The Night Yard is a restored former cattle building at Highland Court Farm in Bridge, about ten minutes from Canterbury, hired on an exclusive basis for weddings, parties and corporate events. It holds up to 140 guests during the day and 240 in the evening.
Seminars and company events
The venue lists corporate venue hire and Christmas party hire as services, although the pages read do not describe them in detail. Exclusive use means a company has the building, courtyard and car park to itself. The Glasshouse seats up to 140 for formal dining, and the evening capacity of 240 suits a party, a launch or a staff celebration. Setup starts at 9 am on the day. The Gallery and the Snug offer smaller areas for breaks or conversation. Ask the team about screens, sound and daytime meeting layouts, which the pages read do not specify.
Weddings and receptions
Two ceremony spaces are available, Under the Eaves and The Glasshouse, one outdoors and one indoors. Receptions run up to 240 people in total, made up of 140 day guests plus 100 more in the evening, and bespoke packages exist for larger weddings. A grass courtyard, a vintage chill-out corner and lawn games add areas for guests to gather. The apple orchards are reserved for the couple, because the site is a working farm and guests may not enter them.
Rooms and capacities
The Glasshouse is the main dining space, with formal dining for up to 140 guests. The venue also names The Gallery, The Snug, a vintage chill-out corner and a grass courtyard. Parking holds up to 80 cars, the building is on a single level, and accessible spaces sit close to the main entrance.
Catering
Catering is not included in the hire price. The venue works with handpicked suppliers, with options from a traditional three-course meal to a relaxed barbecue. A fully stocked and staffed bar operates on site with a customizable drinks package, and drinks bought elsewhere may not be brought in.
History and setting
The building is a restored former cattle shed set among fruit orchards and woodland. It operates as part of a working farm. The venue is open all year, and a twilight hire option runs from 1 pm on Mondays to Thursdays.
Getting there
The Night Yard is at Highland Court Farm, Bridge, Canterbury CT4 5HW. Exclusive use runs until 11 pm from Monday to Thursday and until 11:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Guests should book taxis about 15 minutes before the end, and cars may stay in the car park until 11 am the next day. To arrange a viewing, call 01227 832116.
