The Tythe Barn, Launton Est. 1998
The Tythe Barn, Charbridge Lane, Launton, United Kingdom
Jamie Oliver agreed to have his team 'Jamie Oliver's Fabulous Feasts' as our in-house caterer and we are a working family farm living and working on the premises for over 500 years!
- A/V Equipment
- Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
- Wifi
- Ample Parking Onsite
- Dining Chairs
- Dining Tables
- Onsite Restrooms
- The Scene:
Over 500 were secretly ordained by Bishop Skinner in the beautiful Norman Church of Launton, situated behind The Tythe Barn and we have tried, on a number of occassions, to locate and unveil the priests' tunnel that is believed to run from the farmhouse to the church.
Today, the property is farmed by the Deeley family and the Barn was used as a home for lambing ewes in the spring, harvesting grain in the summer and as a home to cattle in the winter. Sympathetically renovated by William and Emma Deeley, along with the adjoining Cowshed, The Tythe Barn is a stunning 14th Century venue in which to hold your event. Look out for the gallery of photographs creatively mounted and displayed in The Cowshed which document some of the Barn’s more recent history
- Design:
- We have farmed Manor farm from around 1480 and The Tythe Barn played a vital role in housing the animals at various times throughout the changing seasons. With the catering at the barn we aim wherever possible to incorporate home grown produce or livestock from the family barn into our menus. The roof was first thatched with reeds from the nearby Otmoor water plains and has only recently required re-thatching. It provides a great spectacle indoors where you can admire it high up beyond the eaves. It also makes for a perfect backdrop for photographsMany aspects of The Tythe Barn’s restoration saw the adaptation or re-invention of original parts of the building and it’s materials. Who could not fall in love with the Cowshed, where the original manger now serves as a setting for the teas and coffees following a wedding breakfast or dinner. The old trough now used as a stunning sink in the ladies lavatories has a great history behind it as does the bar - almost completely made up out of materials found directly on the farm.
- Standout Venue Features:
- The Tythe Barn enjoys a very rural location and relishes life away from the fast lane and yet it is well served by road, rail and local hotel facilities. Perfectly situated in the Oxfordshire countryside The Tythe Barn has proved to be a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor events. We are just 10 minutes from junction 9 of the M40 as well as being accessible to mainline stations with direct routes to London and Birmingham.
- Extra Perks:
There is a hearing assistance system installed and plenty of power points to meet your requirements. The car park and surrounding areas are fully floodlit for convenience and security.
Choice of 2 event spaces for groups of 40 to 300 delegates
Multi-media projector and electronic screen
Flipchart, easel and paper
White boards
Air conditioning
Multiple power points
3 phase power
Audio hearing loop
PA system
Technical support
Mood lighting / spot lights
Lectern
Projector stand
Telephone, fax and photocopying
Disabled facilities
Licensed bar
Good selection of local accommodation
Floodlit car park/ surrounding areas (200 cars and coach access)
Visual presentation aids
In-house catering
Large mature landscaped gardens and field area
Weddings at The Tythe Barn are always exclusive and we ensure absolute privacy. Exclusive use of the venue, mature landscaped gardens and paddock.
Comprehensive guidance and advice on the planning of your day
Indoor/outdoor Civil ceremonies and Partnerships
Flexible use of 2 barns with under-floor heating and mood lighting indoor and outdoor
Capacity for up to 155 seated guests dining in the main barn / 40 in the Cow Shed and a maximum of 220 guests for an evening reception.
Pergolas, paddock, private gardens, the old chapel and elegant spaces for photography
On site Bridal Suite (at an additional cost)
Space for marquees for larger functions
Fully licensed bar
Room with ensuite shower facilities for use as private lounge, changing room or creche
Interior/exterior PA and sound system
Multi-media projector and screen
Fully heated facility
Floodlit carpark for 150 cars / coach access
Helicopter landing site
- Food, Restaurants, Cafes:
- Our own In-House caterer ran by Jamie Oliver's Team Fabulous Feasts!
- Bars & Lounges:
- In-house bar.
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History and charm swirl in wonder at this centuries-old English barn.
- Photographer: Frankee Victoria Photography

Barn built back in the early 14th Century .
- Photographer: Frankee Victoria Photography

Rain on your wedding day means good luck!
- Photographer: Georgi Mabee Photography

Spring wedding at The Tythe Barn.
- Photographer: Georgi Mabee Photography

Cocktail Hour
- Photographer: Georgi Mabee Photography

We can seat between 40 and 160 guests comfortably in either the main barn or our adjoining Cowshed, with an optional marquee on the lawn should you wish to entertain larger numbers.
- Photographer: Georgi Mabee Photography

The state-of-the-art venue disguises itself as a rustic escape.
- Photographer: Georgi Mabee Photography

The Tythe Barn provides you with a blank canvas upon which you can create the wedding day of your dreams.
- Photographer: Georgi Mabee Photography

Dance your night away.
- Photographer: Georgi Mabee Photography

Bridal Suite
- Photographer: Courtesy of The Tythe Barn

Historically the Tythe Barn would have stored all the produce provided by the local people and a percentage of this would have been passed on to the landlord as a form of rent- hence the name Tythe.
- Photographer: Courtesy of The Tythe Barn

Built between 1360 and 1370, the historical Tythe Barn still retains the majority of its 22 foot original beams.
- Photographer: Courtesy of The Tythe Barn

Surrounded by water plains and stone walls, this vaulted event space is simple, traditional, and divine.
- Photographer: Courtesy of The Tythe Barn

The roof was first thatched with reeds from the nearby Otmoor water plains and has only recently required re-thatching.
- Photographer: Courtesy of The Tythe Barn