Our Story
A Family-Run Venue With A Whole Lot of Heart
Stratton Court Barn is a family-owned exclusive use wedding venue, situated at Pool Farm, the house and farm that captured Wigmore family’s hearts nearly 30 years ago. This is where they’ve raised their children and run their event business since, and it’s still their home and passion all these years later.
Meet the Stratton Court Barn Team
We’re a very close-knit team here and work seamlessly together to make sure your wedding is the best it can be. Everyone plays a part in creating an unforgettable experience at Stratton Court Barn.
Jonathan
Managing Director
Jonnie grew up in motorsports, winning major rally championships. He now runs a rally school coaching drivers from all over the World.
He also oversees the day-to-day operations of Stratton Court Barn with the help of a fantastic team – and when he’s not at work, he enjoys travelling and the occasional spin in a rally car!
Olivia
Operations Manager
Olivia, Jonnie’s wife, helps oversee the barn and can often be spotted on the ride-on mower – her favourite job!
She’s also a keen horse rider who loves travel and family time.
Charlotte
Wedding & Events Coordinator
Charlotte is currently planning her own 2025 wedding, so she truly gets the highs and stresses – and believes it should be fun too! She is hands on and will make sure your wedding with us goes without a hitch.
Outside of work, you’ll find her on country walks with her fiancé and dog, followed by a cosy pub lunch.
Rose
Wedding & Events Coordinator
Rose loves turning wedding dreams into reality, ensuring every detail flows seamlessly. With a calm, creative approach, she likes to keep everything stress-free!
She loves spending time with family, great food, and exploring the outdoors, especially long walks with her dog at Blenheim Palace.
Sarah
Accounts
Sarah has been our accountant for many years and loves working here with us. In her spare time she enjoys walks, and family time.
Cathy
Head Gardener
Cathy has gardened for as long as she can remember and helped create the beautiful garden spaces here at Stratton Court Barn from scratch. She loves seeing the seasonal changes, and especially loves the Courtyard roses.
Sharon
Housekeeper
Sharon is our brilliant Head of Housekeeping, and her eye for detail ensures everything at the barn looks perfect for every wedding. Her work often goes unseen, but we truly couldn’t do it without her. Outside of work, Sharon enjoys yoga, gardening, reading, theatre, and live music.
Stratton Court Barn - A short history
How it started
1872
The barn was built, housing equipment and sheep at Pool Farm
1996
Chris and Cathy bought Pool Farm, and the barn is still used as tractor storage and equipment.
2000
The Main Barn was converted to be used as a corporate meeting space, loos were built, and what is now the bar area was turned into a club house
2014
Having seen the potential of the barns and grounds as a place to host celebrations, ‘Stratton Court Barn’ is launched. The club house is turned into the Bar Area, with a new roof, new bar, new floor, reinforced beams, painted ceiling and a new grey, glass and stone contemporary look.
2015
The Main Entrance is renovated, décor completed, and Cathy’s amazing antique finds added.
2017
The bar was extended with a back-of-house area. The Hayloft wedding preparation room was built, along with the stables being fully converted to a lounge space, complete with glass wall. The Stables room was officially born!
2018
The courtyard was given a real make-over with brick pavers, a patio area, an L-shaped oak gazebo and huge parasols.
2019
The outdoor transformation continues and the old car park is turned into a rose garden.
How it is going
2020
The Main Barn and main entrance floors were changed to sandstone, adding more of a sense of contemporary warmth to the space.
2020
The Lake was constructed, bringing some waterside charm to the venue.
2021
The woodlands ceremony offering was added, with mature trees forming a natural aisle, and a beautiful hexagonal oak gazebo nestled in the centre, perfect for outdoor ceremonies.
2022
Granary Cottage, a two-bedroom cottage adjacent to the farmhouse, was converted for couples to be able to stay overnight.
2023
The outdoor stables terrace has seen the addition of a stunning pergola with seating area and festoon lighting.
2024
2024 saw a fabulous addition to Stratton Court Barn. The Byre has been transformed into a stunning space, with industrial chic designs, bifold doors onto the courtyard and a huge focal fireplace with wood burner. The Byre can seat 130 for a ceremony and seated meal on round or long rustic tables.
We’re committed to continually evolving, and making each of our spaces the best that it can be for our couples. Everyone involved with Stratton Court Barn is passionate about this lovely place, and about giving you the best day of your life, and a ton of memories to cherish.
Book your perfectly personal barn wedding with us
The versatility of our barn wedding venue is unrivalled, making your wedding truly unique. So take a minute, slow down. Connect with our venue and our people.
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