Nettlestead Place is a wedding venue situated in Nettlestead, Kent. This stunning 10-acre property offers a unique English country setting with award-winning gardens and a striking medieval manor. The manor is steeped in history and is still a family home, but it can be exclusively used for weddings. This beautiful space makes for a true gem of a venue. Facilities and Capacity 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 just a 5-minute walk to Nettlestead Place. There is also a comfortable and relaxing suite for the bridal party to make their preparations. The 13th-century Undercroft is a truly unique location for wedding ceremonies and is characterised by 3 medieval pillars. The Undercroft can comfortably seat up to 120 guests. For couples wanting to marry outside, the stunning Rose Garden is the ideal 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 manor's 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. The exclusive wedding marquee offers amazing views over the valley and gardens and can accommodate up to 150 day guests and 200 evening guests for wedding receptions. Services Offered Couples are welcome to decorate the venue, tailoring it to their unique style and tastes. A wedding coordinator can assist with this and other details, including liaising with the in-house catering service. The newlyweds are also welcome to spend their first married night in this opulent venue's accommodations. Nettlestead Place is pet-friendly and also allows for confetti and fireworks to illuminate the celebration. History Nettlestead Place is a medieval manor listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 set in the heart of Kent. It has for centuries staged lavish celebrations and is now exclusively available for weddings and other celebrations.
Gallery
Styles & facilities
Historic
Marquees and tents
In the country
Outdoor license
Civil ceremony licence
Fire ceremony
DJ facilities
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Evening reception facilities
In-house catering
Car parking
Seated meal facilities
Dance floor
Pet-friendly
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Exclusive use
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
Marquee available
Confetti permitted
Outdoor fireworks permitted
Wedding coordinator
Reviews
5.0(43)5/5 from 43 couple reviews
5/5 review
LaviniaJune 2026
5.0
Nettlestead Place is a stunning venue, the moment my partner, (now husband!) and I arrived we knew it was the place for us. The house itself is a gorgeous historic property which provides access to a large bridal suite which made getting ready on the day really convenient. It also has a unique 'Undercroft' which is a stone vaulted room where you can have your ceremony and is unlike anywhere else I have seen. It helped make our day so special to say our vows there. Alternatively you can have an outdoor ceremony in the beautiful rose garden, where we got to enjoy our photographs, as well as holding our drinks reception in the beautifully curated and colourful grounds, including the lovely wild meadow. As well as the picturesque house and gardens there is a spacious marquee where we had a wonderful wedding breakfast and then danced the night away. Having a separate dance floor area within the marquee was great as there was no need to get out of the way so the room could be cleared and changed over for the evening, everything just flowed seamlessly onwards. The staff were all so helpful throughout the day, and kept everything moving brilliantly, and the catering team and bar staff were really professional and their food and drinks all absolutely excellent. We also had great fun choosing our menu and wines at a tasting day earlier in the year. However none of our day would have been possible without the help of Sharon who is the guiding hand of the company and who was so patient and helpful in letting us visit several times so we could work out flower arrangements and table layout etc Sharon always made the process really clear and was very responsive to any new queries all from the moment of our first visit. Sharon also made sure the day itself was everything we could have wanted, and free of stress as Sharon liaised with all our suppliers and made sure everything arrived where and when it was needed. We can't thank Sharon and her team enough for their support and the work they put into what was a truly special day. Also a huge thankyou to the owners, Annabel and her
5/5 review
JoanneOctober 2025
5.0
We are writing this 1 week after the best day of our lives!! Nettlestead Place was the first and only venue we visited, and we knew straight away that this was the place we would get married. From Sharon’s excellent communication throughout the whole planning period, and her warm and friendly approach, to stunning gardens, the beautiful undercroft and Lewis and his team of bar staff, we knew we were going to be in good hands. We sent so many emails with various queries ahead of the wedding, and Sharon was always very prompt and helpful in her replies and was very patient and flexible. It is also worth noting that we had a guest with significant mobility issues, but this was not an issue and her needs were met. So many people have said what an excellent place to have a wedding, it
5/5 review
CharlotteSeptember 2025
5.0
We got married at Nettlestead place in June 2025, Sharon was amazing from start to finish, the was very responsive on emails, answering our many questions - nothing was too much. The day ran really smoothly and we had a brilliant time, the only thing that was a little bit of a downer was that guests didn't seem to get all of their soft drinks they were due to get during the meal - but only 1 or 2 mentioned that to me.. other than that f
5/5 review
BlakeJuly 2025
5.0
Thank you soooooooo much for providing a magical, brilliant, super, amazing (there are so may more positive adjectives I can use to describe the event) day for my Son and Daughter. Everything was perfect, the staff waiting on the tables were soooooo professional and did it in military fashion and timely, wow, the food was amazing and the venue, wow wow wow. I have no more words, I'm even filling up just thinking how everything went soooo smoothly and that is credit to you and your staff. I have had so many messages from friends and family discussing the views and beautiful venue, delicious food, friendly atmosphere, timely service and great
5/5 review
HollyJuly 2025
5.0
We truly enjoyed our absolute dream wedding at Nettlestead Place. As soon as we stepped through to the gardens, we knew 100% that this would be our venue. It’s totally stunning and I’m just so happy we found it and got married in the rose garden. Sharon was our wedding coordinator and she was amazing throughout – always answering my constant little questions (nothing was ever too big or small!) and was essential in helping us make sure the day ran smoothly. It was honestly a perfect day and I just wish I could do it all over again. I would recommend Nettlestead Place to anyone who loves the beautiful English outdoors.
4.8/5 review
Amy W.January 2025
4.8
Rich and I got married at Nettlestead in August, and we can honestly say it was the venue of our dreams. We cannot thank Sharon and her team for helping us to insure that the day was everything we wanted and more. They went above and beyond for us. The rose garden was the perfect setting for our ceremony and the grounds were stunning and immaculately kept! It was perfect to have our whole wedding day in one location, b
5/5 review
NicolaNovember 2024
5.0
Nettlestead Place really is a beautiful place to get married, from the entrance driveway to the main house, gorgeous rose garden, lawns and view from the wedding marquee. Sharon was extremely helpful from start to finish with great communication throughout the process and was a very reassuring and calming presence on the day
5/5 review
AmySeptember 2024
5.0
Everything was perfect with our wedding at Nettlestead from start to finish. The venue is absolutely stunning and Sharon and her team there made the entire process of organising a wedding so smooth. Sharon was so helpful in planning everything and was incredibly accommodating of all of our ideas. The food and drink was exceptional, we have had many comments from guests on particularly how good t
4.6/5 review
SophieSeptember 2024
4.6
Nettlestead Place is everything we wanted and more. The venue has several mini locations and hidden spots within it, which allowed us to take our guests on a scenic journey – from canapés in the rose garden to dancing in the marquee – and provided the perfect backdrop for photographs. The food matched the beautiful surroundings, with many of our guests claiming it's the best wedding breakfast they've ever had, but it was undoubtedly the warm, capable hands of the Nettlestea
4.6/5 review
GraceJune 2024
4.6
We saw Nettlestead for the first time in the October rain and we knew that if we loved it that much in the rain, it would be perfect in the spring/summer. Sharon was always on hand to help, answer any questions and make sure everything ran smoothly on the day. We had the ability to visit in the lead up to our day to check any details or just enjoy the groun
5/5 review
JuliaApril 2024
5.0
From the moment my now Husband and I stepped foot on the grounds of Nettlestead Place for an initial viewing, we instantly fell in love and it was a huge yes. Marc and I had our wedding reception at Nettlestead Place on the 7th October 2023. Sharon our wedding coordinator was perfect from the word go, so very accommodating and responsive, who goes above and beyond in her role. She is one of a kind and a beautiful soul. 6 months on, our guests still highly compliment Nettlestead Place and the food, of which was perfectly produced by EasyDine. We truly had the most beautiful wedding day, the sun was shining and the grounds were immaculate. The design of the marquee too is fantastic! We couldn't recommend Nettlestead Place, Sharon, her team and the EasyDine Caterers enough, you won't be disappointed from the s
4.8/5 review
GraceOctober 2023
4.8
We had our wedding reception at Nettlestead Place in August 2023, and what a special day it was! Sharon was incredibly friendly and helpful from the moment we made even initial enquiries. We were able to visit the venue on multiple occasions in advance of the big day, which was a big help in visualizing how things would work and look. Everything on the day went without a hitch, no doubt in part to Sharon's meti
5/5 review
RebeccaOctober 2023
5.0
My husband and I cannot fault this venue. The house and gardens are stunning and Sharon and her team provide flawless service. Sharon made planning a wedding so much easier, providing helpful advice and making sure everything ran perfectly on the day. The Undercroft is a beautiful and unique place for the wedding ceremony and the gardens and marquee were exactly what we wanted for a spring country garden wedding. The food and waiting service was truly excellent; every meal was cooked and presented to perfection and served swiftly and elegantly by attentive, highly professional w
4.8/5 review
LaurenSeptember 2023
4.8
What a phenomenal venue! As soon as we saw it we knew it was the one! The staff are wonderful and the grounds are spectacular. We cannot recommend this venue enough. From the food, to the organising, to the decor. We got married in the Undercroft, a magical, beautiful area of the venue, which is nothing like anything we have seen before. Before moving to the beautiful rose garden and ending our day in the fantastic spacious marquee. Nettlesstead place is the perfect venue for a timeless British Garden wedding. We were offered to spend the evening in the bridal suite after the wedding and we cannot thank Annabel and Roy enough for their hospitality. The stay was amazing and the cooked breakfast we highly recommend. Our pe
5/5 review
AnaAugust 2023
5.0
We got married at Nettlestead place in July 2023, and it was truly the best day of our lives. From the beautiful scenery to the incredibly helpful and friendly staff, it was a day we will never forget! Sharon, in particular, was the most amazing coordinator, super efficient, communicative throughout, and just made you feel at ease, calm and supported! Our guests were very complimentary about the food and service. They loved the way the waiters/waitresses came in with the food at the same time for each table, all in sync, was a wonderful touch. We can't rave enough about Nettlestead and would recommend it to anyone looking to have the perfect wedding day!
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