It's the award-winning rustic venue which has served more than 10,000 luxury afternoon teas, hosted Ibiza party nights and twice been named best wedding venue in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Kimbridge Barn near Romsey has concluded another eventful summer, marking its sixth full year in business with record breaking figures.
The Ideal Collection tea room, cafe and location, which held the title of “Best Wedding Venue in Hampshire & the Isle of Wight” for two consecutive years in 2022 and 2023, is well known for its rustic feel, stunning surroundings and top quality locally-sourced food.
Kris Anderson, who has been general manager since the venue’s opening in 2018, has overseen the impressive growth of the hospitality business.
He told the Daily Echo: "It’s been amazing to see how far we’ve come in six years, especially considering the challenges we faced during the Covid lockdowns. Navigating through those difficult times wasn’t easy, but it pushed us to be more creative and resilient. Now, we're the only venue in the region offering such a unique blend of events.
“Since 2018 we have hosted more than 250 weddings and served more than 10,000 luxury afternoon teas. Our average annual footfall in our first year was approximately 30,000, compared to this year’s estimated annual footfall of 75,000.”
Summer 2024 at Kimbridge Barn was packed with unique events, such as an Ibiza themed ‘Summer Sundowner’ party night - which saw the barn transformed into a dance floor with live music from DJs and musicians.
Every Friday throughout the summer, the venue also held a wood-fired pizza evening in its cafe courtyard with live performances from local musicians.
The season came to a close with the ‘Feast Over Fire’ - an outdoor evening of delicious seafood grilled right in front of your eyes by the team of talented chefs.
Kris added: "Planning and hosting events at Kimbridge is always incredibly fun and rewarding. The team takes huge joy in tailoring everything to perfection, especially when it comes to hosting weddings.
"Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting events coming, particularly as we enter the festive period!"
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