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The Old Kent Barn

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Price: £4,200 – £8,750

Guests: 150

Bedrooms: 5

Description

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.

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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: Choose 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.

Message from the team

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

Overview of The Old Kent Barn

Wedding Venue Type

Barn / Farm

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

150

Reception Capacity

250

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding license

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 license

Halal catering

Asian catering

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Other

Pricing for The Old Kent Barn

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£4,200.00 – £8,750.00

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What's Included?

Furniture included

Couple accommodation included

Exclusive use

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

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Reviews (796)

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Daisy & James
04/01/2020
Best Day EVER! Best Day EVER!
Where do I even begin with this place! If I could give 10 stars I would give 11! What a venue, what amazing staff. I literally don’t even have the words to say how unbelievable this place is. From the day we viewed it nearly 2 years ago to getting married 2 days ago they have been incredible. There was not one thing I had to question. They have this under so much control it doesn’t seem believable. From arriving first thing to the the food, the bar, the staff (unreal), the grounds, absolutely everything, they couldn’t do enough for us! Thank you Sam, our Coordinator on the day, amazing. Thank you so much to Josh also for sorting the boys out. James said you couldn’t help him anymore than you did, we really appreciate it.My guests have said there is not one thing they could fault about this day. Will never be able to thank you enough for one hell of a day! Thank you so so so much. I’ve never been so calm in all my life knowing I had absolutely nothing to worry about. Thank you again. Mr & Mrs Read xxxxx 07.12.19Where do I even begin with this place! If I could give 10 stars I would give 11! What a venue, what amazing staff. I literally don’t even have the words to say how unbelievable this place is. From the day we viewed it nearly 2 years ago to getting married 2 days ago they have been incredible. There was not one thing I had to question. They have this under so much control it doesn’t seem believable. From arriving first thing to the the food, the bar, the staff (unreal), the grounds, absolutely everything, they couldn’t do enough for us! Thank you Sam, our Coordinator on the day, amazing. Thank you so much to Josh also for sorting the boys out. James said you couldn’t help him anymore than you did, we really appreciate it.My guests have said there is not one thing they could fault about this day. Will never be able to thank you enough for one hell of a day! Thank you so so so much. I’ve never been so calm in all my life knowing I had absolutely nothing to worry about. Thank you again. Mr & Mrs Read xxxxx 07.12.19
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Correna Stingemore
25/11/2018
old kent barn old kent barn
This venue has it all ,it ticked all our boxes . you have the option of getting married outside in the beautiful gardens with your guest under a glass canopy or if the weather turns as ours did it got very cold so it was turned around in no time indoors still looking pretty with twinkle lights and white vials around dance floor . Food was amazing our whole day was run so smoothly if there was any issues we didn't know about them . they will ask you so many questions about how you want your day but this is how they make your day is perfect This venue has it all ,it ticked all our boxes . you have the option of getting married outside in the beautiful gardens with your guest under a glass canopy or if the weather turns as ours did it got very cold so it was turned around in no time indoors still looking pretty with twinkle lights and white vials around dance floor . Food was amazing our whole day was run so smoothly if there was any issues we didn't know about them . they will ask you so many questions about how you want your day but this is how they make your day is perfect
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Natalie & Calvin
22/11/2018
1st class venue with 1st class service 1st class venue with 1st class service
The wow factor ! Words can not describe how amazing this venue and its staff is . From start to finish we had a perfect experience at The Old Kent Barn . It’s immaculate , beautiful and just stunning . Every staff member is lovely and so helpful . My guests were amazed by this venue and not one fault could be found . If you want the perfect wedding , this is your venue . The wow factor ! Words can not describe how amazing this venue and its staff is . From start to finish we had a perfect experience at The Old Kent Barn . It’s immaculate , beautiful and just stunning . Every staff member is lovely and so helpful . My guests were amazed by this venue and not one fault could be found . If you want the perfect wedding , this is your venue .
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Ashley
13/11/2018
Natural and beautiful venueNatural and beautiful venue
When we first went to the old Kent barn, we was never planning on falling in love with the place we was simply coming to view other suppliers, the team fulfilled all our needs and everything we could want for our wedding on the 3rd July 2020 so we booked the same day on viewing. I have brought family members to come and view and they all compliment the staff and the beautiful setting and just how organised and clean the venue is kept. I have spoken with many suppliers who have all agreed that although the structure of getting the work done can be very scheduled and precise that they can really admire how much the staff put in for the bride and groom so that there Is no worry on the day. OKB we love you When we first went to the old Kent barn, we was never planning on falling in love with the place we was simply coming to view other suppliers, the team fulfilled all our needs and everything we could want for our wedding on the 3rd July 2020 so we booked the same day on viewing. I have brought family members to come and view and they all compliment the staff and the beautiful setting and just how organised and clean the venue is kept. I have spoken with many suppliers who have all agreed that although the structure of getting the work done can be very scheduled and precise that they can really admire how much the staff put in for the bride and groom so that there Is no worry on the day. OKB we love you
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Charlotte McCabe and Matthew Harris
05/06/2018
My day was everything I dreamt of and more. My day was everything I dreamt of and more.
The staff at OKB have been amazing – the girls especially Ashleigh made our day run so smoothly <3 I cannot thank you all enough! My day was everything I dreamt of and more. Thank you so, so much. The New Mr & Mrs Harris x The staff at OKB have been amazing – the girls especially Ashleigh made our day run so smoothly <3 I cannot thank you all enough! My day was everything I dreamt of and more. Thank you so, so much. The New Mr & Mrs Harris x
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Emma Foord and James Tonge
05/06/2018
Food was out of this worldFood was out of this world
Thank you so much to everyone at the OKB. Had the most wonderful day, thank you for all of your help to make our day so amazing. Food was out of this world, couldn’t have asked for a better day. Love Emma and James xx Thank you so much to everyone at the OKB. Had the most wonderful day, thank you for all of your help to make our day so amazing. Food was out of this world, couldn’t have asked for a better day. Love Emma and James xx
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Rebecca Sherwood and John Oliver
05/06/2018
We couldn’t of wished for a better venue or team. We couldn’t of wished for a better venue or team.
Thank you to everyone at the Old Kent Barn! You made our day so special! We couldn’t of wished for a better venue or team. Thank you again. Mr and Mrs Oliver 22.02.2020 Thank you to everyone at the Old Kent Barn! You made our day so special! We couldn’t of wished for a better venue or team. Thank you again. Mr and Mrs Oliver 22.02.2020
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Debbie Gobbett
28/11/2017
Fabulous venue, attentive staff and amazing photo opportunities!Fabulous venue, attentive staff and amazing photo opportunities!
We filmed and photographed a wedding at The Old Kent Barn back in May 2017. The welcome from the team was exceptional, the service outstanding, and the food incomparable - we were very impressed, and, seeing as we film and photograph weddings most weekends all over the UK, this is high praise indeed!We filmed and photographed a wedding at The Old Kent Barn back in May 2017. The welcome from the team was exceptional, the service outstanding, and the food incomparable - we were very impressed, and, seeing as we film and photograph weddings most weekends all over the UK, this is high praise indeed!

Location & Contact Details for The Old Kent Barn

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Wedding Venue Address

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

Travel Notes

If choosing to travel by train, you'll have a short taxi journey (12 minutes) from the station to the venue. The venue is accessible by both M20 and A2/M2 main roads. Our rural setting benefits from accessible roads. The barn has a large car park and overflow. Guests are welcomed to leave vehicles overnight. Additional transport services such as coaches and shuttle buses can be sourced.

Nearest Town

Folkestone

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M20

Nearest Train Station

Folkestone West

Nearest Airport

Gatwick

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