£2950 - £4950 for Venue Hire
Up to 450
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
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Beautiful fields set in a peaceful part of Kent with a beautiful 13th century priory backdrop and fabulous views towards the Romney Marsh. Ideal for festival and marquee style weddings.
Pricing & Costs
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£2,950
Maximum Price
£4,950
£2950 Land Hire Only:
Land Hire (Based on 4 days to allow setup, decoration and take down days either side of the event)
Event Manager/Coordinator (to take care of all the coordination of suppliers and ensure everything goes according to plan on the big day)
Site Security (For Event Day 8 Hours)
£4950 (2021) Essential Package includes:
Land Hire (Based on 4 days to allow setup, decoration and take down days either side of the event)
Event Manager/Coordinator (to take care of all the coordination of suppliers and ensure everything goes according to plan on the big day)
Generator (Fuel is charged as extra based on usage)
Essential Site Lighting (i.e. Car Park Floodlights, walkway Lights etc)
Luxury Mobile Toilet (Accessible toilet available at extra charge)
Site Security (For Setup Night and Wedding Day)
Waste Removal
What is included in this pricing:
Day before set up available
Exclusive use
Choice of preferred caterers
Wedding coordinator available on the day
In-house catering(price per head)
Prices Start At
£15
Bespoke catering menus available ranging from Hog Roast and BBQ to 3 course sit down meals. Treat your peckish guests to fish and chips served from a vintage fish and chip van or wood fired pizza served from a horsebox. The choice is yours!
Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Garden
Outdoor
Dining Capacity
450
Reception Capacity
450
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 PM
Food and Drink
External Catering Permitted
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Venue
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
Open Flame Permitted
Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Licence
Sound System Available
Confetti Permitted
Cultural Specialists
Other
Full Description
Set within the stunning 500 acre Bilsington Priory Estate, the Festival Fields are the perfect blank canvas to hold your unique wedding in the heart of the Kent countryside. We are pleased to offer you exclusive use of the festival fields for the duration of your celebrations and we have multiple fields and locations for you to choose the view and set-up that suits you.
The location is ideal for couples wanting a wedding with a more relaxed feel or festival vibe. With a stunning 13th century Priory and elegant Edwardian Manor House on one side and endless woodland and valley views on the other you are provided a unique and beautiful backdrop to your celebrations in the fields and perfect photo opportunities throughout the day.
The festival fields are the ultimate blank canvas for your big day.
Hosting an outdoor wedding can sometimes be daunting with so much to think about, however our event manager will happily talk you through the process. You will have a number of different structure options varying in style to choose from and we will be happy to go through these with you, ensuring you make the right choice for your big day.
We offer a unique opportunity to make your special day exactly what you want with a great selection of our hand picked suppliers. Together we will work with you to create the wedding of your dreams.
- Blank canvas venue with a choice of hand picked suppliers.
- Complete package options to take the stress out of your 'wedmin'
- Host your wedding for up to 450 guests
- Under 1 Hour from London with good transport links
- Onsite Parking
- Camping available onsite or a range of local B&B's and Hotels nearby
- On the day wedding coordination included
- Option for either a celebrant service in the festival field or a civil ceremony in the priory on site]
- Exclusive Venue, who value all the personal touches of wedding planning
*We still have availability for peak dates in 2021 and 2022*
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Chris
Congratulations on your engagement! Together you're about to embark on planning the most special day in your lives so far and we are here to make it as fun and as easy as possible.
Hosting your wedding in the outdoors is a wonderful way to celebrate. With no 4 walls to limit you and your ideas you can really let your imagination run wild and plan something unique to your character. We can help you realize your dreams and create that day you've always wanted. The sky is the limit!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
true
No. of People In Team
1
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Wedding Tipi Showcase
11th September 2020
Tipi showcase in our festival fields. Come and see a stunning 3 Hat Tipi setup in our beautiful festival fields and get a feel for how special it is to celebrate your wedding with us. 3 Day Event.
FAQ
(7)
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Take a moment during your day to come away from your guests as a newly married couple and stand back, walk around and enjoy your venue and surroundings.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Unique table names/ table centres. This really shows the couples personality's and usually tells a story about their journey.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Peaceful, Romantic, Versatile, Personal, Fun
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Not Yet! Will you be the first?
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Pizza
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The size of space available to our couples and choice of marquee locations.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Being able to support our couples through the options of hosting an outdoor wedding.