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THE LOVE LIST: KENT’ S BEST WEDDING VENUES
HOME TO OVER 200 LICENSED VENUES, EACH OFFERING ITS OWN DISTINCTIVE AND BLISSFULLY ROMANTIC STYLE, THERE’ S NOWHERE QUITE LIKE THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND FOR TYING THE KNOT. HERE’ S SOME OF THE COUNTY’ S MOST BELOVED VENUES FOR EVERY KIND OF DREAM KENTISH WEDDING.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
For the eclectic couple seeking a venue that’ s utterly unique and sure to wow their wedding party, Kent’ s impressive collection of quirky, creative and strikingly out-of-the-ordinary wedding venues are poised to achieve just that.
Perched overlooking the sandy shores of Margate, hub of creativity and vibrant art gallery Turner Contemporary offers the brilliant opportunity for couples to tie the knot amongst captivating artworks on the first-floor gallery, as well as being just a stone’ s throw from the sea and nearby town hotspots.
A magnificent Napoleonic fortress, you could choose to exchange your vows within the Grand Magazine or Spur Battery Amphitheatre of Chatham’ s Fort Amherst before enjoying full access to this remarkable venue, including its atmospheric tunnels. Or, nearby, the fantastic maritime museum The Historic Dockyard Chatham boasts an equally rich architectural setting. It’ s also set to reopen its Commissioner’ s House this summer for both intimate ceremonies and dancing the night away.
PORT LYMPNE
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There’ s nothing quite like a wedding at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, a majestic animal park and safari experience set against hundreds of acres of Kentish savannah. Spend the day with just your dearest in the Grade II listed mansion, peaceful terraces and Moroccan courtyard, or revel in a grand celebration in the outstanding Pergola and magical Orangery.
If it’ s whimsical wonder you’ re seeking, Preston Court promises this in abundance. Complete with a vintage carousel, twinkling lights, a barn featuring a traditional dancehall organ and its own moated island, it offers a truly storybook day.
PORT LYMPNE
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