Kent's most enchantingwedding venue
Weddings·Restaurant·Events·Christmas·Afternoon Tea
Kent's most enchanting
wedding venue & restaurant
A beautiful glass pavilion and rustic barn venue for weddings and events at Upchurch, between Rainham and Sittingbourne, alongside a daytime restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.
A Kent country estate,
transformed into a destination
Established in 1984 and once known as Gore Farm, The BarnYard is a secluded retreat set in the heart of the Kent countryside in the beautiful village of Upchurch. Joanne and David McInnes have lovingly transformed it into one of Kent's best loved wedding venues, restaurant and event spaces.
Surrounded by 150 acres of apple and pear orchards, with a luxury glass pavilion (The Arboretum), a rustic barn (The Apple Barn) and beautiful restaurant (The Rooster and The Roost) with gardens designed to take your breath away, it's a place to escape, to gather and to celebrate.
Meet the teamWhatever the occasion,
we'll set the scene
The Place
to Say I Do
A choice of handcrafted wedding packages, from intimate to exclusive, in the Arboretum and the Apple Barn.
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The Place
to Dine
Open Wed-Sun for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and seasonal feasting.
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The Place
to Celebrate
Private hire for parties, milestone birthdays, Christmas, baby showers & more.
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Your dream wedding,
in the Kent countryside
A selection of handcrafted wedding packages, from an intimate gathering of thirty to a fully exclusive celebration for three hundred, set between our Arboretum and the rustic Apple Barn. Every package is all-inclusive, with in-house catering and a dedicated coordinator from your first viewing to your final dance.
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Hosting an event in the
Kent countryside
From baby showers and school proms to exclusive Christmas party nights, milestone birthdays, corporate functions, celebrations of life and wakes, whatever the occasion, our team handles the detail so the day runs effortlessly.
Exclusive use of your space, in-house catering and a dedicated coordinator, with the same five-star experience our wedding couples rave about.
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Afternoon tea
& daytime dining
within the countryside
Our oak-beamed restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday, serving freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches and a classic afternoon tea. Every dish is cooked on site by our chefs using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, many picked from our own orchards.
Dog-friendly courtyard · Pre-booking recommended
In-house events &
magical Christmas nights
Beyond private hire, The BarnYard hosts its own calendar of celebrations all year round, from festive afternoon teas and seasonal feasts to themed evenings and our ever-popular wedding open days.
Come December, the Arboretum is dressed in twinkling lights for sparkling Christmas party nights, festive lunches and Christmas afternoon teas, a wonderful way to celebrate the season in Kent.
What our guests are saying
With love and excitement, The BarnYard FamilyRated 4.4 from over 970 Google reviewsA huge thank you to Kirstie and T for making our wedding day so special. Having viewed many venues, we chose The BarnYard for its wonderful atmosphere and charm, and knew we had found the perfect place. My makeup artist said the lighting in the Blossom dressing room was the best she has ever worked with, and it was reassuring that the Apple Barn could be used if the weather turned. Truly a hidden gem we cannot recommend highly enough.
This was our first visit to The Barnyard to celebrate our mother's birthday and it didn't disappoint! From the moment we arrived the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. The menu had lots of choice, so much so we could have ordered all of it, it was delicious! Another visit is a must, we can't wait to come back.
We held a school prom at The BarnYard and the events team were helpful from beginning to end. They answered every question and responded promptly to emails. On the evening the venue was wonderful, the staff were kind and attentive, and everywhere looked great. Everyone had a blast.
We had a Twilight wedding at the Apple Barn in June. The barn itself is so beautiful with fairy lights throughout, and the courtyard is great for photos and for guests to mingle. Tscharna was our coordinator and could not have done more for us, calming any nerves and keeping everything running smoothly. We went for the evening BBQ and had lots of guests praising their meal. Would definitely recommend The BarnYard.
Absolutely outstanding from start to finish! The food was exceptional, beautifully presented, full of flavour, and clearly prepared with great care and attention to detail. The service was just as impressive. The staff were warm, friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout our visit. It's rare to find a restaurant where every aspect of the experience is spot on, but The BarnYard certainly delivers. We couldn't fault a thing and will definitely be returning.
I celebrated my 50th birthday in the Arboretum and it could not have been a more perfect setting. The venue is absolutely stunning, with the orchards providing a beautiful backdrop. Tscharna, Harry, Archie and the whole team were incredibly helpful, keeping everything running smoothly. The food was excellent and my guests thoroughly enjoyed it.
We had our wedding on the hottest day ever recorded for a May bank holiday. From our first visit, to booking, to the big day and afterwards, I have not got a single complaint. They were always on hand and no question was ever too much. All our guests commented on the staff, the beautiful setting and the food especially. We had literally the perfect day.
Food beautifully presented and scrumptious! Service perfect and attentive without being too much. We'll definitely be back, it's the kind of place you want to bring everyone you know.
We host our school leavers' prom here every year and the planning team, particularly Kirstie and Tscharna, are fantastic. It is a pleasure to work with them. The venue is absolutely beautiful, great food, great DJ, a great place to celebrate.
The moment
you turn in
Off a quiet Kent lane, through the gates and into 150 acres of countryside. This is the welcome your guests get before they've even parked. Press play, then explore the estate below.
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Take a wander aroundestate
Eleven spaces across 150 acres of Kent countryside, hand-drawn into our estate map. Click any glowing pin to look around, from the lofty Apple Barn to the lavender-lined walkways and our Victorian orchard gazebo.
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Take a look around
From a Tuesday lunch to a Christmas party to the best day of someone's life. Tap any to see more.
Discover your BarnYard moment
A wedding venue, a restaurant and an event space set in 150 acres of the Kent countryside. Whatever the reason you're looking, we'll make it feel like yours.
