Wedding DJ set and photobooth in Home Farm Barns - Ower
Wedding barn venue hire in the New Forest / Hampshire
Home Farm Barns is a rustic, exclusive-use wedding venue located in Ower near Romsey, Hampshire, on the edge of the New Forest National Park. The venue is a beautifully restored 19th-century grain barn set within 200 acres of working farmland, offering a relaxed countryside setting while remaining only 1.7 miles from Junction 2 of the M27, making it easy for guests travelling from Southampton, Winchester, Salisbury and beyond
Venue highlights
Exclusive use of the barn and courtyard
Authentic oak beams and whitewashed walls
Beautiful fairy lighting already installed
Indoor and outdoor spaces that flow together
Rural New Forest location with extensive countryside views
DIY/flexible wedding format allowing you to choose your own suppliers
Ample free parking for guests
Accessible venue with disabled access available.
Capacity
The venue is suited to medium-sized weddings:
Wedding breakfast: up to 90 guests
Evening reception: up to 150 guests
Larger numbers may sometimes be accommodated by prior arrangement.
Pricing
Current published venue hire is approximately:
| Hire Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Venue hire | £4,995–£5,250 |
The venue hire includes:
Exclusive use
Hire from Thursday through Sunday, allowing two full days for decorating and preparation
Tables and chairs for up to 90 guests
Free parking
Staffed cash bar
Luxury toilet facilities
Side rooms for caterers and storage
Freedom to choose your own caterers, florist, photographer and other suppliers
No corkage charge for your own alcohol
Music permitted until 11:00 pm.
Estimated overall wedding budget
Because Home Farm Barns is largely a dry-hire venue, you’ll also need to budget separately for:
Catering
Drinks
Furniture styling and décor
Florist
Entertainment
Photographer
Cake
Celebrant (if applicable)
Typical total budgets often fall around:
£12,000–£18,000 for a carefully planned wedding
£18,000–£25,000+ with premium catering, styling and entertainment (estimate based on typical UK barn wedding costs).
What makes it different?
Unlike many all-inclusive barn venues, Home Farm Barns is designed as a blank canvas.
This appeals to couples who want to:
- Choose their own caterer
- Bring their own drinks
- Create a personalised layout
- Decorate however they wish
- Avoid being tied to preferred supplier lists
It’s particularly popular with couples looking for a relaxed, informal countryside wedding rather than a hotel-style package.
Things to be aware of
- It remains part of a working farm, so guests are asked to stay within designated areas.
- Taxis should be booked in advance because of the rural location.
- Music and bar service finish around 11:00 pm, with guests departing by 11:30 pm.
- Overnight accommodation is not available on site, although there are numerous nearby hotels and inns in Ower and Romsey.
Nearby accommodation
Popular options for guests include:
- Premier Inn Southampton West (Ower)
- Mortimer Arms Hotel
- The Cromwell Arms in Romsey
These are all within a few miles of the venue.
Is it good value?
Pros
- Excellent value for exclusive-use barn hire.
- Rare Thursday–Sunday hire period gives plenty of setup time.
- Freedom to choose your own suppliers can reduce costs.
- Beautiful New Forest location.
- Only a handful of weddings each year, making it feel very exclusive.
Cons
- Dry-hire means more planning and coordination than an all-inclusive venue.
- Capacity is limited to around 90 seated guests.
- Limited evening hours compared with some venues.
- Rural location means transport should be organised in advance.
Overall, Home Farm Barns is an excellent choice for couples seeking a rustic, highly customisable countryside wedding with exclusive use, generous setup time and the flexibility to create a bespoke celebration without the constraints of a traditional package venue.
Home Farm Barn – Wedding venue in Ower – Hampshire DJ