A family affair

Meet Claire and Cameron Gilchrist-Dick along with their family, they are the proud owners of St John’s at Barlaston Hall, an historic 12th-century church, deconsecrated over 30 years ago, which unfortunately fell into disrepair until the family recently decided to bring it back to life and open it up for use as a venue for non-religious ceremonies and bespoke events.

Claire and Cam live on the Barlaston Estate, along with their children; Isabella, Drew, Domino, their jack russell Maggie, horses, chickens and a couple of labs - they are very much part of making sure clients and guests have the most memorable experiences during their time at St John’s

A labour of love

Untouched and unloved for several years, Claire and Cam have been busy renovating this listed building, which has included repairing the floors, cleaning all the internal and external brickwork, repairing and renovating the stunning stained glass windows, and, additionally, commissioning a collection of beautiful new pews in keeping with the building.

The renovations to the old church building are in readiness to host non-religious wedding celebrations, naming ceremonies, and vow renewals.

Our Senior Events Coordinator believes this gives people a uni ue opportunity to have their non-religious ceremony in such an old, atmospheric church building. A gift for those people who love the idea of a church wedding but wish to have a civil ceremony in the hall and celebrate in St John’s.