Port Lympne Wild Animal Park and Mansion

Wild at Heart

With over 4000 licensed wedding venues to choose from in the UK, from the moment you arrive you will see why the Port Lympne Mansion and Gardens are utterly unique and is fast becoming the most exclusive and desirable wedding venue in Kent. 

Featured in many national interior magazines such as Country life, the utterly unique Edwardian Grade 11 listed Mansion & Gardens, with all of its architectural brilliance is a wow house.  It is rich in atmosphere with highly decorated interiors; open fireplaces; a magnificent staircase; a rare baby-grand piano; along with glorious panoramic views across the Romney Marsh and out to the sea makes this simply a stunning, wonderful place to start your happy life together.

Built for parties in the 1920's the house an illustrious history with a tradition of entertaining guests that provides an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.  This tucked away, hidden gem, has a laid back, warm, homely, utterly unstuffy feel but yet is elegant, stylish, glamorous and lavishly decorated reflecting the decadent, indulgent era when it was built.  Surrounded by gorgeous terraced gardens and lawns with fountains we are one of the very few venues in Kent that can offer you a ceremony both inside and outside with amazing backdrops. To make it even more distinctive the Mansion is nestled in the heart of the world renowned Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. The park cares for almost 80 species of the world’s rarest animals including lions, tigers and rhinos. In an exciting addition to the wedding packages – for family and friends we can provide a little bit more fun and laughter on your special day by arranging VIP safaris, transporting them to the plains of Africa to view elegant giraffes, zebras and ostriches to name but a few, roaming free over 100 acres known as The African Experience. 

The Aspinall Suite function room provides the ideal setting for your sit down wedding breakfast.  Our Executive Head Chef creates delicious locally sourced food to suit all taste and budgets, and offers bespoke menus for couples who are looking for something a little bit different. We offer varied accommodation which includes a charming romantic cottage with bridal suite for the bride and groom who do not want to leave their perfect party. This venue is guaranteed to create a lasting jubilant impression on your guests and you and your photographer will be spoilt for choice.

Enjoy exclusive use for your day for over 60 guests, however, we can accommodate small intimate receptions from 10 up to 180 guests for a sit down meal.  Licensed for indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies.  Wedding packages include a menu tasting for the bride and groom and a complimentary In-house Wedding planner.  At just 1 hour from London, on the High Speed, or less than 10 minutes from the M20 we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment, especially if you require the private accommodation for the happy couple. All profits go directly into animal conservation