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About

On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: August 2026

The Knowle Country House Limited is a Victorian mansion wedding venue located in the historic village of Higham, Kent. Approached along a manicured driveway and surrounded by 14 acres of private gardens, rose walks, and Italianate lawns, it offers a peaceful, elegant setting under an hour from Central London. Family‑run since 1980, the house blends warmth, character, and a relaxed atmosphere that feels a world away from the city.

Couples often tell us that The Knowle feels like a home‑from‑home — elegant, relaxed, and run by a team who genuinely care.

Facilities and Capacity

The Knowle offers exclusive use of the entire house and grounds for your celebration. Guests flow naturally between the elegant Main Dining Room, the Garden Room, the light‑filled Victorian‑style Conservatory, the Lower Bar, and the covered patio. Outdoor ceremonies take place beneath the romantic gazebo, with seamless indoor alternatives available.

The venue can host up to 100 day guests, with space for 50 additional evening guests. Children have ample room to play, and well‑behaved dogs are warmly welcomed. A large private car park is discreetly located within the grounds, and Higham station is just a 10‑minute walk away.

Services Offered

Food is central to the experience at The Knowle. Menus are tailor‑made and freshly cooked to order, with chefs who happily accommodate dietary requirements. The Traditional Wedding Package includes a three‑course meal with a sweet trolley, wine, sparkling wine, and a hot and cold evening buffet. The Twilight Package offers a ceremony from late afternoon, celebratory drinks, canapés, and a relaxed buffet.

Both packages include flowers throughout the venue, fairy lights, a resident DJ, and overnight accommodation for the couple in the Coach House. A spacious Getting‑Ready Room is available from the morning or early afternoon, depending on the season.

Wedding packages start from £4,800 (Twilight) and £7,900 (Traditional), with full pricing for 2026–2027 available on the venue’s website.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Pub or restaurant
Unusual weddings
Asian wedding
Historic
Landmark
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence
Religious ceremony license

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
Horse baraat permitted
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Reviews for The Knowle Country House Ltd

Michelle
Michelle Sent on 17/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day!

Thank you so much to everyone at Knowle Country House for making our wedding day so perfect. From start to finish, everything was exceptional.

The venue itself was exactly what we were looking for—beautiful, intimate, and relaxed. Having multiple areas for our guests to enjoy created such a lovely atmosphere throughout the day, and the stunning grounds provided the perfect backdrop for our photographs.
Everyone told us before the wedding that the food at Knowle Country House was amazing, and they were absolutely right—it was outstanding and received so many compliments from our guests.
The attention to detail from this highly professional team was phenomenal, and nothing was too much trouble. We couldn't have wished for a more perfect venue or a better team to help make our special day so memorable. Thank you all so much!
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Nicola Sent on 10/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue

This venue is absolutely perfect, you have the whole place to yourself and they take care of pretty much everything leaving you to just sort out extra bits that you want. It's beautiful alk year round and the staff are amazing 👏
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Charlie Sent on 30/06/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue, so atmospheric!

The Knowle Country House made our day simply perfect. All the staff were fantastic, and helped our day run smoothly. It really is a beautiful venue, you would think you were where you were.

Simply outstanding.
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Rob G. Sent on 10/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

The venue was so good on the day and in the lead up. We are so pleased we chose the knowle to host our big day. Everything they did from the moment we booked to the day after was amazing. From tje conversations right up to the planning and organisation on the day. The food and service was superb as well. Cannot find any fault at all in what the venue did for us. This venue is a must for any body considering getting married there.
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Kirsten Sent on 01/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

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The team made it a breeze start to finish. Simply trust them to do what they know best!
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The Knowle Country House Ltd Real Weddings

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School Lane ME3 7HP Higham (Kent)
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