The Tythe Barn

The Tythe Barn in Oxfordshire spans 120 feet of intact oak joinery and medieval stonework, converted into a column-free event hall that accommodates 80 to 200 guests. Sixteenth-century architecture merges with contemporary function—external glass end walls frame gardens and adjacent church without compromising interior spatial drama. Underfloor heating and canvas roof extensions extend the seasonal calendar. Heritage craft trades and ecclesiastical approvals embed events within historical preservation frameworks rather than purely commercial operations. Guests experience ceremonies within authenticated medieval envelopes, where restoration fidelity substitutes for cosmetic contemporaneity.