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The Secret Garden – A Romantic Wedding Venue in Kent Filled With Charm
Hidden within the picturesque Mersham Le Hatch Estate in Ashford, The Secret Garden is one of Kent’s most enchanting wedding venues. Family-owned and full of character, this beautiful garden venue offers couples a romantic, tranquil, and unforgettable setting for their wedding day. With its peaceful walled gardens, unique ceremony spaces, and warm, personal service, it’s the perfect choice for couples searching for a Kent wedding venue that feels both intimate and magical.
Wedding Ceremony & Reception Spaces
The Secret Garden offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces ideal for garden weddings, intimate ceremonies, and larger celebrations:
The Chapel – Licensed for Up to 90 Guests
A stunning ceremony space with charming courtyard views. Perfect for those seeking a romantic indoor wedding venue in Kent.
The Glass House – A Unique Greenhouse Venue
This vintage glasshouse hosts ceremonies for up to 40 guests and intimate dining for 28. Flooded with natural light, it’s a popular choice for couples looking for a unique wedding venue in Kent with rustic elegance.
Outdoor Ceremony
Say “I do” in the beautiful walled gardens, under the wisteria covered wooden Gazebo – perfect for couples dreaming of an outdoor wedding venue in Kent.
The Main Coach House
Restored in 2006 and full of charm, this space hosts wedding breakfasts for up to 90 guests and evening receptions for 130. With doors opening onto the Victorian gardens, it’s ideal for relaxed, romantic celebrations.
Delicious Wedding Catering in Kent
Food lovers will adore the dining options at The Secret Garden. The in-house culinary team creates unforgettable menus using quality ingredients, offering:
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Elegant three-course A La Carte menus
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A flavourful Kentish BBQ
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A generous, sharing-style Feasting Menu
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Charming Afternoon Tea weddings
Evening catering includes wood-fired pizzas, soft tacos filled with slow-cooked meats, grazing tables, and much more — ensuring every guest finds something they love.
All-Inclusive Wedding Packages for a Stress-Free Day
The Secret Garden provides all-inclusive wedding packages designed to make planning simple and enjoyable. Couples benefit from:
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Expert wedding planning support
- Access to online wedding planning tools
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Full set-up and table styling on the day
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A wide range of included décor and rental items (linens, Chivari chairs, tables, glassware, china, cake stands, easels & more)
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Complimentary vintage garden games for fun photo moments and guest entertainment
The dedicated team ensures every detail is taken care of, helping you create the wedding day you’ve always imagined.
A Beautiful Wedding Venue in Kent for Couples Who Want Something Truly Special
From intimate ceremonies in the Glass House to garden celebrations and romantic receptions in the Coach House, The Secret Garden offers endless possibilities for a truly personalised wedding day. Its enchanting setting, outstanding food, and warm, attentive service make it one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Ashford and across Kent.
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Reviews for The Secret Garden
The Perfect Day
The regular meetings we had beforehand were all worthwhile and allowed us to bottom out the finer details, especially as we only had c.4 months to plan it all! Even if we needed questions answering at short notice, Alisha (our co-ordinator) was always quick to respond and gave us the answers we needed.
The day itself was perfect. It was Easter Saturday and we couldn't have asked for a better day, even the weather was on our side.. I'm sure Alisha had a hand in that somehow! Mas, who was front of house - and everything else on the day - was brilliant. Alisha and Mas made sure the day ran smoothly, and we didn't need to prompt them to do anything at all. It made the day feel very relaxed and calm as they had everything under control. They are a well-oiled machine at The Secret Garden!
The food was also amazing. We went for canapes after the ceremony and pizza at the end of the night. Both were great choices and everything was cooked and presented perfectly. There are also plenty of choices for vegetarians, vegans etc.
We had lots of children at our wedding and, again, the games/toys/sweets on offer to keep them entertained was exactly what we needed to keep plenty of children occupied all day! Top tip - hire a bouncy castle too, definitely tires the children out!
We couldn't have picked a better venue and team to help prepare and host our wedding. I would genuinely (and have done already) recommend The Secret Garden to anyone wanting to get married. You will not be disappointed.
Thank you again Alisha, Amy and Mas for making our day so perfect.
Dream wedding venue with dream team
Everything was perfect from start to finish I cannot recommend this venue enough!! Beautiful building with such character and gorgeous gardens!!
Thank you for hosting the best day of my life!
We booked our wedding with only 10 months notice due to a family illness. Secret Garden were so gentle and kind when it came to drop outs and adding extras, were patient with me and my million requests, and on the day they couldn’t have been more attentive to details. I DIY’d all my decorations and the team set up the venue to the most amazing standard. What a day and what a Team!
So lovely!
The gardens were perfectly manicured, and we had free rein over the venue for our photo shoots. They also provide lovely little garden games which was a hit with our 6 year old son as well as the older guests.
We opted for an afternoon tea rather than a traditional wedding breakfast. The chef and porter staff were amazing- everyone commented on how the food was so delicious. We were all so happy we could also take left over food home in little food boxes.
The Secret Garden staff are so professional, taking the stress out of the day and made sure everything ran smoothly. We cannot thank you all enough for making our day just so perfect! Thank you!!
Hold your wedding here and have the best day!
Incredible venue
We were in control the whole time for the wedding planning process, kept in contact with Amy and Alisha regarding any questions, allergy updates for guests and the organising, they were amazing.
For the wedding day, we had a certain idea for the layout and they exceeded expectations. We got married in the glasshouse and took my breath away when I walked in.
Every guest said how they felt well cared for throughout the day by the girls and bar team.
My husband and myself felt we didn't miss out on any food, drinks or experiences.
It was a truly perfect day and would highly recommend the secret gardens!
Thank you so much !
The best venue ever
The food was unbelievably good, they cater for allergies and preference with ease, and the portions are huge! We also asked for multiple drinks and food off menu which was no trouble at all.
Choose The Secret Garden for your wedding!!
Amazing intimate wedding
A day that we will remember
The perfect wedding venue
The secret garden has the most beautiful grounds with the option of an inside or outside wedding. Both options are absolutely stunning.
Alisha our wedding coordinator couldn't have been more helpful in helping us planning our special day. She listened to everything that we wanted and made it all come to life with the help from the other staff.
Everything ran so smoothly on the day and everyone commented how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was for our wedding breakfast and reception.
We would highly recommend the secret garden to anyone looking for the most perfect wedding venue.
Wonderful Venue
Food was absolutely amazing, exactly what we asked for and a large selection of drinks at the bar too! We would 100% recommend this venue for your big day, you will have no regrets!
A dream wedding at The Secret Garden
The venue itself was breathtakingly beautiful, presenting a perfect blend of natural beauty and sophisticated charm. Every corner of The Secret Garden was meticulously maintained, creating a magical backdrop for our ceremony and reception that our guests are still raving about.
As for the food, it was nothing short of delicious. Each dish served was a testament to the venue's commitment to quality and excellence, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure of dining. The flavors were rich, the presentation was exquisite, and the overall dining experience was exceptional.
Choosing The Secret Garden for our wedding venue was the best decision we could have made. It provided an unforgettable setting that captured the essence of our celebration perfectly. We are eternally grateful to the staff for their hard work and dedication, and we recommend The Secret Garden to any couple looking for a venue that offers beauty, elegance, and a team committed to making your wedding day as perfect as you’ve always imagined.
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