacular setting for a wedding reception.

We couldn't have asked for anything more on our wedding day. A truly unique venue which all the guests commented on. As soon as you step into the barn you fall in love with the building and can instantly see its potential. The owner Cherry was so accommodating and always there to help.
We would highly recommend this as a wedding reception venue.

Will and Charlotte Miller

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Beautiful location, full of atmosphere, extremely helpful owner.

This is an exceptionally beautiful barn which can accommodate over 100+ people. It is brimming with character, and set in the heart of Dorset's wonderful countryside. I can only say a very big thank you to Cherry for all her assistance and advice in sourcing accommodation for guests and some extras.

Chris Humphreys

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Idyllic Venue!

The barn itself is amazing and set in a beautiful area of Dorset countryside but close enough to Sherborne with its main line station, taxi firms and hotels to be very convenient for guests. Cherry (the owner) is very helpful from the outset. All of our guests commented on how amazing and intimate the venue was. The caterers also love it as it is easy to work in.

Dan & Joanne

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A unique and one off venue for a unique and one off event!

My husband and I were married at the Abbey in Sherborne and had our reception at Stockbridge Farm Barn. From the word go, the owner, Cherry, was totally on hand, helpful and nothing seemed to phase her or was too much. We adored the venue as it is so unique and just lent itself to our theme totally and the guests were blown away with the venue once it was decorated and ready to go. The service was amazing and we had some great caterers who worked well in the designated kitchen spot. The whole evening was fantastic and that was mostly down to the work that had gone into it from Cherry and her team of helpers. HUGE THANK YOU!

Carina & Nick

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Stunning Venue in a country setting - a one off!

The Barn at Stockbridge is an amazing venue which impressed many of our wedding weary guests. Cherry Willoughby (the owner) is incredibly helpful and patient! Our wedding went so smoothly and most of our thank you letters commented on the uniqueness and "wow" factor of our venue. It is in a peaceful and beautiful setting and you don't feel as though you are in a rented venue but could be at home. Also, there are plenty of lovely places to stay nearby and an excellent taxi service despite it's rurality. We couldn't have hoped for better!

Nina Shaw-Porter

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Thank you for a wonderful day back in mid-April. We so enjoyed our wedding day at the barn. It was a very special venue and so nice to be able to celebrate with friends and family back in the area where I grew up. From the very beginning you were a breath of fresh air amongst all of the wedding planning and people we dealt with! I really appreciate how you helped facilitate our wedding reception with such an accommodating attitude; it really was a blessing to us. So thank you for making at least one part of the organising easy!

Emily & Jonathan

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We cannot recommend using Stockbridge Farm Barn highly enough! We used it as the venue for our wedding reception which took the form of a sit down Champagne afternoon tea for 180 and a high roast and dancing into the evening. Everything went fantastically well; the barn is stunningly beautiful and really set the scene for the country wedding that we wanted. Stockbridge Barn offered us great flexibility as we could choose our own suppliers rather than being tied to the ones chosen by the venue, as this was the case in many other places we looked at.

Viv & James

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We had such a wonderful wedding reception at Stockbridge Farm Barn and we highly recommend it to anyone planning their special day, or any other kind of celebration. The barn has a magical quality to it and it was just the right size to provide space and grandeur, but with a really comfortable and personal feeling.

Lucy & James

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Apart from its visual treats Stockbridge Farm Barn wedding venue has some unique features worth highlighting. The first, and probably most important of those is the owner Cherry Willoughby. We have never met a venue owner so very accommodating. She is on-site yet rarely seen, generous with her time and her property. In the past we have described her as one of the most professional and lovely people we have ever met!

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Numbers wise the barn can accommodate between 50 and 180 wedding guests. With a little creativity in the layout it never feels too big or small.

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​Stockbridge Farm Barn wedding venue is a blank canvas for brides and grooms. We have seen it fit in beautifully with a myriad of different themes and colour schemes. Weather permitting you can have an indoor or outdoor ceremony. The interior is yours to dress as you would like, adding to the personal feel of the weddings held there.

One Thousand Words - Wedding Photographer

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We got married at Stockbridge Farm Barn in May 2018. Our wedding day was everything we hoped it would be, and more. We fell in love with Stockbridge Barn the moment we saw it - it simply sells itself and it was the perfect back drop to the wedding day we had imagined when we started to plan.

Cherry is a pleasure to work with, very helpful and always on hand for any questions.

The beauty of the venue is we could do whatever we wanted to make our wedding as personal as we wanted it to be.

We used Crab Apple catering for our day food which was a posh bbq served to our guests on sharing platters and chocolate brownie and ice cream for pudding!

We had Flamin Grate Pizza doing our evening food which went down a storm with our guests.

Our rustic wild flowers were by Ali from Wild Farm Flowers.

We danced the night away to the Brightside Band who were fantastic.

We were blessed with beautiful warm sunny weather which meant the outside space was perfect for our guests to sit and relax with a glass of bubbly.

The venue creates a relaxed and intimate atmosphere where you can enjoy every moment of your wedding day with your family and friends.

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We would thoroughly recommend this beautiful venue for any celebration and would like to thank Cherry for all of her advice and support to help us design the wedding that we wanted. This venue is perfect for those who wish to retain flexibility as you can source your own suppliers and we had access to the Barn the day before to set it all up, which allowed us to relax and enjoy the wedding morning without jobs to do!

Thank you again, 

Kate and Doug

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When viewing Lower Stockbridge Farm as a potential venue for our wedding we immediately fell in love with it as soon as we stepped inside, it was perfect for the type of laid back style wedding that we wanted. I’d always wanted to get married outside and the barn lends itself to being able to do this. Looking around I knew I would have to organise pretty much everything including toilets, I found the website very useful in finding recommended providers, in fact, that is where we found our caterers, The Crab & Apple (who were fantastic!).

 

Cherry’s communication was superb and she was able to answer every query I had promptly, I found the information packs very useful. For photographs I found it lovely that we could make use of the house gardens, which was great for the group shots. Cherry was on hand during our wedding should we have needed her and was there at the end to offer any guidance.

Inside the barn there are a lot of existing nails and places to hang signs and bunting which was very useful when decorating the barn.

 

Clearing up the next day could not have been easier as Cherry had boxed up all our wedding props, glasses and belongings and put them to all one side, so it was just a matter of loading up the vans, which was fantastic.

 

If you are looking for a laid back, country style wedding then I would highly recommend Lower Stockbridge Farm, it made my Wedding everything I had dreamt it to be.

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The Barn was just perfect. Cherry was brilliantly organised and calm with heaps of helpful suggestions in the run up and nothing was too much trouble. We had the most amazing day, the Barn meant we could have all our friends and family with us for both the Ceremony and evening celebrations and so many of our guests commented on what a beautiful space it was. It looked so magical lit up with fairy lights and the whole setting was brilliant. We couldn't think of a better place for our big day and it will always hold such special memories for us, thank you!

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Stockbridge Barn is a very special place and we would, without hesitation, recommend this to anyone wanting to marry in the Sherborne area. 

We spent a great deal of time looking at venues all over Dorset; we were interested in a rustic country wedding. When we saw Stockbridge, we knew we had found the perfect place; it has an authentic, rustic charm with enormous character, but also huge space, flexibility and a lovely surrounding area. The real clincher for us however, was the owner, Cherry. Her approach was professional, but with a light touch - she was very happy for us decide how we were going to do things, but was always there to help if we needed it. Come the day, the support she gave us was excellent throughout. in addition, her recommended bar man, Andy Langland is a must hire - again, another individual who is effortlessly professional and an enormous addition to the day; taking a lot of stress out of finding, sourcing and preparing the drinks. 
We have exceptionally happy memories of our day at Stockbridge, which will last a life time. 
Penny and Dan Ball

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​I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything with our wedding on the 22nd. 

We had the most amazing day and everyone said how beautiful they thought the barn was - you have such a lovely place you should be very proud of it.

You have been an absolute star through all of it and I can’t thank you enough for everything you have done.

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For us, the barn was the most perfect setting for our wedding reception and all our guests were blown away by how beautiful it was.  We particularly appreciated you letting us do our own thing - in being able to stock the bar ourselves and not have a caterer, we saved a fortune and managed to have the wedding just as we wanted.  Thank you also for recommending Beth Hiscock to run everything on the day - she was *brilliant* and we were so pleased with everything she did - not having one caterer was a bit risky, but she ran everything just as I'd requested without batting an eyelid.  You couldn't have been more helpful and we really appreciate everything you did to give us the best day of our lives!  

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The venue is magical!  It manages to mix both the rustic and the comfortable, it is light without losing any of its atmosphere.  Everyone was delighted with how beautiful it was, and Cherry allows you to put as much of your own personal stamp on it as you like.  My daughter fell in love with it as her wedding venue as soon as she saw it, and on the day I could see why.  We spent a day decorating it, and by morning any mess we had inadvertently made was tidied by Cherry.  The drive, the front seating area, the barn and the yard - all immaculate.  And after the wonderful day, we returned to collect our personal effects to find that the barn was once more clean and tidy and we didn’t have to do any of the messy work ourselves.  Cherry is a lovely lady, very kind, she really couldn't have been more helpful.  I would recommend the venue to anyone, and everyone, and I do!  Thank you so much.

Rosi & Nick

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We would both like to thank you so much for all your help while we were organising last Saturday’s wedding at the barn. Everyone thought it was a fantastic venue especially when enhanced by the effect of the up-lighters. Nothing seemed too much trouble for you and you did your utmost to accommodate all our requests – especially the sky lanterns! You will be delighted to know that many of the guests declared it to be one of the best weddings that they had been to!

Jenny & Brian

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Our wedding day was so perfect and absolutely everything that we planned. We have been inundated with guests praising the barn as such a fantastic venue (you may be getting some more enquiries soon from some of them!). You were ever so helpful and your flexibility allowed us to create the exact day that we wanted. My only regret is that we can’t do it all over again! We would like to wish you the very best for the future and will be sure to keep you in mind should we be holding a party in the future!

Liz & Jonathan

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Having just been married here I can say with great confidence that this is one simply outstanding venue!

Cherry and her team are incredibly polite, helpful and very quick to respond to all communications. They always went the extra mile which made organising the wedding so much easier.
The venue itself is beautiful, and it comes with so much that you don't need to hire in much. What we did have to hire in Cherry produced some very good recommendations for us and everything went flawlessly on the day.
When my wife and I were looking at possible venues nothing came close to this place and I am so glad we picked it. I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Rob Price

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We were lucky enough to play for a wedding at Stockbridge Farm Barn. The barn has a lovely rustic feel with big wooden exposed beams. The farm is set away from neighbours so having the band play wasn't an issue in terms of sound levels. The grounds were all well-kept and the staff were helpful. Lots of parking for guests and easy access for the band to the stage/performance area.

The Shuffles Band

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I was fortunate enough to have our wedding at this stunning location, it is truly breath taking! Photos do not do it justice.
Cherry was amazing from start to finish, she always answered any questions, i was able to visit the barn on numerous occasions before my big day & allowed us to set up the barn how we wished with no interruptions.
If you want a beautiful, rustic wedding venue then view it! You will not be disappointed the photos do not do it justice, my guests were blown away by the relaxing atmosphere & beautiful scenery.

Tasha Delve

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Rustic and charming wedding venue. If you are after a lovely country wedding this place is for you.

Oona Langrishe

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Beautiful venue - so much character and scope to theme the venue however you would like! - I'd love to cover another wedding here as the Photographer, feel free to look me up on Google 'Wedding Photographer Yeovil'. Many thanks!

Scott Spencer-White

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An absolute gem of a venue that I have had the pleasure of flowering for weddings. Cherry is a super-star, I could not recommend her or Stockbridge highly enough!

Fleur Provocateur

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Justin and I wanted to write to thank you for our wonderful wedding. 

 

We fell in love with the barn as soon as we saw it and we knew it was where we wanted to be married. 

Our guests loved it too. We had lovely comments from everyone. Its such a beautiful place and Its nice to have the sole use of so much space. 

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You were always available at the end of the phone or to reply to emails. Your recommendations and ideas were very

helpful in the planning. You and your team did a fantastic job making sure everything was ready for the day. 

We would highly recommend our caterers- Figs from Somerton. The food was excellent, the service fantastic. Amanda was very helpful and flexible in the planning. 

 

Everyone involved helped our day run smoothly which I think is something high on every couple's list. 

As a result Justin and I could concentrate on enjoying ourselves and spending time with our guests. Which seemed

more important than ever after the last 18 months. 

 

Thankyou again Cherry for helping us create a truly unforgettable day. 

 Kat and Justin

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We had the most wonderful wedding day at Stockbridge Farm Barn. The barn is absolutely stunning and needs very little decoration because it’s such a gorgeous venue. 

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Cherry was so easy to get hold of and get along with. She is also able to provide lots of suggestions for suppliers, they are really flexible, so you can choose everything to suit your day. 

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We had the most perfect day, thank you Cherry,

Avril and Justin Owers

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We just wanted to thank you for all your help in making our wedding day so special last week. The barn looked beautiful in the sun and we received so many compliments from guests for the venue. 

 

Thank you for all your help in the build up to the wedding and being so accommodating and flexible with arrangements. The caterers you recommended were excellent, particularly Fleur Provocateur for flowers and Dorset Fine Dining's food. Your tireless work before and after the wedding really allowed things to run smoothly for us. 

 

All the very best for for the future. I am sure Stockbridge will continue to be a very popular wedding venue for many years to come. 

Michael & Nicola

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