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 / Farm
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 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
£4,500 - £10,000
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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.)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
We're passionate you'll feel the value of the barn's venue hire. From a range of inclusions as standard, enhanced planning and high class event management services, take a tour and discover 'What's Included?'
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£45 - £63
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Packages (price per head)
£156 - £215
Minimum number of guests: 0
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Reviews for The Old Kent Barn
(489)

Lucy & Bradley
Happy couple married in December
March 2025
We had the best day!
We had the best day! We both wanted to say a huge thank you for your help on the day and leading up to the big day. You made it feel so easy and reassured us throughout so thank you!
Marie & Steven
Happy couple married in December
March 2025
Thank you for all your hard work in making the day fantastic!
Thank you for all your hard work in making the day fantastic!
Mr and Mrs Dabson-Walsh
Happy couple married in December
March 2025
The most amazing team in the world!
To the most amazing team in the world. Jack and I just want to say a huge thank you. I cannot believe our wedding day has been and gone; you are all AMAZING! It ran perfectly and it was an incredible day thanks to you all. I’ve had so many people say they’ve never been to such an organised wedding and that it was on time throughout the whole day. I couldn’t have wished for better and we are so glad we chose to get married at TOKB. I will recommend you to anyone looking at venues because why choose anywhere else?! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Maxine & Daryl
Happy couple married in December
January 2025
It was everything we dreamed and more
We cannot thank you enough. It was everything we dreamed and more. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we were looked after like royalty. We are so very grateful. We all had an incredible time, with headaches to prove it! Forever Grateful
Chris & Grace
Happy couple married in December
January 2025
We couldn’t have asked for more!
What an amazing day you helped us to have at The Old Kent Barn. We’re so thankful to Claire and the team, especially Elsie for making the day run so smoothly. We couldn’t have asked for more. The guests had a brilliant time, and everyone was raving about the food and beautiful décor all night. Thank you so much!
Love Oli & SJ
Happy couple married in December
January 2025
We truly had had the best day ever
Wow! It’s so hard to articulate our thanks and gratitude to the whole TOKB team for everything you’ve done from start to finish. Ashleigh you were fantastic – we couldn’t have done it without you. The best gift of all was how we didn’t need to think or worry about everything – it felt as if we were guests at our own wedding what was so special. We truly had had the best day ever and have such special memories to cherish. We can’t believe we were so lucky with the weather – what bliss!
Sophie and Kieran
Happy couple married in October
January 2025
The perfect wedding day!
Thank you to all at the Old Kent Barn for helping us to have the most amazing wedding! The whole team were so helpful and helped to make the day go smoothly. The food was amazing and the venue is just stunning! Would love to live this day all over again 😊
Sophie & Kierran
Happy couple married in December
January 2025
What an amazing team!
Thank you for everything! We had the most magical day. It honestly exceeded our expectations and more. From the decor drop, to delivering our cake to the room , we couldn’t have asked for anything more. What an amazing team! Thank you TOKB – You are THE BEST!
Louise & Ryan
Happy couple married in December
January 2025
Everyone loved the barn and food and couldn’t stop talking about it all night!
Thank you to the whole team at TOKB for making our day so magical and special! We are both extremely grateful to Claire for helping and looking after Louise all day and night! Everyone loved the barn and food and couldn’t stop talking about it all night! We are so happy we chose the barn for our special day!
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!

Location & Contact Details for The Old Kent Barn

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

Rather than the best wedding (because in our opinion they're all they best days ever) we feel the best weddings are when everyone truly relaxes, enjoys all the day has to offer and dance into the night surrounded by family and friends - that's the ultimate wedding!

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. Standing strong for over 250 years within the grounds, and has proudly been part of over 1500 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?

Team TOKB. They 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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