Set within the beautiful Leeds Castle estate, Fairfax Barn offers a characterful and memorable setting for evening wedding celebrations in Kent. This 17th-century Kentish timber-framed barn combines rustic charm with elegant interiors, creating a unique backdrop for continuing your wedding celebrations with family and friends.

Available as part of a Castle, Maiden’s Tower or Exclusive Use wedding package, Fairfax Barn provides the perfect space for larger evening receptions, allowing you to extend your celebrations with up to 180 guests. With spectacular views across the estate and the Castle illuminated against the evening sky, this charming venue offers an unforgettable atmosphere as your wedding day continues.

Inside, the barn’s beautiful oak beams, stylish Art Deco-inspired décor and welcoming atmosphere create an elegant yet relaxed setting for dining, entertainment and dancing. Guests can also enjoy the large outdoor terrace, offering the perfect place to gather, take in the surroundings and celebrate on a beautiful seasonal evening.

While you capture photographs around the Castle grounds and gardens, your guests can enjoy the hospitality of our team and the atmosphere of Fairfax Barn before the evening celebrations begin. A golf buggy is available to transport you and your photographer around the estate, creating opportunities for unforgettable wedding photographs.

Facilities and Capacity

Fairfax Barn is an exclusive-use evening wedding venue, designed for larger celebrations following your ceremony and wedding breakfast elsewhere at Leeds Castle. The venue offers:

• Evening receptions for 80–180 guests
• Exclusive use of Fairfax Barn
• Beautiful oak beams and characterful barn interiors
• Large outdoor terrace with views across the Leeds Castle estate
• 15 Stable Courtyard bedrooms including breakfast
• PA system for speeches
• Tables and chairs for your celebration
• Complimentary parking for guests

With its combination of historic character, countryside views and contemporary style, Fairfax Barn provides a distinctive setting for evening wedding receptions in Kent.

Services Offered

Our experienced wedding coordinators will support you throughout the planning process, helping you create an evening celebration that feels personal and memorable. A dedicated duty manager will also be on hand throughout your event to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Your package includes venue hire, support from our wedding team, a golf buggy for photography across the estate, a PA system for speeches, a silver cake stand and knife, a Leeds Castle post box for wedding cards and complimentary parking for your guests.

Our approved catering suppliers can help create a bespoke menu and dining experience to suit your celebration, with options available to complement your evening wedding party.

Accommodation

Extend your celebrations with an overnight stay at the Stable Courtyard, with 15 bedrooms available for guests including breakfast. Residential guests can also enjoy access to the Castle and grounds the following day, providing the perfect opportunity to reflect on the memories made during your celebration.

Additional accommodation options may also be available across the estate, including Lakeside Lodges and holiday cottages, subject to availability.

Exclusivity

Fairfax Barn offers exclusive use of the venue for your evening wedding celebration, giving you and your guests the freedom to enjoy this beautiful space privately.

Whether you are continuing your wedding celebrations after a Castle or Maiden’s Tower ceremony, or adding Fairfax Barn to an exclusive-use experience at Leeds Castle, this atmospheric barn provides the perfect setting for dining, entertainment and dancing into the evening.