Welcome to The Gardens, an enchanting rustic country garden wedding and events venue in Kent where celebrations take place surrounded by blooms and birdsong. A setting that’s as unique as your love story. Your magical ceremony awaits Choose from four magical wedding ceremony areas at The Gardens, each seating up to 100 of your loved ones. The perfect ceremony, all year round. The Nook, The Gazebo, The Orchard, The Barn. The Retreat is a spacious and comfortable dressing room for your wedding day morning. After your wedding ceremony, catch up with your guests in a relaxed and informal setting. Enjoy cocktails and garden games, explore the twelve acres of beautiful gardens, and make the most of the endless photo opportunities. Enjoy a delicious meal or relaxed BBQ with your family and friends in the magical tipis. Dance the night away at your evening reception with up to 200 guests, enjoy delicious cocktails, and create unforgettable memories. Bespoke quote tailored to your dream day Wedding packages at The Gardens start from £9,330. Prices vary depending on the month, day of the week, and year you decide to hold your wedding. All packages include exclusive use of the venue, in-house catering, use of our spacious dressing room and the support of our experienced team. Packages are available throughout the seasons. Contact us to find out more.
Gallery
Styles & facilities
Unusual weddings
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
In the country
Barn
Unique weddings
Tipis and yurts
Outdoor license
Civil ceremony licence
DJ facilities
Live band facilities
Changing room for wedding guests
Exclusive use
Evening reception facilities
Alcohol licence
In-house catering
Car parking
Seated meal facilities
Dance floor
Buffet meal facilities
Horse baraat permitted
Pet-friendly
Confetti permitted
Entertainment licence
Wedding coordinator
Accessible facilities
Reviews
5.0(58)5/5 from 58 couple reviews
5/5 review
EmmaAugust 2026
5.0
We had the most perfect day from start to finish. The staff were attentive, everything seemed a breeze, and we didn't have to worry about a thing on the day. A special mention goes to Beth, our coordinator, and the rest of the team, who did an outstanding job of keeping everything running smoothly and always had our cups filled. The food was exceptional, and all our guests commented on how delicious it all was—particularly the steak and chips canapés and the generous portion sizes of the three-course meal. The evening grazing board buffet was also a big hit, and everyone couldn't get over how tasty it was. As for the grounds, they made a perfect backdrop for our ceremony and celebrations. Guests loved wandering the gardens and capturing their own moments in between the fun of the day. Other positives include the online portal, which made planning and communicating with the venue so easy. The taster days were also really helpful for us, aiding in everything from food and wine selection to choosing suppliers who work with the venue. Overall, it was exactly as we
5/5 review
TomAugust 2026
5.0
We had a wonderful experience getting married at The Gardens! The team were really friendly and helpful throughout our wedding planning journey and on the day itself. We particularly appreciated: (1) the neat and organised approach to planning (supported by an online system), and (2) the kindness of the team on our
4.8/5 review
EleanorJuly 2026
4.8
We got married at the Gardens as a "destination" wedding from Canada. The main reasons we picked the Gardens were the quiet, tranquil and beautiful setting, as well as the venue offering a lot as a "package" (canapes, food, DJ, bar, day of coordinator) which made it a lot easier to plan from Canada and very stress-free. The getting-ready room for the bride is beautiful and the Gardens are superbly maintained. The staff were very friendly and did most of the set-up on the morning with some instruction from us. The guests commented in particular
5/5 review
@AmeliaJune 2026
5.0
Our wedding day was the most amazing day we could have hoped for. From start to finish, everything ran so smoothly, which allowed us to relax and fully enjoy every moment. The team were exceptionally organised and clearly experienced, ensuring that every detail was taken care of seamlessly. The staff were all incredibly friendly. The venue itself is stunning – beautiful garden and the perfect setting for such a special occasion. So many of our guests commented on how lovely it was, and it provided the perfect backdrop for our photos and celebrations. We also felt that it was excellent value for money. The quality of the service, the setting, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations, and we couldn’t be happier with what we received. Overall, it was a perfect day tha
5/5 review
AnnabelleJune 2026
5.0
We recently had our wedding at this venue and couldn't have asked for a better experience from start to finish. From the planning stages right through to the wedding, everything was organised so professionally, and the coordination with our suppliers was completely seamless, which made the whole process stress-free for us. A special mention has to go to Josie, who was incredible throughout the entire planning process and on the wedding day itself. She was always attentive, organised, and reassuring, making sure every detail was taken care of and helping everything run smoothly. She went above and beyond to make us feel looked after, even topping me up with perfume and making sure my mini portable fan was charged throughout the day – such a thoughtful touch that perfectly reflects the level of care she put into making our day special. The staff on the day were equally fantastic – professional, friendly, and incredibly attentive. They regularly checked in on us to make sure we had drinks and everything we needed, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment without worrying about a thing. The level of care and attention we received was exceptional, and it truly made our day
5/5 review
ChitchalenaJune 2026
5.0
Absolutely beautiful venue, staff were so attentive and supportive with every detail. From the moment we stepped into the venue we knew this was the one for us. On the day, we had no worries at all, the staff helped with every query and every possible detail we could think of. They were absolutely wonderful. I couldn’t recommend them enough, the online system made life 10000 times easier managing the whole ev
4.8/5 review
HattyJune 2026
4.8
We had the absolute best Saturday wedding in May at the Gardens. The venue was stunning and being able to have the various elements of the day in different places was perfect. Having the dressing room on site was a lovely way to start the day and the ceremony in the orchards was gorgeous and rustic. The Gardens team are so friendly, responsive and thoughtful throughout, from booking the venue and particularly on the day. No request was too much and they took everything in their stride, meaning no stress for us. When you book the Gardens you are assigned an event manager, who essentially acts as an unofficial wedding planner on the day and is great for guidance on the lead up too. Beth was making sure everything ran on time and people knew where they needed to be, so that we didn’t have to. This was a standout feature for us and contributed to us feeling like the day was really good value for money. We had great compliments from all our guests on the food, which was served flexibly around our speeches. Our one and only comment is that due to noise restrictions our band couldn’t use a full drum kit. This was a shame but in the end did not impact our day at all. The Gardens were clear about this from the start, meaning that the DJ and other ban
5/5 review
EmmaJune 2026
5.0
We knew The Gardens was a perfect venue when we booked it and it exceeded all of our
5/5 review
AliceMay 2026
5.0
We had the most incredible experience at The Gardens, Yalding. The team were so helpful throughout the entire planning process and always responded quickly to any questions we had. A special shout‑out to Beth, who supported us from the moment we booked right through to the wedding day — her guidance, kindness and organisation made the whole journey feel effortless. On the day, the venue looked absolutely stunning — even more beautiful than we imagined — and looking back at our ph
5/5 review
RachelApril 2026
5.0
The gardens, yalding was our absolute dream location for our happily ever after party. The team worked so hard to create us a bespoke package as we weren’t needing to have a ceremony - just a celebration. The venue is absolutely beautiful. The gardens are perfect and the inside is beautiful and spotlessly clean. The tipi is also just such a beautiful location - hardly needs decorating as the ambiance with the lights and fire pits is just perfect! The staff are so professional and polite and all of our guests commented on what a perfect venue it was with such lovely people hosting us. We’d like to give a special thank you to Rheanna who coordinated our celebration! She really went above and beyond and was so friendly and professional. She replied to promptly to our questions and really was the perfect person to help support us on our day! Also everyone said how absolu
5/5 review
NicolaMarch 2026
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had our wedding at The Gardens, Yalding in February 2026 and honestly, it was everything we dreamed of and more. From the moment we first visited, we just knew it felt special — and on the day itself it was simply magical. The setting is absolutely beautiful and created the most perfect backdrop for one of the most important days of our lives. So many of our guests have since told us how stunning the venue was and how relaxed and joyful the whole atmosphere felt. A huge, heartfelt thank you to Beth, our coordinator. She was incredible. She guided the entire day so calmly and effortlessly — everything ran seamlessly — yet you wouldn’t have known she was there unless you needed her. That quiet reassurance allowed us to completely relax and just soak in every moment. We
5/5 review
SummerJanuary 2026
5.0
The gardens were professional in every way and the entire process and wedding day ran so smoothly - literally no complaints whatsoever! The venue is stunning and the food is incredible, the guests loved exploring the gardens and could not praise the venue and food enough! Highly recommend t
5/5 review
PhilJanuary 2026
5.0
The gardens is a fantastic venue! We had an autumn wedding here, and it looked stunning! The food was amazing and we had so many compliments from our guests. The bar was well priced and well run. The whole experience from our initial look around through to the actual day was second to none. Very professional, helpful and polite. Loads of really useful practical advice gained from on the job experience. Happy to accommod
5/5 review
EmilyOctober 2025
5.0
The Garands and glow events staff are amazing! The most professional yet personal team who helped plan our special day making it run so smoothly. The venue is amazing and all the guests have said how lovely and beautiful it was.
5/5 review
ChloeSeptember 2025
5.0
We would fully recommend the gardens for your wedding day. From start to finish the staff have been lovely, attentive and very helpful, always responding to queries quickly. The day was perfect. The grounds are stunning and the food is absolutely delicious, a lot of choices and massive portions - our guests have not stopped commenting on how nice the food was and the venue itself. Great portal which helps with the planning also. We viewed quite a few venues and from the first visit we knew this was the one for us. We did not regret it and wish we could do it all again. If you are look
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