Preston Court

Looking for something extraordinary? Preston Court is a rare find and one of the most stylish venues in the UK.

We are family owned and run venue, combining traditonal beauty with artistic, fun touches. Barns, barnyard and heavenly gardens with lakes and a medieval island, bluebell woods, vintage carousel and mechanical organs and live entertainment. Delcious local food can be cooked outdoors over open fires and paired with award winning local sparkling wines from Chapel Down and Simpons vineyard down the road, as well as local craft ales and ciders, and a pop-up cocktail bar. You can sleep under the stars here in our luxury on-site glamping a short stroll away.

We are less than one hour onf the train from central London and we are surrounded by great hotels, including the new Pig Hotel at Bridge Place. We have Luxury Glamping available on site too for 50 plus guests.

Set within 550 acres of private estate, the listed Georgian manor house and charming 17th Century oak barns offer the perfect place for a relaxed informal day.

For your wedding ceremony, we offer three fantastic choices. Our gardens are perfect for an outdoor event; Juliana’s medieval moated island boasts a pretty pagoda in which to say your vows. Alternatively, the timeless 12th Century St. Mildred’s Church stands within the estate, or you can choose our gorgeous Kentish Barn where the organs sit surrounded by hundreds of twinkly lights, with reception to follow.

At Preston Court we have a few special features which lend themselves perfectly to a variety of styles. Our wonderful Victorian Carousel and 1920’s Art Deco mechanical fairground organs are available for hire to wow your guests and are the perfect additions for a ‘Vintage Fairground’ theme. We have our own in-house street food for the evening with 'Wilfie's Wood-Fired Pizza' served from a vintage horse box. Late licences are available too.

We can tailor and decorate to suit any style; from rustic to vintage, festival, country house, boho or woodland.

Over the years, we have accumulated an extensive list of trusted suppliers for bands, cars, florists, photographers and more. You can also choose from a fantastic selection of caterers.

We have agreed special rates with many local boutique hotels and fabulous restaurants. There are also some delightful Kentish properties to be rented by groups over the wedding period. Why not stay a few days, or even a week, to discover all this beautiful part of Britain has to offer...We are just 15 minutes from trendy Margate which is full of retro antique shops, quirky private galleries, cool cafes and beachfront bars and Bistros. There are art galleries, including the new Turnery Contemporary, incredible pubs and gorgeous sandy beaches with dreamy sunsets. Historic Canterbury is also close by, as is hip Whitstable with its pebble beaches and award winning oyster restaurants.

• Get Married on a lake surrounded by water, or in the dreamy Kentish Barn, or even our wonderful church on site?
• Our Kentish barns accommodates up to 120 people, this can be extended to 250/ 350 with beautiful stretch tent.
• Optional hire of our original Victorian Carousel and vintage fairground organs
• Amazing Local Food, Our ow In -house Street food, 'Wilfie's Wood-Fired Pizza from a vintage horse box, open-fire cooking, Sharing and Feasting Menus, Street Food...
• Accommodation on site: ON SITE Glamping for guests of fab local boutique hotels and quirky cottages.
• Giggle Box - Video & Photo booth which takes place in the beautiful Granary building (optional hire)-
• Twilight Weddings