The Ferry House
Based on a weekday wedding in March. Includes accommodation, food and drink.
Based on a weekday wedding in March. Includes accommodation, food and drink.
Starting price includes:
- Food: Three-course wedding breakfast, three canapés per person, evening buffet.
- Drink: Reception drinks, half a bottle of wine per person and toasting drinks for speeches.
- Your own personal Venue Host.
- Accommodation: Five of their Waterside rooms the night of your wedding including the honeymoon suite.
- In-house DJ.
Additional costs:
These items are not included in the price above but can be added for an additional fee:
- There are 6 additional rooms at the venue, available to add onto your package or guests to book.
- Mocketts Farm Cottages can sleep a further 53 guests, just 5 minutes from the venue.
- Exclusive Hire available to add onto your package.
Please contact the venue for detailed prices, a list of what is included, optional extras, and anything else you will need to provide yourselves.
- Ceremony Capacity : 260
- Dinner Capacity : 260
- Standing Capacity : 350
- Licensed For Marriage : Yes
- Catering : In-house
- Bar : In-house
- Accommodation : Sleeps 70*
- Child Friendly : Yes
- Pets Welcome : Yes
- Licensed Until : On request
- Exclusivity : Yes
- Disabled Facilities : Yes
Leysdown-on-sea
Sheerness
ME12 4BQ
Setting
The Ferry House is a stunning barn wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Kent countryside. It offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and natural beauty.
Set on the serene Isle of Sheppey, this hidden gem boasts panoramic views over the tranquil Swale estuary, creating a breathtaking backdrop for your special day. Surrounded by lush meadows, rolling farmland, and landscaped gardens, the venue offers couples a sense of seclusion and privacy, ideal for an intimate celebration, just 60 minutes from London.
The combination of idyllic rural surroundings and sweeping waterfront vistas provides a captivating setting for indoor and outdoor ceremonies. With stunning sunsets over the water, your wedding photos are sure to be magical.
Ceremony
The Oak Gazebo
For couples dreaming of an outdoor ceremony, the Oak Gazebo is the perfect setting. Situated with breathtaking views over the Swale estuary, this alfresco space provides a serene and romantic atmosphere. With the peaceful water and beautifully maintained Rose Garden as your backdrop, it’s a magical place to exchange vows.
The Oak Gazebo can seat up to 150 guests, and from April 2026, it will be able to accommodate up to 200 guests.
Hop Barn
If you’re looking for a more rustic setting, the Hop Barn offers a relaxed and intimate space for your ceremony. With seating for up to 130 guests, this charming barn is adorned with hop-hung beams and twinkling fairy lights, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
During the festive season, a neutrally decorated Christmas tree adds an extra touch of seasonal magic. The Hop Barn’s rustic yet elegant feel makes it a wonderful choice for couples who want a cosy yet stylish indoor ceremony.
Spring Barn
The brand-new Spring Barn will be ready to host weddings from April 2026. This stunning space is perfect for larger ceremonies, accommodating up to 200 guests. Its striking design features cathedral-like ceilings and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light, offering spectacular views of the estuary.
The Spring Barn is included in the package for weddings with 130 or more guests. It can be added as an extra for smaller weddings.
Church Ceremonies
For couples seeking a traditional church wedding, The Ferry House is just five minutes from St. Thomas the Apostle Church. The venue can easily connect you with the local vicar to help arrange your ceremony there, allowing you to blend the charm of a church setting with a rustic celebration at The Ferry House.
Reception
The terrace overlooking the Swale estuary offers a picturesque option for your drinks reception. Whether you’ve just said “I do”;;;; under the Oak Gazebo or stepped out through the French doors of the Hop Barn, or from the Spring Barn’s bi-folding doors (available from April 2026), the terrace is a seamless, scenic space for your guests to mingle. With local drink options served from the rustic drinks cart, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the beginning of your wedding day in style.
Alternatively, from April 2026, couples can host their drinks reception in the Private Pub. Its warm and cosy atmosphere, complete with roaring open fires, is especially beautiful for winter weddings, adding a sense of snug, rustic charm to your celebrations.
For the wedding breakfast, couples can choose between the intimate Hop Barn and the grand Spring Barn. The Hop Barn, seating up to 70 guests, offers a more intimate setting, perfect for sharing the moment with your nearest and dearest. Its rustic charm, with hops strung along the beams and twinkling fairy lights, creates a cosy atmosphere. You can leave the space as is or add decorative touches to make it your own. With French doors leading onto the terrace, the estuary views remain a stunning backdrop throughout your meal and speeches.
For larger gatherings, the Event Suite can host up to 180 guests. As a blank canvas, it’s ideal for couples looking to personalise the space. With floor-to-ceiling bi-folding doors that open up to uninterrupted views over the Swale estuary, the space blends the beauty of the outdoors with the comfort of an indoor venue. From April 2026, the Spring Barn will replace the Event Suite as the main large reception area, accommodating 200 guests. With its rare Hammerbeam oak frame, the Spring Barn offers a grand and impressive setting. The in-room bar and lounge seating areas ensure that the party stays connected throughout your meal, while the estuary views and natural light pouring in through the large windows create a breathtaking atmosphere.
When the evening celebrations begin, the Hop Barn is perfect for a more intimate party of up to 100 guests, while the Event Suite can accommodate up to 250. From April 2026, the Spring Barn will be able to host over 300 guests, offering a dancefloor, in-room barn, lounge seating and a romantic alfresco courtyard. Each space provides access to the terrace, allowing guests to enjoy the outdoors well into the evening. For a special touch, you can add a fire pit or have your first dance on the terrace, surrounded by sparklers.
Accommodation
The Ferry House offers charming and comfortable onsite accommodation, with space for over 70 guests, making it easy for couples and their loved ones to stay together and continue the celebrations.
The Ferry House accommodates up to 22 guests, with camp beds and cots available to accommodate little ones. Above the venue are five beautifully styled rooms, most with stunning waterside views of the Swale estuary and the Rose Garden. For couples seeking a luxurious and romantic experience, Room 5 is a popular choice for the honeymoon suite. With its super-king bed, cosy lounge area, and spa bath for two, it’s the perfect retreat to unwind after a day of celebration.
The Coach House features six more individually designed rooms. Each offers unique decor inspired by the local surroundings, with most overlooking the Kitchen Garden. Nature lovers will appreciate the nods to the birds and wildlife on the nearby nature reserves. Couples may also find Room 6 in the Coach House an ideal honeymoon suite, with its stunning copper bath adding a touch of luxury.
Five minutes up the road, Mocketts Farm Cottages offer additional accommodation for up to 53 guests, spread across five self-catering cottages. These cottages are perfect for groups of family and friends looking to extend their stay and continue the festivities. Many couples book the cottages as part of a two-day package, transforming their wedding day into a weekend celebration. With plenty of space and a cosy countryside feel, Mocketts Farm Cottages provide a peaceful yet social setting to relax and enjoy time together before or after the big day.
Food & Drink
At The Ferry House, food and drink are central to the wedding experience. Dishes showcase ingredients from the Kitchen Garden, family farm, and local Harty estate, all crafted by their 2AA Rosette-awarded chefs. Every dish is designed to showcase the best of what Kent offers, making your wedding feast as memorable as the day itself.
Begin your wedding day with a brunch platter, perfect for calming pre-ceremony nerves. Paired with a glass of bubbles, it’s a lovely way to kick off celebrations while getting ready. You can also treat your guests to welcome drinks like Kentish fizz or signature cocktails, which are made using Copper Rivet Distillery spirits from grain grown on the family farm. Add a cookie table for sweet treats to keep everyone smiling before the main event.
During the drinks reception, guests can enjoy a selection of Kentish fizz, wines, beers, or signature cocktails and mocktails made with local spirits, botanicals, and homemade syrups from the Kitchen Garden. For canapés, indulge in seasonal delights that showcase the best of Harty’s local produce, including Harty beef and freshly picked vegetables from the Kitchen Garden.
For the main event, couples can choose between a traditional three-course meal or a more relaxed Kentish hog roast with all the trimmings. No matter your choice, the focus is always on fresh and local ingredients. All full-day packages include half a bottle of wine per guest, with the option to upgrade to Kentish varieties or add some sparkle with local fizz for your speeches. For a personal touch, you can add alcohol favours to your tables, featuring Kentish spirits like those from Copper Rivet Distillery.
As the evening unfolds, keep your guests fueled for the party with build-you-own food options, bowl foods, or grazing tables. Late-night bites can also be added, ensuring no one goes hungry during the celebrations. If you’re looking for a showstopping cake, consider the signature brownie cake, a unique creation with three deconstructed tiers of chocolate brownie topped with different cheesecake-flavoured frostings.
After a night of celebration, gather your nearest and dearest for a buffet breakfast the next morning. It is a delicious way to continue the festivities before saying your goodbyes.
The Ferry House is more than just a wedding venue – it’s a place you can return to. With regular pop-up dining and tasting events, couples are invited to revisit and relive memories or host other special occasions in the beautiful surroundings that make their wedding day unforgettable.
Sustainability
For couples looking to reduce the environmental impact of their wedding, The Ferry House can help! With a deep connection to the surrounding countryside, sustainability is central to the venue’s ethos, benefiting both the land and the couples who marry there.
Having farmed the land for three generations, the team at The Ferry House takes pride in protecting and preserving it. Their Kitchen Garden is key to this approach, providing fresh, seasonal produce year-round. This homegrown harvest is a cornerstone of their wedding menus, ensuring that ingredients are fresh and locally sourced from the garden to the table.
The venue’s commitment to sustainability extends to its food sourcing. It procures salt-marsh-grazed beef and wild game from its family farm and the surrounding Harty estate, keeping food miles low. This reduces the environmental impact and guarantees the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients for couples and their guests.
In addition, The Ferry House is committed to minimising food waste. They use an on-site composter, turning food waste into nutrient-rich soil to support their gardens. As part of their ongoing sustainability efforts, the venue also features a field of solar panels, working toward powering the whole venue sustainably in the near future.
The Ferry House is more than just a venue. It’s a commitment to celebrating your special day with minimal environmental impact. It offers a beautiful, sustainable setting for weddings that not only honor the occasion but also respect and protect the land.
Getting There
The Ferry House is easily accessible by car, with direct routes from the M2 and M20 motorways. Guests can enjoy ample parking on-site. For those travelling from London, it’s about a 60-minute drive via the A2 or A20. Public transport options include frequent trains from London to Sittingbourne and a 30-minute taxi or shuttle ride to the venue. International guests can arrive via the Eurostar to Ashford International, 45 minutes away. Major London airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted) are also within 1.5 hour’s drive, with car rental and shuttle services available.
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