Set in the beauty of rural Kent, The Night Yard was lovingly restored for you and your guests to have the time of your life. We offer the flexibility for you to make it truly Your Day. The Night Yard provides a venue with most of the necessities(and some extras)you will need for a fabulous day. It needs to be your day so we have left the choice of catering and decoration to you so you can express you and your partners personalities. We can give you advice and support where you might want it, such as choosing the right catering and entertainment options, but we always remember - it is your day! Facilities and capacity Allowing you to decide on the level of formality, size and style, The Night Yard has plenty space for 140 seated guests in the marquee, with space for an additional 100 standing guests. The Night Yard can accommodate larger numbers and we can provide bespoke quotes based on your requirements. Services offered You get exclusive hire of the venue for Your Day, with a venue manager onsite throughout the event to offer assistance. We offer support and supplier coordination prior to Your Day to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Nancy

Thanks for taking a look at our gorgeous venue set amongst Kent apple orchards. The space in The Night Yard is really charming and we do recommend you take a look in person as the photos do not do it justice. Please do get in touch if you would like to visit us or if you have any more questions that we might be able to help with.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2013

No. of Weddings Hosted

Less than 10

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

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Jess and Eoin

Married in August 2016

November 2017

We loved being able to do everything in one place and the staff were lovely

An absolutely stunning venue, that offers up the opportunity to personalise your wedding on every level: from lighting to furniture, from caterers to live music. The sett...

David

Wedding: April 2017

November 2017

I cannot recommend the night yard enough!

Charlotte's enthusiasm and passion for making events a success shines through in everything she does. She worked tirelessly and patiently through the event, anticipating ...

Karina Simply Ceremonies

Wedding: June 2017

November 2017

I'm looking forward to working there again soon

I was the Independent Celebrant at today's wedding at the night yard and I wanted to say what an absolute pleasure it was to work with Charlotte and her team. Nothing was...

Katie and Max

Married in June 2017

November 2017

We got married at The Night Yard last weekend and can't speak highly enough of the venue

We got married at The Night Yard last weekend and can't speak highly enough of the venue & Charlotte and her team. The setting was everything we imagined it would be (rel...

Emily and Keith

Married in July 2017

November 2017

Thank you to The Night Yard for making our special day exactly that!

Wow, where can I start, we had our wedding at The Night Yard last weekend and it was more than I could have ever asked for for my wedding day. I have such high praise fo...

Krankie

Married in July 2017

November 2017

Venue is top notch

Venue is top notch; staff are excellent!

Location & Contact Details

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Highland Court Farm, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5HW, England

Nearest Town

Canterbury

Nearest Motorway & Junction

Nearest Train Station

Bekesbourne

Nearest Airport

London Gatwick

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Accreditations / Associations (5)

Coco Wedding Venues

Your Kent Wedding

Boho Wedding Directory

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Industry Awards (3)

Kent Wedding Awards Finalist 2016 'Something Different' Venue

Kent Wedding Awards Finalist 2017 'Something Different' Venue

Bridebook South East Venue of The Year 2018

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Peter Reynolds Photography

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FAQ

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What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Work out how many items you need for each of your tables and take a notepad to the venue to jot down what's required to decorate the different areas of your space

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

I love the trees in upturned apple bins they add some height and great for hanging photos or lanterns from. I also love when couples get in some quirky furniture or venue styling.

Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.

Quirky Family Friendly Rustic Distinctive Flexible

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

Under the eaves in the evening

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?

That would be telling!!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Being lovers of food... We love them all!!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Marshmallows cooked over the fire pit.

What is your venue's most unique feature?

The large grass central courtyard is surrounded by a lovely cloistered shelter area. These features are what makes the whole venue quite unusual.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The guests instantly feel at ease in the venue which creates a fantastic atmosphere. Children and dogs are welcome at The Night Yard. We are proud to be a LGBT friendly venue.

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