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The Old Kent Barn

Up to 250
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

About The Old Kent Barn

With a string of awards to its name, including winning National Countryside Venue of the Year in 2019, The Old Kent Barn is a beautiful blank canvas space that is the perfect spot for hosting exclusive-hire weddings.

On the site there are two buildings, the old and the new barn. Built over 225 years ago, the old barn houses gorgeous five star awarded bedrooms that feature white walls and original beams for a cosy feel - the main Oak Suite is provided on a complimentary basis on the night of your wedding.

Depending on preference, you can either get married in the new barn or the manicured gardens surrounding the space; the new barn will also host the wedding breakfast, as well as your evening reception. Purpose built, this double-height space is perfect for decorating in any way you wish, with white washed walls acting as the ideal background for a number of themes. Inside you can also make the most of large windows and skylights that allow natural light to flood in during the day.

There’s capacity for 150 sit-down guests, plus an additional 100 people to join in the evening, making The Old Kent Barn a great option for generously sized wedding parties. Being family run there is an emphasis on making sure every guest is well looked after, with thoughtful touches such as couples being given a complimentary food and wine tasting after booking - here you’ll be able to discuss your menu in detail according to your taste and budget. On the day, food and drinks are taken care of by the dedicated on-site team using locally sourced ingredients.

When booking your wedding at The Old Kent Barn you can also choose from a whole host of extras; from a master of ceremonies to a restored traditional London taxi to take you to your ceremony, the team here really have thought of everything so that you won’t have to lift a finger come your big day.

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Good to know

Wedding Facilities
Bridal changing facilities, In house wedding coordinator, Master of ceremony or toastmaster available, On site parking
Essentials
Alcohol Licence, Confetti permitted, Disabled access, Exclusive Use, On site Accommodation, Wedding Licence
Type of Venue
Barn, Country venue
Venue Style
Modern, Rustic

The Old Kent Barn Rooms

The Old Kent Barn


Ceremony Capacity: 150
Reception Capacity: 250

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Videos and 360 tours

Rebecca & Luke's Real Wedding
Charlotte & Nathan's Real Wedding
The Old Kent Barn Virtual Tour

Late Availability for The Old Kent Barn

Available Dates: (select a date to enquire)

Sat 07 Dec 24
Sun 08 Dec 24
Sat 08 Mar 25
Sun 23 Mar 25

Location for The Old Kent Barn

Smersole Farm, Swingfield, Kent, CT15 7HF

01303 844270

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Testimonials For The Old Kent Barn

If we could use one word to describe the Old Kent Barn, we would use exceptional!OCTOBER, 2024

If we could use one word to describe the Old Kent Barn, we would use exceptional! Every little detail was so perfect. From the lead up to the morning breakfast, everyone was super polite, helpful and very accommodating. The service on the night was super impressive The team were so fun and involved we felt comfortable all night and day. The food was incredible, we had so many compliments from our guests. TOKB were so great and ensuring everything went to plan, especially on song timings and the overall schedule. We wish we could marry here everyday! Overall and amazing day with so much joy! Thank you with our hearts Scott and Heather

Scott and Heather

We had the BEST DAY OF OUR LIVES!!OCTOBER, 2024

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! Love Rosie and Dhiren 

Rosie and Dhiren

There is something uniquely special about this wonderful place. SEPTEMBER, 2024

There is something uniquely special about this wonderful place. A certain magic which made our special day so very profoundly memorable. My wife and I thank you. From all the considerate little gestures through to the meticulous attention to detail. We are forever grateful to you all. A special thanks to Sam – our wedding day hero! With our best regards

Rob & Stephanie

This place is sublime, like something from a dream, and we will treasure the memories made here for the rest of our lives. JULY, 2024

When we first started viewing venues, a year and a half ago, TOKB was the first we looked at. Despite trying to remain objective – we wanted to consider all of our options - we knew that this was the place we were going to get married. Here we are, the morning after, and I can say confidently that it was a perfect day – and that our decision to get married here played no small part in that.  This place is sublime, like something from a dream, and we will treasure the memories made here for the rest of our lives. The team was amazing – patient, professional, polite and enthusiastic. Our guests were in awe of the military level precision TOKB are capable of – and you all make it look easy (we’re sure it isn’t!) There isn’t enough room on this page to list all the little and big things that you did to make our wedding perfect – the help and advice along the way, the suggestions the Zoom chats and visits. The food! My goodness the food! A special thank you to Chloe and Daisy who took care of everything on the day. You took what could have been a hectic day and made it fly by with ease. With love The Coopers

The Coopers


FAQs

Is The Old Kent Barn In Kentavailable for exclusive hire?

Yes, The Old Kent Barn In Kent can be hired exclusively.

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Does The Old Kent Barn In Kent have on-site accommodation?

Yes, on-site accommodation is available

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Does The Old Kent Barn In Kent have an in-house wedding coordinator?

Yes, The Old Kent Barn In Kent has a wedding coordinator .

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Does The Old Kent Barn In Kent have bridal changing facilities?

Yes, The Old Kent Barn In Kent has bridal changing facilities.

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Does The Old Kent Barn In Kent have on-site parking?

Yes there is on-site parking.

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