LICENSED VENUES
HOWFIELD MANOR 51 CANTERBURY
HYTHE IMPERIAL 19 HYTHE
INN ON THE LAKE 103 GRAVESEND
This stunning, beautiful 12th century manor house, set in five acres of grounds, offers every couple the personal touch. Howfield Manor’ s professional team, outstanding service and excellent food will truly make every wedding day special. Our Wedding Coordinator’ s role is to offer flexibility and personal attention to each couple’ s wishes, bringing experience and enthusiasm to turn dreams into reality. Couples will feel as if Howfield belongs to them for the day, creating shared memories for them and their guests for many years to come.
Howfield Manor Howfield Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7HQ 01227 733892 wedding @ howfield. net www. howfieldcanterbury. co. uk
The big question has been popped so congratulations on your engagement! Now begins the hunt for that perfect venue and we are delighted that you are considering our classically styled, romantic hotel located on the beautiful Kent Coast, just minutes away from the picturesque town of Hythe. The Imperial Hotel is a fabulous Kent wedding venue right across the road from Hythe beach, and our wedding planners are committed to making your special day as memorable as possible. We believe in making your entire wedding experience one to remember- from your engagement to the moment you leave for your honeymoon!
Georgia Hythe Imperial Hotel Princes Parade, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6AE 01303 267441 weddings @ hytheimperialhotel. com www. hytheimperial. co. uk / weddings
Nestled by three lakes and enchanting woodlands, the Inn on the Lake offers timeless beauty with panoramic views. Outdoor vows overlook the largest lake, and the Lakeside Suite provides a seamless dining experience. Couples can enjoy a lakeside terrace BBQ and fireworks above the jetty. The venue accommodates guests from pre-wedding to post-celebration, making it an all-in-one gem. The lakes and woodlands create a backdrop that enhances the atmosphere of love, laughter, and celebration throughout the wedding festivities.
Natalie and Eszter Inn on the Lake Watling Street, Gravesend, Kent DA123HB
01474 823333 events @ fcdhotels. co. uk www. innonlake. co. uk
Maximum guest numbers: |
Ceremony |
100 |
Sit-down meal |
120 |
Evening buffet |
150 |
Maximum guest numbers: |
Ceremony |
130 |
Sit-down meal |
130 |
Evening buffet |
200 |
Maximum guest numbers for: |
Ceremony |
150 |
Sit down meal |
200 |
Evening buffet |
220 |
KENT LIFE 122 MAIDSTONE
KINGDOM 183 PENSHURST
LEEDS CASTLE 141 MAIDSTONE
Kent Life is a delightful venue set in 28 acres of beautiful rural surroundings- a perfect‘ Darling Buds of May’ setting for a romantic Kentish wedding with a difference. Each wedding ceremony( or reception) will be the only wedding on the day, and couples and their guests are guaranteed undivided attention. Wedding services at Kent Life are provided by Vincent’ s Catering Services, with a dedicated Wedding Coordinator who will assist couples every step of the way. Hotel accommodation is within two minutes’ walk of the venue.
Tracy Locke Kent Life Lock Lane, Sandling Kent, ME14 3AU 07504 219531 kentlifeweddings @ btconnect. com www. kentlife. org. uk
Maximum guest numbers: |
Ceremony |
100 |
Sit-down meal |
100 |
Evening buffet |
200 |
Set into an area of outstanding natural beauty, Kingdom is a 9,500ft wooden and glass Clubhouse set over four floors. Dreamy, earthy and romantic with stunning 360-degree views across Kent. For your ceremony, get married in our Love Nest, The Seven Sisters, the largest living tree in the British Isles. Couples and their guests will have exclusive use from 2pm to celebrate their special day surrounded by trees and nature.
Kingdom Grove Road, Penshurst, Kent TN11 8DU
01892 577507 ido @ mother-love. co. uk www. mother-love. co. uk
Maximum guest numbers: |
Ceremony |
120 |
Sit Down Meal |
120 |
Evening Buffet |
120 |
Rising majestically from its moat, Leeds Castle in Kent is an idyllic setting for weddings in all seasons. The over 900-year-old castle offers magnificent state rooms, breathtaking views, and opulent drawing rooms. The adjacent Maiden’ s Tower is a picturesque venue featuring two wonderful reception rooms perfect for evening celebrations, as well as its own secluded garden. The luxurious 14th- century manor house, Battel Hall, is ideal for intimate weddings and is complemented by beautiful surroundings.
Wedding Department Leeds Castle Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL 01622 767877 hospitality @ leeds-castle. co. uk www. leeds-castle. com / weddings
Maximum guest numbers: |
Ceremony |
100 |
Sit-down meal |
180 |
Evening buffet |
180 |
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