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Preston Court

From £5,800

Based on a weekday wedding in March. Includes drink.

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Step into a place where every detail feels magical. At Preston Court, history, beauty, and playfulness come together to create moments that feel larger than life.
Key Info
Preston Court
Preston
Canterbury
Kent
CT3 1DH
Website: go.prestoncourt.co.uk
Tel: 01227 944 007
Email: hello@prestoncourt.co.uk
 
 
Capacity
Ceremony:120
Dinner:120
Standing:180
Facilities
Licensed For Marriage:Yes
Accommodation:Yes
Exclusivity:Yes
Food & Drink
Catering:Preferred Supplier
Bar:In-house
Licensed Until:12am
Other
Pets Welcome:Yes
Disabled Facilities:Yes
Child Friendly:Yes
Pricing
From £5,800

Based on a weekday wedding in March. Includes drink.

Starting price includes:
  • Exclusive including gardens, lakes and Juliana's island for outdoor ceremonies.
  • The Lodge Barn, Showman's Living Wagon, Kentish Barn with two musical organs.
  • Hire of Victorian carousel. Fully operational and with music.
  • All indoor and outdoor furniture, including ceremony seating and wedding breakfast, maypole of light.
  • Dedicated team of Event Managers and staff and £500 of cocktails.
Additional costs:

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

  • Ceremony fees for civil wedding £500-£600.
  • Canapes and a two-course meal from £65 per head.
  • Accommodation on the estate for up to 64 guests.

Please contact the venue for detailed prices.

About
Setting

Preston Court is a place where everything seems to slow down, not because time stands still but because every part of the experience makes you feel extraordinary. It’s more than a manor house with gardens; it’s somewhere full of stories, laughter, and celebration. Guests don’t just visit, they remember.

The barns and terraces, the soft rustle of trees, and the thoughtful flow of the spaces create a natural sense of theatre. Every view feels cinematic, every corner designed to make you feel part of something special. Preston Court understands people; it doesn’t just host weddings, it makes them feel real, personal, and lasting.

Ceremony

Juliana’s Island

Juliana’s Island offers a ceremony setting that feels private and deeply personal. Surrounded by water, it provides couples and their guests with a sense of separation from the everyday, yet a connection to something larger. Every sound, the water, the breeze, and the light add to the moment. Guests lean in, present and engaged, remembering how it felt rather than just how it looked.

The Barn

The Barn blends warmth and drama. With its exposed oak beams and soft, natural light, it’s a space that draws people’s attention. Every echo of laughter and every exchange of vows feels amplified by the building’s character. It doesn’t need extras to impress. It’s moving, authentic, and atmospheric all by itself.

Reception

The Barns

The Barns have an easy sense of occasion. High beams, timber frames, and generous space make every laugh and cheer feel part of something bigger. It’s not just a room, it’s a setting that brings people together, making each toast and each dance feel natural and full of life.

The Barnyard

The Barnyard feels open and relaxed, a place that naturally draws people together. Children play, couples wander, and conversations flow easily. It’s a space where moments happen without being planned, easy laughter, spontaneous dancing, and the kind of small joys that stay in people’s memories.

The Carousel

The Carousel brings a sense of playful delight. The lights, the movement, and the nostalgia make people smile without even thinking about it. It turns an evening celebration into something unforgettable, not because it’s grand, but because it’s joyful.

The Maypole of Twinkly Lights

As night falls, the Maypole of Twinkly Lights transforms the space. Hundreds of small lights shimmer above, making everything feel warmer and more intimate. It’s a simple, beautiful touch that makes the evening feel special and the memories glow a little brighter.

Accommodation

The Shepherd’s Hut

The Shepherd’s Hut proves that small can be special. With soft linens and thoughtful details, it’s a calm place to retreat to after the day’s celebrations. Its simplicity makes it feel even more indulgent. Quiet, comfortable, and perfectly in tune with the mood of the day.

Luxury Glamping

For something a little different, the Luxury Glamping brings a touch of adventure. With comfortable interiors and a sense of freedom, it extends the day’s magic under canvas and open skies. It’s a memorable way to end the celebration surrounded by nature.

Food & Drink

The food at Preston Court is designed to make a lasting impression. The accredited caterers are chosen for their creativity and quality, offering food that people remember. From relaxed sharing tables to elegant dinners, every meal feels thoughtful and celebratory.

Menus are flexible but always beautifully presented, with dishes that reflect the mood of the day. Whether it’s canapés, a full meal, or something more informal, the focus is on shared pleasure and great taste.

Sustainability

Sustainability is woven into the estate’s everyday choices.

  • Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients keep menus fresh and lower transport miles.
  • Waste is carefully managed to reduce the environmental impact.
  • Energy and water use are thoughtfully controlled.

It’s a place where couples can celebrate beautifully while knowing their day leaves a light footprint.

Local Area

The surrounding area adds its own sense of charm. Rolling countryside, historic buildings, and small villages create a timeless backdrop. It’s an easy place to slow down and enjoy simple pleasures: long conversations, great photographs, and fresh air.

Nearby towns offer boutique shops and cafés, while the wider area invites walks and quiet moments of exploration.

Getting There

Preston Court is around 60 miles from London. Trains from St Pancras take about an hour, and the drive is straightforward. It’s close enough for convenience, yet far enough to feel like a proper escape.

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We cannot recommend Preston Court highly enough — it was the perfect venue for our wedding! From the moment we arrived, we were completely enchanted by the beautiful grounds, the gorgeous barn, and the stunning, whimsical touches everywhere (the vintage carousel is unmissable!).

The team at Preston Court were incredible to work with: friendly, professional, and so accommodating throughout the entire planning process and on the day itself. They made sure everything ran smoothly, which allowed us to completely relax and enjoy every moment.

Our guests are still raving about the venue. Every part of the day felt unique, personal and fun, and that’s in huge part thanks to the charm of Preston Court and its amazing staff.

If you’re looking for a venue that is full of character, beauty and joy, we wholeheartedly recommend Preston Court. It was truly the wedding of our dreams!

 

Married September 2025

Rhiannon & Rob

What a day! If there were six stars, I would have agreed to it.

My wife and I attended Preston Court for a friend’s wedding last weekend and had one of the best wedding experiences ever!

The team were extremely professional, led by Lizzie, and quite literally never missed a beat when it came to executing outstanding customer service. Knowledgeable, confident and very friendly, the team made a massive impact overall on the day itself.

The venue is outstanding, jaw-dropping stuff to be fair. Tucked away down a long drive, you emerge into what can only be described as an oasis of an adults ‘ playground. Drinks on arrival, a well-stocked bar, beautiful barn, wonderful central area and a bloody working carousel – seriously, we went on several times later in the evening. (anyway, I digress). You are immediately taken to another world – a special wedding world that you won’t forget.

The service was held with the large pond as a backdrop, lilies floating atop and overlooked by Preston Court Manor itself, wonderful. As the sun shone and the proceedings flowed, the team didn’t disappoint. They coordinated ‘ear pieced and mic’d up’ and communications flowed flawlessly with timings of precision, worthy of a West End production – wonderful to watch. The barn itself – wow – I mean dramatic door openings and organs (one of only three in the World) playing created such a wow factor for the guests. A fairy tale look and feel to the barn. The food was outstanding, our friends are vegetarian, and the quality of the produce and execution of cooking techniques were outstanding and extremely tasty.

The team were one of my highlights, it’s the touches that count, and this team had been well trained and genuinely meant everything they did. From small touches like every member of the team wishing the bride and groom congratulations, well executed food service, to those unseen, unnoticed and hardly recognised individual acknowledgements like noticing someone was getting cold and fetching some blankets, to more personal elements, it was wonderful to hear and see.

So if you are looking for a venue to blow your guests minds i highly recommend this venue – it will forever stick with us as one of our best weddings ever – thank you Preston Court.

 

Married August 2025

Mr & Mrs Jayson Perfect

We got married here in June and had the best day! The venue is beautiful in its indoor and outdoor spaces, as well as the decoration flourishes throughout. The team are top-notch – efficient, welcoming and detail-orientated – and made sure everything ran without a hitch on the day.

All of our guests were obsessed with the carousel. Would highly recommend!

 

Married August 2023

Jenny & Will

Before I talk about the venue itself, I have to talk about the people at Preston Court, because it’s the people that 100% make this stunning venue the most perfect wedding venue!

Preston Court was the last venue we viewed, after a number of other viewings, and we knew almost immediately that this would be our wedding venue! We knew from the car park where Jess met us that this was going to be it (and we hadn’t even seen the venue yet) – it was Jess’ big smile and excitement to meet us that made us feel we had found the place that would care about our wedding, just us much as we would, and we were proved right at every stage of the process.

Everyone that helped us along the way – from both Jesses, to Chessie and Nuta, to the bar staff and all the day staff, and even to Issac, who wasn’t even part of our wedding but we met at the wine event – were an absolute joy to work with! I cannot tell you how many questions I asked – but every single one was answered happily by Jess, who was so organised, knowledgeable, and so lovely at every step of the way.

Our on-the-day event managers, Chessie and Nuta, were absolute superstars, and they provided the calm and control you need during the day. Knowing we had them both running the day meant I didn’t need to worry about anything at all! Everything went perfectly because of them both.

The venue itself is so magical, which you as you can see from the pictures, and somehow, it’s even more beautiful in real life!

The lake, the beautiful house and lawn, the courtyard with maypole and the barn – it’s all so incredibly beautiful, and so well-looked after by everyone that works there.

We had the most perfect, magical wedding day and a big part of why was because of the Preston Court team and venue. Our guests have not stopped telling us how beautiful and magical the whole venue was – and a lot of them have said it was the best wedding venue they have ever been to!

To all at Preston Court – we hope you all know how truly amazing and incredible you all are, and thank you so much for being part of the most incredible day of our lives. You played a big part in making it the most perfect day for Jake and me.

 

Married October 2025

Jake & Daniela

Our wedding could not have been better. The whole experience was perfect.

 

Married June 2023

Alexi & Karen

Sensational from start to finish. We cannot thank Preston Court enough.

 

Married September 2023

Ginny & Paul

The most perfect wedding venue with the loveliest team you could possibly wish for.

We got married at Preston Court in early October and can’t sing the team’s praises enough. The venue is beautiful, and the team were so incredibly friendly and professional right from our first viewing all the way until the day of the wedding and beyond. There were so many little details we wanted on our day, and Preston Court completely took them in their stride, ensuring the day ran totally smoothly so that we didn’t need to worry about a thing and could relax and enjoy everything with our friends and family.

We really could not recommend them highly enough!

 

Married October 2023

Hazel & Bertie

It is truly hard to find the words to describe how incredible this venue is.

We first viewed Preston Court two years before our wedding day and promptly cancelled all of our other viewings – from first seeing the venue, we knew that this was the place and people for us. Two years is a long build-up, but the day just surpassed any expectations that we had.

In a full circle moment, JLo, who showed us around for the first time, was also our day of coordinator, along with Isaac, who were both just absolutely amazing from start to finish. From Jess, who helped us calmly and meticulously plan (and get excited for!) the big day, to Lizzie, who had us cackling and surprised us by turning up on the day, the whole team are truly the heart of the venue and makes the day even more special.

Witnessing all of our favourite people see Preston Court in all its glory for the first time was phenomenal – our guests were in awe of all of the different areas and the unique vibe of the venue, and have not stopped talking about it since. We always said that we wanted our wedding day to be fun, and the joy that we felt on that day was like nothing we have ever felt before.

If you are wondering about booking Preston Court, we can wholeheartedly say that it will be the best decision you make.

All we can say is thank you for making the best day of our lives beyond our wildest dreams.

 

Married August 2025

Charlotte & Sam

Our July wedding at Preston Court was absolutely unbelievable – from the venue, staff, and grounds to the planning process and organisation. Jess was incredible from day one and supported us with every tiny detail from the moment we first saw Preston Court two years ago. The staff on the day blended with our guests, and the day ran without a hitch, ensuring we could truly soak every moment in with our friends and family. Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to, and the carousel went down a treat – particularly with our nan! Cannot recommend Preston Court enough. Wish we could do it all again!

 

Married August 2025

Sam & Kieran

We had our wedding at Preston Court a few weeks ago, and the day genuinely could not have been more perfect! The team had everything in hand from arrival, and we didn’t have to worry about a single thing, drink, playlist or timing throughout the day – the venue took care of ushering the guests to where they needed to be at any time, and worked brilliantly with our caterers to make the wedding breakfast run smoothly. The venue itself is beyond beautiful and so representative of us as a couple that it felt meant to be.

The on-site glamping and the new accommodation option (the Wool Shed) for the wedding couple are also such nice touches. Overall, so happy we’re still giddy, thanks so much to the lovely team at Preston Court for working with us.

 

Married August 2025

Kia & Jamie

We had the time of our lives. Please can we do it all over again?

 

Married August 2023

Sarah & Tim

We had an amazing day getting married here in May – the team made the day so smooth and stress-free. They looked after everything and just allowed us to relax and enjoy the day!

The setting was stunning – all our guests loved the carousel, and it was fab to have so many different spaces throughout the day. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quirky and outdoors place to get married.

 

Married May 2025

Parav & Sarah

From the very first moment we stepped onto the grounds of Preston Court, we knew this was the place. In fact, it was the first and only venue we viewed — we booked it instantly and never looked back. That gut feeling was absolutely right, because our wedding here on August 5th was nothing short of magical from start to finish.

The entire process was flawless. We never once felt pressured to do things a certain way, but the team provided us with all the tools, guidance, and support we needed to plan our dream wedding. Every question was answered with warmth and patience, every detail handled with care. They truly understood that this was our day and helped us shape it exactly how we wanted it.

On the day itself, everything exceeded our expectations. The weather was perfect, the venue looked breathtaking, the music flowed beautifully, and the entire day felt almost like something out of a film. The team were incredible — attentive without ever being overbearing — and their coordination meant not a single thing went wrong. It was seamless.

Tayberry did the catering, and the food was unforgettable. Our guests adored the afternoon tea picnic, which was utterly charming, and the open fire feast in the evening was a real showstopper. The atmosphere was electric from start to finish, thanks to the beautiful surroundings, our wonderful band, and the way everything came together so naturally.

One of our favourite moments? Right after the ceremony, in front of all our guests, we had our fingers tattooed with our wedding date — such a personal, unique touch that the venue embraced wholeheartedly. It’s those kinds of memories that make the day feel even more like our own.

The people here aren’t just staff — they’re genuine, warm, and truly invested in making your day perfect. We feel like we’ve made friends for life and would love to stay in touch with them. We honestly wouldn’t change a single thing about our wedding day, except maybe to relive it over and over again.

If you’re thinking about booking Preston Court, stop thinking and just do it. You’ll be in the best possible hands, and you’ll walk away with memories you’ll treasure forever.

 

Married August 2025

Jonny & Kelly

As a DJ who’s had the pleasure of working at many beautiful venues, I can confidently say that Preston Court truly stands out as a one-of-a-kind wedding venue.

Recently, they installed a brand-new sound system that has completely elevated the experience for couples and their guests. The clarity, power, and crispness of the audio make every moment sound incredible, from heartfelt vows to dance-floor anthems!

Preston Court’s stunning and unique setting offers so much more than just a venue. The amazing carousel provides a fantastic photo opportunity and adds a magical touch to any celebration. Their “glamping” options also add a wonderful, relaxed vibe for guests wanting to extend the fun and stay overnight in style.

Working alongside such a dedicated team, we’ve seen firsthand how they continuously invest in creating memorable experiences.

With the new sound system now in place, we’re even more excited to be part of weddings here, knowing the music and sound quality will match the venue’s exceptional atmosphere.

We highly recommend Preston Court to couples seeking a beautiful, distinctive venue with top-tier amenities and a commitment to making every wedding truly special. Looking forward to many more celebrations together!

 

Married May 2025

Neil – DJ

It was a dream from start to finish and everyone commented on how wonderful the staff were.

 

Married August 2023

Rob & Henry

We go married in June 2023. We had toured the UK looking at venues for over 6 months. When we found Preston Court we just knew it was the the one.

 

Married August 2023

Elliot & Jenny

I could talk for hours about how fantastic everything at Preston Court was, but I’ll run through the highlights.

The venue was absolutely gorgeous, with every little detail considered. The team all brought their A-game! Jess, who was corresponding with us in the lead-up, was helpful and attentive. The coordinators on the day Emma and Dawn were fantastic, knowing the stresses we would be going through and taking all the responsibility away from us to let us enjoy our day. They knew the vibe we wanted to create and matched it perfectly.

Lizzy was a dream! Professional but so friendly, I don’t think we ever heard a single “no” to a request. I cannot give them high enough praise!

 

Married October 2023

Alex & Ellie

I worked at Preston Court for the second time recently as a wedding photographer. It’s a spectacular venue. The gardens are beautifully kept, the ceremony location is very pretty, the bar, barn, general setting, and of course, the carousel are all fabulous.

There are endless photo opportunities all around the venue, and the feeling of the place is all based around having fun. The staff are also extremely nice, and the coordinators are very organised. Highly recommended.

 

Married May 2025

Matt Birchall – photographer

Infinitely glad we chose to get married at Preston Court: it really is the most magical, stunning venue. No matter how spectacular it looks in photographs, I promise in the flesh it is truly breathtaking. It most certainly has the wow factor, not only the venue itself, but the care, attentiveness, passion and professionalism of the team.

Huge thank you to Lizzy, Dawn, JLo and Jess for everything you did for us; these ladies go above and beyond, and we felt so looked after. I am so terribly high maintenance (you may have noticed) that I genuinely thought on my wedding day I would be a bundle of nerves, but on the day our wedding coordinators worked like a well-oiled machine. I really enjoyed every second, minimal nerves, no stress at all, because when the Preston Court team say “we’ll take care of it” – they take care of it.

The day simply couldn’t have gone any better. And of course special shout-out to Colin for making every trip around the carousel so memorable for all of my guests, from ages three months old to 90! Preston Court is amazing, but it’s the team that really gives it its magic: they genuinely invest their energy and passion into giving couples the most spectacular wedding with an unforgettable atmosphere.

Highly, highly, highly recommend.

 

Married November 2025

Millie & Sam

Just wanted to drop a review for Preston Court as a band manager of an act that performed there for a wedding reception recently. Firstly, the venue and grounds itself is stunning and I really recommend anyone who’s not visited to go take a look if needing a venue.

Secondly, from a music perspective they’ve had a new audio system fitted which worked perfectly for the band and ensured that the evening reception went off with a bang – people overlook how important this is when selecting a venue, but I can report that this is an A* venue in regards to audio spec, so if you want live music, we’d recommend this venue 100%.

 

Married May 2025

Ben Mowatt – Band
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