An aerial drone view of The BarnYard set among the apple orchards of Kent

What's On at The BarnYard

Through the Year

There's always something
happening at The BarnYard

These are the days we put on for you. Seasonal lunches, family afternoons and our famous festive nights, all cooked fresh on site and set in 150 acres of Kent orchard. Looking to host your own party, prom or corporate day instead? That all lives over on our events page.

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A Year at The BarnYard

Four seasons,
four reasons to visit

A tiered afternoon tea stand with sandwiches, scones and sweet treatsSpringMother's DayTreat the woman who does everything to a proper lunch or a tier of afternoon tea, with not a thing for her to wash up.ExploreA traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings at The BarnYardSummerFather's DaySunday sorted. A hearty roast, a well kept pint and the whole family round one big table.ExploreA Halloween afternoon tea at The BarnYard, with spooky treats and pumpkinsAutumnHalloweenFamily half term days in the orchards, a spooky autumn menu and the venue lit up after dark.ExploreThe Arboretum pavilion dressed for Christmas with white trees and fairy lightsFestive SeasonChristmasOur biggest season of all. Shared party nights under thousands of lights, exclusive hire of the Apple Barn, festive high teas and proper Christmas lunches.Explore
A Closer Look

What each day is like,
season by season

Spring

Mother's Day

The first big day of our year. Book her a proper Sunday lunch, with a roast done the way it should be, or keep things lighter with afternoon tea, warm scones and a glass of something sparkling. Arrive early and walk the orchards together, and for bigger family groups a private space in The Roost can be arranged so everyone sits down at one table. Mother's Day books out fast, so it pays to plan ahead.

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Summer

Father's Day

However Dad likes his Sunday, there is a table for it. Our signature is a generous grazing board piled with sweet and savoury treats, brought out for everyone to dig into together. If he would rather the traditional route, there is a proper full English in the morning or a hearty roast with all the trimmings, cooked fresh on site. Big family tables are welcome, little ones included, and private spaces can be hired for larger gatherings.

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Autumn

Halloween

October half term is made for a day out here. Wrap up warm, wander the apple and pear orchards, then pull up a chair for the Halloween High Tea. The kitchen loves a theme, so expect Screeching Sandwiches, a BOO Beef Slider, Ghostly Meringues and Spine-Chilling Scones finished with popping candy, with vegetarian and vegan options on the menu too. Stay as the light fades and you will catch the venue lit up after dark.

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Festive Season

Christmas

The season the whole year builds towards. The glass Arboretum fills with fairy lights for shared party nights with a four course feast and a disco, the Apple Barn can be taken exclusively for a private party, and the restaurant serves festive high tea, Christmas lunch and a Christmas Eve brunch. New season dates are released in advance and the Saturdays always go first, so if December matters to your diary, enquire early.

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The BarnYard pavilion glowing with festoon lights at dusk in Kent
Save the date

Whatever the season, there's a table waiting

Our seasonal days book out fast, especially Mother's Day and the festive nights. Get in touch and we'll make sure you don't miss out.

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