The Old Kent Barn

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£4,500 - £10,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
5 Bedrooms
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Description

The need to knows Where are you? The Old Kent Barn is located a short drive from the coastal town of Folkestone and historic city of Canterbury found in rural Kent countryside. Clear Pricing: We’re on a mission to demystify wedding pricing. Explore the barn’s calculator, view all options and pricing upfront. Your Budget, Your Choice: Transparent pricing, you’re in control. Design a day that’s uniquely yours. No hidden charges, you can be confident in our costings. Full Support: From enquiry to departure, we’re here for you at every step. We’re dedicated to offering an enhanced experience from booking. You’ll have exclusive access to our planning portal with user-friendly planners, library of resources and finance. Space: You’ll have full and exclusive use of 2 barns and 3 acres landscaped grounds and surrounding Kent farmland. Style: The versatile, open-plan light and airy modern barn allows you to bring any style to life. Service: The Old Kent Barn is a passionate family business offering the very best facilities and services. A first-class service and renowned attention to detail from a dedicated team of perfectionists. Ceremony Options: Chose from romantic rose garden or beautiful barn ceremonies. A choice of two locations for all weathers and all seasons to say I Do at TOKB In-House Kitchen: Menus to suit your style, with a calm and precise service. Restaurant quality and standards from an in-house kitchen and team. On-Site Accommodation: Stay – Rest – Sleep. Five boutique double bedrooms, sleeping up to 16 guests inside a charming old Kentish barn within peaceful Kent countryside. Vibe Check? We’re renowned for exceptional weddings. Whether you’re choosing laid-back or lively celebrations, you’ll have our full support for a seamless and forever memorable day.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Kerry Godden - Office Manager
Welcome to The Old Kent Barn, we are always happy to help with any questions you may have, we have fantastic team, all dedicated to you and your wedding. We look forward to hearing from you.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2005
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
30

Overview of The Old Kent Barn

Wedding Venue Type
Barn
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
250
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
5
Sleeps No. of People
12
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Halal Catering
Asian Catering

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Other

Pricing for The Old Kent Barn

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£4,500 - £10,000
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£45 - £60
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Reviews for The Old Kent Barn
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Mr and Mrs Zilis
Happy couple married in September
December 2024
Every single part of the wedding planning process has been seamless and every-thing on the day was implemented perfectly!
Everyone at The Old Kent Barn, THANK YOU! Every single part of the wedding planning process has been seamless and every-thing on the day was implemented perfectly. We had so many compliments about how the day had gone and a huge part of that was down to each of you P.S Compliments to Chef – the food portions are great!
Mr And Mrs Usher
Happy couple married in September
December 2024
The food was out of this world!
We would just like to thank you all for everything that you done for us on our very special day. From start to finish everyone at TOKB was more than helpful and made sure that we both enjoyed it throughout the day. Many of our guests have said that our wedding was the best wedding’s that they had too. All your staff are the nicest people we have met. The food was out of this world. We want to do it all over again, it was like a fairytale come true. Want to say a massive thank you to Chloe our wedding coordinator. Lots of Love
The Tredgets
Happy couple married in September
December 2024
We’ve had an amazing experience!
We’ve had an amazing experience here at The Old Kent Barn We had the best wedding Thanks so much
Kate and Sam
Happy couple married in September
December 2024
We really couldn’t of dreamed for a more magical wedding
To everyone at The Old Kent Barn We really couldn’t of dreamed for a more magical wedding, all thanks to wonderful team here. I am so grateful especially to Claire and Sam for giving us the best experience and looking after us Thank you from the bottom of our hearts
The Davis/Hancock Family
Happy couple married in September
December 2024
We had the best day EVER
To The Old Kent Barn We have had an amazing day. Thank you so much to all the staff – you were all so friendly and helpful. The food was outstanding, the venue was beautifully clean and the staff are just wonderful. We had the best day EVER Thank you to everyone
Emma & Mason
Happy couple married in September
December 2024
We appreciate all you have done for us and will never forget it!
To all the staff at The Old Kent Barn Thank you so much for making our special day absolutely amazing. You are all so lovely and welcoming. Thank you for looking after us and taking care of me when I was unwell. We appreciate all you have done for us and will never forget it Lots of love
The Baileys
Happy couple married in September
December 2024
Wonderful staff for amazing service!
The Old Kent Barn, A big thank you to all the wonderful staff for amazing service and making the whole day and stay so memorable. Everyone commented what a lovely venue, there was not one thing we could complain about.
The Francis Family
Happy couple married in September
December 2024
Thank you for going over the extra mile for us
The Old Kent Barn, You have been more than welcoming and accommodating for our stay. Thank you for going over the extra mile for us and ensuring the wedding day went smoothly. The staff are so friendly and really make you feel as if you are at home. We will definitely pass on the word, and once again thank you!
Fliss & Dan
Happy couple married in September
December 2024
Thank you so much for everything
Thank you so much for everything yesterday both Fliss and I had a great time.
Hayley & Perry
Happy couple married in September
December 2024
Your team are just the best!
To The Old Kent Barn Your team are just the best we had the most amazing day and this was all down to you guys. We cannot thank you enough. All our love

Location & Contact Details for The Old Kent Barn

Wedding Venue Address

Smersole Farm, Swingfield , Kent, CT15 7HF, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Folkestone

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M20

Nearest Train Station

Folkestone West

Nearest Airport

Gatwick
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Old Kent Barn?

Rather than the best wedding (because in our opinion they are all so special) we feel the best weddings are when everyone truly relaxes, enjoys all the day has to offer and then dances the night away, memories to cherish.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Take everything step by step. Start with your ideas and research, choose your ceremony and reception location. From there, add each element/supplier as you would need them throughout the day from beginning to end.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Our couples are fantastic choosing their personal touches, we love to see them! Some of our favourites are personalised miniature funny pictures of the guests as their name places, sometimes these have been animated too, always a joy to allocate these to their corresponding table place during the morning and seeing their delight later when they find their place at the table.

Describe The Old Kent Barn in 5 adjectives

Welcoming, passionate, supportive, enthusiastic & consistent

Where’s the best photo spot at The Old Kent Barn?

We are fortunate to have so many favourites, the illuminated Orchard is particularly magical. TOKB Top Tip! Check what time the sun is due to set at the time of year you are marrying, if for example in the Summer, the sun will set later and you may need to book your photographer longer to capture any night time shots.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Old Kent Barn?

We've welcomed a range of celebrity guests over the years, all of whom have been very lovely and a pleasure to look after at the barn.

What’s your favourite canapé?

It has to be the mighty parmesan arancini. These delicious crunchy parmesan risotto rice balls Japanese-style breadcrumbs, quickly deep fried are such a delicious warm treat, they even have their own following! Our honey and mustard sausage bites are a close second!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Wedding cake! We always make sure there is some wedding cake in our couple's overnight suite so they have a chance to have some cake if they have been too busy during the evening.

What is The Old Kent Barn most unique feature?

The old barn, it has been stood for over 250 years within the grounds, and has proudly been part of over 1400 weddings to date. It's unique character and welcoming feel makes it the perfect location for overnight stays, with views over the grounds in addition as a great backdrop for wedding photography.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The family of staff, who all work tirelessly looking after each couple and their wedding, we are incredibly proud of them and all of the work that they do.
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