The Old Kent Barn

About The Old Kent Barn

The Old Kent Barn is an exclusive 5 star venue set in beautifully landscaped grounds.

The Old Kent Barn Description

The Old Kent Barn is an exclusive 5 star venue set in beautifully landscaped grounds.

Spring & Summer wedding ceremonies are held outdoors in a beautiful gazebo with seating capacity for up to 150 guests. Our new oak framed barn is licensed for ceremonies all year round for 150 people.

Wedding receptions are held in a stylish and contemporary oak framed barn which holds up to 150 guests for the wedding breakfast & 250 in the evening.

Reviews

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Just WOW to these stunning flowers and styling by Chic Weddings and Events! Chair covers by Bows Chair Covers and drapery by Amanda Jane Weddings & Events 💕

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We loved this beautiful cake by Belles Bakes with edible gold leaf and fresh peonies 🌸🍰💕

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Talia and Phil's wedding took place on one of the few rainy days we have had this summer but it didn't not dampen their day in any way! Take a look at their beautiful photos by Olegs Samsonovs Photography 📸💕

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A beautiful photo of our Barn and outside ceremony area by David Fenwick Photography💕

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Best friends 💕
📸: Olegs Samsonovs Photography

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Kent Discos lighting up the dance floor at The Old Kent Barn! 💕

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Blush pink and teal three tier cake with marbling effect by the Glorious & Good Cake Co. 🍰💕
📸: Chic Weddings and Events

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Such a beautiful video from Amy and James's recent wedding at The Old Kent Barn, taken by their multi tasking bridesmaid! 📽💕

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Some of the fabulous wedding props and games by Big Day Prop Hire 💋💕

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Wishing you all a wonderful week 💕
📸: Olegs Samsonovs Photography

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Such a lovely review from the mother of one of our brides, thank you Michele 💕

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This 4 tier chocolate cake by Oh So Delicious - Cakes by Asha had some serious 'WOW factor'! 🍰💕

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Such a gorgeous video by Dover Design Photography from Katie and Zach's summer wedding at The Old Kent Barn 💕

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'If your feet are feeling tired and sore, please grab a pair and dance some more!' 💃💕
📸: Kerry Ann Duffy Photography

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Fabulous raised floral table centrepieces by Emily&Me Weddings 💐💕
📸: Mykeyday Photography

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Dream of Flowers weaving their magic on our gazebo and outside seating area 💐💕
📸: Kerry Ann Duffy Photography

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We loved seeing 'Hector' from Retro Rides 4 Brides at Charlotte and Andrew's recent wedding at The Old Kent Barn! 🚐💕
📸: Olegs Samsonovs Photography

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What a lovely thing for a parent to be able to do on their daughter's wedding day 💐💕

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The two sides of the bridal dressing room! 💕
📸: Olegs Samsonovs Photography

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my son and his newly wife got married on friday 6th july and the service and the whole of the day was amazing the staff was abserluttly friendly they were curtious and everyone was well and truly looked after thank you old kent barn for the amazing day

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Where to begin! My daughter got married here on Saturday. Such a magical day from start to finish. I have my own wedding decor and flower company I go to many venues. Yours always goes to the top of my favourite list. When I mentioned I was going to still do the decor and flowers they were amazing! I cannot thank you enough, your staff really give 110 percent. Kylie!!!! Where do I begin about you lol you where brilliant from start to finish, nothing too much trouble . I thank you from the bottom of my heart , you are truly amazing at your job! I could not recommend you enough. Love Jo and Jade x

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We had our wedding at the Old Kent Barn on 24th May and we had the most perfect day. The staff were incredible and couldn’t do enough for us the whole day. The venue is beautiful and was set up exactly as I had visioned on the day. We were so impressed with the service we had received, it will certainly be a day we will never forget, thank you so much x

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We got married here in July and it was one of the best days of our lives! Their beautiful venue had the wow factor and nothing else compared. All of staff are just amazing.... so supportive and had everything under control and we're always happy to answer any questions at any time! Our friends and family have have said that it was the best wedding venue they had ever been to and the most outstanding food they had ever had at a wedding! I cannot recommend The Old Kent Barn enough and I think that speaks for itself seeing as they have won "Wedding Venue of the Year" three times!

Thank You so much everyone, you really do make dreams come true xxxx

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We got married at The Old Kent Barn last summer and it was such an amazing day! We could not have done it without the amazing staff! Everyone was so friendly, always easy to get hold of with any questions leading up to the day. I always felt informed and at ease with what was happening and what needed to be done next with the planning.

Kylie was absolutely amazing helping keep everyone calm and relaxed and helping set up on the morning of the wedding.

The food and service was incredible! Guests all commented on how amazing the meal was and how professional and kind the staff were.

Kylie and Claire were such a big part of the day helping with every detail, nothing gets missed and nothing was too much for them!

The venue is absolutely beautiful and I could not reccomend this beautiful place and their wonderful staff highly enough!

Thank you to you all! We couldn’t have done it without you

Lots of love Hannah and Luke xx

User

We fell in love with The Old Kent Barn from the moment we saw it. We had been engaged a few months and had looked around a few other venues but nothing quite compared. We secured our unlucky for some wedding date and the planning commenced. At each step of the planning, the staff at the barn were always on hand to answer questions and give ideas and guidance in anyway they could. Nothing was too much trouble. The venue inside and out is completely stunning, exactly what we were looking for as I always dreamed of an outdoor English country garden wedding which we were fortunate enough to have.

Fast forward to our wedding day and we had the wonderful Kylie looking after team bride - from the minute my girls and I arrived at the barn she was on hand to make sure everything ran smoothly and was perfect (being a fellow perfectionist I really appreciated this) and there was the lovely Joe for team groom! They made sure everything went without a hitch and our day wouldn’t have been the same without them, particularly when Kylie came to my rescue after I spilt pimms down my dress immediately after getting married! � We cannot thank everyone at the barn enough. We had the most magical wedding day! Oh and the food is exceptional ���

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We attended Charlotte and Richards wedding Sunday was such a stunning venue from surrounding country to ease of parking staff fell over themselves to help have few kind words you couldn’t help the bride enough the decor , just the whole package was stunning it’s a wedding I will never forget , perfect venue 5 out of 5 for me

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This Venue is 1st Class, the attention to detail is just above and beyond the call of duty. Each and every one of the team are purely amazing, not just in front of the scene but behind, polite, helpful and so accommodating. Our Daughter and Son in Law had the most perfect day on Saturday we couldn’t have asked for more from beginning to end I would recommend this Venue to anyone. Team Bride we’re looked after by Kylie and this lady is amazing, she made us all feel like we were the only Bridal Party she had ever looked after so personal and perfect. I could write a million words and still not express how extremely blessed we feel to have spent the most important day of our Daughters life there at The Old Kent Barn absolutely 5 star � Thank you each and everyone of you � x

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The most fabulous place to have a wedding. The place is beautiful and the service and attention to detail is excellent. They made my daughters wedding day so wonderful and ran around doing things for us all day. I can highly recommend anyone to have their special day there. It could not have been better xx



Thank you to the staff and special people that made my daughters day just perfect xx

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Thank you to everybody at The Old Kent Barn for making our wedding day on 31st March 2018 the most amazing day. From the moment we first went to the venue right up to and including the wedding the staff have been incredible. The day was perfect and nothing was to much trouble for the staff. Their attention to detail is second to none and all of our guests loved the venue. Kylie thank you for all your help with team Bride - you were amazing! First class!

Mr & Mrs McAneney x

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Thank you so much for the most perfect and special wedding day. The Barn looked amazing and looked even more magical than we'd hoped. Kylie and Kerry - you were brilliant! So reassuring and helpful from the brolly escort in the rain to safety-pinning my dress in the loo! I know Antony really appreciated Sarah's help with Team Groom too. The food was delicious and we had so many compliments about the day! The rain had been worrying me earlier in the day but you were so well organised it didn't have any impact on our experience. Literally the best day of our lives and we would recommend you a thousand times over



Mr and Mrs Hook x

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My wife and I got married at TOKB on Sunday 18 March 18 and had the most incredible day. Nothing was too much to ask, and everything was so well planned before the day. Even when snow threatened the day, TOKB staff took it all in their stride.



Many of our guests commented on the quality of the service, the food and the venue - staff were even spotted on their hands and knees with dustpans and brushes to make sure our reception area was spotless!



An absolutely perfect day from start to finish - could not recommend this venue more highly, so thank you all �



Mr and Mrs Robinson

18.03.18

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Just over three weeks later and we are still on cloud 9 after our amazing wedding at The Old Kent barn. It was the second venue we saw and we didn't look at anymore, we fell in love instantly as we drove up to the venue. There really isn't a more perfect venue. The whole process from start to finish was stress free and we had someone there to always guide us and help with any questions. The day itself was perfect, I actually still get emotional when I think about it haha. The staff were impeccable, every single one of them and the day went to plan with not one issue, everything was accommodated to us and how we wanted it to be. All of our guests were blown away by the venue, the staff, the food, the service and the day as a whole and everyone is still talking about it. I am so sad it's all over and wish we could do it all again haha but beyond grateful to of had our wedding at The Old Kent Barn. A special thank you to Chessie and Joe, you were both outstanding and really made our day so perfect by looking after us in the best way possible �

To everyone at The Old Kent Barn thank you all so much for everything, we wish you all the success in the world, you deserve it �

Georgina & Dan 11/07/2018

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I was privileged to be a guest here on Saturday. What beautiful place, with fabulous grounds. The wedding was a triumph. Fabulous food, great staff who were attentive but unobtrusive. Most importantly of all a fantastically happy Bride & Groom, Charlotte & Grant.

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I sung with my band at Old Kent Barn recently & we have never been looked after so well by a venue. We were given a nice dinner & were asked all throughout the night if we needed drinks. Musicians are often completely overlooked at weddings & functions, & the staff taking care of us so well says a lot about what lovely people they are. Thank you to all the Old Kent Barn Staff!

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I have no words to say how grateful I am to the team of TOKB to the amazing job they have done on my wedding day.

When we first came to TOKB to choose our venue I fell in love with the place at first sight!! Everytime we came to visit the place was immaculate!! The coordinators were always ready to help, think I never had to wait more than 30 main for an email reply. They ALWAYS went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. When the big day finally come, I was over the moon with the brilliant job they made, delicious food, super helpful serving staff, caring coordinators, everything was so organised.. and beautiful doesn't describe how gorgeous the place looked!! I will forever be grateful to TOKB and each and every staff member they have for providing us with such a wonderful day!! Steph & Jamie 04th May 2018

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I had the pleasure of decorating the chairs for my nieces wedding on Sunday This is truly an amazing venue, their attention to detail is amazing the staff are so very helpful and nothing is too much trouble for them. If I had to mark them out if 10 it would be 11

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I cannot thank the team at the Old Kent Barn enough for all the help and support they provided to both myself and Alex on our wedding day and before. We couldn't have wanted for anything more, from the moment we booked our wedding up until we packed away the following day, we honestly could not fault them enough.



The day was perfect and anything we asked they delivered on. It was magical from start to finish, I honestly could not stop smiling all day long and that has a lot to do with all the team and everything they did :). You helped me to create and showcase the barn exactly how I wanted it for the day and everyone has said how beautiful they thought the venue was.



Thank you for everything - we could not recommend you all enough.



Chelsey & Alex Wheeler xxx

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Dear TOKB team,



We can’t thank you enough for the incredible wedding day you put together for us. The support from Kyle and the team was phenomenal and the entire day went by smoothly from start to finish. Everyone commented on how stunning the venue was and the food and white-glove service was unforgettable. We would do it all again if we could, and we wouldn’t change a thing!

User

my son and his newly wife got married on friday 6th july and the service and the whole of the day was amazing the staff was abserluttly friendly they were curtious and everyone was well and truly looked after thank you old kent barn for the amazing day

User

Where to begin! My daughter got married here on Saturday. Such a magical day from start to finish. I have my own wedding decor and flower company I go to many venues. Yours always goes to the top of my favourite list. When I mentioned I was going to still do the decor and flowers they were amazing! I cannot thank you enough, your staff really give 110 percent. Kylie!!!! Where do I begin about you lol you where brilliant from start to finish, nothing too much trouble . I thank you from the bottom of my heart , you are truly amazing at your job! I could not recommend you enough. Love Jo and Jade x

User

We had our wedding at the Old Kent Barn on 24th May and we had the most perfect day. The staff were incredible and couldn’t do enough for us the whole day. The venue is beautiful and was set up exactly as I had visioned on the day. We were so impressed with the service we had received, it will certainly be a day we will never forget, thank you so much x

User

We got married here in July and it was one of the best days of our lives! Their beautiful venue had the wow factor and nothing else compared. All of staff are just amazing.... so supportive and had everything under control and we're always happy to answer any questions at any time! Our friends and family have have said that it was the best wedding venue they had ever been to and the most outstanding food they had ever had at a wedding! I cannot recommend The Old Kent Barn enough and I think that speaks for itself seeing as they have won "Wedding Venue of the Year" three times!

Thank You so much everyone, you really do make dreams come true xxxx

User

We got married at The Old Kent Barn last summer and it was such an amazing day! We could not have done it without the amazing staff! Everyone was so friendly, always easy to get hold of with any questions leading up to the day. I always felt informed and at ease with what was happening and what needed to be done next with the planning.

Kylie was absolutely amazing helping keep everyone calm and relaxed and helping set up on the morning of the wedding.

The food and service was incredible! Guests all commented on how amazing the meal was and how professional and kind the staff were.

Kylie and Claire were such a big part of the day helping with every detail, nothing gets missed and nothing was too much for them!

The venue is absolutely beautiful and I could not reccomend this beautiful place and their wonderful staff highly enough!

Thank you to you all! We couldn’t have done it without you

Lots of love Hannah and Luke xx

User

We fell in love with The Old Kent Barn from the moment we saw it. We had been engaged a few months and had looked around a few other venues but nothing quite compared. We secured our unlucky for some wedding date and the planning commenced. At each step of the planning, the staff at the barn were always on hand to answer questions and give ideas and guidance in anyway they could. Nothing was too much trouble. The venue inside and out is completely stunning, exactly what we were looking for as I always dreamed of an outdoor English country garden wedding which we were fortunate enough to have.

Fast forward to our wedding day and we had the wonderful Kylie looking after team bride - from the minute my girls and I arrived at the barn she was on hand to make sure everything ran smoothly and was perfect (being a fellow perfectionist I really appreciated this) and there was the lovely Joe for team groom! They made sure everything went without a hitch and our day wouldn’t have been the same without them, particularly when Kylie came to my rescue after I spilt pimms down my dress immediately after getting married! � We cannot thank everyone at the barn enough. We had the most magical wedding day! Oh and the food is exceptional ���

User

We attended Charlotte and Richards wedding Sunday was such a stunning venue from surrounding country to ease of parking staff fell over themselves to help have few kind words you couldn’t help the bride enough the decor , just the whole package was stunning it’s a wedding I will never forget , perfect venue 5 out of 5 for me

User

This Venue is 1st Class, the attention to detail is just above and beyond the call of duty. Each and every one of the team are purely amazing, not just in front of the scene but behind, polite, helpful and so accommodating. Our Daughter and Son in Law had the most perfect day on Saturday we couldn’t have asked for more from beginning to end I would recommend this Venue to anyone. Team Bride we’re looked after by Kylie and this lady is amazing, she made us all feel like we were the only Bridal Party she had ever looked after so personal and perfect. I could write a million words and still not express how extremely blessed we feel to have spent the most important day of our Daughters life there at The Old Kent Barn absolutely 5 star � Thank you each and everyone of you � x

User

The most fabulous place to have a wedding. The place is beautiful and the service and attention to detail is excellent. They made my daughters wedding day so wonderful and ran around doing things for us all day. I can highly recommend anyone to have their special day there. It could not have been better xx



Thank you to the staff and special people that made my daughters day just perfect xx

User

Thank you to everybody at The Old Kent Barn for making our wedding day on 31st March 2018 the most amazing day. From the moment we first went to the venue right up to and including the wedding the staff have been incredible. The day was perfect and nothing was to much trouble for the staff. Their attention to detail is second to none and all of our guests loved the venue. Kylie thank you for all your help with team Bride - you were amazing! First class!

Mr & Mrs McAneney x

User

Thank you so much for the most perfect and special wedding day. The Barn looked amazing and looked even more magical than we'd hoped. Kylie and Kerry - you were brilliant! So reassuring and helpful from the brolly escort in the rain to safety-pinning my dress in the loo! I know Antony really appreciated Sarah's help with Team Groom too. The food was delicious and we had so many compliments about the day! The rain had been worrying me earlier in the day but you were so well organised it didn't have any impact on our experience. Literally the best day of our lives and we would recommend you a thousand times over



Mr and Mrs Hook x

User

My wife and I got married at TOKB on Sunday 18 March 18 and had the most incredible day. Nothing was too much to ask, and everything was so well planned before the day. Even when snow threatened the day, TOKB staff took it all in their stride.



Many of our guests commented on the quality of the service, the food and the venue - staff were even spotted on their hands and knees with dustpans and brushes to make sure our reception area was spotless!



An absolutely perfect day from start to finish - could not recommend this venue more highly, so thank you all �



Mr and Mrs Robinson

18.03.18

User

Just over three weeks later and we are still on cloud 9 after our amazing wedding at The Old Kent barn. It was the second venue we saw and we didn't look at anymore, we fell in love instantly as we drove up to the venue. There really isn't a more perfect venue. The whole process from start to finish was stress free and we had someone there to always guide us and help with any questions. The day itself was perfect, I actually still get emotional when I think about it haha. The staff were impeccable, every single one of them and the day went to plan with not one issue, everything was accommodated to us and how we wanted it to be. All of our guests were blown away by the venue, the staff, the food, the service and the day as a whole and everyone is still talking about it. I am so sad it's all over and wish we could do it all again haha but beyond grateful to of had our wedding at The Old Kent Barn. A special thank you to Chessie and Joe, you were both outstanding and really made our day so perfect by looking after us in the best way possible �

To everyone at The Old Kent Barn thank you all so much for everything, we wish you all the success in the world, you deserve it �

Georgina & Dan 11/07/2018

User

I was privileged to be a guest here on Saturday. What beautiful place, with fabulous grounds. The wedding was a triumph. Fabulous food, great staff who were attentive but unobtrusive. Most importantly of all a fantastically happy Bride & Groom, Charlotte & Grant.

User

I sung with my band at Old Kent Barn recently & we have never been looked after so well by a venue. We were given a nice dinner & were asked all throughout the night if we needed drinks. Musicians are often completely overlooked at weddings & functions, & the staff taking care of us so well says a lot about what lovely people they are. Thank you to all the Old Kent Barn Staff!

User

I have no words to say how grateful I am to the team of TOKB to the amazing job they have done on my wedding day.

When we first came to TOKB to choose our venue I fell in love with the place at first sight!! Everytime we came to visit the place was immaculate!! The coordinators were always ready to help, think I never had to wait more than 30 main for an email reply. They ALWAYS went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. When the big day finally come, I was over the moon with the brilliant job they made, delicious food, super helpful serving staff, caring coordinators, everything was so organised.. and beautiful doesn't describe how gorgeous the place looked!! I will forever be grateful to TOKB and each and every staff member they have for providing us with such a wonderful day!! Steph & Jamie 04th May 2018

User

I had the pleasure of decorating the chairs for my nieces wedding on Sunday This is truly an amazing venue, their attention to detail is amazing the staff are so very helpful and nothing is too much trouble for them. If I had to mark them out if 10 it would be 11

User

I cannot thank the team at the Old Kent Barn enough for all the help and support they provided to both myself and Alex on our wedding day and before. We couldn't have wanted for anything more, from the moment we booked our wedding up until we packed away the following day, we honestly could not fault them enough.



The day was perfect and anything we asked they delivered on. It was magical from start to finish, I honestly could not stop smiling all day long and that has a lot to do with all the team and everything they did :). You helped me to create and showcase the barn exactly how I wanted it for the day and everyone has said how beautiful they thought the venue was.



Thank you for everything - we could not recommend you all enough.



Chelsey & Alex Wheeler xxx

User

Dear TOKB team,



We can’t thank you enough for the incredible wedding day you put together for us. The support from Kyle and the team was phenomenal and the entire day went by smoothly from start to finish. Everyone commented on how stunning the venue was and the food and white-glove service was unforgettable. We would do it all again if we could, and we wouldn’t change a thing!

More about The Old Kent Barn

The Old Kent Barn is located at Smersole Farm, CT15 7HF Swingfield, Kent, United Kingdom
01303 844 270
http://www.theoldkentbarn.co.uk