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Bradbourne House
Leeds castle
Chilston Park
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Chilston Park If you ’ re looking for a fairytale setting then you can ’ t go far wrong with Chilston Park .
This 17th-century manor house set in 77 acres of Kentish parkland in Lenham oozes elegance and opulence .
A stunning example of a period property , Chilston Park not only offers couples ample space to tie the knot in , with indoor and outdoor options galore – it also has 53 bedrooms where you can continue to enjoy the sophisticated surrounds long after the last dance .
Penshurst Place Found in the countryside village of Penshurst between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells , Penshurst Place and Gardens is the perfect combination of a rural escape and gorgeous Elizabethan manor house surrounded by 11 acres of gardens . Say your vows in the 14th century Baron ’ s Hall , feast in the Tudor banqueting rooms and stroll the grand grounds - this is the stuff fairytale weddings are made of .
Leeds Castle If a castle wedding would be your happily ever after , then choosing one of the UK ’ s most iconic landmarks is a must . Leeds Castle offers ample spaces to wed in , from the castle itself to the more intimate 14th century Battel Hall , to the expansive grounds surrounding the castle . This castle exudes splendour , so you can rest assured that your whole wedding day will be like something out of a storybook .
Goodnestone Park The Goodnestone estate was established in 1704 and more than 300 years later it ’ s now a wonderful setting for Kentish weddings , boasting idyllic gardens , a Grade II listed house complete with 12 bedrooms for you and your guests , and in the summer months you can wed in the elegant orangery marquee which is set in the lush gardens . If you ’ re looking for somewhere where you can host a truly quintessential English country wedding then Goodnestone needs to be top of your list .
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