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Last update: June 2024

The Ferry House is a captivating 16th-century wedding venue nestled by the waterside in Kent. Despite being just an hour away from London, it boasts all the rustic charms of the countryside, including rolling farmland and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Tailored packages are available to suit your needs, whether you're planning an intimate gathering for 2-30 guests, a relaxed Twilight ceremony, or a grand celebration with up to 250 guests. With accommodation for 70+, bespoke menus, and a dedicated planning team, The Ferry House offers you and your partner the perfect setting to host a heartfelt celebration, marking the beginning of your happily ever after together.

Facilities and Capacity

The Ferry House offers several settings where milestone celebrations can be held. Their 'readying rooms', The Powder Room and brand new Garden Lodge are lovely spaces for you and your wedding party to relax as you get aisle ready. The venue's beautiful Oak Barn is available for ceremonies with up to 180 guests. Offering a rustic, whimsical ambience, the interior features a high-gabled roof and statement beams embellished with twinkling fairy lights. Couples can also exchange vows in the open air of the Oak Gazebo, also available for up to 180 guests, which provides the perfect vantage point for views across the estuary. After, elegant receptions with 70 loved ones can be held in the Oak Barn or, for larger parties, 180 guests in the glittering Event Suite. Then dance the night away with up to 250 guests in the Event suite with starlight ceilings and DJ included. To end the day in style and comfort, those celebrating can benefit from the 11 onsite guestrooms. A separate wedding suite complete with a super-king sleigh bed, a spa bath, a lounge area, and views across the property is also included in most packages. The following day, an award-winning breakfast will be served. Just five minutes away from the venue is the Mocketts Farm Cottages complex which can comfortably accommodate up to an additional 53 guests or more with sofa and campbed options available.

NEW for 2026 weddings! The Ferry House has announced plans to build a beautiful new wedding barn in time for spring 2026. Under the plans, The Ferry House will remain open for weddings until 30th September 2025, after which their diary will close for weddings until Sunday 12th April 2026. They are currently in the design phase of the development and are excited to be able to share plans by 10th January 2025, at the latest. Couples can secure their 2026 date now free of charge, paying a booking fee only once drawings for the new Barn have been confirmed. For more information, please get in touch with their weddings team.

Services Offered

When booking The Ferry House, couples will have access to numerous services and amenities to ensure that their unique vision is realised. The dedicated in-house team of wedding coordinators will be available to offer support each step of the way. To-be-weds can choose from several celebration packages which can be customised with unique extras. The venue also provides a number of tantalising dining options to be enjoyed during special celebrations. The culinary team's extensive menus showcase high-quality local produce, such as lamb and beef from a family-owned farm and fresh produce cultivated in the large Kitchen Garden.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Sporting
Small hotel
Pub or restaurant
Coastal weddings
Unusual weddings
Asian wedding
Historic
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
Church
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Health suite

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for The Ferry House

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153 reviews
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Gill
Gill P. Sent on 04/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best experience ever. Amazing staff, beautiful venue.

Our son has just been married at The ferry house.
From start to finish the staff and wedding team have been incredible!
The attention to detail, care and kindness of all the staff is the best we have ever received. They were simply amazing.
The venue itself, is totally worth the journey .
It was absolutely stunning and took our breath away when we saw it decorated.
We stayed overnight and the rooms were beautiful, clean and really comfortable.
Our buffet breakfast in the morning was delicious, full of fresh produce.
The food did not disappoint, it was the best wedding breakfast meal we have had.
Congratulations on a top star venue and a brilliant team of staff from the washing up lady to the wedding planners (Maxine was especially brilliant and also our assigned host who never stopped smiling despite our requests for this and that).
Thank you one and all for making Harry & Dan’s day totally amazing! We couldn’t have asked for more .
Harriet
Harriet Sent on 29/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Team!

The best team of people you could ask for! Every single person we spoke with was so helpful and lovely to deal with. They made our day so special and run seamlessly! We couldn’t have asked for a better team!
The food and drink is the best around, locally sourced making it all taste so much better! And the views, away from everything so you can really soak in the day with your loved ones with no distractions!
Couldn’t ask for more
Kirsty
Kirsty B. Sent on 20/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream come true!

The dream venue - the team at the ferry house couldn’t have made our day more perfect. The service on the day, the help throughout the entire wedding process, the flexibility of the entire staff to accommodate my bridezilla requests - cannot fault them in any way. I want to do it all over again and would always choose the ferry house!
Rachel
Rachel N. Sent on 14/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Everything and more!

This venue was honestly a picture postcard dream come true and the staff that work their absolutely match this with their level of service. From initial meetings through to our big day the event teams efficiency, attention to detail and just all round attentiveness to us was more than we could have hoped for. On the day everything was beyond smooth and the food was exceptional. I'm still now (nearly 3 months on) having people comment on the quality of their meals!
If I could do it all over again I would still choose The Ferry House.
Forever grateful!
Rebecca
Rebecca S. Sent on 13/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Panting Wedding 09.08.23

To the incredible staff of The Ferry House,

Where do we even begin to express our heartfelt gratitude? From the very moment James and I set foot in The Ferry House, we were met with warm smiles and a sense of belonging that instantly captured our hearts. It was clear to us that this was the venue where our dreams would come to life.

Throughout the entire planning process, your team made everything seamless. At every step of the journey, we had someone by our side to help, guide, and support us. Your kindness, care, and exceptional dedication were evident in every interaction we had. You all went above and beyond, ensuring that we felt supported and at ease on our big day.

Words cannot adequately convey the depth of our gratitude for providing us with the most incredible wedding day. Our expectations were not only met but exceeded in every possible way. The flawless execution, the breathtaking grounds, and the exceptional food left us in awe.

More than just a venue, The Ferry House became a warm and welcoming home for our families and friends. Your staff’s outstanding hospitality and the homely atmosphere captured the hearts of everyone present.

The beauty of the grounds was matched only by the incredible dedication of your staff. Each and every one of them is outstanding, going above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect. We truly couldn’t have asked for more.

Choosing The Ferry House as our wedding venue was one of the best decisions we made. From day one, you made us feel special, and that feeling continued every minute of our wedding day. We are simply blown away by everything you did for us, and our hearts are filled with love and appreciation.

You made us the happiest couple in the world, and our wedding day was beyond special and unforgettable. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for hosting the wedding of the year and for creating memories that will last a lifetime.

With all our love and gratitude,
The Pantings
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Lorin C. Sent on 29/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue, Amazing Day

Our wedding here was superb. The staff, the venue, the setting, the views, the food, the drinks! Everything was perfect, and all of our guests were amazed at what a real gem this place is. Many of our guests have said they will return to sample a meal or overnight weekend break here. You won't be disappointed if you choose this venue!
Jennifer
Jennifer S. Sent on 01/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

We love working with these guys...

We love working with The Ferry House. They are consummate professionals whilst remaining personable and friendly... And as for the location! Wow. So beautiful and such an amazing surprise at the end of a long country lane. The food is stunning too (we had to test it for ourselves, of course!) It's always a pleasure delivering and setting up.
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Elaine B. Sent on 04/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Venue

From start to finish - with covid in between - The Ferry House have been amazing.
Venue and location stunned all our guests
Food and drinks were the best at any event we’ve attended. Delicious plentiful and presentation superbly executed.
Hotel and cottages can not be faulted.
Our wedding planner Jess was flexible approachable and professional.
We felt we were special and important to them - not just another couple getting married.
All the staff are friendly and helpful.
The planning process and the technology works and prompt replies are so important. Totally stress free and fun.
If you want to wake up the day after your wedding wishing for “Groundhog Day” book it at this venue.
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Hannah W. Sent on 14/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

Everyone at the Ferry House was amazing on our special day! It was a perfect day in a beautiful venue. The food was fantastic and all our guests had a great time, the team were always quick to adapt and make sure it went without a hitch!
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Danielle G. Sent on 12/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply perfect

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to the whole Ferry House team for all of their hard work, support, kindness and helpfulness in making our day so incredibly perfect. Our guests were so amazed, and keep telling us as much!

It wouldn't have been as wonderful without the team all part of it, and Josh was the best DJ! He played some absolute tunes. Owen took great care of everyone down by the firepit.

Chef and his team put out some absolutely incredible food, everyone has been raving about it since. The food was simply perfect, we're having roast dinner withdrawals at this point....

Katy took care of me and pampered me for six months in the run up to the wedding with the facials, definitely one of the best parts of wedding planning, she got rid of any worries in each session, I will definitely be continuing with those, I miss her already! They should be a must for every bride to be!

Maxine & Georgina, where can we start? They were both the most organised, reassuring, fantastic team, they were truly perfect, being the calming voices of reason, and helping move everything indoors in the morning.

We would write an essay about how amazing each and every one of the Ferry House team are. Every single one of the Ferry House team are truly one in a million, and TFH are very lucky to have them all.
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Lucy D. Sent on 17/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect! Best. Day. Ever!

Our wedding day was magical, it was perfect. Every single detail of the day was wonderful.

We opted for the 2 day wedding package. This gave us the fantastic opportunity to celebrate with our family and closest friends and spread our wedding over a few days. The day before we had time to relax and settle into our 5* stunning rooms (and be pampered with a massage) in the afternoon before spending the evening eating delicious food in the barn with our guests.
In the run up to the wedding, our coordinator was great. No question was too silly. She made a feel so comfortable from the beginning to the end. In fact, every member of their staff were amazing, to us, our children and all our guests.

The staff at The Ferry House took the stress out of our wedding day and everything ran smoothly. The personal touches and little gestures (postcards in the rooms and signage in the barn) from the team made us feel like we were special and they just couldn't do enough to make us feel comfortable.

We hired a band for our reception, however the Ferry House DJ was awesome too, our Garage set was out of this world and the Take That medley at the end was fantastic, especially the sneaky last song that topped the evening off - thank you.

The venue has a very rustic and warm feel, inside and outside. With the backdrop of the estuary and the stunning gardens (even at the beginning of spring they were beautiful) there were so many places to go for the perfect wedding photos. Every guest commented on the food - all either grown on site or sourced locally.

We can say with our hands on our hearts, that our wedding was the best day of our lives - truly magical. Thank you xxx
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Emma C. Sent on 20/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A day we will never forget

28/09/2023 is a day we will never forget.
The team at the Ferry House were amazing from the start, they responded quickly to any questions and were always willing to help.
We used all accommodation including the cottages for 2 nights and our guests said it was an amazing stay & lovely to be all together.
Everything ran like clockwork and we honestly can’t thank the team at the FH enough. The venue is stunning and our day was everything we could have dreamed of, there isn’t a thing we would change. I just wish we could do it all again!!
We got so many compliments on the food, styling and venue and that everyone had an amazing time, we couldn’t have asked for more.
Thank you!!
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Megan D. Sent on 20/11/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Venue

The venue was absolutely perfect and our fay was made so special by the incredible staff. We really appreciated everything they did to make the day run smoothly. The food was incredible too, definitely got 5 stars from everyone!
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Laura H. Sent on 05/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for a better weddig venue!

The venue is absolutely stunning and the staff couldn't be more helpful! The food is amazing, the accommodation really lovely and everything is so well thought out.

If you like an organised event then the Ferry House is for you. Everything had been thought of, from the decor drop being arranged a week before the wedding, to the powder room to get ready in and making sure we had our wedding corrdinators phone number on the day. The whole day ran smoothly and all the staff were attentive whilst giving us and all our guests privacy.

The staff were more than happy to set up and pack away our decor. The venue even had some free decor you could use on the day, something that is so rare in the wedding industry! Everything extra normally comes with a price tag.

We had a small intimate wedding and it was the ideal venue for it. Most of our guests stayed over and we all had breakfast the next morning together, which was a lovely way to end the wedding.

I am so impressed with the whole set up for weddings at the venue and was surprised it fit well within our budget.

We are both still buzzing from the wedding and a large part of that is down to the Ferry House team. We were so well looked after, including my 9 month old nephew, and we will definitely be back for our anniversaries!
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Natalie S. Sent on 15/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

My wonderful wedding

We got married at the Ferry House in January 23. From the first visit through to our first dance, it was a truly wonderful experience. The friendliness and helpfulness of the wedding coordinator was wonderful, the food and drinks out of this world, accommodation spectacular and the location beyond words.

We wanted a winter barn wedding, with sparklers and twinkly lights and this is exactly what we got.

I cannot praise this venue and the staff highly enough. Thank you so much for making our wedding so special for us and all our guests.

Natalie and Ian
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The Ferry House Real Weddings

Vikki & Michael
37 photos · 29/08/2023
Christina & Jonathon
51 photos · 23/10/2022
Candida & Khalid
62 photos · 22/09/2022
Francesca & Dilan
91 photos · 10/07/2022
Fran & Dillon
55 photos · 10/07/2022

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Events

10 Aug
Open Door

Join them for a wonderful Summer wedding showcase. Idyllic and Co will be styling a Barn ceremony and Event Suite wedding breakfast. Come along, have a chat about your wedding day and pick up a brochure. Bookings are available from 11 am - 3 pm.

Date: From 10/08/2024 to 10/08/2024 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Harty Ferry Road, Leysdown-on-sea, Sheerness, Kent

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Harty Ferry Road, Leysdown-on-sea ME12 4BQ Sheerness (Kent)
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