A vineyard wedding in Kent
Marry among the vines. Celebrate beneath the stones.
The only licensed stone circle wedding venue in a Kent vineyard. Exclusive weekend hire at the price of a single day.
Why it's different
LICENSED, IN THE STONES.
Say your vows in the open air inside the only stone circle wedding venue in a family-owned Kent vineyard. Civil ceremonies, fully legal.
WEEKEND, SINGLE DAY PRICE.
Friday afternoon set-up through to Sunday lunchtime. The whole site, the whole time, included.
YOURS TO SHAPE.
Bring your own caterers, your own florists, your own ideas. We hold the space. You design the day.
The setting
25 ACRES OF KENT, HIRED EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU.
Looking for a Kent Vineyard Wedding? Stone Circle Vineyard is a 25 acre vineyard wedding venue in Kent, a short drive from Maidstone. The whole site is yours on an exclusive use basis, with a licensed stone circle for outdoor ceremonies at its centre.
The stones are a modern installation, built as a contemporary ceremonial centrepiece rather than a relic. Couples marry in the open air, inside the circle, with vines running to the treeline on every side.
Set back within the wider New Shelve Farm estate, the vineyard sits apart from any road or boundary neighbour. It is a dry hire wedding venue in the proper sense: you bring the people and the plan, and the 25 acres hold the day. See more about the venue.
The weekend
Three days, unhurried and entirely yours
Couples hire the whole site for the weekend at the price of a single day. Here is how the two days tend to run.
Arrive and set up
The gates open. Caterers, florists and your own people move in across the 25 acres. Take the time; there is no rush.
Rehearsal dinner
An optional first night together in the vines, however you want it: long table, fire pit, or quiet drinks before the day.
Ceremony in the stones
Say 'I do' beneath open skies, surrounded by vines.
The party
Across the wider grounds, on your timings. The party ends when you say it ends. No curfew shouted across the boundary.
Breakfast in the vines
A slow start with the wedding party who stayed over on the farm. Coffee, the morning after, the rows in the light.
DEPART
A long goodbye rather than a hard stop. Pack down at your own pace and leave the way you arrived.
OUR STORY
FOUR GENERATIONS OF BRITISH FARMING
In 1910, a Scottish farmer travelled south in search of opportunity. At a time when farming in Kent had fallen out of favour, he purchased New Shelve Farm from Lord Chilston and began with just a single field.
More than a century later, we’re proud to be the fourth generation to care for this land. Over the years we’ve expanded thoughtfully, buying neighbouring fields as they became available, building new barns, restoring old ones, and passing the farm from one generation to the next. Every generation has left its mark while preserving the values that have always defined New Shelve Farm.
OUR STORY
MEET THE BOYD FAMILY
Our latest chapter began with the vineyard. Across 25 acres of the North Downs, we planted more than 44,000 vines, creating a landscape that celebrates both Kent’s rich farming heritage and its exciting future.
At the heart of the vineyard sits our stone circle, carefully aligned with the summer and winter solstice. Inspired by the timeless connection between the land, the seasons and the changing of generations, it has become a truly special place for couples to exchange their vows.
After more than 100 years of nurturing this farm, we’re delighted to share it with others. Every wedding becomes part of our story, and we hope New Shelve Farm becomes a small but unforgettable part of yours.
Stay the weekend
SLEEP WHERE YOU CELEBRATE.
The wedding party sleeps on site in characterful rooms and converted barns on the farm. No taxis at midnight, no early checkout, no guests driving home in the dark.
Beds for the closest part of the party, with the rest of your guests a short journey away. Wake where the day happened and carry it into Sunday breakfast in the vines.
In & out
EVERYTHING IN, EVERYTHING OUT. NO HIDDEN EXTRAS.
Most venues hide this. Here it is in two columns, before you ask.
WHAT YOU GET
- Exclusive use of the full 25 acres
- The licensed stone circle ceremony location
- Weekend access, Friday afternoon to Sunday lunchtime
- Rooms and converted barns for the wedding party
- Parking for over 150 guests
- The wider farm grounds for photography
WHAT YOU CHOOSE
- Caterers and your drinks
- Florists and decoration
- Music and entertainment
- Your registrar
- Photography and film
- Anything you want the day to look like
The principle
ONE PRICE, FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND.
One weekend in our 25 acres, exclusively yours, with the stone circle, the vines and the on-site accommodation included.
✳ No hidden charges
THE PRICE STAYS THE SAME WHETHER YOU BRING 60 GUESTS OR 150.
From the vineyard
A FIRST LOOK, AHEAD OF THE FIRST WEDDINGS.
Practical info
The questions couples ask first.
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The 25 acres comfortably hold a wedding of up to 150 guests, with smaller weddings of 60 just as at home in the space. The price stays the same across that range, so the number is yours to decide.
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Yes. The stone circle is a licensed ceremony location, so your civil ceremony is fully legal — made in the open air, inside the stones.
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Exclusive use of the full 25 acres from Friday afternoon to Sunday lunchtime — the licensed stone circle, the vines, the converted barns and the on-site accommodation. You bring your caterers, drinks and suppliers.
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Yes. Characterful rooms and converted barns on the farm sleep the closest part of your party, so no one has to drive home in the dark.
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We’re taking bookings for 2027 now. Get in touch for current availability and we’ll walk you through the dates still open.
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Absolutely. Stone Circle is a dry hire venue — bring the caterers, drinks, florists and suppliers you love. No corkage, no per-head minimums.
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Of course. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to be part of your day in the stones and across the grounds.
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We’re near Maidstone in Kent, a short drive from the M20 and around an hour from London by road or rail.
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Yes — the whole site is yours for the weekend at the price of a single day, from Friday set-up to a slow Sunday goodbye.
