Wedding Venue: Burlton Manor : Written by Clive Blair

This Shropshire wedding venue has been voted the Best Barn Wedding Venue in the West Midlands 2024. A fully licensed venue for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, Burlton Manor offers a beautiful, raw, and rustic celebration barn in an idyllic, rural setting. This impressive venue provides a striking backdrop for all wedding festivities, whether big or small.

Venue Highlights

Tucked away in glorious North Shropshire, Burlton Manor has been simply renovated to emphasise its striking high ceilings, oak beams, and picturesque location. The interlinked barn buildings create a U-shape encompassing a Secret Garden, perfect for an outdoor wedding ceremony or al fresco drinks reception. With enough space for every single loved one, this perfect combination of luxury and rustic charm offers a magical backdrop for the wedding of your dreams, making any party one to remember.

Ceremony Spaces

The Ceremony Room

Begin your perfect day with a romantic ceremony either outside in the Secret Garden or inside the stunning Ceremony Room. This blank canvas space can be decorated with soft drapes and foliage, or you may choose the warming look of the original oak beams as the backdrop for your aisle. Located on the first floor, our Ceremony Room benefits from elevated views over the rolling Shropshire countryside, making it an enchanting and unique space for your wedding ceremony. Take your first steps as newlyweds through the beautifully refurbished church doors into our intimate signing room, where your guests can witness the signing of the register. Originally built in 1798 and thoughtfully refurbished throughout, our barns have kept their rustic charm, making it the perfect setting for wonderfully intimate, relaxed, and happy celebrations.

• Capacity:
  • Seated Ceremony: up to 150 guests
  • Suitable for more intimate or overflow dining: up to 80 guests
  • Standing for Reception: up to 200 guests

Reception Spaces

The Dining Hall

Behind the enormous barn doors, you’ll find our majestic double-height Main Hall—the perfect space to create your dream day. Take exclusive hire of this beautiful barn venue and enjoy the rare luxury of time by arriving the day before to settle in and personalize each of the wedding spaces. With luxurious finishes, picturesque views, and a flexible approach, Burlton Manor is the perfect setting for hosting unique weddings and celebrations. There are cozy corners for catching up and chilling out, a large bar area, and plenty of space for dancing. You’re only going to do it once, so throw out all the stops and create a wedding every bit as unique as you are!

• Capacity:
  • Seated for ceremony: up to 300
  • Seated for dining on round tables: up to 163*
  • Standing for reception: up to 300
  • Seated for dining on trestle tables: up to 204*
  • *Can accommodate up to 300 guests including tables in the Secret Garden or with Ceremony Room

The Secret Garden

Nestled within the heart of the venue, you’ll find the Secret Garden. This private and charming setting is licensed for wedding ceremonies and perfect for your drinks reception in the sun. Say your vows underneath the central pergola, surrounded by your nearest and dearest before sealing the deal with your first kiss as a married couple! The Secret Garden offers the perfect day-to-night atmosphere. For a cooler setting, our spacious Terrace offers a shaded retreat perfect for evening cocktails. Every corner you turn reveals sublime settings and picture-perfect backdrops. Burlton Manor is a haven for couples who have their own vision and ideas for their wedding day, creating something personal and a little bit magical.

• Capacity:
  • Seated for ceremony: up to 300
  • Standing for reception: up to 300

Amenities

Burlton Manor offers a fully licensed bar, a professional kitchen, luxurious bathrooms, and an elegant Bridal dressing room, all under one roof for the convenience of the entire day’s celebrations. External caterers are allowed to use the fully fitted kitchen if you choose that option.

Catering

For weddings at Burlton Manor, we offer a range of reception options through our recommended catering partners. You are welcome to choose your own caterer if you wish. We also allow complete freedom and flexibility for evening catering, allowing you to choose anything from a mobile pizza oven to arranging your own evening nibbles.

Accommodation

On-Site Accommodation

There is accommodation on site for over 70 guests in various rooms to suit everyone, including:

• The Honeymoon Suite: Combines splendor and luxury. It features a private hallway leading to the Master Bedroom and Bathroom. From the windows, you can overlook the Secret Garden and the cherub fountain. The suite has tranquil decor with a grand floor-length mirror and an oak dressing table stand.
• The Nest: A beautiful self-catering cottage situated behind the main barns, sleeping 4 guests across two double bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. Complete with exposed beams, modern facilities, and classic cottage features.
• The Run: Located next door to The Nest, it benefits from the same wonderful surroundings and facilities. This property also sleeps 4 guests across two double bedrooms with one shared bathroom.
• Glamping Village: Our luxurious glamping pod village in the paddock offers convenience and fun for extra friends and family staying overnight. We have 13 pods onsite, each sleeping 2 guests and furnished with an en-suite, king bed, and other amenities.
• En-suite Double Rooms: Located within the main barn, we have 9 double bedrooms available. These cute, cozy rooms benefit from their own bathroom facilities and are situated on the ground floor of the main barn for easy access.
• The Manor House: Our beautiful 19th-century manor house features 6 large bedrooms with stunning views of the grounds, all including an en-suite. The house includes two lounge/TV rooms, a large dining room area, a spacious kitchen with 5 ovens and an instant coffee machine, and a conservatory room overlooking the grounds.

Nearby Accommodation

• The Burlton Inn: Has 6 ensuite rooms accommodating up to 12 people (1.5 miles from Burlton Manor).
• The Premier Inn: Located in Harmer Hill, accommodating up to 80+ people (4.7 miles from Burlton Manor).
• Oakdene Farm: Provides four-star rated self-catering holiday let facilities in a beautiful rural landscape (1.8 miles from Burlton Manor).

Burlton Manor is Shropshire’s newest exclusive-use barn wedding venue, offering a beautiful, raw, and rustic celebration barn in an idyllic, rural setting. With remarkable interiors, stunning ceremony spaces, and ample accommodation, it provides a magical backdrop for your dream wedding. Enjoy the perfect blend of luxury and rustic charm at Burlton Manor, creating a wedding that is truly unique and memorable.