august 6 2026
Good To Know
Food
Here’s everything you need to know about the food on the day, including menu choices and dietary requirements.
Venue & Accommodation
Find all the details about the venue, getting there, and nearby accommodation options. We’ve included anything useful to help you plan your stay.
The Wedding
A few helpful bits and pieces about how the day will run and what to expect. If you’re unsure about anything, this is a good place to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Transport & Accommodation
Winters Barns has a large carpark free for guests to park. Guests may
leave their cars overnight, but they must be collected by 12.00pm the
following day.
Canterbury is very accessible by public transport. The nearest train
station is Canterbury East which is a short 7-minute taxi drive to our
venue. However, a few minutes further down the road is Canterbury
West station, which is a highspeed link to St Pancras.
There are also countless bus routes into the city from nearby towns.
Taxis are plentiful in Canterbury, however on especially busy days it is best to prebook for a late night pick up.
Taxi contact numbers:
CAB CO – 01227 455455
Longport Taxis – 01227 458885
Longleys – 01227 710777
Green Light – 01227 722222
There is plenty of accommodation situated along the New Dover Road and the Old Dover Road which is only a few minutes away by car. The following are on these roads:
Hotels and Guest Houses nearby:
The Bat and Ball – 01227 531982
Ebury Hotel – 01227 768433
The Old Gate Hotel – 01227 829 951
Abbots Barton Hotel – 01227 760341
Premier Inn – 0871 527 9408
Travelodge Canterbury Chaucer Central – 08719 846471
The Wedding
The dress code is formal daywear – suits, dresses and hats are all welcome. Please dress smartly and comfortably for a traditional wedding.
Yes, the ceremony and reception are both at Winters Barns.
We are planning for an outdoors ceremony, however if the weather is not suitable it will be moved indoors.
The reception will run until midnight.
Despite Beth & Robert not being big drinkers, you are more than welcome to do so!
There will be some alcohol provided alongside your meal, as well as for toasting. There is also a paid bar if you would like any additional drinks.