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, wedding co-ordinators and bar staff 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: Mirelle or Julia

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

Between 30 and 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

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Nema and John

Married in June 2019

June 2019

Beautiful and Rustic

They say a bride just knows and it feels right when she finds the dress, well we got this feeling with our Venue! As soon as we stepped into the venue on our first viewin...

Caroline & Ed

Married in November 2018

November 2018

Such a perfect Day.

This is a most sincere Thank You for hosting such a perfect day for us. Our wedding was absolutely perfect...The Night Yard as our chosen venue was complimented by every ...

Katie and Matt

Married in October 2018

November 2018

Fantastic wedding venue

An intimate venue for that DIY look !! Perfect for a couple that want to put there own stamp on their day. We loved it from the moment we saw it and it was the most speci...

Rachel & Neil

Married in August 2018

January 2019

The most amazing place!

When we discovered The Night Yard online we had a feeling it was going to be something very special. From visiting, we fell in love with it. The Night Yard offers the m...

Caroline & Martyn

Married in August 2018

November 2018

All our guests commented

AMAZING!! The staff and venue are just fantastic. I had the best wedding day I could have wished for and its thank to this amazing team. Courtney is so helpful, nothing i...

Michael Ball

Wedding: August 2018

November 2018

I just wanted to thank

I just wanted to thank Courtney and everyone at The Night Yard for helping to make the wedding of my daughter Francesca to Rob on 21 July such a wonderful occasion. It wa...

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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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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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 and disability confident employer.

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