Located in the charming medieval village of Odiham, The Cross
Barn was originally built in 1532 and is one of the earliest agricultural
buildings built of brick in Hampshire. It is one of the jewels
in the valuable collection of Odiham's historic buildings and
was expertly converted in 1997. Since then the Barn has been carefully
maintained with sensitive renovations to the interior rooms giving
you the best possible experience for your events.
Today, the Barn is a thriving community hub for the village and
neighbouring villages, hosting a variety of activities and events
for all ages including yoga, pilates and t'ai chi classes, art
group, dance and music tuition, and regular gatherings of local
groups and associations.
The Great Hall is the largest room in the Barn and has under-floor
heating and strategic LED lighting. Up-lighters bring the historic
beams to life, and down-lighters brightly illuminate at table-top
height. Under normal circumstances this magnificent room will accommodate a maximum of 150 people sitting and standing or 120 seated theatre-style. Seated at tables, the recommended maximum is 80.
King John's Loft is a smaller room on the first floor which caters
for up to 16 people seated in rows or 10 at a table and can be
used for meetings, training courses, or as additional
room space with the Great Hall.
A south-facing terrace is available as part of the hire fee and
is an ideal area for pre-lunch or dinner drinks or for hog-roasts
and barbecues.
Photos: Clare Jones Photography
