YOUR CEREMONY
THE MANOR GATEHOUSE
DARTFORD
Anne of Cleves was given the manor house as part of her divorce settlement from Henry VIII and lived there between 1553 and 1557 . Today just the Gatehouse remains and offers a choice of two rooms for ceremonies . At the front of the building is a walled garden with wooden seating and ornamental figures . At the back of this historic building is another seating area where pictures can be taken in a more private setting for you and your guests .
ROOM DETAILS :
• The Lord Irving Suite : up to 70 guests seated
• The Anne of Cleves Room : up to 25 guests seated
CONTACT : The Manor Gatehouse , Priory Road , Dartford , Kent , DA1 2BJ T : 03000 413678 E : ceremonies . dartford2 @ kent . gov . uk
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THE MANSION HOUSE
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
The Mansion House is situated at 39 Grove Hill Road , Tunbridge Wells , a short distance from the shopping centre and railway station . This impressive building , built in 1886 and overlooking Calverley Park , was originally a private residence known as Brundholme . The building has two elegant rooms to choose from .
ROOM DETAILS :
• The Regency Suite : up to 55 guests seated
• The Wells Room : up to 16 guests seated
CONTACT : The Mansion House , Grove Hill Road , Tunbridge Wells , Kent , TN1 1EP T : 03000 412234 E : ceremonies . tunbridgewells @ kent . gov . uk
WELLINGTON HOUSE
CANTERBURY
Wellington House is located just outside the city walls on the west side of the city . It was built in the 1800s next to the River Stour . The entrance to the ceremony suite is from the back of the building via the riverside garden , which is an ideal setting for photographs . The waiting area and the ceremony suite are decorated in a subtle , elegant but contemporary design in keeping with the period of the building .
ROOM DETAILS :
• The Drawing Room : up to 25 guests seated
CONTACT : Wellington House , St Stephen ’ s Road , Canterbury , Kent , CT2 7RD T : 03000 415050 E : ceremonies . canterbury @ kent . gov . uk
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