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Northern Ireland
Preston Court
£7000 - £10668 for Venue Hire
Up to 120
10 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
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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.
Pricing & Costs
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£7,000
Maximum Price
£10,668
Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
300
No. of Bedrooms
10
Sleeps No. of People
30
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Late Night Extension
Yes
Venue
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
Exclusive Use
Grade I/II Listed Building
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Landscaped Gardens
Marquee Permitted
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
Pet-Friendly
Water View
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Confetti Permitted
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Food and Drink
Alcohol Licence
Asian Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
External Catering Permitted
Halal Catering
In-House Wine List
Kosher Catering
Cultural Specialists
Unique and beautiful, memorable weddings with incredible service.
Full Description
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 in 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 set on their extensive grounds. Exclusive use of this exceptional estate in Kent is a haven for the most captivating wedding photography and the best celebration you can imagine.
Luxury Glamping ins available on site including duluxe Bridal 'Emperor' Bell tent.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Anna
Welcome! Thank you very much for looking at Preston Court - we really do love every single wedding we do here at my family home and each and everyone is different. We have small and very dedicated and experienced team who love what they do.
Please get in touch for a viewing - there is so much to see here and we are continually striving to improve to have the very best.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2008
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
15
Reviews
(10)
(10)
Married in September 2017
March 2018
We couldn’t have asked for anything better.
What a stunning venue! We couldn’t have asked for anything better. The grounds are stunning, the court yard is a perfect place to drink and chat and the barn is so beauti...
Married in October 2017
March 2018
We cannot thank everybody at Preston Court enough
We cannot thank everybody at Preston Court enough for all their hard work, continued support and always going the extra mile to ensure we had our dream wedding. When we l...
Married in October 2017
March 2018
It's a beautiful, unique venue; I can't recommend
We got married here in August and had a fantastic experience. The venue is perfect as it is with bunting and blankets in the bar, and fairy lights in the barn. However, t...
Married in October 2017
March 2018
All the staff were wonderful
Both the venue and the staff truly helped to make our wedding the special day that it was. All the staff were wonderful, whilst juggling multiple weddings during the seas...
Married in November 2017
March 2018
#happyeverafter
It was a pleasure and such a delight to hold one of the most important days of our lives at this beautiful venue full of professional, friendly and hard working staff, fa...
Married in November 2017
March 2018
Wow!! Preston Court was the best location and venu
Wow!! Preston Court was the best location and venue I had seen on my initial hunt for the perfect wedding. Quirky, unique, creative and more importantly, somewhere that y...
Location & Contact Details
Address
Preston Court, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1DH, England
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
Photos
(81)
Videos
(8)
FAQ
(10)
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Totally enchanting and unique- so much charm. The steam engines, the 'white' Victorian carousel, the mechanical fairground organs, Juliana's Island, the lakes, the manor house, the Showmans wagon, 17th century oak barns, 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.'
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 your venue in 5 adjectives.
Charming
Quirky
Idyllic
Picturesque
Majestic
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
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 your venue?
Gary Barlow & Jesse Ware have performed for weddings here.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Mini Beef Wellingtons.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Crepe Suzette.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The Steam engines, the fairground rides and organs.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The overall experience we offer and the beautiful surroundings.