Shires Oast is located at the Hop Farm, set within a unique and beautiful collection of Oast Houses in the heart of the Kent countryside. As the largest collection of Victorian Oast Houses in the world, The Hop Farm is a spectacular backdrop for what is undoubtedly, one of the most exciting and important days of your life. Your personal Wedding Co-ordinator will be with you every step of the way, ensuring your special day is tailored exactly to your requirements.

BANQUETING SUITE

This oak beamed and hop garlanded banqueting suite can cater for up to 120 guests for the seated wedding breakfast with an additional 80 guests for the evening reception. It is a very tastefully converted Oast barn, flooded with natural daylight which overlooks the front lawn. Complete with its own bar, reception area, integral dance floor and toilet facilities, the room also has the advantage of disabled access. Couples opting for a ceremony and reception at The Hop Farm can choose to have their ceremony within the Banqueting Suite or they can make use of the beautiful Garden Gazebo or willow tree and then move indoors for the reception.

THE ROUNDELS

The Roundels are perfect for smaller, intimate weddings and receptions. For use either individually or together, they interconnect to offer to wedding couples as an extra area which can be utilised for a variety of purposes – somewhere to prepare, a drinks reception area, an area for child guests to be kept amused or just a quiet space for the newlywed couple to spend some time together.

THE GARDEN GAZEBO

Our licensed Gazebo is located on the delightful wedding lawn. All weddings can make use of the lawns and the gazebo during the fairer months of April to September. In addition to being the perfect area for the ceremony itself, the Gazebo is also the ideal place to hold your drinks reception and take advantage of the outdoor facilities. It is complete with a PA system to allow your guests to fully appreciate vows, readings and your chosen music.