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.
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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.
” (Image: Ideal Collection) Summer 2024 at Kimbridge Bar.