The Harty EstateBarn Weddings & Events Venue in Kent

Waterside Weddings & Events

A unique CELEBRATION estate IN KENT

Welcome to The Harty Estate, a barn wedding and events venue in Kent, set beside the Swale estuary where countryside meets the wild wetland coastline. A remote, unspoilt hideaway that’s completely unique – just 60 minutes from London, but a world away from it.

Family-owned, we’ve been welcoming guests and hosting celebrations here for over 25 years, and that care runs through everything we do, from our beautiful event spaces and estate-to-plate food, to the passion and expertise that comes with a quarter of a century of doing this.

Beyond weddings and events, our self-catering cottages at Mocketts Farm sit within the grounds and are available for leisure stays, whether you’re joining us for a celebration or simply looking for a beautiful corner of Kent to escape to.

Discover The Harty Estate

Throughout the estate you’ll find beautiful spaces that feel made for each other. From rustic barns and a 16th century private pub, to cosy cottages and waterside gardens, all set to a wild coastal meadow backdrop.

Hop Barn

A rustic and romantic wedding and events space, with fairy-lit beams beams, Kent hops and French doors opening onto estuary views.

Spring Barn

A stunning oak-framed wedding and events space, with feature window overlooking the estuary. Complete with in-room bar, lounge, dancefloor and courtyard with fire feature.

The Oak Gazebo

An outdoor wedding ceremony space overlooking the estuary and gardens, with a large terrace perfect for alfresco drinks receptions.

Private Pub

Our 16th century country pub, with cosy fires and rustic period charm. A wonderful setting for drinks receptions, private dining and events with a different kind of character.

The Coach House

Home to six beautiful event guest rooms with super king beds and luxe toiletries, alongside reception, wedding planning and corporate breakout spaces.

Mocketts Farm Cottages

Five self-catering cottages available individually or together, for wedding and event stays or leisure escapes throughout the year.

The Rose Garden

Landscaped wedding gardens with a rose arch tunnel, fire pit and festoon lights, all overlooking the estuary and wetlands.

The Kitchen Garden

Vegetable beds, polytunnels, an orchard and a fruit cage - where much of what ends up on your plate begins.

The Swale Estuary

Step down to the water's edge for wedding photographs unlike any other. A backdrop that speaks for itself.

Meadows & Farmland

Changing with the seasons and alive with wildlife - a natural and beautiful backdrop for wedding photography and estate walks.

Recommended & Loved

Independent recognition means a great deal to us – but what matters most is how our couples feel when they leave…

Kent Wedding Venue of the Year WINNERS

Kent Wedding Awards 2025

 Best Event Venue

Muddy Stilettos Kent Awards 2025

HERITAGE WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR – HIGHLY COMMENDED

Kent Wedding Awards 2025

Kind Words...

Quite frankly, nothing would be adequate, but suffice to say, thank you so much. From start to finish, everything has been brilliant. Every member of the team has been superb and on point. Whomever we dealt with knew exactly what was planned and happening.
The lead up, and our wedding day itself, was effortless. Although millions of couples have married before, we honestly felt like we were the only ones who had ever done it, we felt that special and exclusive by yourselves.

Michelle & John - Mrs & Mr Mills!

My husband and I got married at The Harty Estate and had the most incredible experience. From our first viewing we were made to feel so special. Weddings are incredibly stressful, but the team make the planning process feel easy. We had the full VIP treatment and on the day everything went smoothly thanks to the efforts of all The Harty Estate team, who took such amazing care of us and ensured everything was taken care of. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue is, the deliciousness of the food, and the attentiveness of the staff. Our Harty Estate wedding was absolutely magical, and I cannot recommend them enough to anyone considering getting married here.

Emma & Matt

Thank you so much for what was undoubtedly the best day of our lives. We truly had the most incredible weekend. So many of our guests have said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to! We’ve realised that this has been not only such a special day for us, but also for our friends and family - a gift of memories we’ll all treasure. We are so grateful to you for your expertise, insight, patience, laughter, and everything. The experience was perfect, the food was wonderful, and we just loved working with the whole team. We simply couldn’t imagine a better venue. Again, our heartfelt thanks for the most magical day. We never expected to be able to relax so fully and enjoy every moment. You are all incredible.

Josh & Isabel

We loved how easy The Harty Estate team made everything from the get go. You were all so helpful and always reassuring and there to answer any questions we had, whenever! We could not have asked for a better experience! This then of course was also the case on the wedding day itself. The lovely team (special mention to Maxine who was amazing throughout) made everything flow so well from start to finish and we did not have to remember or worry about anything. Also, the setting of the venue and the estuary view was perfect. We had quite literally the perfect day and a lot of that was down to the team.

Holly & Tom

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