Description
Goodnestone Park is a stunning wedding venue located near Canterbury in Kent. The wonderful Grade II* Listed House situated in rural Kent is available for exclusive use for 2 or 3 nights, making it perfect for those wishing to escape to the secluded countryside to celebrate with loved ones over a long weekend. The 1704 Queen Anne style mansion boasts a rich history, including frequent visits from the famous novelist Jane Austen, who was so struck by its beauty, it is said to have inspired Pride and Prejudice. The house was lovingly renovated in 2016, and now offers 12 bedrooms that can sleep up to 24 guests. The bridal suite is one of the largest and finest suites in Kent and the house also boasts a bridal prep room with light that streams through large windows, providing the perfect light for hair and make up and getting ready photos. The impressive dining room can seat 24 for a wedding rehearsal dinner the night before and the library is the ideal spot for pre wedding cocktails. With all the grandeur of the houses history and the comfort of its modern furnishings, it provides the ideal place to stay the day before and the day after the wedding. Facilities and Capacities There are three locations for civil ceremonies and The church of the Holy Cross is just a few minutes stroll from the house. There are several magnificent options for your drinks reception within the grounds, each one has breathtaking views. Services Offered The luxury timber-framed Orangery Marquee, custom made by Bohemia Canvas provides the ultimate space to host your wedding breakfast for up to 120 guests followed by an evening on the dance floor. Ahead of your special day our award winning resident coordinators The Wedding Dolls will work hard to ensure that you have a stress free planning journey and that everything is in place for a smotth running wedding. They will manage all your plans and support you via their exclusive Personal Planning Software system and will always be available via phone and email. In the run up to your wedding they will liase with all suppliers and then manage the schedule on the day. Goodnestone Park can provide a directory of approved suppliers that are trusted, loved and local. .
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Capacity:
25 - 165Price from:
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Details & FAQs
Venue type:
- In the country
- Stately home
- Historic
- Marquees and tents
- Church
- Outdoor license
- Unique weddings
Ceremony options:
- Chapel or temple on-site
- Civil ceremony licence
- Religious ceremony license
Dining options:
- Seated meal facilities
- Corkage option
- Private catering allowed
- Alcohol licence
- Buffet meal facilities
- In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
- Marquee available
- Dance floor
- Entertainment licence
- Live band facilities
- Evening reception facilities
- DJ facilities
- Outdoor fireworks permitted
Overnight accommodation:
- Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
- Overnight accommodation for guests
Venue staff assistance:
- Wedding coordinator
Venue leisure facilities:
- Hairdresser
- Beautician
Other features:
- Exclusive use
- Accessible facilities
- Car parking
- Helipad
- Confetti permitted
- Pet-friendly
- Orangery on site