Barn & Farm · Launton, Oxfordshire
The Tythe Barn
Exclusive-use thatched barn and farmhouse wedding venue at Launton, near Bicester, Oxfordshire
The Tythe Barn is a thatched Cotswold stone barn with a farmhouse, gardens and meadow at Launton, near Bicester in Oxfordshire. The whole estate is hired to one wedding at a time.
Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples
Exclusive use is the reason this venue works so well for LGBTQ+ couples. Nobody else is on site, so you and your guests can relax and be yourselves for the whole stay. One team handles planning and coordination on the day, and you can bring your own suppliers or choose from a recommended list, which leaves room to build the day around you.
Ceremonies
The venue holds a civil ceremony licence for indoors and outdoors, for up to 150 guests. The oak-beamed barn works for a ceremony with an aisle of flowers. Outdoors, the lawns and borders are a natural spot for vows, drinks and portraits, and there are a sheltered courtyard, a stone terrace and a wildflower meadow.
Receptions and food
The wedding breakfast is served in the barn for up to 150 guests, and up to 200 or more can join for the evening. Drinks come with canapés, and the barn is set up with lighting and sound for dancing. The Cowshed is a lounge for quieter moments, and a dressing room gives you space to get ready. The team has hosted celebrations from 40 guests, The mix of barn, courtyard, lounge and gardens means the day can move easily from ceremony to drinks to dinner without leaving the estate. You can also use the Farmhouse as a base for the wedding party the night before, which keeps the morning calm.
Staying
The Farmhouse has seven double en suite bedrooms and sleeps 14, with a kitchen diner, an outdoor hot tub and a tennis court. A separate hut offers a private stay for two. Up to 16 or more guests can stay on site.
Getting there and the area
The barn is on Charbridge Lane in Launton, about six minutes by car from Bicester Village station. Oxford is about 25 minutes away and London is about 50 minutes by train from Bicester Village. The M40 is close by, and there is ample parking on site.
Good to know
- Exclusive use of the whole estate, with no other weddings on site.
- Step-free routes are available, and the team will discuss layout and quiet spaces.
- You can bring your own suppliers or use the recommended list.
Frequently asked questions
Can we hold the whole day outdoors?
The civil licence covers indoor and outdoor ceremonies, and the gardens are used for vows, drinks and portraits. The barn is there as the indoor option.
Is there somewhere to stay?
Yes. The Farmhouse sleeps 14 and a separate hut sleeps two, so up to 16 or more guests can stay on site.
Is the venue only for large weddings?
No. There is no minimum guest number, and the team has hosted celebrations from 40 guests up to 150 for the meal.
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