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The Secret Garden
The Gardens
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Photography by : Camilla Harney Photography venue , located in Mersham-le-Hatch just outside of Ashford , has charming outside spaces aplenty , all contained within the venue ’ s walled gardens . Tie the knot outside under the gazebo , or bring the outside in and have your ceremony in the Victorian Glasshouse , which is adorned with greenery and also offers a private alfresco outside seating area .
Mount Ephraim
The perfect venue for those looking to host an intimate wedding , The Secret Garden offers gorgeous surroundings and cosy inside spaces .
WILDERNESS WEDDING VENUE Set in a private and tranquil 600 acres of farmland , Wilderness Wedding Venue is ideal for those looking for something relaxed , rustic and rural . Located near Canterbury , this venue is a nature-loving couple ’ s oasis with water meadows , lakes and fragrant wild flowers providing the backdrop to your wedding day .
Hold your civil ceremony in the naked tipi , or say your vows overlooking calm waters from inside the Boat House and Chapel Tent . Then , host your reception in the three giant tipis in the woodland glade . Don ’ t forget to take a moment to sit , looking out through the woods and take in the wilderness beyond .
GOODNESTONE PARK With a beautiful house linked to Jane Austen and spectacular grounds , Goodnestone Park near Canterbury is not only a gorgeous place to get married , but it also boasts 15 acres of carefully curated and landscaped gardens , too .
This year , couples have been given the chance to incorporate Goodnestone ’ s grounds into their wedding days even more , with the introduction of the venue ’ s new Italian-inspired Orangery Marquee which can seat up to 140 for a wedding breakfast .
MOUNT EPHRAIM COUNTRY HOUSE & GARDENS Located in the heart of Kent , just a stone ’ s throw from Faversham , lies Mount Ephraim , a beautiful , family-owned stately home with 10 acres of Edwardian gardens and stunning views of the surrounding countryside and orchards .
A wedding here gives you exclusive access to the house and grounds for the whole weekend , so you ’ ll really get the chance to soak in the exquisite estate and all it has to offer .
See more wedding venues , including more glorious gardens on page 137 .
Wilderness Wedding Venue
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