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The Vines of Rochester

Rochester, Kent4.8 · 10 reviewsWebsite

The Vines of Rochester is a stand-out wedding venue in historic Rochester , perfect for couples who want a celebration that feels relaxed, sociable and a little bit different - with festival-style weddings a real speciality. What makes The Vines different Festival-style weddings (up to 120 guests) with big atmosphere, great music and a laid-back flow Historic Rochester location - character, charm

Venue type
Historic
Capacity
40–120 guests (120 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About The Vines of Rochester

The Vines of Rochester is a stand-out wedding venue in historic Rochester , perfect for couples who want a celebration that feels relaxed, sociable and a little bit different - with festival-style weddings a real speciality. What makes The Vines different Festival-style weddings (up to 120 guests) with big atmosphere, great music and a laid-back flow Historic Rochester location - character, charm and a genuinely memorable setting Easy transport links - straightforward for guests travelling in and easy for end-of-night pick-ups In-house catering - delicious food cooked on site, with menus designed to suit your day and your vibe Stay on site - 12 accommodation rooms for you and your guests Facilities & Capacity Seated weddings: up to 70 guests Festival-style celebrations: up to 120 guests Flexible spaces that work beautifully for ceremonies, drinks, dining and an evening party that really gets going. The experience A friendly, experienced team to keep everything calm, organised and effortless on the day A venue that photographs brilliantly and feels welcoming from the moment guests arrive Space to make it your own — from relaxed daytime moments to a high-energy evening celebration

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • DJ facilities
  • Live band facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Exclusive use
  • Evening reception facilities
  • Alcohol licence
  • In-house catering
  • Seated meal facilities
  • Dance floor
  • Buffet meal facilities

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

The Vines of Rochester, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SX, England

Reviews

4.8 average from 10 reviews

Imported

Venue is absolutely stunning. Staff on the day were good & couldn’t do more. Was sold on the basis we’d have a wedding portal to help us throughout - this is only for a traditional wedding. If having a festival wedding there is nothing. Personally I felt alone & wasn’t confident until the meeting…

Dee W. · 2023-09-22

Imported

We had our wedding here recently and wow what a venue! It’s such a pretty venue and so many of our guests commented on how lovely it is. It has amazing locations for photos, in the sunshine and rain! And we had a mixture of both on our day. But the best thing about the Vines has to be the team that…

Robyn · 2023-11-08

Imported

We had a wonderful day with our friends and family. The venue is beautiful. Such amazing photo opportunities at the venue but also in Rochester with the castle and cathedral. everyone said how lovely it is. All the wedding co-ordinaters were wonderful, any problem or question was alw

Philippa · 2024-01-19

Imported

We were lucky enough to have held our wedding day at The Vines on 4th November 2023. From start to finish, the whole process was such a breeze. Their communication was always so speedy and thorough (which is what any bride wants). There were never too many small or big questions I could ask them,…

Claire · 2024-01-29

Imported

We instantly fell in love with The Vines, it was the perfect venue for us and we loved having a relaxed festival style wedding meaning we had more time to mingle with our guests. The wedding coordinators were friendly, accommodating and profes

Alex · 2024-02-05

Imported

From the initial visit to The Vines, we knew it was the perfect venue for us. The staff team were always on hand to help with any queries or logistical issues we had, answering all of our questions and the online portal was so easy to use. The pricing is clearly laid out and there aren't any hidden…

Graham · 2024-05-04

Imported

Our special day was perfect, and this is credit to the wonderful Vines venue and the amazing team led by Becky and Holly. The venue is beautiful. So much character and style. We loved getting married in the tippe, very intimate. The dining room did not need a lot of dressing and flowers, some…

Debbie · 2024-10-15

Imported

We had the most amazing wedding day at The Vines of Rochester. The venue is absolutely beautiful, with so many gorgeous touches throughout. The staff on the day and the build up were so helpful and accommodating, which meant the day ran so smoothly from start to finish. We would defi

Sophia · 2024-10-16

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