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LICENSED VENUES

HEVER CASTLE 208 EDENBRIDGE

HOATH HOUSE 291 EDENBRIDGE

HOLIDAY INN BEXLEY 690 BEXLEY

Hever Castle , once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn , is an award-winning wedding venue in Kent . Be it the stately grandeur of the castle itself , the country house atmosphere of The Astor Wing , or the stunning lakeside location of The Guthrie Pavilion , Hever Castle can make your wedding day dreams come true . Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a big party , whether it ’ s an outdoor wedding or you ’ re looking for roaring log fires , it ’ s all waiting to be discovered at Hever Castle , including 27 beautiful five-star luxury bedrooms and a self-catering cottage for you and your guests to stay in .

Hever Castle Edenbridge , Kent , TN8 7NG 07132 865224 krowbottom @ hevercastle . co . uk www . hevercastle . co . uk

Hoath House is a Kentish manor house in the Tudor style with Edwardian elegance . It is stunningly situated at the top of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with magnificent eight-mile views over the Kent and Sussex border . Set in beautiful National Garden Scheme gardens , we can accommodate 100 guests for a ceremony and up to 220 for a reception , as well as an in-house marquee reception option . Hoath House offers 17 rooms on a self-catering basis , which can sleep up to 50 guests . We pride ourselves on making your day unique ; it ’ s your wedding so you can choose your own suppliers , and entertain as you please . We are also pet friendly !

Richard Streatfeild Hoath House Chiddingstone , Edenbridge , Kent , TN8 7DB 07973 842139 richard @ hoathhouse . com www . hoathhouse . com

If you ’ ve been dreaming of an elegant yet traditional wedding , our venue is the one for you . The beautiful Tudorbethan-style architecture on the main building makes our venue a perfect place for your special day . The event space now acts as our Academy , a multi-functional event space comprised of our two large suites , four smaller rooms , and a breakout area that leads out onto our landscaped gorgeous gardens and patio , which are perfect for photo backdrops . From a dedicated wedding coordinator to exclusive bed and breakfast rates for your guests , the Holiday Inn London Bexley has plenty to offer .

Holiday Inn Bexley Black Prince Interchange , Southwold Road , Bexley , Kent , DA5 1ND 01322 625577 events @ hilondonbexley . com www . ihg . com / holidayinn / hotels / gb / en / london / dfbke / hoteldetail

HOLIDAY INN DOVER 214 DOVER

HOP FARM 76 TONBRIDGE

HOWFIELD MANOR 51 CANTERBURY

The four star Holiday Inn Dover is the ideal venue for a civil wedding or partnership ceremony which can be held in the garden gazebo , set in the beautiful hotel gardens . The hotel can accommodate receptions for up to 400 guests in the Grand Marquee . The team of chefs are skilled in providing a range of international cuisines for a wedding celebration . Every wedding is different and that is why the Holiday Inn Dover has a dedicated events team to take care of every detail .

The Events Team Holiday Inn Dover Singledge Lane , Whitfield , Dover , Kent , CT16 3EL 01304 821230 events @ holidayinndover . co . uk www . holidayinndover . co . uk

The Hop Farm is a unique and beautiful venue in the heart of the Kent countryside . Set among the largest collection of Victorian oast houses in the world , The Hop Farm is a spectacular backdrop for possibly the most exhilarating day of your life . Your personal wedding coordinator will be with you every step of the way , ensuring your special day is tailored exactly to your requirements . From converted oast houses and barns to a fully licenced gazebo on the lawns , you have a choice of original , unique and memorable places in which to hold your celebration .

The Hop Farm Paddock Wood , Tonbridge , Kent , TN12 6PY 01622 870801 weddings @ thehopfarm . co . uk www . hopfarm . co . uk / weddings

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

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