This wedding venue offers so much, tranquil area, stunning views – and all that can be yours for the entire day. Being there is just so relaxing, so if you just want your wedding day to be fun and relaxed… this is such a great choice. And as photographers we just have to say that Mickleton Hills Farm wedding photography is just beautiful!
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Mickleton Hills Farm is a gorgeous North Cotswolds barn venue near Chipping Campden, best known for its exclusive-use countryside setting, 3-day wedding weekends, and beautifully restored 18th-century Grain Barn. It suits relaxed, outdoorsy weddings with space to breathe, and it works brilliantly for documentary coverage and golden-hour portraits.
We’re Marta May Photography – also known as The Mays (Marta + Artur), a husband-and-wife team based in Hereford and shooting weddings across the Cotswolds and Gloucestershire. We’re TWIA National Winners “The Mays”, and current TWIA judges, so you can relax knowing you’re in safe hands and just enjoy your day.
KEY FACTS: Mickleton Hills Farm
Location: Near Chipping Campden, North Cotswolds
Best known for: 3-day wedding weekends + exclusive use
Setting: 40 acres of quiet countryside
Ceremony space: Restored 18th-century Grain Barn
Guest size: Up to 150 guests (venue info)
Stay on site: Holiday cottages available
Alternative format: One-day Thursday option (“Ceremony, Cheers & Feast”) for up to 80 guests
Mickleton Hills Farm wedding venue (what it’s like)
Mickleton Hills Farm is a new wedding venue in Chipping Campden, Cotswolds and it is a very lovely one. There are just so many unique photo locations there and if you’re lucky enough to have that golden hour on your wedding day, your wedding pictures will be stunning! We know because we have photographed a fantastic wedding day there!
What makes Mickleton Hills Farm different
Exclusive-use venue
Mickleton Hills Farm is designed for privacy and space – it’s an exclusive-use venue in the North Cotswolds, so your wedding never feels like it’s being squeezed between other events.
3-day wedding weekends
A huge part of the magic is the weekend format. It gives you time to settle in, welcome guests gradually, and enjoy the build-up as much as the wedding day itself.
40 acres of countryside
You’ve got room to breathe – and that means relaxed portraits, natural guest moments, and gorgeous “just married” wandering without leaving the venue.
Grain Barn ceremony + Dining Barn reception
The Grain Barn is the heart of the “I do”, while the oak-framed Dining Barn gives you a bright, airy space for food, speeches, and the celebration that follows.
Flexible catering (your day, your food)
The Dining Barn is built around flexibility, so couples can choose a caterer that fits their tastes and vibe.
A Thursday one-day option (for smaller weddings)
If you want something simpler (and very summer-lovely), they also offer a Thursday “Ceremony, Cheers & Feast” style day for up to 80 guests, with a calm daytime celebration and no evening party.
Why the 3-day weekend changes your photos (in the best way)
One of the loveliest things about Mickleton Hills Farm is the pace. With a longer celebration, you can set up, settle in, and actually enjoy the build-up, which means your wedding photos feel calmer and more “you”, instead of rushed from one moment to the next.
How a Mickleton Hills Farm wedding day flows
One reason Mickleton Hills Farm feels so relaxed is that the spaces are designed to flow in a really natural way. You can start in the Getting Ready Room, then move into the Grain Barn for your ceremony, before heading outside to the courtyards for drinks, confetti and canapés. After that, the day usually continues in the oak-framed Dining Barn for speeches and your wedding feast, and because everything is close together, it keeps the energy up and the timeline calm.
The vibe here (what it feels like in real life)
Mickleton Hills Farm has that rare mix of “proper countryside peace” and “big celebration energy”. Because it’s exclusive use, you’re not sharing the space, so it feels private, like you’ve taken over your own little world for the weekend. That’s when the best documentary moments happen: guests arrive slowly, the nerves soften, and the whole day feels less rushed and more real.
Real wedding – Mickleton Hills wedding photography
We were lucky enough to photograph an amazing wedding at this venue. The couple was so lovely, their story was so unique and you could just literally FEEL their love. So how did their day look like, where did they get ready and then married? Where did they have their reception drinks and the party? And how about those couple pictures? We’ll show you.
Getting ready
This venue is so good when it comes to that part of the day because it is actually possible to get ready there. Not all wedding venues in the Cotswolds offer that and that just saves you that additional travel in the morning. And it is good for photographers too.
The ceremony
We love Mickleton Hills Farm wedding photography because of all the space and brightness. Civil ceremonies can be held both outside and inside, there is just so much space. Of course we can photograph weddings in the darkest and smallest places, we can photograph portraits outside at midnight too – but this bright space here is just so lovely.
Confetti moment
Who doesn’t like a good confetti moment? It’s fun, it’s happy – it’s how your wedding day should feel. We love photographing confetti fun at weddings.
Group pictures
Again, so much choice and plenty of space to do that. How many group pictures would you like to have? We don’t have to do it for a prolonged period of time, don’t worry. We know both you and your guests just want to have fun and enjoy the day.
Reception drinks
This is where the magic happens. This particular wedding was so special because it took place just when we were allowed to meet, hug and chat again. Friends you haven’t seen for a long time, your family – wedding photography is not only about those pretty pictures, it is mostly about those special moments and interactions between people.
Wedding breakfast at Mickleton Hills Farm (and why it feels so special)
Mickleton Hills Farm venue offers so much space, and that really shines during the wedding breakfast, because it never feels cramped or rushed. Instead, it feels like you’ve created your own little world for the day: everyone together, warm atmosphere, and loads of room for the moments that actually matter (the reactions, the stories, the laughter that suddenly turns into happy tears).
The Dining Barn is a gorgeous setting for your wedding breakfast. It has that perfect Mickleton mix: rustic character, clean modern finish, and a calm, airy feel that works beautifully in photos. You get space for long tables or a more classic layout, plus plenty of breathing room for speeches, hugs, and those “I can’t believe this is happening” moments between courses.
From a photography point of view, the wedding breakfast is where the real story deepens. We’re not just photographing place settings – we’re watching for:
- the best friend who’s already crying before the speech starts,
- the parent faces when the room goes quiet,
- the big table laughs, the clinking glasses, the hand squeezes,
- and the way the energy shifts from “ceremony nerves” to “we’re fully celebrating now”.
And because Mickleton Hills Farm is designed for weddings that flow, the transition afterwards is easy. Guests can spill back outside for fresh air, mingle in the courtyard, and then drift naturally into the next part of the day, which means you get photographs that feel alive, not staged.
If you’re planning your wedding breakfast here, our biggest tip is simple: build in a tiny pause after the main course (even just 5 minutes). It gives you time to breathe, hug people, and enjoy the moment, and it’s usually when the most beautiful, natural photos happen.
Couple pictures
As wedding photographers, we are honestly spoilt for choice here. Mickleton Hills Farm wedding photography is stunning, fun and simply fantastic. Just look at this light, there are so many various spots around the venue that we can use.
The party!
We would LOVE to photograph a proper evening party at Mickleton Hills Farm because the last time there were still some restrictions, so the dance floor couldn’t be used properly. But just look at this space – and imagine your evening fun there!
Best photo spots at Mickleton Hills Farm
If you’re choosing Mickleton Hills Farm for the views and the barn vibe, these are the locations that photograph beautifully and keep you close to your guests (so you don’t disappear for ages).
- The ceremony barn (soft light + emotional reactions)
- Courtyard confetti (big energy, big smiles)
- Golden-hour fields and countryside views
- Barn doors + stone backdrops (timeless portraits in 5 minutes)
- Speeches in the reception space (the best reactions)
- After-dark portraits (twinkle lights + cosy atmosphere)
Mickleton Hills Farm wedding FAQs
Is Mickleton Hills Farm an exclusive-use wedding venue?
Yes, it’s an exclusive-use venue, so your wedding is the only event happening on-site, which makes the whole place feel private and unhurried.
How many guests can Mickleton Hills Farm host?
The venue is described as suitable for up to 150 guests.
What’s the ceremony space like (the Grain Barn)?
Ceremonies can take place in the 18th-century Grain Barn, which has been restored to keep its character while still feeling comfortable and elegant.
What’s the 3-day wedding weekend format?
Their signature option is a 3-day wedding weekend (Friday to settle in, Saturday wedding day, Sunday to take it slow), with exclusive use of the barns and support from their planning/co-ordination team.
Is there a one-day option?
Yes, they offer a Thursday “Ceremony, Cheers & Feast” style day in summer months: access 7am–7pm, no evening party, and a maximum of 80 guests.
Is there on-site accommodation?
Yes, the 3-day package includes the ability to book four on-site cottages, and it also mentions the “Wool Store” honeymoon cottage for the Friday and Saturday nights.
Do we have to use specific caterers?
No, the venue states there are no restrictions on catering, so you can choose a caterer that fits your vibe and plans.
Best time for portraits at Mickleton Hills Farm, and what if it rains?
Best portraits usually happen in two small pockets: 10 minutes after the ceremony (while guests are hugging + cheering) and another 10 minutes close to golden hour. If it rains, you can still get gorgeous, story-rich photos under barn doorways, in the covered spaces, and with cosy indoor light, and you’ll stay close to the fun either way.
Are we your wedding photographers?
If you’ve got to this point and you’re thinking, “Yep… this feels like us” – then hello!
We’re all about fun, creative, in-the-moment storytelling (our DOCU-ART style: real documentary moments, plus a little cinematic magic when the light is doing its thing). The goal is simple: photos that make you feel the day again – the belly laughs, the happy tears, the chaos, the calm, and all those tiny blink-and-you-miss-it moments in between.
We’re Marta May Photography – also known as The Mays (Marta + Artur). If you’ve seen “The Mays” on TWIA, that’s us – TWIA National Winners 2023, and now TWIA judges.
If you’re planning your wedding at Mickleton Hills Farm, pop us a message with your date and a few details. We’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up.
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