A FIRST LOOK AT KENT’S NEWEST WEDDING BARN

The Ferry House is set in the beautiful waterside hamlet of Harty, on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. Owned by local farming family, the Burdens, since 2000, the team has invested decades of wedding experience into designing the ideal, purpose-built space for wedding celebrations. "We're so excited to share this first look at Spring Barn with our couples," says Victoria Burden, coowner of The Ferry House.

"We've designed it to feel timeless, in keeping with The Ferry House's 16th century origins, with a modern edge."

The exterior artist's impression (above), reveals large windows and bi-folding glass doors that open to sweeping estuary views, filling the barn with natural light and creating a seamless flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Inside, exposed oak beams, textured brickwork, a polished concrete floor and soft, neutral tones will give the space a warm, rustic and refined simplicity – a perfect backdrop for couples to inject their own style.

Every detail has been meticulously planned with weddings in mind. "The barn will feature lounge-style seating, a dancefloor and a large bar, all in one room. This was really important to us in our design, because it keeps our wedding parties together, whether guests want to be up dancing, socialising or relaxing," adds Victoria.

Also new for 2026 are reborn wedding menus, crafted from the Burden's homegrown, family-farmed and Harty estate produce, alongside quality Kentish ingredients. Guests can enjoy garden-inspired cocktails and mocktails, and a carefully curated selection of Kent wines, beers, soft drinks and spirits; including those made from the Burden farm grains by the Copper Rivet Distillery in nearby Chatham.

Work on Spring Barn begins in October 2025, with The Ferry House remaining open daily for restaurant dining and stays throughout.

For more information visit: theferryhouse.co.uk/weddings