Upton Barn & Walled Garden

Upton Barn and Walled Garden sits on a family farm at Upton, just outside Cullompton in mid Devon. The venue is built around a 17th-century cider barn, a converted stable barn and a walled garden, with a relaxed, pared-back style and a clear focus on sustainability. The whole site is booked by one couple at a time.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Exclusive use means the barns, gardens and rooms are yours alone, with no other parties sharing the site. You can marry indoors or out, choose between two caterers and shape the day the way you want it, rather than following a fixed template. For couples who want an easy-going countryside wedding with their own people around them, it is a strong choice.

Ceremonies

Upton Barn is registered for civil ceremonies. You can marry inside the Cider Barn or outside in the Walled Garden beneath an oak arbour. When the forecast looks uncertain, both spaces are set up so you have a fallback ready. Up to 156 guests can be seated for the ceremony.

Receptions and food

Dinner for up to 156 guests takes place in the barns, and the venue holds up to 200 standing for the evening. The Press is the bar lounge, there is a roof terrace for drinks, and the Foundry Fire Kitchen adds an outdoor cooking space. Food comes from one of two preferred caterers, Fig & Smoke or Milkshed. The bar is run in-house by professional staff until midnight.

Staying

Fourteen people can sleep on site, and the rooms are held for the wedding party on the night. The Bower is a honeymoon pod for the two of you, The Nest is a family pod for four, and The Stables pods sleep eight between them. The Paddock is set aside for getting ready, and The Tack Room gives you a quiet place to step away during the day.

Getting there and the area

The farm is a short drive from the M5. Tiverton Parkway station is around 7 miles away and Exeter St Davids around 13 miles. Exeter Airport is about 15 miles away and Bristol Airport about 57 miles. Cullompton, Tiverton and the Blackdown Hills are all close by, and Exeter is easy to reach for guests who want a city base.

Good to know

• Exclusive use for one wedding at a time.
• Civil ceremonies in the Cider Barn or the Walled Garden.
• On-site beds for 14 people.