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Elmley Nature Reserve

From £8,500

Based on a weekday wedding in September. Includes 2-night venue hire.

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Based on an island with rustic-luxe accommodations and wild sweeping views, Elmley is a unique destination wedding venue just over an hour from London.
Key Info
Elmley Nature Reserve
Kingshill Farm
Elmley Nature Reserve
Kent
ME12 3RW
Website: www.elmleynaturereserve.co.uk
Tel: 07930 847 520
Email: weddings@elmleynaturereserve.co.uk
 
 
Capacity
Ceremony:150
Dinner:150
Standing:200
Facilities
Licensed For Marriage:Yes
Accommodation:Sleeps 92
Exclusivity:Yes
Food & Drink
Catering:Preferred Supplier
Bar:In-house
Licensed Until:12am
Other
Pets Welcome:No
Disabled Facilities:Yes
Child Friendly:Yes
Contact venue for late availability and exclusive offers
Pricing
From £8,500

Based on a weekday wedding in September. Includes 2-night venue hire.

Starting price includes:
  • Exclusive venue hire for two nights and three days.
  • Use of Elmley National Nature Reserve for wedding photographs, includes half day pre-wedding shoot.
  • Kingshill Barn until midnight on your wedding day plus curfew-free afterparty around fire pit.
  • No corkage fee for daytime drinks.
  • Dedicated wedding team to assist planning and on the day.
Additional costs:

These items are not included in the price above but can be added for an additional fee:

  • Award-winning luxury accommodation for 42 guests. Can be paid for directly by guests.

Please contact the venue for detailed prices.

About
Setting

Elmley Nature Reserve is a 3,300-acre privately owned estate located in North Kent. At its heart lies Kingshill Farm, surrounded by unspoilt wilderness. The venue’s barn, wild luxe spaces, and soulful accommodation offer sweeping views of this internationally significant nature reserve. Exclusive hire of the venue ensures full flexibility, allowing couples to tailor everything to their unique vision.

Transparent pricing includes no corkage fees or hidden costs, and accommodation options can be adjusted to suit your budget. Support from a dedicated team is provided throughout planning and on the day, with recommended suppliers and planning resources available.

Ceremony

Kingshill Barn offers a rustic yet elegant ceremony space. Its vaulted wooden ceiling is adorned with twinkling lights, and a large window frames the unspoilt landscape beyond. The Linhay, an intimate open barn within the courtyard, provides a charming setting for smaller gatherings or evening celebrations by the wood burner. For those seeking an outdoor option, the Farmhouse Garden presents an idyllic location with panoramic views across the reserve.

Reception

The reception spaces at Kingshill Barn are as versatile as they are beautiful. In addition to the stunning barn, the grass courtyard, encircled by wildflowers and festoon lights, is perfect for mingling, lawn games, or evening festivities under the stars. Late-night gatherings can take place in The Linhay, where the cosy wood burner keeps the atmosphere warm and inviting.

Accommodation

The venue offers luxurious accommodation for up to 42 guests across Kingshill Farmhouse, Elmley Cottage, and ten award-winning Shepherd’s huts. On the night of the wedding, The Bell Tent Village provides additional space, ensuring more friends and family can stay on-site. Each accommodation option offers breathtaking views of the reserve, with guests waking up to spectacular sunrises, making it a truly memorable start to your newlywed life.

Guests can explore the reserve, enjoy nature trails, or swim at Elmley’s private beach. Activities such as pre-wedding yoga sessions can be arranged on the hay meadows.

Food & Drink

Elmley Nature Reserve offers complete flexibility when it comes to food and drink. You can choose from a carefully curated list of experienced catering teams, ensuring your menu aligns perfectly with your preferences. There is no corkage fee for daytime drinks, allowing you to provide your own wine. A fully licensed bar is available in the evening to keep the celebrations flowing.

Sustainability

Elmley Nature Reserve’s commitment to sustainability is evident in every aspect of its operations. Seasonal and responsibly sourced food, solar-powered electricity, and innovative carbon capture initiatives ensure that every celebration is environmentally consciou

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We just wanted to send a huge thank you for all of your efforts- our wedding really was the best day of our lives. You were so helpful in ensuring the day ran so smoothly and your attention to detail was fantastic. We both felt so relaxed in your capable hands, and it really was such a pleasure to work with you leading up to the big event!

We always knew Elmley would be the perfect place to get married and yesterday surpassed our expectations. Thank you so much again, we already cannot wait to come back and visit!

 

Married August 2022

Becca & Sam

As I’m sure you can imagine, a lot of tears have been shed over making the decision to postpone our wedding, and I just wanted to say how much we appreciate your kindness and the way you have stayed in contact with us throughout this very difficult time. We feel that we have been looked after the best possible way, during the worst possible time, and for that we are truly grateful.

Helen & Andrew

As soon as we visited Elmley for the first time, we knew we wanted to get married at this incredibly special place. The venue is spectacular and our friends and family all fell in love with it too. Getting married at Elmley offered the perfect balance for us – the flexibility to make our own choices and design the wedding we wanted, whilst having the support and assistance of a dedicated and experienced team of staff. We cannot thank them enough for welcoming us into the Elmley family for life!

 

Married September 2022

Kate and Matt

Thanks so much for making our wedding at Elmley so special – it was truly worth the wait! We were so happy with the whole weekend, and we know it was made so magical because of all your hard work and effort behind the scenes. From the run up and last few years to the day, you have made us feel calm and looked after. The details, organisation and thought that you put into Elmley and weddings here really shows.

We were honoured to be able to celebrate with our loved ones knowing we were in your hands. We can’t thank you enough for all you did and your support on the day.

 

Married August 2022

Gavin & Abigail

Honestly thank you so much – you’ve obviously all thought through a lot on your end and the level of detail and thought you’ve all gone into really helps to put us at ease – so really REALLY appreciate it.

Lisa & Craig

We just wanted to drop you and the team a note to say what a wonderful wedding weekend we had over the bank holiday and how grateful we were for your help and support. Nothing was too much trouble, and you really made us feel at ease throughout the weekend. We’ve had so many lovely comments from our guests – everyone had a fantastic time, and we feel we’ve put Elmley on the map for a lot of our family and friends.

 

Married August 2024

Kathleen & Benton

From our first video tour of Elmley with Lauren to the Sunday morning after our wedding, Elmley captured our hearts. It is an incredible place to get married which feels unique and special and yet incredibly homely. Being able to invite our closest family and friends for the weekend meant we had so many moments with them which we otherwise wouldn’t have had.

We couldn’t recommend it enough or emphasise how organised and kind all the Elmley team are who truly make your day run seamlessly!

 

Married September 2022

Kathryn & Ranjeet

We’ve had a couple of days to absorb the weekend and reflect on it, and I speak for both of us when I say thank you so much for creating such a magical and joyous weekend for our wedding.

It was really special and created amazing memories for both us and all of those who joined us. So many people over the weekend mentioned to Anisha and me what a special place Elmley is and I wholeheartedly agree. It was an amazing weekend and one I will never forget – thank you so much for all your and the Elmley team’s hard work making it happen.

 

Married July 2024

Anisha & Max

We had the most perfect couple of days at Elmley celebrating our wedding with our family and friends. Our ceremony overlooking the marshes was the most amazing setting, the barn was the perfect place to celebrate into the evening.

We loved being able to make it our own by choosing how to decorate and use all the spaces throughout the weekend. We chose Elmley because of the beauty of it, the relaxed atmosphere and the fact everyone could stay, it was exactly what we wanted!

 

Married July 2022

Alice & Brad

We just wanted to send a LONG overdue note to say thank you soooo much for the lovely gift that you sent for our original date – it was so thoughtful and honestly made us well up (in a really good way). We had a gorgeous day celebrating what would have been our wedding day, and getting excited about what a day we know it will be next year. We both feel so incredibly lucky to have found Elmley – because it’s beautiful (obvs) but also because you’re exactly the sort of team we want in our corner when the day does come around.

Ruth & Phil

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything the past weekend. We had the most incredible wedding. It could not have gone more perfectly, which is all down to you. Every single staff member was exceptional. Elmley is such a special place. All our guests loved every minute of it. We couldn’t have wished for anything more.

 

Married July 2024

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