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Marleybrook House

From £6,500
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If you're looking for a sophisticated, festival-style wedding with exhilarating fairground rides, a vintage-inspired occasion provoking nostalgia or a day of exceptionally refined elegance, then look no further as Marleybrook House has it all!
Key Info
Marleybrook House
Stourmouth Road
Preston
Kent
CT3 1TR
Website: marleybrookhouse.co.uk
Tel: 01227 668 661
Email: info@marleybrookhouse.co.uk
 
 
Capacity
Ceremony:150
Dinner:150
Standing:250
Facilities
Licensed For Marriage:Yes
Accommodation:Sleeps 2
Exclusivity:Yes
Food & Drink
Catering:In-house
Bar:In-house
Licensed Until:11.30pm
Other
Pets Welcome:Yes
Disabled Facilities:Yes
Child Friendly:Yes
Contact venue for late availability and exclusive offers
Pricing
From £6,500
  • Exclusive use of 10 acres, Oak Barn, Event Suite, Bar with Snug and Garden Terrace
  • Full wedding coordination service
  • Chiavari chairs, tables, luxurious linen, crystal glassware
  • The Studio for your daytime preparations
  • Overnight stay in the Wedding Suite for the couple
  • Choice of three ceremony areas and full ceremony set-up, including padded white chairs
  • Stage and white starlight LED dance floor, PA system for background music and speeches
  • Ambience lighting within all inside and outdoor areas
  • Ambience styling, including many rare and vintage features
  • Cake stand and knife
  • Ornate frame / vintage cases to display your seating plan
  • Fully concealed heating system within the Event Suite, if required
  • Fully serviced luxurious washrooms
  • Ample parking for all your guests (cars may be left overnight)

Please contact the venue for detailed prices.

About
Setting

Marleybrook House is the former home of legendary singer and actress Ertha Kitt, most famous for her Christmas novelty song ‘Santa Baby‘. Set within a breathtaking countryside setting, close to the historic city of Canterbury, every single aspect of this whimsical venue radiates fun and joyous times.

Boasting the UK’s largest private fairground, Marleybrook offers couples historic charm, classic elegance and fun festival vibes all in one place!

Vibe

Recapture your childhood memories of funfair euphoria that will have you belly laughing once more. Nothing beats the thrill of the iconic dodgems, the g-force of the Waltzers and the adrenaline-inducing big wheel and roller coaster to add laughter and happiness on your special day! With an extensive array of vintage side stalls such as the coconut shie, hook-a-duck, high striker and many more, there is something for everyone! What’s more is, there are 10 acres of landscaped gardens with photographic opportunities galore!

There are three ceremony areas to choose from to ensure the momentous part of your day is exactly how you want it. The romantic Walled Garden is stately in style yet intimate with lush plants, trees and climbers. The open Glade offers a wilderness feel, bordered by trees and has far-reaching views over the River Stour. The Oak Barn offers an indoor option and is rustic in style and immaculately presented with flourishes of Kentish hops and ivy.

Entertainment takes place within the bright and spacious Event Suite, complete with a starlit dance floor, stage, stunning chandeliers and a beautifully styled, connecting garden terrace.

Facilities include two preparation studios for you and your wedding party to get ready in style. What better way to end your special day than in the luxurious Wedding Suite complete with a free-standing bath, walk-in shower and… wait for it… a sizzling hot tub on the terrace! This suite can sleep up to six and, therefore, doubles up as an ideal place for you and your wedding party to get together the night before your big day!

You will be assigned a personal Wedding Coordinator who will look after every detail of your wedding day, including the lead-up to it and the day itself.

They offer diverse food options, from street food and informal barbecues to gastronomic canapés and fine dining. Their expert team will guide you and deliver the wedding of your dreams.

Dare to be unique! You’ll be sure to have a day your guests will never stop talking about!

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I have run out of superlatives to express just how incredible our entire wedding experience was with Marleybrook House. Kris, Tanith and the team couldn’t have made our day any more perfect and as full of love as it was for our guests and us. We will always look back on our wedding with pride and great satisfaction, thanks to their efforts. A special thanks must go to Tanith who was an absolute superstar throughout everything; especially on the wedding day itself. She personally ensured everything ran smoothly (and kept me calm)! As a result, we have had so many compliments about lovely Tanith from our wedding guests and she has become a true friend.

George & Matthew

We were unsure on the funfair due to cost but WOW, I can’t recommend it enough. Sitting at the top of the big wheel with my new hubby, looking down watching all of our guests laughing, drinking and having so much fun on the rides is a moment I will NEVER EVER forget, and quite possible the best moment of my life.

Lottie & Ross

Being an events manager for a living, one of my big worries was the running of the day and how involved I’d want to be, however Tanith and Amy were absolutely amazing. Tanith looked after everything so well from the point of booking, right through to midnight of the big day. The girls had everything covered and their main priority was to ensure us and the guests had the best day ever, and they certainly delivered.

Lottie & Ross

We got married at Marleybrook House on 4th May this year, and wow, we still can’t quite get over it! It really was the BEST day ever.

As soon as we first saw the venue in person we knew it was the one. It is so gorgeous, with so many lovely, quirky details spread throughout – and to top it all, a vintage fun fair!

We cannot thank everyone at Marleybrook enough, but in particular Tanith and Laura for all of their hard work on the day. Especially their grit and determination through the hail storms which started just minutes before our outdoor ceremony was planned. Despite the unusually bad weather, they did everything possible to make sure everything went ahead as planned and we couldn’t be more grateful! I didn’t have a single worry on the day, and if anything had gone wrong I certainly didn’t know about it. We were lucky enough to be able to book the dodgems as part of the fair for our day which were amazing and a huge hit with our guests (young and old!) We’ve had so many amazing comments from friends and family since our wedding day about how smoothly everything went, how beautiful it was and most importantly how much fun they all had.

We both loved every single minute of our wedding, from arriving the day before and staying onsite with my bridesmaids, to checking out the morning after – it was perfect and I just wish we could do it all over again!

Amy & Dave

Thank you all. It was the best day of my life. I wouldn’t change a single thing. Tanith, Amy, Laura and everyone involved were an absolute dream team and we can’t thank you all enough.

SO MUCH LOVE!!!

Hannah & Matt

Marleybrook house is just simply stunning! Our wedding day was everything I could have asked for and more. The whole atmosphere of the day and the attention to detail was amazing. Our day was filled with such love and smiles from everyone. Our guests still call it “the wedding of the year”- I totally agree. Marleybrooks team are incredible and catered to my every wish. They also helped to keep me calm and reassured as nothing was an issue. Our photos from our big day are beautiful, with every spot in the venue just a great photo opportunity. Once again thank you for helping with our magical day.

Charlotte

We both fell in love with everything about this venue from the moment we drove into the driveway. The whole team couldn’t do enough for us to make sure our day ran smoothly and without any hiccups! Kathryn was there on the day to lead the way and get us to were we needed on time! The grounds at the venue are so unique. If you’re looking for something different then this is certainly the place for you! I mean who can say they squeezed themselves into a Ferris wheel on their wedding day! I know I can!

Katy & Kevin
FAQs
Is the Fairground included in the venue hire price?

The Fairground is in addition to the venue hire price.

Can we have a band?

Yes, DJs and bands are very welcome!

Do you allow fireworks?

Yes! We allow professional companies on-site to host your fireworks. To ensure the welfare of the surrounding natural areas and livestock, we strictly limit the fireworks per year. You can book your fireworks slot with us during your first meeting.

Can we choose our caterers?

Our in-house catering team can create bespoke menus for all cuisines and dietary requirements. They have extensive menus and can adapt to create your dream menu!

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