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VENUES

10 Kent wedding venues that are perfect for a rustic and wild wedding

Oak Tree Barns, Tonbridge This unique outdoor and indoor wedding venue has a cool giant tin roof top hat tipi, a rustic barn and five acres of gorgeous grounds to wed in. oaktreebarnweddings. com
Elmley Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey Escape into nature at Elmley, where you can tie the knot surrounded by 3,300 acres of wonderful wilderness and breathtaking beauty. elmleynaturereserve. co. uk
The Wilderness, Canterbury The Wilderness is a dreamy wedding escape, tucked away in a secret valley just outside Canterbury. Think wildflower meadows, ancient woodland, a private lake, and giant tipis glowing beneath a sky full of stars. wildernessweddings. co. uk
The Harty Estate, Sheerness This secluded waterside barn wedding venue is tucked away beside the Swale estuary among wild meadows and wetland reserves, and it features barns, a waterside gazebo and farreaching views. thehartyestate. co. uk
The Oak Grove, Upchurch The Oak Grove offers a secluded, outdoor setting for couples seeking a laid-back, yet beautifully curated summer wedding. While it’ s not licensed for legal ceremonies, you can hold a special celebrant-led or handfasting ceremony in this relaxed setting. theoakgrove. uk
The Dreys, Sittingbourne This wonderful woodland setting offers couples the chance to celebrate their love story in an enchanting and eco-friendly space complete with everything you need for a refined, rustic wedding. thedreys. co. uk
The Gardens, Yalding Couples looking to tie the knot somewhere laid back and luxe will want to check out the gorgeous setting of The Gardens. With four ceremony spaces and 12 acres of land, there’ s plenty of space to make magical memories. thegardens. co. uk
Crown Lodge, Wye From the rustic wood cabin lodge to the woodland gazebo, this stunning spot is ideal for refined, yet relaxed weddings. Nestled within ancient woodland and surrounded by wildflower meadows, this peaceful hideaway overlooks the breathtaking Wye Downs. crownlodge-kent. co. uk
Chafford Park, Fordcombe Tucked away in a picturesque valley, this venue boasts two barns, ancient woodland and a gorgeous wild meadow wonderlandweddingvenues. co. uk
The House Meadow, Biddenden With a charming barn and a flower meadow, this countryside farm venue has everything you need to create that relaxed, rustic feel thehousemeadow. co. uk wedinkent. co. uk • 53