Spring Barn

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Barn Weddings in Kent

explore our new ‘spring barn’

We’re thrilled that the new Spring Barn will open for weddings from April 2026, replacing the current Event Suite. With an impressive and rare ‘hammerbeam’ style oak frame and cathedral-like ceiling detail, it’s a beautiful room truly worthy of the best day of your life.

Perhaps its most striking feature is a wall of windows at the water’s end, letting those spectacular estuary views and glorious natural light flood in. You’ll also love the in-room bar, vibrant dancefloor area and cosy lounge seating – carefully arranged to keep all your guests together for a fun and relaxed celebration.

Read on for more details, and the latest news on our exciting venue developments, or find out more about 2026 weddings.

2026 Brochure & Pricing Enquire for 2026

An artists impression of the new Spring Barn at countryside wedding venue, The Ferry House.

The Spring Barn

We’re currently working closely with our architects on the finer design details for the Spring Barn, and want everything to be perfect for our big reveal! In the meantime, the artist’s impression above will give you a flavour of how the room will look.


The finer details

The Spring Barn will be a similar size to our current Event Suite, meaning you can still get a real sense of the space when visiting for a viewing. It will be positioned a little further back in line with the Hop Barn, with the expanded terrace perfect for your drinks reception and soaking up the views.

The style of the oak frame is called ‘Hammerbeam’. It boasts ‘Cathedral’ like characteristics, with intricate roof detail and a self-supporting structure, meaning it is clear span, with no columns anywhere in the room obstructing views. A barn of this size without beams floor to ceiling is very rare, and will not only look fantastic, but provide a great, unobstructed experience for your guests.

Internally, the barn will have oak beams, some exposed brick (not as much as the current Hop Barn), and lots of glass to let the light flood in.

There will be bi-fold opening doors at the garden end of Spring Barn, to maximise the views over the estuary, and the connection to the terrace and gardens. The doors will be on the end of the Barn facing the water.

There will be a dance area, with different dance floor options, at the same end of the building as it is now.

Guests will have access to the new in-room bar during the wedding breakfast and evening reception.

There will be toilets where the current bar is in the Hop Barn.

Your Spring Barn Wedding

Spring Barn Ceremonies

With breathtaking views of the Swale estuary, the Spring Barn is our newest ceremony space, from April 2026. Included in packages for 130-200 guests, it perfectly blends rustic charm with modern elegance. It is also available for smaller weddings as a package extra. The Spring Barn is both elegant and relaxed. Featuring our rustic cross-back chairs and bi-folding doors that open onto the terrace, it provides an effortless transition from ceremony to drinks reception, either alfresco or in your own private pub, and offers a stunning backdrop of the beautiful gardens, the estuary and beyond as you exchange vows.

Spring Barn Wedding Breakfasts

The Spring Barn offers a truly unique setting for your barn wedding breakfast. This stunning new space can comfortably seat 200 guests, or more in a variety of bespoke layouts. Under the grandeur of a hammerbeam oak frame, it's designed with no vertical beams - ensuring every guest enjoys uninterrupted views of your celebrations. The Spring Barn is bathed in natural light from large bi-folding doors, which can be opened to let in the fresh breeze, seamlessly blending the indoors with the beauty of the surrounding landscape. With exposed brick, elegant oak beams and an inviting in-room bar open from the start of your meal, the Spring Barn creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, allowing you and your guests to savour every moment of your wedding.

Spring Barn Evening Receptions

As the evening unfolds, the Spring Barn transforms into the perfect space for your reception. With the venue exclusively yours, the private pub will be sectioned off to keep the party together and the atmosphere lively! The in-room bar will remain open, ensuring the celebration flows seamlessly from day to night. Your guests can step outside into the new courtyard lounge complete with firepit, where festoon lights twinkle overhead. Inside, the dance floor awaits, with our in-house DJ ready to set the perfect vibe.

Wedding Menus

Enjoy our elevated wedding menus and a range of new evening food options for 2026!

Wedding Food & Drink

Accommodation

Explore our luxury accommodation for 70+ guests, including a complimentary night for the newlyweds.

Wedding Accommodation

Personal Planning

As well as personal planning from our expert team, couples getting married in 2026 can enjoy our new, easy-to-use planning portal!

Wedding Planning

Readying Rooms

Take a look at our two dedicated 'readying rooms': the Garden Lodge and the Coach Lounge.

Readying Rooms

Oak Gazebo

For a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony overlooking the Swale estuary.

Oak Gazebo

Photo Opportunities

See our beautiful waterfront & meadows, plus the Rose Garden & 'Secret Orchard'.

Wedding Gallery & Videos

Hop Barn

For intimate barn wedding ceremonies & receptions in laidback, luxurious rustic style.

The Hop Barn

Spring Barn Features

  • Exclusive hire of the whole venue as standard
  • Rare Hammerbeam Oak Frame
  • Oak beams & exposed brick details
  • Cathedral-like ceiling details
  • Panoramic views of the estuary
  • Bifolding doors leading to gardens & terrace
  • In-room bar
  • Access to alfresco courtyard lounge & firepit
  • Lounge seating areas
  • Spacious dance floor with space for DJ & live band
  • Washrooms
  • Underfloor heating

Previous Developments

Since taking over The Ferry House in 2000, we’ve worked hard to enhance every aspect, ensuring our renovations are completed to the highest standard and on schedule. From the charming Hop Barn and elegant Oak Gazebo to our Event Suite, Kitchen Garden, Garden Lodge, and Coach House, each addition has been designed with care and attention.

We invite you to watch the short video below to see how we’ve lovingly transformed The Ferry House over the years.