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Last update: April 2026
Howfield Manor Hotel is a stunning wedding venue located in Canterbury, Kent, UK. Steeped in local history, the original building dates back to 1181 when it was a monastic site for the monks of the Priory of St Gregory. This delightful venue sits on 5 acres of landscaped gardens surrounded by woodlands and boasts a private lake and spectacular views of the local countryside. Conveniently located just outside Canterbury, it is defined by its welcoming and wholesome atmosphere and is perfect for couples seeking privacy, exclusivity, and style. The dedicated team at Howfield is passionate about helping couples create their dream wedding and will leave no stone unturned when it comes to bringing their vision to life.
Facilities and Capacity
Choose between a romantic outdoor ceremony at our lake-view gazebo or the characterful Oak and Manor suites.The venue caters for up to 80 seated guests for the wedding breakfast and up to 150 for evening receptions. Their elegant marquee serves as a stunning, neutral canvas that opens directly onto the manicured grounds. Howfield Manor is renowned for its relaxed and informal atmosphere that retains a sense of historic elegance. It is frequently praised for the "nothing is too much trouble" attitude of the staff and the unique charm of its former monastic grounds.
Services Offered
Every couple works with a dedicated wedding coordinator to build a bespoke day with no rigid, predefined packages. Our chefs craft seasonal menus tailored to your tastes, from formal three-course meals to relaxed hog roasts or BBQs. The Manor features 16 charming ensuite bedrooms, including a complimentary bridal suite, allowing the wedding party to stay together in one location. Working with Howfield Manor feels like a true partnership. The team provides the professional structure of an established venue—including an in-house DJ, while offering the creative freedom for couples to treat the manor as their own private home for the day.
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Reviews for Howfield Manor Hotel
Fantastic venue!
28/07/25 Thank you Howfield!!
Howfield Manor is the perfect place for someone like us who loves manor houses and old style buildings with huge gardens!
Muriel, Kevin and the team were absolutely incredible from start to finish. Right from the moment we drive through the gates on the open day, we knew it was the only place we wanted to be. Besides the gorgeous grounds, everyone was so welcoming, attentive and were doing all they could to make our experience and wedding day relaxing and easy. I would recommend it to absolutely everyone planning a wedding.
I could spend ages writing paragraphs but I will write the positives in bullet points!
- Muriel, the wedding planner
- The price! (Best value for money out there!)
- The food
- The flexibility of the packages
- The communication
- The rooms
- The venue itself
- The structure and planning of the day
- All staff
- Professionalism and friendliness
Not only did we have our wedding here but I also chose to do a celebration afternoon tea for my Hendo and it was an incredible day!
Many people say that their wedding day is the best day of their lives but thanks to Howfield and the team my husband and I can confidently agree that it truly was the best day of our lives. We wouldn't have changed a thing! It could not have ran more smoothly if we tried.
Give Howfield a visit! You will not regret it!
The best venue for a wedding!
If you are planning your special day, I don't think you'll find anything better than Howfield Manor. We have made memories that we will stay with us forever.
Mr and Mrs Garner
Fantastic wedding venue
We had an amazing outside ceremony at the lakeside gazebo with perfect weather and the all the staff were friendly and professional and made the day stress free.
We loved the marquee reception with the outside bar and all our guests remarked on how nice the venue and staff are especially Muriel.
we are so glad we chose Howfield manor for our wedding day and would recommend other couples to view this beautiful wedding venue.
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We knew we had found our dream wedding venue. They were professional from the start right up to our big day. We feel they became friends and truly part of our wedding day.
We have visited many times before our big day and will continue to visit since we have been married. It’s a very special place.
A Perfectly Personalised 5-Star Wedding Experience
As a couple from two different cultures, we were thrilled with how they incorporated key elements from both sides. Being of Filipino descent, it was important for us to have Lechon, a celebratory staple. The wedding planner went above and beyond, arranging a meeting with the chef to ensure everything was perfect. They didn't stop there; my British husband's tradition of having a hog roast was also honored. The chef brilliantly served both Lechon with rice and salads, and hog roast in baps with apple sauce.
We had many custom elements for our wedding, and the team at Howfield Manor Hotel was incredibly accommodating. They opened their hotel to us multiple times to ensure our measurements were correct, especially for my dad, who crafted a free-standing shelf to use as our seating plan. Their flexibility and support made everything seamless.
Howfield Manor Hotel truly made us feel like we gained a family during our year-long planning process. We are already looking forward to visiting them again and celebrating many more of our anniversaries at this wonderful venue.
Thank you, Howfield Manor Hotel, for making our wedding so special!
beautiful, hassle-free experience
Perfect day, thank you!
Dream wedding reception
Thank you so much for everything!
Everything we wanted!!
The perfect place to get married!
We will miss visiting howfield for our wedding prep, but will 100% return for anniversaries and to see Kevin and Muriel!
Outstanding service
With plenty of rooms it’s the ideal space to get bridal preparations done and for guests to stay.
The outside area to get married in is beautiful with such a lovely isle you really get to make the perfect entrance however the back up room for bad weather is just as beautiful!
The marque for the reception is lovely and spacious. We opted for the bbq and it was Devine.
The time really go above and beyond and make you feel so special on your day.
I couldn’t recommend Howfield enough , no regrets what so ever our day was more then perfect with them
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