Chilston Park

We hadn't viewed very many venues when we viewed Chilston Park but it's beautiful grounds gave us a good feeling and we could really picture our big day here. Honestly I'm so glad we picked Chilston Park, we cannot fault our experience at all! From the very start of the planning process, we had Chloe alongside us to help answer any questions we had and she was amazing, she ended up feeling more like a friend than someone who worked for the venue. She is incredible and so friendly. The versatility of the venue itself was perfect as we could use multiple different areas for the wedding and it just gave such a lovely vibe to the day! When we had our menu tasting, we truly felt spoilt, the menu had so many options to choose from and we loved that we could give our guests the choice of 3 starters, 3 mains and 3 desserts. The food was to die for and our guests absolutely loved it on the day. As for the big day itself, words cannot describe how incredibly thankful we are to Chloe, Ella and the rest of the team for how amazing they were! Nothing was too much at all for the staff and they really made us feel so special! Our guests could not compliment them enough and they really

Our wedding at Chilston Park was nothing short of magical, and we truly could not have asked for a more perfect day. From the moment we first visited the venue, we knew it was something special—but experiencing our wedding there exceeded every expectation we had. The setting itself is absolutely stunning. The grounds are beautifully maintained, offering the most picturesque backdrop you could dream of for such an important occasion. Every corner of the venue feels elegant and timeless, and it created such a romantic atmosphere throughout the entire day. Our guests were in awe of how beautiful everything was, and we lost count of how many compliments we received about the venue. What truly made our day unforgettable, though, was the incredible staff. Matt, Lottie, and Sophie, along with the rest of the team, were simply outstanding. From start to finish, they were attentive, professional, and genuinely invested in making sure our day was perfect. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and they handled everything seamlessly behind the scenes so we could fully relax and enjoy every moment. Their organisation and attention to detail were second to none. Every part of the day ran smoothly, and whenever we needed anything, someone was always there with a smile, ready to help. It was clear that they take immense pride in what they do, and it made such a difference to us. The entire experience felt effortless, which is exactly what you hope for on your wedding day. We were able to soak in every moment with our friends and family without worrying about a single thing, and that is truly priceless. Chilston Park is worth every single penny. The combination of the breathtaking venue and the exceptional staff creates an experience that is hard to put into words—it’s something you simply have to experience. We will cherish the memories of our wedding day forever, and we are so grateful to everyone who played a part in making it so special. If you are considerin

We got married at Chilston Park on Saturday. We fell in love with this venue, as soon as we saw it. Molly our events planner was brilliant from start to finish, she responded promptly to emails, messages. Matt was amazing on the day, nothing was too much trouble. We also had a few other unusual requests, such as storing a hoist in the disabled toilet for my mother in law. The chef Ali did an amazing job of the wedding breakfast and Indian buffet in the evening. The grounds are also amazing. We wouldn’t

Our wedding at Chilston Park was simply beautiful. The whole day was amazing from start to finish and we really owe so many thanks to the whole team there. Sophie was amazing throughout the whole process, always helpful and nothing was ever too much. She really made me feel at ease that the wedding was going to go smoothly it really felt like a stress free experience with her helping hand. The staff on the day were outstanding, nothing was ever too much and the service was perfect. Ella & Nathan were amazing and made the whole day run so smoothly we can’t thank them enough. The food was gorgeous, the beef welling

Excellent value for money as so many extras were included in the package! The venue was super flexible and worked seamlessly with additional external vendors, such as mini golf and fireworks which allowed us to have a stress free and super enjoyable day! The staff were excellent and professional and couldn't do more for us! Our wedding co ordinator was on hand throughout the process to answer any questions we had, no matter how many! The staff were really accommodating on the day and nothing was too big of an ask for them! The venue is also huge which meant guests had lots of space to spread out and people who didn't want to join the loud party could go to a quieter area together and still enjoy their evening! Guests loved their rooms too! The bride loved the getting ready room in the morning as it was big enough to

The only venue we viewed as we fell well and truly in love with Chilston Park. Everything was perfect, from the initial planning to the big day itself. We wanted a venue where all our guests could stay the night and have a big party, this ticked all the boxes and more. The food was unbelievable and the style of the hotel made us feel like we were a royalty. We cannot recommend this venue enough (and we can't wait to return year on year) A huge thank you to Sophie for making our day such a success and Ella who kept the day movi

We got married at Chilston Park Hotel in June 2025. We looked at various options in and around the Maidstone/Kent area, but decided on Chilston almost as soon as we had visited for the first time. The house is in a beautiful setting, outside a small village, nestled in the Kent country side, with lovely view over the ornamental lake to the North Downs. It is approached from a road, meaning it is set on it's own, in parkland, making an ideal, secluded venue. The house and grounds are simply wonderful, with plentiful space both inside and out. From the outset, all of the team were really friendly and helpful. We were really fortunate to have Sophie as our wedding co-ordinator; she was absolutley amazing, always on-hand to help and support us through the process. Her advice around what may or may not work in the early planning stages was invaluable. She co-ordinated everything, from ensuring our friends and family had the rooms we had allocated to them, to going above and beyond; We had ordered a cheese wedding cake, which hadn't been delivered, Sophie went off-site to buy us some lovely replacement cheese to ensure we had cheese! The staff on the day were incredible, having run through the day previously with Sophie, the team ensured everything ran perfectly. The food was incredible, all our guests enjoyed it, one of whom is super fussy, said it was the best food they had had in months. The only challenge, was deciding which dishes to choose for the day. At no time did we ever feel we were one of many weddings in the Chilston calendar, every interaction was personal, and ta

We got married in May 2025 and could not recommend Chilston more. We opted for the exclusive use package which was truly great value for money. So much more was included compared to other venues and it meant we didn’t need to find our own suppliers. The staff could not be friendlier or more accommodating which meant that everything on the day just ran so smoothly and professionally. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue is. You can decorate it how

We were so pleased to have had our wedding at Chilston. As soon as we saw the venue, it felt right for us. Its a beautiful venue inside and out. The staff are all excellently trained. From the reception staff, through to the waiting team, through to our wedding coordinator - everyone we met was excellent. We got married off site at a church and were delayed getting back to start our reception at Chilston, but the team were so flexible and made

We couldn't have asked for more with our wedding at Chilston Park. From the initial booking to the details meeting and then finally the wedding day, everything was pretty much seamless. The wedding day itself went like clockwork and the staff worked so hard to make sure that everything was in place and everyone was in the right place at the right time! All of our guests loved the setting, the food and th

It’s taken me a while to write this review because it’s hard to put into words how magical my experience with Chilston Park has been. We originally came to Chilston on a whim knowing they had a wedding fair on. The drive up to the hotel is stunning, we were then greeted by Jane, the loveliest and most helpful bundle of joy, Jane became our wedding co ordinator and held my hand every step of the way, we went to every wedding fair from booking last February until our wedding day New Year’s Eve just gone and every time the staff made us feel like family that was visiting. On our day, unfortunately, Jane couldn’t be there but I knew the whole wedding team by then and had no worries that the day would go swimmingly with the amazing Ella, nothing was too much, nothing was answered with no and potential issues were resolved by the time I heard about them. Ella went above and beyond to ensure our day was flawless. Matt, another wonderful human who made it his business to make sure all guests were fed and watered, completed tasks that arose with the biggest smile and again nothing was too much to ask. Multiple guests commented on the efficiency of the staff and great attitudes. We have since been to a sister hotel of Chilston and it really goes to show that everyone can have the same training but the staff truly make a hotel, Chilston is second to none. The venue speaks for itself but these words are for the team because everyone bounced into work, got excited to see us and made us feel like royalty. Paul is clearly a great manager to his team, an absolute asset to Handpicked hotels and a lovely smiley face who even came in on his day off and wished us well. If you’re reading this and looking for a venue, book it, you won’t regret it! We had exclusive use which was great value

We viewed lots of potential wedding venues but from the moment we arrived at Chilston Park we just knew it was the place we wanted to hold our wedding. Chloe Rees guided us through the different room options of where we could hold our wedding ceremony as well as have our reception, no question went unanswered and the hotel was very accommodating in helping us deliver our two day dream wedding. Chloe, Paul The Manager and all the staff were fantastic from the start and on the wedding day. Chef, Ali delivered exquisite food for us and our guests, with friends and family still praising it months after. We have been back a few times for afternoon tea and evening meals with all the

Olly and I just wanted to extend our thanks to everyone at Chilton Park for making our wedding on Friday 7th of March 2025 it was so incredible. Sophie was the first person we spoke to and she made the booking process seamless. She was so helpful in ensuring everything was arranged before her holiday and we are incredibly grateful for her. The day before the wedding, I had the pleasure of meeting Ella and Ellie, who went above and beyond to assist us. They were both attending our wedding and were genuinely amazing. Ella made our day so special—she took care of everything from cutting the cake to moving things around, so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. She was truly outstanding. Ellie, working behind the bar, was equally fantastic, always with a smile on her face and everyone absolutely adored her. We can’t thank them enough for making our day unforgettable. Even the morning after the wedding, when we came down for breakfast, Ella was there to greet us with a big smile and get everything ready for us. Olly and I are already looking forward to returning to Chilton Park when our little one arrives. What a won

We got married at Chilston Park in August, and it was nothing short of perfection. We opted for the exclusive use package, which catered to every need. Most of our guest list were international guests, and being able to host everyone comfortably under one roof for the full weekend was incredible. From the food to the helpful staff and gorgeous grounds, I highly recommend choosing Chilston Park for your wedding if you are looking for English elegance. Thank yo

We honestly couldn't have wished for any more. The professionalism and attention to detail was immaculate. Even though we were a small wedding we were never made to feel less than anyone else.