About
Thame Barns Centre is a conversion of old farm barns and was brought about through an initiative between The Thame Town Council and St Mary’s Church in Thame
We’re situated in a Conservation area next to The Old Grammar School and opposite the Tithe Barn which is one of the few surviving Tithe Barns still in existence next to its original Church – St. Mary’s.
On weekdays and evenings we have regular user groups, day centres and business meetings and at weekends we host Wedding Receptions, Anniversary Parties, Birthday Parties and other special occasions.
The building is fully accessible for those in wheel chairs.
Contact us on 01844 217308
History of Thame Barns Centre
Thame Barns Centre has been created from old farm building which once belonged to the Manorial Court which stood next to it, partly on what is now the south side of the churchyard. The piece of ground was purchased from the County Council to extend the churchyard in the 1950’s and also included the Dovecote which had belonged to the Manor. The cricket field is still known as Court Close being land also belonging to the Manorial Court. The County Council acquired the farm during the depression if the 1930’s as happened in many cases during the time and eventually sold the land to the Town Council and Parochial Church Council in the 1990’s for use as a community centre.
At the Manorial Court disputes arising with the Manor over land, services, payments and personal conduct were settled. The Manorial Court faced south at the eastern angle between Church Road and the Churchyard. It had often been repaired and altered and was pulled down ‘as recently’ as 1891.
The Barns Centre Team
The Centre is managed by Mandy Mitchell; she and the team will do their utmost to ensure your requirements are met.
Whether you simply wish to hire a room or perhaps celebrate an important event, the same degree of attention will be given because we realise that no matter how large or small the function is, it’s of equal importance to our client.
Telephone Number 01844 217308
Customer
comments
“Possibly the most stunning place to hold any event in and around Thame. Wander out onto the garden or the cricket pitch next to the church. idyllic.”
Mr S Smith
“From start to finish you were absolutely amazing. From first contact & talking everything through, allowing us to view the whole venue & helping us bring our creative ideas to life.“
Zoe H
“We recently got married at the Barns Centre in Thame and I must say how helpful and lovely all the staff were, from the ladies in the office who booked and ran our wedding to all the waiters and waitress as well as the bar staff.“
Alice & Martin Calvert
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