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
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Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
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Bridal Changing Facilities
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Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
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Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
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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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SJ & Oliver
Happy couple married in December
December 2024
We both had such a fantastic day and felt so relaxed start to finish and that’s a huge testament to you!

Thank you, and thank you for everything you and the rest of the TOKB team did for us on the day itself and in the lead up to the wedding. We both had such a fantastic day and felt so relaxed start to finish and that’s a huge testament to you. We also had so many compliments on the venue and all the staff so thank you!

Stu and Abi
Happy couple married in November
December 2024
Big thank you for all your hard work and love on the day

Just to say a big thank you for all your hard work and love on the day - it made it genuinely one to remember. And we had an amazing time We would like to thank everybody for all their hard work, they made our wedding day the best day

The Rabiu’s
Happy couple married in October
December 2024
Thank you so much for making our day so beautiful!

To TOKB WOW! Can I just say this was such an amazing experience! Claire went above and beyond for us. The staff were exceptional, and we are so so so happy. You made the experience phenomenal, it is an experience we will never forget. Thank you so much for making our day so beautiful! We wish we had could relive the moment all over again!

Rosie and Dhiren
Happy couple married in October
December 2024
BEST DAY OF OUR LIVES!!

Dear everyone at TOKB We can’t thank you enough for how amazing and helpful you were on our wedding day! We had Charlotte and Claire helping us in the day and Emma in the evening and Gemma in the kitchen team honestly, they were incredible! Helped us with absolutely everything and were just so lovely! We couldn’t have asked for better people helping us. Also just all interactions we had with the barn team throughout the whole process were just amazing! We had the BEST DAY OF OUR LIVES!! All of our guests also loved the barn and staff too! We love everything about TOKB and will continue to sing your praises to any engaged couples we knew! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Lord and Lady Sandford-Burns
Happy couple married in October
December 2024
This place will always hold a very special place in our hearts

Dear Everyone at TOKB, THANK YOU!! You are all incredible at what you do and we felt so relaxed and in the best hands. We had the best day of our lives and we are so grateful for everything everyone did for us. TOKB us just beautiful we can’t wait to see our photos and videos! We’re sad we don’t have a reason to come back (we only want to get married once!) but this place will always hold a very special place in our hearts – and everyone involved Thank you!!!

Emily & Jordan
Happy couple married in September
December 2024
We couldn’t be more pleased that we chose TOKB for our wedding day!

We wanted to thank the team for all your help and support throughout our day but also the whole planning process. We had the best day and couldn’t have been happier with how everything came together! After speaking to lots of our guests, the praise for the venue and the food has been so incredible, I wish we could pass on every lovely thing we’ve heard about you and the rest of the team! Everything was incredible, and we couldn’t be more pleased that we chose TOKB for our wedding day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your help and support, making our day as perfect as it was We could not fault your team at all wish we could do it all again already!

Mr and Mrs Pham
Happy couple married in August
December 2024
Perfect venue for the most perfect wedding

The most incredible staff, team venue could not speak any more higher of the Old Kent Barn! Perfect venue for the most perfect wedding Thank you all so so so much!

Mr and Mrs Stubbs
Happy couple married in August
December 2024
This is the wedding venue of dreams

To everyone at The Old Kent Barn, THANK YOU! Thank you so so much for everything. We really can’t express what a great day we had, and it has a lot to do with all of you. This is the wedding venue of dreams, we feel so lucky to have had our wedding here. We are sad that we don’t get to come back here! Lots of love,

The Bells
Happy couple married in August
December 2024
It was above and beyond our wildest expectations!

Thank you for making our wedding dream come true. It was above and beyond our wildest expectations! Your attention to detail is unmatched and really made us at ease. Thanks again for everything. Love

The Marshalls
Happy couple married in August
December 2024
Everything was perfect from start to finish!

Words cannot even begin to describe how incredible this venue is and how grateful we are to have had our wedding here. Everything was perfect from start to finish – from our tour to the actual day. All our guests commented on how beautiful the venue is and how amazing the day was. Ashleigh we couldn’t have done it without you – THANK YOU! Thank you so much for everything Loads of love

Location & Contact Details for The Old Kent Barn

Wedding Venue Address
Smersole Farm, Swingfield , Kent, CT15 7HF, England, United Kingdom
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Welcome To The Old Kent Barn

18th January 2025
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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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