Chilston Park Hotel

Tovil, Kent View map Visit website

Rating 5.0 out of 5

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About

On the doorstep of the Kent Downs, nestled away in stunning parkland, it is hard to imagine a more enchanting wedding venue than Chilston Park. Boasting a warm and welcoming atmosphere and breath-taking surroundings, nobody forgets a wedding at Chilston Park in a hurry.

Dating back to the 17th Century, Chilston Park is full of character and steeped in history. Today, with its picturesque lakes, 22 acres of private grounds, luxurious furnishings, open fires, and candlelight; it remains a stunning backdrop for your once in a lifetime occasion!

There are function rooms available for all celebrations, whether it for the more intimate occasion or for larger parties of up to 120. Alternatively, with the Exclusive Use package, the Culpepers Restaurant combined with the Reading Room can accommodate up to 120 guests for your Wedding Breakfast and up to 250 guests for evening reception.

Our professional wedding and events team will listen to your every wish from the moment you first enquire, helping you to achieve the wedding you have always dreamed of. We will advise you on everything from the menus, to a spectacular arrival by helicopter. On the day itself our experienced operations team will be there to look after you and your guests.

For more information on weddings at Chilston Park can host, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Why not take a look at our virtual tour by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser:

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Exclusive Use of the hotel and grounds is available.
The hotel offers naturally photogenic backdrops that will ensure you only capture beautiful memories of a very special day.
If you would prefer something a little more intimate, the Star Room offers a delightful setting for up to 26 people.
The Orangery, offers a 180-degree panorama of the grounds and is licensed to hold civil marriages for up to 90 guests.
Choose from a variety of different and very distinct wedding rooms.
The staff at Chilston Park will take care of absolutely everything on the day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Venue Type:

Exclusive Use

In the Country

Stately Home

Historic

Civil Ceremony Licence

Large Hotel

Outdoor License

Unique Weddings

Dining Options:

Seated Meal Facilities

Corkage Option

Alcohol Licence

Buffet Meal Facilities

In House Catering

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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:

Master of Ceremonies/ Toastmaster

Wedding Coordinator

Other Features:

Disabled Facilities

Car Parking

Helipad

Confetti Permitted

Changing Room for Guests

Pets Welcome

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Paul J. Married on 05/09/2021

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A dream of a day

Chilston Park was everything we could have wanted and more. The venue is beautiful, staff amazing and do so much for you. Food was fantastic and I cannot recommend the Hotel highly enough. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our special day perfection.
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Chilston Park Hotel's reply:

Dear Paul and Christine,
The team at Chilston would like to thank you profoundly for your great review from your wedding day. It is lovely to hear that your special day was so enjoyable and memorable. We look forward to seeing you both again soon so you can relive your perfect day!
Best of luck for your exciting future as Mr and Mrs Jackson!
Best wishes.
Chilston Park
Mr And M. Married on 15/08/2021

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Beautiful Venue with top quality service

We finally got married at Chilston Park on 15th August 2021 after having to postpone twice from Covid. The venue is just stunning and the staff have been so helpful, kind and attentive all the way through. I can’t say enough as it was the most magical day. Food was just fabulous and rooms are beautiful and characteristic. On driving up to the venue you just get a warm welcome feeling and such picturesque grounds. Our pictures are amazing.
We will return to the venue for sure, maybe for our anniversary to remember the best day ever. Thank you to the whole team for making it happen.
Sent on 28/08/2021

Chilston Park Hotel's reply:

Dear Lisa and Mark,

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a great review from your wedding day. We are so glad everything came together perfectly for your special day to make it one to remember. We very much look forward to welcoming you back again to celebrate your anniversary!

From the team here at Chilston we wish you both all the best for your future as Mr and Mrs Carroll!

Best wishes,

Chilston Park
Mark B. Married on 25/06/2021

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Wedding Reception Perfection in a Stunning Setting

The entire experience was impeccable from start to finish. From the early stages of organising the day with Jane (who was amazing throughout), to the day itself.

Nothing was too much for the attentive and personable serving staff. Staff were the perfect balance of being present while still giving us space to feel that we had the place to ourselves.

The food was delicious, and the venue itself is nothing short of breathtaking. Every detail is of the highest standard and the bed is probably the most comfortable we've ever slept in.

Thank you for a perfect day!
Sent on 23/07/2021

Chilston Park Hotel's reply:

Dear Mark,
From all the team at Chilston Park, thank you for your kind words. We have passed you compliments onto Jane, the staff and the chef’s. We are so glad you enjoyed every aspect of your special day. But most importantly we are delighted you enjoyed a comfortable night’s sleep!
Thank you for allowing us to be part of your wedding day and we wish you all the best for your future as husband and wife.
Best wishes,
Chilston Park
George C. Married on 01/05/2022

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Wedding in May 2022

We booked the exclusive hire package & received a 5 star plus service. I Highly recommend Chilston Park.

We had 100 guests & was very well looked after. From start to finish.

Jane was our wedding planner leading up to our big day & was always helpful. Any query’s we’re dealt with quickly and any concerns were put to bed with Janes knowledgeable experience of the venue.

Lewis & Charlotte were our wedding coordinators on the day & everything ran like clockwork. 100 wedding breakfast covers came out simultaneously for every course. Everyone had exactly what they ordered & the food was hot & delicious. The dinning staff were friendly, polite & attentive.

Chilston Park is a beautiful building & grounds, with lots of romantic backdrops for wedding pictures. Many of our guests stayed & have commented on how beautiful their rooms were.

By the end of the day we had miss placed belongings though the venue. However by morning the staff had collected everything from lost shoes, car keys, flower girl baskets, ring box & more & neatly arranged it in the breakfast room where it could be reunited with its rightful owner. Which was a very reassuring & comforting.

We couldn’t be happier with how perfect our day was

Well done to all the staff at Chilston Park

Love the Newlyweds

Sent on 04/05/2022
Clare T. Married on 30/09/2021

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Fantastic September Wedding

Our experience working with Chilston Park and organising our wedding day was fantastic - it really made the day for us super enjoyable and stress free. Their willingness to let us move the date around was really appreciated. We’ve had nothing but good feedback from our guests. All the staff were attentive and very professional and the food was also delicious and brought out promptly.

We’ll definitely be recommending Hand Picked Hotels and considering you for future events!
Sent on 05/10/2021

Chilston Park Hotel's reply:

Dear Clare and Guy,

Thank you for taking the time to write such a fantastic review from your special day. We are delighted to hear of what sounds like a perfect day for everybody from start to finish. We very much look forward to welcoming you back to Chilston in the future.

Wishing you all the best for your future ahead as husband and wife!

Best wishes,
Chilston Park
Natalie D. Married on 05/06/2021

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Intimate wedding package

Having gone through a couple of cancellations already, we found ourselves booking a wedding ceremony and reception here with only 3 months notice. The short time frame was no problem for the staff and they managed to support us through everything required with time to spare. The intimate wedding package they have introduced really has everything you could possibly want if you are planning a wedding for small numbers of guests. Everything from live streaming the ceremony to a 5 course wedding breakfast, more food than you can eat and a stunning room for the night. All the staff were friendly and attentive throughout the build up and the day itself. If you can, we would definitely recommend arranging the fireworks for the end of the night (Aurora fireworks)
Sent on 15/06/2021

Chilston Park Hotel's reply:

Dear Natalie and Neil,
As a team we would like to extend our thanks for your lovely review from your wedding day. We are so pleased your booking journey all the way through to your day was simplistic and led up to a fantastic day for you all, even if you were very full up! We will pass your recommendation onto Aurora Fireworks.
Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day and we wish you a lifetime of happiness as a married couple.
Best wishes,
Chilston Park
Dave M. Married on 29/02/2020

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Leap Year Wedding

An excellent location, very good and professional assistance in preparing and planning your wedding day. Food, drink and preferred suppliers are all excellent options
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Mr Married on 02/06/2018

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The food & service was exceptional.

My wife and I would like to thank everybody at the Chilston Park Hotel for making our
daughter's wedding on Saturday so memorable. Everything from start to finish was
superb, and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. It really did make the day run
like clockwork. The venue is stunning - the food and service was exceptional and the
Tudor suite was awesome - we can't praise your hotel enough. Thank you also for arranging
for the sun to shine :-)

Without exception the feedback from all the guests was that the venue and the whole day
was absolutely perfect.

Please do pass on our heartfelt thanks to all your staff for a job superbly done.

Thank you once again from the bottom of our hearts.
Sent on 07/06/2018
Emma Married on 20/02/2017

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The most amazing venue

Our wedding in Feb 2017 was utterly amazing. The venue itself is stunning and the grounds are great for pictures. All of the staff were friendly, approachable and would go above and beyond to help us in the run up and on the big day itself. The food was out of this world, all of our guests commented on how tasty their meals were. The rooms are all lovely and the Queen Anne Suite where we stayed was really special. We loved it and would recommend to anyone to use Chilston as their wedding venue.
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This hotel is a fantastic wedding venue

May 2016 Wedding

This hotel is a fantastic wedding venue. The hotel is beautiful and the staff are all very polite, friendly and well dressed. Thank you to Jemma for helping us plan the day and thanks to Sam, Jay and the team for making our day so memorable
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Everything was flawless....

May 2016 Wedding

We would like to thank you for the great help you've been giving us during the last few months. I am well aware that sometime was not very easy with us, especially when Alex was in the States and I couldn't come back to you right away. And I am well aware that we exceeded a "couple" of timelines... :)

so thank you very much for your precious help!

Also I would also like to give you some feedback from the party.

Everyone was amazed about everything:

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Everything was flawless.

Everything run out so smoothly (please pass our thanks to Becky as well. She was amazing!).

Especially "the Italians", that have different way to celebrate weddings, were impressed with the venue and the rooms. And they couldn't stop talking about the fantastic experience they had (actually they are still talking about it!!!!).

So thanks once again Fiona. It was great knowing you.

I am sure will come down again for afternoon tea, dinner and to stay overnight. We will let you know so in case you are around we could stop by to say hi. Thanks once again and take care.
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It really was fantastic

May 2016 Wedding

Thanks ever so much for all your hard work and to all the staff for making our wedding so special. It really was fantastic and we thought everyone was amazing and helpful. Sam in particular was fantastic.
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I would highly recommend Chilston and the team

May 2016 Wedding

Our wedding was fantastic, many guests asked how we found such a lovely venue.You made sure everything run smoothly beforehand, and both Becky and Sam were fantastic in the day - nothing was too much trouble they were helpful and attentive. My dad said he thought all the staff were fantastic, and he is a tough man to please! The food was delicious, hot And cooked just right - thanks to the chef and the team in the kitchen! I wish we could do it all again - maybe give us a few years and we will repeat our vows! Having everything organised by you meant I could relax in the build up, and lots of people said they were amazed how chilled I was! Thank you again! I would highly recommend Chilston, and the team - but hope you have some 7th's of May in the future without exclusive weddings so we can come and stay on our anniversaries!
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We had the most amazing day May 2016 Wedding

We had the most amazing day, it was just perfect.The staff at your hotel were just wonderful, I would like you to send my thanks especially to Ellie, Sam and Craig, they certainly made our day and stay there perfect. I would also like to thank you for your efficiency and help leading up to it
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Thank you so much

Just a quick message to say a massive thank you to everyone that helped make Claire and I's wedding go absolutely brilliantly!

We are so impressed at how everything run incredibly smoothly with no hic ups (or at least not that I noticed).

We look forward to visiting our beautiful wedding venue in many years to come and think back to what a truly great day we had.

Once again to all the staff - THANK YOU SO MUCH :)
Sent on 24/06/2016

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Hold an intimate wedding with those closest to you whilst your extended guest list can still be involved too. This package includes virtual live streaming of your wedding vows. Share your special day and celebrate with a Champagne reception, 5-course wedding meal with wine and evening snacks served in an elegant private lounge or delivered as room service. Superior room accommodation is included for the wedding couple with plenty of accommodation to cater for your guests who would also like to stay overnight.

We have amazing dates still left this year - please contact chilstonpark@handpicked.co.uk.

Dates:

Friday 15th July
Saturday 30th July

Saturday 13th August
Friday 19th August

Friday 16th September
Saturday 17th September

Friday 21st October

Friday 11th November
Saturday 19th November

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10 Sep

We will be showcasing the hotel with rooms set up for ceremonies and wedding meals, alongside our recommended suppliers. The team will look forward to meeting you and showing you around.

Date: From 10/09/2022 to 10/09/2022 Schedule 13:00 - 16:00

Place: ME17 2BE, Tovil, Kent

27 Nov

We will be showcasing the hotel with rooms set up for ceremonies and wedding meals, alongside our recommended suppliers. The team will look forward to meeting you and showing you around.

Date: From 27/11/2022 to 27/11/2022 Schedule 13:00 - 16:00

Place: ME17 2BE, Tovil, Kent

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Emily&Me

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Olly Knight Photography

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The Redfords Live Wedding Band

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KC Weddings and Events

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