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Chilston Park
Chilston Park Hotel: A Kent manor house wedding
Set within 77 acres of private Kentish parkland near Lenham, Chilston Park is a Grade I listed manor house with a separate Coach House and cobbled courtyard.
The grand staircase, period rooms, Orangery, lake and outdoor gazebo offer distinct settings throughout the day. Celebrations can range from intimate gatherings to evening receptions for up to 200 guests.
A wedding shaped around you
Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or an evening celebration for up to 200 guests, our experienced team will help create a day that reflects your personality.
Choose the historic Manor House, the self-contained Coach House or combine the hotel's beautiful spaces throughout your celebration. For complete privacy and flexibility, exclusive use allows you to make Chilston Park entirely your own.
The Coach House
Set within the Grade I listed former stables, the Coach House offers a distinctive wedding experience with its original Tack Room and pretty cobbled courtyard.
The Courtyard Suite
Capacity: 150 for a ceremony, 70 for a wedding breakfast or 120 for the evening
Best suits: Relaxed, self-contained celebrations
The feel: Light, characterful and welcoming
Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the room with natural light, while chandeliers and gold-framed mirrors add a touch of elegance. Overlooking the courtyard, the suite can host every stage of your day.
The Manor House
Make your entrance down the grand staircase before celebrating in one of three elegant rooms.
The Fitzhammond Suite
Capacity: 120 for a ceremony, 100 for a wedding breakfast or 150 for the evening
Best suits: Larger formal celebrations
The feel: Spacious, elegant and romantic
This beautifully proportioned suite provides a versatile setting for ceremonies, dining and dancing.
Culpeper’s
Capacity: 100 for a ceremony, 84 for a wedding breakfast or 200 for the evening
Best suits: Historic country house weddings
The feel: Grand, atmospheric and timeless
Located in the oldest part of the Manor House, Culpeper’s features intricate ceiling details, statement chandeliers and views across the lawns and lake.
The Orangery
Capacity: 100 for a ceremony, 50 for a wedding breakfast or 150 for the evening
Best suits: Light-filled ceremonies and intimate dining
The feel: Bright, romantic and connected to nature
Glass walls on three sides flood the Orangery with daylight and reveal panoramic views across the Kent countryside.
The Garden Gazebo
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Best suits: Outdoor civil ceremonies
The feel: Peaceful, natural and picturesque
Exchange vows beneath the open sky, surrounded by lawns, countryside views and birdsong.
Celebrate in the grounds
Chilston Park’s expansive grounds offer countless settings for reception drinks, entertainment and photographs.
From the rustic cobbled courtyard and grand Manor House façade to the lake, landscaped lawns and romantic gazebo, every part of the estate brings its own character to your celebration.
Food and drink
Our kitchen team creates seasonal menus showcasing the best available regional produce.
From elegant wedding breakfasts to sharing platters and interactive evening food stations, every dish is carefully prepared. Our team can also create a signature cocktail or themed bar inspired by you, adding another personal touch to the day.
Make more of your celebration
Arrive the night before, enjoy a sparkling afternoon tea or welcome your guests with a private dinner.
Elegant bedrooms and suites with period features, spacious living areas and dressing tables provide beautiful places in which to get ready. Dedicated rooms and lounges can also be reserved for the wedding party.
Stay together
Chilston Park has 53 elegant bedrooms, including ten feature rooms. Family-friendly accommodation and preferential wedding rates are available, with a full traditional breakfast included.
The hotel is also dog-friendly, allowing four-legged family members to share in your celebration.
Plan your wedding
With more than 20 years of experience hosting one-of-a-kind weddings, the Chilston Park team will guide you through every stage of the planning journey and ensure your day unfolds seamlessly.
Book your private viewing and begin planning your wedding at Chilston Park Hotel.
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Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!Reviews for Chilston Park
Our NYE dream
Choose Chilston Park Hotel for the most amazing wedding day!
Wow what an amazing day!
The setting itself is absolutely stunning. The grounds are beautifully maintained, offering the most picturesque backdrop you could dream of for such an important occasion. Every corner of the venue feels elegant and timeless, and it created such a romantic atmosphere throughout the entire day. Our guests were in awe of how beautiful everything was, and we lost count of how many compliments we received about the venue.
What truly made our day unforgettable, though, was the incredible staff. Matt, Lottie, and Sophie, along with the rest of the team, were simply outstanding. From start to finish, they were attentive, professional, and genuinely invested in making sure our day was perfect. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and they handled everything seamlessly behind the scenes so we could fully relax and enjoy every moment.
Their organisation and attention to detail were second to none. Every part of the day ran smoothly, and whenever we needed anything, someone was always there with a smile, ready to help. It was clear that they take immense pride in what they do, and it made such a difference to us.
The entire experience felt effortless, which is exactly what you hope for on your wedding day. We were able to soak in every moment with our friends and family without worrying about a single thing, and that is truly priceless.
Chilston Park is worth every single penny. The combination of the breathtaking venue and the exceptional staff creates an experience that is hard to put into words—it’s something you simply have to experience. We will cherish the memories of our wedding day forever, and we are so grateful to everyone who played a part in making it so special.
If you are considering Chilston Park for your wedding, do it—you will not be disappointed.
Thank you again,
The new Mr and Mrs O’Meara.
Chilston Park wedding Saturday 11th October.
Matt was amazing on the day, nothing was too much trouble. We also had a few other unusual requests, such as storing a hoist in the disabled toilet for my mother in law. The chef Ali did an amazing job of the wedding breakfast and Indian buffet in the evening. The grounds are also amazing. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this hotel as a wedding venue, it really is a hidden gem this hotel. We can’t wait to return for dinner soon!
Excellent venue!!
The most perfect day ❤️ 26.07.2025
A huge thank you to Sophie for making our day such a success and Ella who kept the day moving swimmingly (even if the bride was 30 minutes late). Everyone was so lovely and well prepped. It was our dream day.
Chilston made our wedding the perfect day
From the outset, all of the team were really friendly and helpful. We were really fortunate to have Sophie as our wedding co-ordinator; she was absolutley amazing, always on-hand to help and support us through the process. Her advice around what may or may not work in the early planning stages was invaluable. She co-ordinated everything, from ensuring our friends and family had the rooms we had allocated to them, to going above and beyond; We had ordered a cheese wedding cake, which hadn't been delivered, Sophie went off-site to buy us some lovely replacement cheese to ensure we had cheese!
The staff on the day were incredible, having run through the day previously with Sophie, the team ensured everything ran perfectly. The food was incredible, all our guests enjoyed it, one of whom is super fussy, said it was the best food they had had in months. The only challenge, was deciding which dishes to choose for the day.
At no time did we ever feel we were one of many weddings in the Chilston calendar, every interaction was personal, and tailored to us. We cannot recommend the team and venue highly enough, the whole team, and Sophie especially, made the whole day very, very special.
Our dream day
Mr & Mrs Yeoman
Olly and I just wanted to extend our thanks to everyone at Chilton Park for making our wedding on Friday 7th of March 2025 it was so incredible.
Sophie was the first person we spoke to and she made the booking process seamless. She was so helpful in ensuring everything was arranged before her holiday and we are incredibly grateful for her.
The day before the wedding, I had the pleasure of meeting Ella and Ellie, who went above and beyond to assist us. They were both attending our wedding and were genuinely amazing. Ella made our day so special—she took care of everything from cutting the cake to moving things around, so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. She was truly outstanding. Ellie, working behind the bar, was equally fantastic, always with a smile on her face and everyone absolutely adored her.
We can’t thank them enough for making our day unforgettable. Even the morning after the wedding, when we came down for breakfast, Ella was there to greet us with a big smile and get everything ready for us.
Olly and I are already looking forward to returning to Chilton Park when our little one arrives. What a wonderful way to start March!
Thank you again to everyone at Chilton Park, and we hope to see you all again soon.
Best wishes,
The Yeomans!
All around perfection!
Our perfect little day!
The professionalism and attention to detail was immaculate.
Even though we were a small wedding we were never made to feel less than anyone else.
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Free entry and no tickets required. You can pre-register in order to book your arrival timeslot or simply come along on the day.
This is your opportunity to see first hand their magical wedding venue as it would be on your wedding day! Come along and try a selection of food & wine samples as well as meeting all of their experienced Wedding Team who will help create your perfect day.
Free entry and no tickets required. You can pre-register in order to book your arrival timeslot or simply come along on the day.
This is your opportunity to see first hand their magical wedding venue as it would be on your wedding day! Come along and try a selection of food & wine samples as well as meeting all of their experienced Wedding Team who will help create your perfect day.
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