£1,500 - £4,650 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
7 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

Set amongst the backdrop of the River Wyre, which runs beside the historic Mains Hall Manor, this exquisite Lancashire wedding venue has its own historic Great Hall, which boasts huge timber framed ceilings, a magnificent stone fireplace of grand proportion, sumptuously rich tapestries and huge medieval ironwork chandeliers. The beautiful landscaped gardens, walnut trees, Tudor knot garden and topiary, all contained behind an original Victorian walled garden, offer numerous spectacular photographic opportunities for your wedding day. We are licensed for Civil Ceremonies and Civil Partnerships (now Same Sex Weddings) – and for your Wedding Reception our capacity is up to 300 in the evening. Mains Hall Manor is also licensed for small intimate weddings in the panelled hall, for numbers up to 30. We consider ourselves experts in every aspect of wedding planning and with over 30 years of experience we have earned a reputation for being the ‘Finest Wedding Venue In Lancashire’. Nothing is too much trouble when arranging your wedding day – our dedicated wedding co-ordinators and management team are on hand to ensure the smooth running and hassle-free organisation, of what will prove to be – the most memorable day of your life.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: The Management Team
Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering The Great Hall at Mains for your special day. If you require any further information, or wish to have a show round, please do not hesitate to contact one of the team via telephone or email. In choosing The Great Hall at Mains for your wedding day, you can be assured of a truly memorable occasion. Mel, Stacey & Hayley The Management Team

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1990
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3

Overview of The River Barn

Wedding Venue Type
Tudor Style Banqueting Hall
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
300
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
7
Sleeps No. of People
14
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available
Wedding license
Dancefloor available

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Open Flame Permitted
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Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
External catering permitted
Alcohol license

Pricing for The River Barn

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£1,500 - £4,650
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What's Included?
Furniture included
Couple accommodation included
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Choice of preferred caterers
Inclusive of overnight accomodation at Mains Hall Manor for the night of your wedding, a dedicated Event Management team to help plan and coordinate your big day plus more. Please ask for details.
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Reviews for The River Barn
(14)

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Happy couple married in March
March 2021
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Mr & Mrs Humes
Happy couple married in November
January 2020
We loved our experience from start to finish

We had excellent communication from start to finish. Every member of staff I spoke to was so friendly and helpful. An absolute pleasure to work with. All our guests complimented the menus we had chosen. The food was exquisite. We had a tasting menu and felt really well looked after. The manor was the deciding factor in booking this venue, as well as the interior of the great hall. We loved our experience from start to finish, wouldn't change a thing.

Mr & Mrs Broadbent
Happy couple married in September
January 2020
Thank You

The staff at mains couldn't do enough for us, they were really helpful and made us feel at ease with everything, we had full confidence that our day would run smoothly, and it did we had a perfect day. Thank you. The size of the house impressed us the most, it was everything that impressed us and more so the history of the mains hall manor, we loved that it still kept its character but with a sensitive modern living upgrade was just perfectly done. The service was amazing we cannot fault anything. The staff are a credit to you.

Mr & Mrs O'Rourke
Happy couple married in August
January 2020
The Great Hall far surpassed our high expectations

We were searching for wedding venues online and it came up in a google search - then we remembered seeing a brochure years ago for it. We went to an open day, had a couple of walk-arounds and fell in love. We also have had friends who have held weddings there and they spoke very highly of the venue and the staff. Stacey and Mel were extremely helpful in the run up. Their professional attitude and abilities were superb. They were always smiling and could not do enough to help us. They were receptive to our ideas and offered help and suggestions when necessary. Mel and Stacey made all our planing an absolute breeze. The proximity of the house important, but also the exclusivity of the it and the ability to provide rooms for the bridal party. The self-catering nature allowed an informal setting for the morning after the wedding and the decor was superb - a perfect blend of modern and history. The separation of the bridal suite from the rest of the house was also appreciated and really made us feel special on the wedding night. The Great Hall far surpassed our high expectations - the staff went above and beyond to ensure that the day ran smoothly and the grounds and accommodation were impeccable. After an uneasy communication, our first face-to-face meeting went swimmingly and the service only improved each time we met up.

Mr & Mrs Davies
Happy couple married in May
January 2020
Thank you so much for making our day so special

You had been recommended by a friend who has been to a wedding at the great hall the previous year. I couldn’t be happier with the help and communication from all the staff at the great hall. We had a few meetings with various people at the beginning but nearer the end Mel and Hayley were fantastic! Friendly and always happy to help with any questions. The proximity of the house to the venue impressed us the most, the venue and gardens are beautiful. The Manor House was an experience in itself and the cost was very reasonable. I couldn’t be happier with the way our wedding was organised from the first point of contact to our farewell the day after. Everybody was fantastic and very accommodating. Thank you so much for making our day so special. It’s a day I will never forget and I am truly thankful to all the staff for that

Mr & Mrs Husband
Happy couple married in May
January 2020
Our day was perfect

It offered us the best value, and ultimately everything we needed for our big day. The event organisers were great from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble and communication was fantastic, which was really important to us. Our day was perfect. The bar staff were attentive and provided a great service to both us and our guests. It was the whole package, the fact that it was exclusive hire, the beautiful grounds, the historic aspect and the use of Mains Hall Manor house, which was stunning.

Mr & Mrs McKnight
Happy couple married in April
January 2020
We would love to thank all the staff for helping us make our dreams come true

I have known of couples get married at the venue in the past and have always loved the venue. Contact was great throughout. I was kept up to date and was helped when I needed it. Twelve provided excellent food and service on the day. The taster evening was great and the food was delicious and hot. The size of the house impressed us the most, the amount of guests able to stay was a fantastic bonus and being included in the price so our guests did not have to pay. We would love to thank all the staff, especially Mel and Stacey for helping us make our dreams come true. We loved the day and all went well.

Mr & Mrs Storton
Happy couple married in February
April 2018
Absolutely amazing service from Kelly and the team.

Absolutely amazing service from Kelly and the team. Again, amazing food Would recommend Twelve to anyone! The Manor House was wonderful. "Thankyou for the most wonderful wedding day. Everything was planned so well by Mains and we couldn’t have asked for a better day.

Mr & Mrs Long
Happy couple married in December
April 2018
Mr & Mrs Long

On behalf of myself and my wife of just like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved our day couldn’t have gone any better. The staff were amazing leading up to and on the day of our special day. Our Caterer Twelve Event Management were excellent, food was amazing. Mains Hall Manor was a massive factor too. Thank you again all involved.

Mrs & Mrs Catlow-Boccaccio
Happy couple married in July
November 2017
Thank you!

To everyone at The Great Hall at Mains, Thank you for helping to make our day absolutely perfect, for all your support leading up to the wedding and for making everything run so smoothly! We couldn't have wished for a better venue. Love Mrs & Mrs Catlow-Boccaccio x

Location & Contact Details for The River Barn

Wedding Venue Address
The River Barn, 86a Mains Lane, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7LE, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The River Barn?

All of our weddings are individual and amazing!

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

Plan ahead and start getting organised now.

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

That would be the individual birthstone gems for each guest

Describe The River Barn in 5 adjectives

Exclusively Yours, Professional, Beautiful, Friendly, Unique

Where’s the best photo spot at The River Barn?

There are too many to mention but the gardens are spectacular.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The River Barn?

Oh yes!

What’s your favourite canapé?

We love them all, there's not enough space here!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

A hot hog roast sandwich with apple sauce

What is The River Barn most unique feature?

Our purpose built Banqueting Hall, within the grounds of our stunning 16th century manor house, which is included in all of our packages.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our team and our professional expertise - we can assure you of a truly wonderful day
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