Our idyllic rustic barn is nestled in the rural Herefordshire countryside, yet it is just a short two-mile drive from Hereford city centre. For a map and directions please click here.

Yes, we are licensed to hold civil ceremony weddings, both inside and also in the grounds outside.

We come under Herefordshire Council who can be reached on 01432 383261 or by email: registrars@herefordshire.gov.uk

In the 17th century rustic barn, we can hold 300 seated guests, but there is flexibility if we use some of our outdoor areas as well. Please note that most of our weddings have around 50 – 60 daytime guests.

We have ample onsite free parking for all of your guests. Cars can also be left overnight but will need to be moved by 11 am the next day.

Yes, please use natural or biodegradable confetti and this will help to keep the lawns and gardens looking splendid and save the environment.

Yes and we highly recommend them! Candles create a lovely ambience in the building and can stay lit for the entire event. Candles are included in your wedding hire and we have an abundance of them to beautifully light up the arrow slits and windowsills in the beautiful barn. Lyde Court barn looks very romantic by candlelight!

No, we have a local Dairy Farm and many of the village residents have horses and other animals. The noise of fireworks is just too much. However, we love sparklers and of course we have the firepits.

Yes, you can safely land a helicopter at the venue and it makes for an epic entrance or departure to your honeymoon!

We do not offer a marquee as it is not needed; we have vast areas of indoor covered space in addition to the main barn. We do offer summer festival-style weddings where a marquee can be used, please get in touch for more information.

As the Great Barn is L shaped (for ‘Love), it divides nicely into two sections, with room to extend upstairs in the barn. There are also the options of other barn buildings if required.

Yes, there is a bridal suite available the night of the wedding which is available from 12 noon. There is also The White Room in the main house, which is available to you and your guests at no extra cost from 8am in the morning. The White Room has incredible bight and airy lighting, which makes for fantastic photography lighting.

Yes, there is, without additional charge. Either the ladies powder room in the dormitories or The White Room in the main house depending on your preference.

You can have access to the barn from 11 am the day of the wedding or earlier by arrangement in most cases. If there is no function the day before then you can do any set up the day before.

We would always recommend setting up beforehand to minimise disruption but setting up during the course of the evening is possible.

I’m afraid we have no crèche services available but we are happy for external children’s entertainers to come in.

Yes, there are a few upstairs mezzanine areas at varying distances from the stage which are perfect for those that appreciate a slightly quieter environment. There is also a ground floor comfortable soft seating area at the opposite end of the barn from the music.

There is one en-suite bridal suite.  There are a further three VIP double rooms with en-suite bathrooms. The Oast House accommodation sleeps up to 58 of your guests in a mixture of family rooms and dormitories. Camping, touring caravans and camper vans are also an option. Campers and caravan guests pay £25 per person which includes breakfast and full use of the facilities.

We are happy to undertake storage for these items, but we cannot offer insurance to cover them.