Situated on the Suffolk border in Great Yeldham, Essex, The Essex Barn at the White Hart is a truly enchanting wedding venue. Surrounded by England's spectacular countryside, this property offers a romantic backdrop for your special day. With a seamless blend of old and new, this traditional-style barn has benefitted from a loving and stylish renovation, creating a unique and inviting space. Facilities and Capacity An exclusive-use property, couples will have full and sole use of the barn and its gardens on their milestone day. The open mezzanine floor of The Essex Barn at the White Hart offers a romantic setting for your ceremony. It features neutral decor throughout that you can easily enhance to suit your own taste. The barn is licensed to host civil ceremonies, so you can conveniently celebrate every stage of your wedding here. The grounds surrounding the barn offer a picturesque backdrop for your wedding photos, from the charming gazebo to the manicured lawns. Couples can start their wedding day by preparing in the venue's get-ready room. A private bathroom in the barn is also reserved for their exclusive use. Overnight accommodation is available on-site, as the property is home to 12 bedrooms and a honeymoon suite for the newlyweds. Services Offered At The Essex Barn at the White Hart, we have two options avaliable for our couples. We can offer a Tradtional wedding day where couples can have a ceremony, their wedding breakfast followed by an evening reception! The wedding breakfast will be taken care of by the in-house 2 AA-rosette chefs. They pride themselves on using the freshest produce, that is locally sourced where available, for a vibrant taste that will impress every guest. Service staff, meanwhile, will be hard at work in the background to keep glasses topped up and everything running smoothly to give you a day to remember. The second option avaliable at the venue is a Twilight Package. In this option, couples have the venue from late afternoon. We can offer a ceremony space for 5pm, followed by a drinks reception and then an evening buffet with an evening reception. This option is avaliable for couples who are wanting a less formal way to celebrate their day but still have the venue of their dreams. If either of these packages are of interest please do not hesiate to contact us today to get you a viewing appointment booked!
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Styles & facilities
Pub or restaurant
Historic
In the country
Barn
Small hotel
Civil ceremony licence
Live band facilities
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Evening reception facilities
Alcohol licence
In-house catering
Car parking
Seated meal facilities
Buffet meal facilities
Overnight accommodation for guests
Confetti permitted
Entertainment licence
Hairdresser
Wedding coordinator
Accessible facilities
Reviews
5.0(36)5/5 from 36 couple reviews
4.8/5 review
TaylorSeptember 2026
4.8
We visited the White Hart as one of our first venue viewings. We were absolutely blown away when we saw it. The barn is beautiful and rustic. The gazebo outside is stunning and it was the perfect venue to get married. We were then blown away by the price as it was incredibly reasonable for such a stunning venue. Everything that was included was real value for your money. We had a lot of interactions with Laura. Plenty of meetings. She answered all our questions and followed up quickly when we sent emails with queries. When we did our final walk through, she was very detailed and ensured every step of our day was planned the way we visioned it. Originally we wanted to get married outside in the garden, however British weather was against us meaning we got married inside. Due to the new decor, it was absolutely b
5/5 review
NicolaAugust 2026
5.0
I have to say what an amazing day I’m so glad I got married at the white hart such lovely people and always there to help and support you in whatever you may need they made my day very special and even Vicki calmed me down when I was so nervous. Vicki also was the one that decorated the whole venue inside and out and I have to say what an amazing job and an amazing person she really i
5/5 review
EmilyAugust 2026
5.0
We recently just had our wedding at the White Hart, and it was the more than we could have imagined, everyone that we spoke to at the venue was amazing throughout the process. One person that stood out for us was our wedding coordinator Vicky, she handled everything for us, nothing we asked was too small or too big, and made sure we were happy with every decision. Vicky supported and guided us with wedding planning on things we hadn’t even thought of which was a huge help to us, and appreciated it so much. Not only did Vicky support us doing the process she decorated our venue beautifully in theme with our wedding colours, and kept us up to date with any new decor she had so we had lots and lots of choices, Vicky also accommodated us in all our last minute changes as the days got closer and made sure everything was perfect. A huge sh
4.8/5 review
NatashaJune 2026
4.8
Vicky & the staff at White Hart have been a pleasure from start to finish. Vicky/ Laura have been amazing and nothing has been too much for them to do or sort. Our Dog attended the wedding and Vicky went above and beyond to make sure he was okay and l
5/5 review
AshleighJune 2026
5.0
The venue is stunning! The grounds are vast and make for gorgeous photo areas! We were fortunate enough to be able to have an outdoor wedding under the canopy in the gardens which were for private use of our wedding! We then used the barn to have our wedding breakfast and disco inside! We had tonnes of help from Laura and Vicky leading up to the wedding and no question was too small! All the staff were incredibly helpful and prompt with their service and help to manage the day to run smoothly. Me and my now husband couldn't be happier with how our day ran and with the assistance we received. That's before even mentioning the delicious food we had for our wedding breakfast, there was a large menu to choose from and it was no trouble with the variety of dietary requirements w
5/5 review
SamJune 2026
5.0
Our wedding was on the 30/05/2026. Amazing venue, staff and a beautiful day from start to finish. Planned to perfection by the staff. Wanted to say a special thank you to Vicky and her team for the decor side and the planning on the day. Took a lot of st
5/5 review
JohnMay 2026
5.0
The venue was just as expected, recently refurbished decor nice. We were married outside and everything went as planned. Vicky was amazing and was popping upstairs frequently whilst we were getting ready making sure everything was going ok. We didn't need to worry about anything as Vicky had all the timings and told us she would lead the way which she did and it was perfect. The ceremony was great, the food was plentiful, we were concerned being a finger buffet there wouldnt be enough food and ordered more, we really didn't need too as they catered
5/5 review
JessicaApril 2026
5.0
We got married at The White Hart Great Yeldham last Saturday, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From start to finish, the communication was absolutely brilliant. every question was answered quickly, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. A special mention has to go to Laura and Vicky who was amazing in helping us organise our day. They have been so helpful, and made the whole planning process feel easy and stress-free. On the day itself, Vicky, our wedding coordinator, was fantastic. Everything ran so smoothly thanks to her, and we felt completely taken care of from beginning to end. The communication throughout was excellent, and on the day it was just as fabulous. We even had a beautiful bridal preparation room for me and my bridesmaids to get ready in. All of the team members were friendly, professional, and clearly worked so well together to make everything perfect. We truly had the best day ever and are so grateful to everyone at The White Hart for making it so memorable. We wouldn’t h
5/5 review
AshleyApril 2026
5.0
The day was absolutely brilliant. The value for money and what was included in the package was perfect. Could not fault the venue, staff and Vicky. All were amazing, professional and caring. Communication was brilliant, the staff were very professional, everything ran
5/5 review
KimMarch 2026
5.0
From start to finish The White Hart Great Yeldham/ Essex Barn were amazing with us. We had no clue where to begin when booking our big day. No question was too much for Laura, no 2nd, 3rd ,4th viewing was was much. They were so accommodating with everything. As a family of fussy eaters no catering request was too much either! And the decor... I cannot recommend Vicky enough. She is so passionate about what she does and she is amazing. The venue was so beautiful and exactly as we
5/5 review
VictoriaMay 2025
5.0
What can I say about this place apart from perfect! The best venue anyone could wish for for their big day. The staff were amazing and very accommodating from start to finish. There were many questions we had and were answered in the best way to put our minds at ease. They are so easy to talk to! There was a power cut right before our ceremony but it was handled and dealt with in a professional manner and couldn't do more to find ways around it to keep us calm! It didn't affect our day at all. The bridal prep room was lovely and the accommodation was spot on. The grounds made for beautiful and unforgettable p
5/5 review
AnnieMarch 2025
5.0
Amy, Vicky and Laura were absolutely amazing throughout the whole process of my wedding, the planning, the lead up and the day itself. Nothing was ever too much trouble and they were always very quick to respond to any queries we had. The staff at The White Hart are amazing and made me feel very calm and comfortable while getting ready for our big day in the amazing bridal getting ready room, which was one of the highlights of the day as there is so much space for everyone with make-up artists and hair stylists etc meaning there was zero stress. The food was great all round, we had a meal the night before, the wedding breakfast and breakfast the day after were all just amazing, canno
5/5 review
RyanFebruary 2025
5.0
From the moment we booked our wedding at The White Hart, Laura was nothing short of exceptional. She not only helped us arrange every detail but also provided us with fantastic recommendations for photographers, entertainment, transport options, and venue decorators. Her communication was always swift and thorough, and she answered every question we had, making the entire process seamless from start to finish. On the wedding day, our heartfelt thanks go to the wedding coordinators, Vicky and Amy who ensured everything ran smoothly and took the time to review every minute final detail with us a week before the big day. They managed every aspect of the day from start to finish, making sure everything was perfect. They both, along with their staff assisted guests with check-ins and helped (early - considering a late finish) with breakfast the following morning—going above and beyond in every way. Thank you also to Luke and Bradley, for their incredible support. Luke, in particular, made my wife feel like the most important person on the planet. His care and attention was extraordinary, making my wife feel like she was the only bride to have ever gotten married at The White Hart. For also, calming me on my walk up to the venue, thank you. The personal touch he added to the day for us both made it truly unforgettable. I’d also like to offer a special thank you to Vicky, who provided me with much-needed emotional support on the morning of the wedding. She was there to reassure me, address my concerns, and help calm my nerves—exactly what I needed before greeting guests, sat anxiously waiting for my arrival followed by my Niamh's arrival. As someone who was feeling a little anxious leading up to the day, I couldn’t have asked for a better team of professionals. With them running everything, we were in great hands. Our wedding day ran exactly how we envisioned it, and it was nothing short of perfect! From the management to the chefs and waitstaff, every detail was thoughtfully taken care of, and it was the most magical day of our lives. A huge thank you to the entire team for making our day not only flawless but incredibly special. We truly coul
5/5 review
HelenOctober 2024
5.0
We had our twighlight wedding on 19 October 24 and everything about it was perfect and magical. The staff were fantastic in terms of
5/5 review
MelissaSeptember 2024
5.0
We just had our wedding day at The White Hart and all I can say is EXCEPTIONAL! from the day we booked Laura was always on hand to help us and answer any questions we had about our day or the venue. So attentive she even worked late to help us secure a new DJ after issues with our original one. She went above and beyond through the whole planning process. She is a calming influence and incredibly organised and professional which is just what you need when planning a wedding. OUTSTANDING SERVICE! Additionally the front of house staff on the day were all incredible and made everything run seamlessly throughout the day and late into the night. Vicky and Amy, you two were amazing! We can’t thank you enough for making it even more perfect than either of us could have imagined. You are all superhero’s and I’m so impressed that even the tiniest of details and planning were followed exactly as I had asked. I can’t thank you all enough. If you are planning to get married and want the confidence of knowing your venue and it’s staff have your back and will make your day exactly how you picture it then look no further than The White Hart! Best venue ever! ❤️❤️❤️
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