The Barn in Shedfield is the right place for a celebration

The Barn opened subsequent door to Meon Valley Hotel and Country Club in Shedfield lower than a 12 months in the past and has quick turn into referred to as the right place for a celebration.

It’s the brainchild of Clare Danks and Angela Martin, former nursery managers who had at all times dreamed of proudly owning a enterprise offering crafts and muffins as an outlet for his or her artistic streaks. 

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Clare advised the Daily Echo: "We did some messy play periods collectively on the nursery Angela nonetheless owns and ever since then we have actually had our hearts set on this. We’ve at all times joked about once we open our craft cafe, however final 12 months we determined to make it a actuality. 

"We checked out one other premises, which wasn’t for us, however have been advised the barn had simply turn into accessible. It was a book-binding workshop stuffed with equipment, however we simply liked the beams and thought it was stunning."

It was all arms to the pump for a 5 week refit of the constructing and The Barn was in a position to open in time for the Easter holidays. 

The venue has an everyday timetable together with toddler mornings, dwelling schooling workshops and common occasions for Dads and childminders. 

But it is of their events and particular occasions that the venue actually comes into its personal. 

The Barn specialises in youngsters’s events, often that includes a magical unicorn go to, and has hosted every thing as much as an eightieth birthday bash, in addition to dozens of child showers, gender reveal events and different celebrations and company occasions. 

As nicely because the pet pilates, with an area Cockapoo breeder, particular occasions have included every thing from meditation and a go to to the neighbouring resort spa to periods with The Grinch.

"As lengthy because it’s quirky, we are able to do just about something," laughs Clare. "We’re at all times considering of one thing extraordinary. Whatever the occasion, we make certain it is actually particular."

Grazing boards or afternoon tea are on supply alongside Barista espresso and personalised cookies whereas crafts embody ceramic portray.

Valentines, World Book Day, Mother’s Day and Easter occasions can be found to e book whereas luxurious picnics, both on tables in The Barn’s grounds, or delivered to your individual dwelling, can be accessible once more from April.