Wide-angle view of Moat Hall Barns's Hayloft area dressed for a wedding ceremony.
 

Moat Hall Barns is one of my favourite local venues, located just a few miles outside Shrewsbury in the picturesque village of Annscroft, surrounded by the stunning Shropshire countryside. The Grade II-listed Top Barn has been lovingly restored by owners Amy and Ben, and sits on Amy's family farm, which has been in the family for over eighty years. Throughout the restoration, Amy and Ben have placed a strong emphasis on sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, and they offer exceptional wedding coordination services to ensure your day runs seamlessly. Moat Hall Barns is available for both weekend and mid-week weddings, with each booking spanning three days to give couples ample time to prepare and enjoy the festivities.

As a dry-hire venue, couples have the freedom to style the barn to their own taste, though the venue’s natural rustic charm—with exposed brick, sturdy oak beams, and sparkling fairy lights—means you don’t need much décor to create a stunning atmosphere. A new addition to the barn is the cosy mezzanine-level Hayloft, which provides a charming setting for indoor ceremonies. For outdoor weddings, the Lakeside gazebo offers a tranquil space to exchange vows, while the Covered Yard offers a sheltered outdoor option, adorned with fairy lights—perfect for unpredictable weather or larger guest lists that may exceed the Hayloft’s capacity. The Covered Yard is also an excellent space for setting up bars, street food trucks, or even fun games.

The wide grassy Paddock offers plenty of room for lawn games, as well as space for camping, tipis, and bouncy castles—you can truly make the venue your own. And did I mention that dogs are welcome?

As you stroll through the farmyard, you may encounter chickens, peacocks, or guineafowl, and the Moat Hall cats are always popping by for a friendly hello. Sheep and cows are often seen grazing in the nearby fields, providing fantastic views across the countryside. Couples are also invited to use the farmhouse’s beautifully maintained garden for photographs among the vibrant flower beds. The colourful dahlias are a favourite spot of mine for couples’ portraits, along with the wooden jetty by the lake.

I’d love to hear from you if you are planning a Moat Hall Barns wedding! Please get in touch and let’s chat about how I can capture the moments of your big day.

A woman in a yellow patterned dress throws rings in a hoopla lawn game at a wedding reception.
A couple kiss as wedding guests throw confetti over them outside Moat Hall Barns.
A couple hold each other in a wedding portrait taken at the lake in the grounds of Moat Hall Barns near Shrewsbury.
A group of wedding guests play frisbee golf on the lawns at Moat Hall Barns.
A groom and his groomsmen strike a silly pose in the gardens at Shropshire wedding venue Moat Hall Barns.
Bride Shan and groom Ash hold their hands in the air as they make a dramatic entrance into their wedding reception.
A male wedding guest sits outside enjoying the sun during an afternoon reception.
Groom Ash and his three groomsmen walk through the yard at Moat Hall Barns in Shropshire.
A couple kiss in a garden lit by golden evening light
Groom Ash hugs a friend dressed in a blue checked suit after an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Two flowergirls, wearing white dresses and matching sunglasses, hug each other in front of the lake at Moat Hall Barns in Shropshire.
A newly-wed couple hold hands with their young daughter as they walk together after the wedding ceremony.
A woman wearing a yellow dress and grey jacket aims an arrow during an archery game at a wedding reception.
Groom Ash smiles at his groomsmen in a garden portrait.
Two men wearing matching straw hats stand facing a lake.
A couple both lean in to kiss their young daughter on her cheeks during a wedding portrait.
Groom Aidan leans against a vintage car in the rustic yard at Moat Hall Barns wedding venue.
A groom and his three groomsmen jump together on a green bouncy castle.
A couple dressed in wedding attire stand together on a wooden jetty overlooking a lake, underneath a blue sky.
A man wearing a suit throws wooden game pieces outside Moat Hall Barns in Shrewsbury.
A bride wearing a denim jacket dances with her groom at their evening wedding reception.
Bride Ellie stands with her back to the viewer to show the detail of her dress and hair accessories.
Wedding guests compete in an archery lawn game during the drinks reception.
Groom Aidan twirls bride Ellie during their first dance at their Moat Hall Barns wedding.
A young girl wearing a floaty white dress twirls around on a dancefloor in a barn venue.
Wedding guests are seated in the Top Barn at Moat Hall Barns for a wedding reception meal, as seen from above.
A bridesmaid and groomsman laugh whilst dancing together at an evening reception.
Wedding guests hold lit sparklers around a newly-wed couple in the evening.
A couple are silhouetted against a multicoloured sunset sky on their wedding day.
The Top Barn at Moat Hall Barns wedding venue in Shropshire is decorated with bunting and navy ribbons for a reception.
Two female wedding guests dance back to back inside a rustic barn venue.
A newly-wed couple share their first kiss in the rustic Hayloft at Moat Hall Barns.
A couple stand at night under the wooden gazebo by the lake at Moat Hall Barns, lit by fairy lights.
Couple Ellie and Aidan cuddle together under s sunset sky outdoors at Moat Hall Barns in Shropshire.