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Newdigate, Dorking

Gildings Barns

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Price: £2,580 – £5,160

Guests: 110

Deals available: 1

Limited-Time Offers & Deals (1)

Exclusive Bridebook Deal
Bridebook Couple Discount
Significantly discounted venue hire rates offered for small (up to 65 people) weekday (Monday to Thursday) weddings; 8am to 7pm £1440 and 8am to 11pm £2580, both with prior day set up.

Description

Situated in the rolling landscapes of Surrey, yet easily reachable from London and Sussex, we at Gildings Barns are proud to blend the authenticity of our historical and hand-crafted oak beamed architecture with a modern approach to planning your day.

You will receive our full attention, allowing us to deliver a tailored, high-touch experience from first enquiry to final farewell.

The barns themselves, set within private grounds and surrounded by open fields and ancient woodland, provide a serene backdrop for stylish celebrations. Blending weathered timber beams and exposed brick to create a warm, inviting atmosphere full of character and charm. Hand built, with love and a deep connection to the local environment our exclusive-use wedding venue is the perfect location.

Whether you’re exchanging vows under open skies or dancing the night away beneath twinkling fairy lights, the venue offers a timeless, romantic setting perfect for couples seeking a relaxed yet unforgettable celebration in nature’s embrace.

Capacity of 110 guests for ceremony and dining.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Penny Graepel

Hi, congratulations on your up coming marriage! If you are looking for a truly authentic barn venue, with rustic charm in abundance, I would love to meet you and show you around Gildings Barns. I am lucky enough to be supported by an excellent team, all committed to working with you to create your perfect wedding day. I really look forward to hearing from you. Warm wishes, Penny Graepel.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1995

No. of Weddings Hosted

Between 30 and 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Gildings Barns

Wedding Venue Type

Barn / Farm

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

110

Reception Capacity

110

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding license

Sound system available

Dancefloor available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Confetti permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive use

Marquee permitted

Disabled access

On-site parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-house wedding coordinator

Pet friendly

Wedding Catering

In-house catering

No corkage charge for own alcohol

Alcohol license

Asian catering

Vegan catering

Bar

Western / European

Indian

Hog Roast

Halal catering

Mediterranean

External catering permitted

Kosher catering

Pricing for Gildings Barns

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£2,580.00 – £5,160.00

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What's Included?

External caterers not permitted

Furniture included

Exclusive use

Day before set up available

Choice of preferred caterers

Venue hire includes exclusive use of several interconnecting barns, chairs, tables, large garden adjoining open farmland and parking. It also includes the whole of the day prior to your wedding for setting up (the only exception being Bank Holiday Sundays when you will have from 12pm set up) and as many planning visits as you like in the lead up to your day. Prices include VAT

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Reviews (62)

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Maya
02/06/2019
A wonderful experience from start to finish A wonderful experience from start to finish
Gildings is a beautiful barn full of history for the family who own it. The staff, in particular, Hilary who manages the barn were always helpful and friendly. We visited several times before our wedding day and had all of our questions answered including some questions we hadn't thought of! The Gildings team took away lots of the stresses before the day and during it. It has beautiful grounds with the option of getting married in the smaller outdoor barn (the granary) so guests can be outside in nice weather. We would highly recommend Gildings for a wedding venue! Gildings is a beautiful barn full of history for the family who own it. The staff, in particular, Hilary who manages the barn were always helpful and friendly. We visited several times before our wedding day and had all of our questions answered including some questions we hadn't thought of! The Gildings team took away lots of the stresses before the day and during it. It has beautiful grounds with the option of getting married in the smaller outdoor barn (the granary) so guests can be outside in nice weather. We would highly recommend Gildings for a wedding venue!
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Lyndsey & Richard
13/11/2018
Perfect venue for our wonderful dayPerfect venue for our wonderful day
We had a fanstastic time at Gildings Barn. We were lucky enough to be able to get in the day before to decorate and the weather was on our side this summer to get married in the garden. It’s a DIY venue but they supply tables and chairs. All I would suggest is make sure you get everything straight with the vendors but about how your day will proceed. We had a few issues on the day but it didn’t impact our enjoyment. Only other thing is it closes down at 11pm so the party has to stop. And none of us were ready to go home yet!We had a fanstastic time at Gildings Barn. We were lucky enough to be able to get in the day before to decorate and the weather was on our side this summer to get married in the garden. It’s a DIY venue but they supply tables and chairs. All I would suggest is make sure you get everything straight with the vendors but about how your day will proceed. We had a few issues on the day but it didn’t impact our enjoyment. Only other thing is it closes down at 11pm so the party has to stop. And none of us were ready to go home yet!
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Bex & Tom
01/11/2018
Best wedding venue everBest wedding venue ever
We fell in love with Gildings as soon as we saw it. It's rustic charm is just beautiful and has so much character. All our guests loved it and it was perfect for us. Penny, Richard and Hilary are the warmest, most helpful people. Thank you!We fell in love with Gildings as soon as we saw it. It's rustic charm is just beautiful and has so much character. All our guests loved it and it was perfect for us. Penny, Richard and Hilary are the warmest, most helpful people. Thank you!
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Emma & Ollie
27/06/2016
Memories for a lifetime...Memories for a lifetime...
'Dear Penny and Richard, we can't thank you enough for everything you have done for us. We had the most magical Christmas wedding that couldn't have been more special. Gildings is one of a kind and from the moment I saw it about 6 years ago I fell in love with it and I hoped that one day I might be able to have my wedding reception here. Thank you so much, we now have memories for a lifetime and you've both made that possible. The caterer Chris Moon exceeded expectations...so many guests commented on how delicious the food was. I wish I could have eaten more!! All in all, it was a once in a life time day in a beautiful and extremely special barn. Anyone else who gets married at Gildings is extremely lucky. Thank you. Love from Emma and Ollie''Dear Penny and Richard, we can't thank you enough for everything you have done for us. We had the most magical Christmas wedding that couldn't have been more special. Gildings is one of a kind and from the moment I saw it about 6 years ago I fell in love with it and I hoped that one day I might be able to have my wedding reception here. Thank you so much, we now have memories for a lifetime and you've both made that possible. The caterer Chris Moon exceeded expectations...so many guests commented on how delicious the food was. I wish I could have eaten more!! All in all, it was a once in a life time day in a beautiful and extremely special barn. Anyone else who gets married at Gildings is extremely lucky. Thank you. Love from Emma and Ollie'

Location & Contact Details for Gildings Barns

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Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Partridge Lane, Newdigate, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 5BN, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

When travelling along Partridge Lane we are clearly sign posted at the front of our entrance. We are located almost directly opposite the beginning of Burnt Oak Lane.

Nearest Town

Dorking

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M25 Junction 8 & M23 Junction 9

Nearest Train Station

London Gatwick & Dorking Main Train Station

Nearest Airport

London Gatwick

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?

An extraordinary wedding based on a medieval-style banquet held at Christmas time, with long tables laden with a feast fit for royalty. All beneath the vast oak structure of Gildings Barn, illuminated by twinkling fairy lights. It was just spectacular and will be remembered for ever by everyone who experienced it. An incredible credit to the highly talented and artistic family members of the bride and groom.

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Keep the decoration of the barns simple. They are stunning already, and are best complemented with country flowers or greenery and pretty bunting.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Wellington boots (clean ones!) used as table centre pieces for the floristry decorations!

Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.

Rustic. Unique. Rural. Enchanting. Romantic.

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

The little Granary in the garden

What is your venue's most unique feature?

The fact the barns are true barns, not modernised and not modern imitations which cannot match the immeasurable character of Gildings.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our commitment to helping ensure couples have the wedding celebrations of their dreams.

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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Special OfferFor the following 2026 dates, available due to cancelled building works, a discounted rate of £4000 including VAT; Saturday 9th May, Saturday 16th May, Friday 22nd May, Sunday 24th May, Saturday 30th May.

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