INSPIRATION
FA L L FO R SOMEWHERE QUIRKY
TIE THE KNOT SOMEWHERE DIFFERENT THIS SEASON IN A VENUE THAT OFFERS SOMETHING UNIQUE
MARLEYBROOK HOUSE Marleybrook House can be found near Canterbury , and boasts a beautiful country house once owned by actress and cabaret star , Eartha Kitt , plus impressive grounds and gardens .
What ’ s quirky about it ? In addition to the property and surrounding five-acres of land , Marleybrook House is also home to the largest private fairground in the UK . Couples who choose to wed here can ride dodgems , the carousel , the big wheel , the waltzer , the rollercoaster and lots of other exciting attractions .
Not only will the rides provide some amazing photo opportunities , they ’ ll also create an unforgettable day for you and your guests . www . marleybrookhouse . co . uk
SQUERRYES Get wed at this Westerham-based estate and winery , which sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers ample space to make your big day really special .
What ’ s quirky about it ? Wine lovers will especially want to consider this venue , because you ’ ll be tying the knot surrounded by your friends , family … and wine .
Squerryes makes award-winning vintage sparkling English wine , so you can celebrate while overlooking the vines , and enjoy a glass of something special while you do . www . squerryes . co . uk / weddings
ALPACA FARM Based in the Kent countryside near the towns of Sittingbourne and Maidstone , this unique venue offers a traditional barn and marquee set-up , with a few special extras .
What ’ s quirky about it ? As its name suggests , this is more than just a wedding venue . Alpaca Farm is home to a herd of 48 alpacas ( plus some horses , pigs and geese too for good measure ).
If you want some furry friends in your wedding , then when you wed here you can have the farm ’ s friendly alpaca join in the fun . Feature them in your photographs and enjoy petting them too - certainly a wedding reception with a difference .
KINGDOM Located in Penshurst , this venue , which is part of the I ’ ll Be Mother group , is a 9,500ft wooden and glass clubhouse set over four floors , and surrounded by beautiful woodland .
What ’ s quirky about it ? The venue and grounds are gorgeous but there ’ s something different that no other venue has - a tree you can get married in !
The Love Nest at Kingdom is a little slice of magic you can incorporate into your wedding day . Just meters away from the woodland treehouse , there stands The Seven Sisters , the largest living tree in the British Isles .
The Seven Sisters is so large , that there was space within to create a little love nest , which you can use to get married in . It even has an opening for all your loved ones to watch you tie the knot . www . mother-love . co . uk / kingdom
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