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Kent
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Canterbury

Preston Court

(79)
£7,550 - £14,095 for Venue Hire
Up to 120
10 Bedrooms
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Description

Preston Court is not only family run but it is one of the most stylish venues in the UK and just that little bit bonkers. Nestled in beautiful countryside near Canterbury, the historic Preston Court is a 600-acre private estate and farm offering three exceptionally unique spaces for your wedding celebration. Fully licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships, your wedding can take place either on a magical moated island, in an enchanting, fully-decked 17th century barn, or within the walls of an ancient 12th century Saxon church. Meet farmyard animals or take a ride on a glorious Victorian carousel. Luxury Glamping is available on site including duluxe Bridal 'Emperor' Bell tent. We plant a tree on the farm for every wedding we host.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Anna
A warm-hearted hello from Anna! We started hosting weddings at her parents farm 14 years ago. It's a family affair here, and when you marry with us you become part of the family. This magical wonderland really is different. When you arrive at Preston Court you will see a dreamy gardens, a gorgeous country house, rolling green fields, an ancient church, peacocks, twinkly lights, timber clade barns, farm animals, beautiful flowers& trees, a carousel, an island on a lake...

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2008
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
15

Overview of Preston Court

Wedding Venue Type
Barn
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
10
Sleeps No. of People
30
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Water View
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Open Flame Permitted
We have out own vintage merry-go-round.

Wedding Catering

External Catering Permitted
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Asian Catering
In-House Wine List
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Kosher Catering

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Preston Court

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£7,550 - £14,095
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£43 - £120

Reviews for Preston Court
(79)

Louise & Mark
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Preston Court was absolutely perfect.
Our wedding at Preston Court was absolutely perfect. From the minute we found the venue we completely fell in love with it. The staff do the most perfect job of making you feel completely relaxed about your wedding day whilst working so hard in the background to make sure everything runs smoothly. Thank you so much to Jess, Lizzy, JLo and Chessie and all the rest of the wonderful team. We want to do it all again
Douglas Stevens
Wedding: June
June 2024
Thank you for a Great Experience .
My wife and I went to a Fabulous Wedding on Saturday the 15 th June .My wife was in a wheel chair and I cannot praise the owner and staff at the way we were looked after . Although it did not rain but was rather blowy and cold blankets were provided for my wife and cannot thank you all enough . The facilities Barn and bar together with the canapés and the meal were outstanding and would not hesitate to recommend your services . Thank you for a Great Experience .
Brooke & George
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
We had the most AMAZING wedding at Preston Court.
We had the most AMAZING wedding at Preston Court. The venue is absolutely stunning and each and every member of staff were so lovely and attentive! Wish i could do the day all over again!! Thank you!
Hannah Light painter
Wedding: May
June 2024
Absolutely incredible venue
Preston Court is an absolutely incredible venue and is one of, if not the most unique venues you will come across! The carousel being one of my favourite parts as not only is this great entertainment and a wow factor for your guests but also makes SUCH good photos! Also the outdoor ceremony location is in a gorgeous secluded spot over the lake which is stunning! The more you wander around Preston court, the more little unique elements you will find. But I think what really sets this venue apart
Royston Tipping
Wedding: May
June 2024
What an amazing venue,
My beautiful niece got married there, what an amazing venue, Dutch barrel organ, a carousel, master of ceremonies dressed as circus ringmaster. Food was truly brilliant(i was a head chef for a lot of years).
Electric Outfit Band
Wedding: May
June 2024
We loved performing here
We loved performing here yesterday with our acoustic duo throughout the drinks reception and the full band for the evening party, we play at many wedding venues in Kent and beyond, these guys run a very slick operation and we’re very easy to work with planning the evening entertainment to fit in with the happy couples plans, the sound limiter system was calibrated properly (unlike some of the venues we play at) and allowed us to put on the party that the client wanted, 5 stars 🤘
Paul Driscoll
Wedding: June
June 2024
Beautiful venue, very helpful and attentive staff.
Beautiful venue, very helpful and attentive staff. Set up for outdoor and indoor and, there is a Carousel! This was clearly not their first event!
Micky & Jess
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
The the magic flowing from start to finish
We had our wedding at Preston Court in late-May 2024. The venue is magical. That is clear for all to see and strikes you the second you walk into the courtyard, we decided we were going to have our wedding there before we even finished viewing it. However, it’s one thing having a magical venue, it’s another thing bringing it to life and keeping the magic flowing from start to finish. The team at Preston Court have absolutely nailed it in that regard. Every single member of staff that we inter
Carl and Sharren
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
Simply stunning venue, amazing staff. We shall mis
The most amazing and beautiful venue for our wedding on 18th May 2024, the staff are perfect, helpful, nothing is too much trouble, they make sure your day runs smoothly, in a relaxed manner. We had the first wedding of the season in the wilderness and it was truly special. We wish we could do it all again. Simply stunning venue, amazing staff. We shall miss everyone. Carl and Sharren x
Leo and Liz
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
We are so grateful to Preston Court, thank you!
We celebrated our wedding at Preston Court in May - what a beautiful and magnificent place to get married! Not only is the setting stunning, but what really makes it is the amazing team. Before the day Jess was brilliant, answering our many, many questions, nothing seemed too much trouble, and she definitely put us at ease. The whole process, which can seem overwhelming was made so much easier with their help, and they really do think of everything! On the day Jess and Nuta (and the rest of the

Location & Contact Details for Preston Court

Website

Wedding Venue Address

Preston Court, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1DH, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

We are 1.5 hours drive from central London or 56 minutes on the train from London St Pancras.

Nearest Town

Preston Canterbury

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M2

Nearest Train Station

Canterbury West

Nearest Airport

Gatwick

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Preston Court?

Totally enchanting and unique- so much charm. The twinkly maypole of lights, the Victorian carousel, the musical organs, Juliana's Island, the lakes, the manor house, the Showmans wagon, 17th century oak barns, The beer canoe Bar, Ari Aperitivos, Wilfie's Pizza truck, the on site luxury Glamping for 30 guests.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Look at a few different venues in person to really get a true understanding of what you are looking for - you might not know until you view 'the one.' At Preston Court we have developed out own planning tool which we make available to every couple. You will be given your own personalised online planning documents, specific to Preston Court, which act a planning guide to help you share information with us, so we can make sure the wedding day is everything you hope for.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

The beautiful bride had gorgeous orange flamed hair and whilst discussing the choice of wedding colours, she joked with her groom that they must make sure nothing is orange as the colour of hair was enough ginger for everyone!! The groom took it upon himself to secretly make things 'ginger' to make a point that he LOVES her 'gingerness' and he can't get enough of the beautiful colour. They had orange cocktails (Aperol cocktails) as their reception drinks, orange napkins and the favours were male and female gingerbread men. Needless to say, the bride thought it was hilarious and very sweet of her groom. We were really moved by how simple little things can bring laughter.

Describe Preston Court in 5 adjectives

Charming Stylish Idyllic Picturesque Relaxed

Where’s the best photo spot at Preston Court?

Wow, that is very difficult as one of our many highlights is the variety we offer for beautiful and artistic photo opportunities, what with the manor house, the lake, Julianna's island, the horses, the vintage steam engines, the showman wagon, the organs. However, if we had to choose one it would be the bride and groom riding the carousel with the sun setting behind, which transforms the sky into a glowing backdrop of stunning caramel and peach colours.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Preston Court?

Jesse Ware has been a guests & performed for weddings here.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini Beef Wellingtons.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Crepe Suzette.

What is Preston Court most unique feature?

The Maypole, The Steam engines, the fairground rides and organs. We also have designed our own digital planning tool specific to Preston Court. When you book you will be given your own personalised planning documents which will act as a guide to planning every aspect of your day. As they are online they can be accessed from anywhere and it means that all of your 'wed-min' is in one safe place.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The fact we are small family owned and run venue and we have a super duper team of brilliant staff. Plus we plant a tree on the farm for every wedding we host here.
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