Medieval Manor House Wedding Venue in Kent

Nettlestead Place is a medieval manor house listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 and set in the heart of Kent. It has for centuries staged lavish celebrations and is now exclusively available for weddings and other celebrations.

Nettlestead Place offers an exclusive, unique English country setting with award winning gardens and a striking medieval manor; a location that is genuinely a perfect wedding venue. The manor is steeped in history and is still a family home but it can be exclusively used for weddings. It is a true gem of a venue!

The 14th century gatehouse stands to the west of the manor at the start of the private drive and is an impressive entrance for the bridal party. St Mary's Church is the neighbouring church and is just a 5 minute walk to Nettlestead Place.

The 13th century Undercroft is a truly unique location for wedding ceremonies and is characterised by 3 medieval pillars - an historic and striking setting for such an important occasion. The Undercroft can seat up to 120 guests. For couples wanting to marry outside, our stunning Rose Garden is the location for outdoor ceremonies. The beautiful hexagonal cedar wood Gazebo, sitting at the base of a 300 year old Lime tree and surrounded by rose trees, is the perfect setting for an outside ceremony. The aromas and the beauty of the rose garden make this a truly romantic setting.


After the wedding ceremony guests can enjoy champagne and canapes on the broad terraces overlooking the manors sunken pond and rolling valleys of Kent's countryside. The celebrations can continue as guests can wander through the idyllic gardens, famous throughout Europe, across manicured lawns, paths and water features, surveying the beautiful Kent countryside on their way to the wedding marquee where the wedding reception takes place. Our exclusive wedding marquee is positioned so as to make the most of the beautiful far reaching views across the River Medway and the sweeping fields beyond.

Our dedicated catering team bring style, passion, quality and attention to detail to the extensive choice of culinary options available for your wedding day. Using the freshest, finest and where possible most local ingredients, our dedicated team are skilled at crafting and serving a wide choice of sumptuous dishes for your guests to enjoy.

Choosing Nettlestead Place as your Wedding Venue guarantees you truly exclusive-use of the stunning manor house, the beautiful and varied gardens, the large marquee, exquisite culinary delights and superb attentive service.