Chilston Park Hotel

The opulent surroundings of Chilston Park really come into their own when it comes to weddings. It could be the feeling of freedom you get from the secluded but spacious parkland setting, or the warm, welcoming atmosphere created by the luxurious furnishings, but Chilston Park doesn’t just allow you to relax, it actually encourages you to be totally self-indulgent. Simply tell us what would make your wedding or celebration perfect and we’ll help you create it. ***Hot Dates*** Looking to get married in the near future? Chilston Park has some last minute dates to arrange your perfect wedding day so please contact for more details on availabilty.

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Address:  Chilston Park Hotel
Sandway, Lenham, Maidstone
Kent, ME17 2BE
Contact:  01622 859803
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Summary information

The beautifully tended gardens and a scenic lake offer a whole host of naturally photogenic backdrops that will ensure you only capture beautiful memories of a very special day. Whether you want a large wedding or small, intimate service, the staff at Chilston Park will take care of absolutely everything on the day, so that you can relax and enjoy the experience to the full. And remember, you can arrange absolutely any kind of wedding you like at Chilston Park. The possibilities are endless. But whatever you have in mind, the planning will be meticulous, the food will be exquisite, and the day will be unforgettable. The Orangery, a beautiful conservatory offers a 180-degree panorama of the grounds and is licensed to hold civil marriages for up to 90 guests. If you would prefer something a little more intimate, the Star Room offers a delightful setting for up to For the reception or party after the wedding, you can choose from a variety of different and very distinct rooms: They range from The Library, where up to 18 people can sit down for a small wedding feast, to the magnificent, portrait-lined Fitzhammond Suite where 90 guests can enjoy a sumptuous candle-lit banquet.

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Reviews for Chilston Park Hotel

    • 06 Dec 2011, mrs lynne duffield rated Chilston Park Hotel  


      fantastic settings perfect for my daughters wedding ,which was expertly handled by all the staff. i would recommend this for any ocassion.

    • 23 Oct 2011, Nicky and Alan O'Grady rated Chilston Park Hotel  

      The best day of our lives!!!!!
      We had our daughters wedding here on the 1st Oct 2011.It was the most amazing day ever.We had the exclusive package and it was worth every penny just to have the hotel available to just us and our guests.The staff were very attentive and helped us run the day to perfection.The only down side and it was soon delt with was the lack of staff in the bar area getting a drink was very slow,but it didn't affect the day at all.Infact we enjoyed it so much we all want to do it again.I would like to say to people who have read some negative reviews that I worried and it was all a waste of time as you have to trust the staff they know what they are doing, and yes the building is a little bit tiered in places but its an old house and thats what gives it its warm and welcoming atmosphere. I can't praise or reccomened it highly enough.

    • 17 Oct 2011, Elizabeth lloyd rated Chilston Park Hotel  

      Amazing wedding venue
      Beautiful scenery, fabulous and helpful staff an great food. We really did have the bet day of our lives and no hitches at all!

    • 07 Sep 2011, Charlotte Rayner rated Chilston Park Hotel  

      A Perfect Day at a Perfect Venue
      I couldn't fault the Chilston Park Hotel. Their attention to detail was incredible and I had absolutely nothing to worry about throughout the day as they took care of everything. The food is fantastic and everybody was pleased with the menu which is sometimes a hard thing to achieve! They took care of ensuring my suppliers were there, on time and had set up correctly.The wedding co-ordinator Vicki Hannant was a god send, Not only was she helping me, and no doubt other couples, with their weddings she was also planning her own! She kept in constant contact with me throughout the entire two and a half years I had the hotel booked for and bent over backwards to help me with any extras I needed. The hotel's recommended DJ Richard from Discologic was absolutely brilliant and managed to keep up with some of the ridiculous requests myself and my guests came out with throughout the night. I would recommend this venue to anybody and everybody who are thinking of marrying in Kent. it's fantastic value for money and the service and professionalism is out of this world. A huge thank you to the Chilston Park team for all of their hard work and a special thank you to Vicki!

    • 19 Aug 2011, Beverly Maller rated Chilston Park Hotel  

      excellent food, service accomodation and overall e
      Held only daughter's wedding reception here August 2011.(exclusive use)Very professional service provided. Wonderful for photos. Great food and service. Had 100 plus guests stay over night. All loved the character and quirkiness of the hotel.Would recommend to anyone. Well done Chilston very happy mother of the Bride

    • 26 Dec 2007, Kelly & Bryan Sheppard rated Chilston Park Hotel  

      Fantastic Venue, food and service
      We had our wedding ceremony & reception here and could not fault the service of the staff through to the amazing food and organisation of the venue. It is an amazing setting for the wedding which come rain or shine the wedding photo's will be brillant. We had exclusive use of the hotel and we would reccomend this for total privacy. We ould highly reccomend this venue for a wedding and we both had the wedding we had dreamed about.

    • 31 Jul 2007, Leila Marsh bridesmaid rated Chilston Park Hotel  

      Perfect service and outstanding grounds.
      No problem was too big or too small. The guest rooms were amazing. Bar was expensive though approx ٢.50/pint.

    • 18 Mar 2006, Mr and Mrs Lacombe rated Chilston Park Hotel  

      Perfect wedding reception
      We had our wedding breakfast and reception here in January 2006. We planned the whole thing from the US, and it was EXACTLY how we wanted, the service was seamless, thanks to June, and the house was beautiful. We never felt anything but ecstatic. I am from Kent, and it was what i had always wanted.

    • 29 Sep 2005, Natalie O'Farrell rated Chilston Park Hotel  

      A perfect venue !
      Service on the day was fantastic, Mark looked after us and really was absolutely perfect, couldn't fault him in any way. Even went home to get his phone charger to lend my hubby-to-be - nothing is too much trouble! Very elegant, classy venue, the food is absolutely delicious, and the setting is beautiful. Our guests all had a wonderful time, they are still ringing us now to thank us for a wonderful day ! Especially those that stayed over, the bedrooms are amazing, all unique and full of character. If you can get married here then please do - you won't regret it ! Another plus is that if you are unlucky with the weather it is not a major issue.. the grounds are absolutely beautiful for the photos.. lovely lake with ducks etc, giant chessboard, gorgeous gardens... but then if it is raining you could have just as wonderful pictures inside. Gorgeous staircase and every room has character.

    • 26 Jul 2005, Lucy Reed rated Chilston Park Hotel  

      excellent in every way
      got married 26th june 2005.Service and food were excellent.Reception drinks served on the lawn was a nice touch. A completely worry free day.would definately recommend highly.

    • 07 May 2004, Maz stansell rated Chilston Park Hotel  

      FAB!!
      We got married here Dec 03 and everything was just perfect.(The stuff fairy tales are made of kind of thing!). Food was delicious, service was great and the venue is beautiful.

    • 18 Nov 2003, Claire rated Chilston Park Hotel  

      A completely worry free wedding day!
      I held my wedding at Chilston and it was the only venue we looked at because from the moment you drove up the long driveway you just felt confident that your wedding would be something special and it certainly was! The staff were exceptionally helpful, attentive and above all they knew how to do their jobs well! I would whole heartedly recommend it for a worry free wedding day!

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Facilities for Chilston Park Hotel

Venue Type :
Civil Ceremony License
Exclusive Use
In the Country
Stately Home
Large Hotel
Historic
Outdoor
Evening Entertainment :
Evening Reception Facilities
Marquee Available
Dance Floor
Entertainment License
Live Band Facilities
DJ Facilities
Outdoor Fireworks Permitted
Overnight Accommodation :
Overnight Accommodation for Wedding Couple
Overnight Accommodation for Guests
Other Features :
Confetti Permitted
Changing Room for Guests
Disabled Facilities
Car Parking
Helipad
Dining Options :
Seated Meal Facilities
Buffet Meal Facilities
In House Catering
Alcohol License
Corkage Option
Capacity :
100 to 150 guests
Venue Staff Assistance :
Wedding Coordinator
Master of Ceremonies/ Toastmaster

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Upcoming Wedding Fairs at Chilston Park Hotel

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JUN 2012

Wedding Open Day

At Chilston Park Hotel we organise open days where the hotel is prepared as it would be for a wedding party.

Admission: Free | Opening times: 13:00 - 16:00

Full description

This is your opportunity to see first hand this fantastic wedding venue as it would be on your wedding day. We also host wedding fayres which are great days for you to meet all the suppliers who will help to make your wedding a memorable once in a lifetime experience.

How to get there:

SUN
22
JUL 2012

Wedding Open Day

At Chilston Park Hotel we organise open days where the hotel is prepared as it would be for a wedding party.

Admission: Free | Opening times: 13:00 - 16:00

Full description

This is your opportunity to see first hand this fantastic wedding venue as it would be on your wedding day. We also host wedding fayres which are great days for you to meet all the suppliers who will help to make your wedding a memorable once in a lifetime experience.

How to get there:

SUN
19
AUG 2012

Wedding Open Day

At Chilston Park Hotel we organise open days where the hotel is prepared as it would be for a wedding party.

Admission: Free | Opening times: 13:00 - 16:00

Full description

This is your opportunity to see first hand this fantastic wedding venue as it would be on your wedding day. We also host wedding fayres which are great days for you to meet all the suppliers who will help to make your wedding a memorable once in a lifetime experience.

How to get there:

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23
SEP 2012

Wedding Open Day

At Chilston Park Hotel we organise open days where the hotel is prepared as it would be for a wedding party.

Admission: Free | Opening times: 13:00 - 16:00

Full description

This is your opportunity to see first hand this fantastic wedding venue as it would be on your wedding day. We also host wedding fayres which are great days for you to meet all the suppliers who will help to make your wedding a memorable once in a lifetime experience.

How to get there:

SUN
28
OCT 2012

Wedding Open Day

At Chilston Park Hotel we organise open days where the hotel is prepared as it would be for a wedding party.

Admission: Free | Opening times: 13:00 - 16:00

Full description

This is your opportunity to see first hand this fantastic wedding venue as it would be on your wedding day. We also host wedding fayres which are great days for you to meet all the suppliers who will help to make your wedding a memorable once in a lifetime experience.

How to get there:

SUN
25
NOV 2012

Wedding Open Day

At Chilston Park Hotel we organise open days where the hotel is prepared as it would be for a wedding party.

Admission: Free | Opening times: 13:00 - 16:00

Full description

This is your opportunity to see first hand this fantastic wedding venue as it would be on your wedding day. We also host wedding fayres which are great days for you to meet all the suppliers who will help to make your wedding a memorable once in a lifetime experience.

How to get there: