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The Beacon

From £6,460

Based on a weekday wedding in April. Includes accommodation.

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The Beacon is a picture postcard of whimsical, rustic romance. A beautifully refurbished country house with stunning views and endless gardens, perfect for a relaxed and intimate celebration.
Key Info
The Beacon
Tea Garden Lane
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN3 9JH
Website: www.mother-love.co.uk
Tel: 01892 524 252
Email: ido@mother-love.co.uk
 
 
Capacity
Ceremony:140
Dinner:140
Standing:180
Facilities
Licensed For Marriage:Yes
Accommodation:7 bedrooms
Exclusivity:Yes
Food & Drink
Catering:In-house
Bar:In-house
Licensed Until:11:30pm
Other
Pets Welcome:Yes
Disabled Facilities:Yes
Child Friendly:Yes
Pricing
From £6,460

Based on a weekday wedding in April. Includes accommodation.

Starting price includes:
  • Exclusive-use of the whole house, all day.
  • Use of Amphitheatre for wedding ceremony.
  • Grand Pavilion Marquee wedding reception.

Please contact the venue for detailed prices.

About
Setting

The Beacon stands tucked away on Tea Garden Lane, at the edge of a woodland in Tunbridge Wells, offering a picture-postcard scene of rustic romance. Set within seventeen acres of gardens, woodlands, and lakes, and perched high above Happy Valley, the former Arts and Crafts residence provides breathtaking views throughout the year. With its charming country house character and endless gardens, it feels like a private, generous home made for celebrating.

Ceremony

Guests gather on the terrace to take in sweeping views of the Kent countryside, with a perfect sightline down to the Amphitheatre and Grand Pavilion. The ceremony unfolds in the Amphitheatre itself, a rustic wooden structure with classic features, offering a striking and intimate setting for exchanging vows. The wood-panelled, tiered auditorium ensures every guest enjoys an uninterrupted view.

Reception

Following your ceremony, where better to enjoy your wedding breakfast than in the custom-made Grand Pavilion, complete with wood floor panelling and beams. Vows exchanged, feasts devoured and photos taken, it’s time to remove the jackets, kick off the shoes, and really start celebrating! Dancing in the cellar commences, accompanied by a bar and late-night snacks. And for anyone in need of a rest, there’s space to cool off on the terrace as the sun goes down.

Accommodation

They have several hotels in the area, also within walking distance or a short 5-minute taxi ride.

Getting There

The Beacon is a five-minute drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells train station. By car, head south along the A26 (St Johns Road) through Tunbridge Wells, then turn right at the junction atop the hill onto Mount Ephraim.

  • Nearest motorway: M25, Junction 5
  • Nearest train station: Royal Tunbridge Wells
  • Nearest airport: Gatwick
  • Public transport and taxis are available, with bus stops within walking distance.
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The venue was stunning and the team were discrete in working their magic throughout. The atmosphere was brilliant and much aided by the staff having such a good attitude and fun approach to the day. Everyone commented on how relaxed the day was and how much it benefited from that.

Mr & Mrs Wilson

Thank you so much for everything, our wedding was perfect and surpassed all expectations! We can’t stop talking about it! We’ve had so many amazing compliments on the venue and the food! You’re welcome for the flowers; we appreciate how flexible you were with our requests and you helped make the day extra special! I’m sure we’ll visit again soon for some lunch so we may see you at The Beacon!

Oliver & Amie

Thank you so much for all your help pre- and during our wedding day. Your attention to detail and great timing ensured that we could have a stress free wedding day and enjoy the festivities. We really had a fairy tale wedding: the venue and the tiered system were beautiful, the food and service were fantastic. Please let the team know that we really appreciated all their help! Not only were they attentive and professional, but always had a smile on their face and went above and beyond to make us and our wedding guests feel welcome. More than one family member said that this was the best wedding they have ever been to!

Anett & David

I just wanted to write and thank you and your staff for the fantastic wedding last Saturday. I cannot fault The Beacon, Robyn was excellent, diligent and so helpful and all the staff during the day were very professional. The food was fantastic, so tasty, and hot! How did they manage that? The day went so smoothly and everyone was so impressed with the venue. The evening was one great party and the bar staff again were excellent, it was a tough job with so many people but they were very professional and helpful. It was an amazing day with such great memories, thank you.

Janet, Mother of the Bride

I just wanted to write and say thank you for a truly incredible day on 24th June. We couldn’t of had a better time, even with some of the covid rules that had to remain. Thank you so much for looking after us so well – the food and drink were exceptional and we loved that we were able to eat outside and flow throughout the day. Everyone kept saying what an amazing venue it was and how fantastic your staff were. We are so thrilled to have had such a glorious time!

Reanne & James

All of our guests had an incredible time and have all said that it is one of the best weddings and most beautiful venues that they have ever been to. They have not stopped raving about the amazing food, service and setting and we echo their comments completely!

Mr & Mrs Peneycad

A very, very big thank you for all your hard work to the lead up to Saturday and for making our wedding day so special. We had the most incredible day, and the venue, food and staff were all impeccable. All our guests have been saying how much of a good day they had, and how they loved the venue and food.

Stuart & Cleodie

I wanted to say a massive thank you to you and all the wonderful, attentive staff for such an amazing day, everything went so beautifully and so seamlessly and it couldn’t have been any better! It was a perfect day so thank you again.

Roisin & Jim

I wanted to write to congratulate you on your amazing staff and to let you know how beautifully they looked after us at our wedding on Friday. Despite the weather, Anne kept her calm and great communication in keeping us informed about the choices right up until the last minute. The venue was perfect for the day and all our guests commented on how wonderful the setting and wedding breakfast was. I cannot praise the professionalism and grace highly enough. Your staff are truly a credit. Thank you very much for the opportunity and we look forward to many more occasions at The Beacon.

Caroline & Simon

Having rearranged our wedding due to covid our priorities for our big day changed and we wanted a day where we could chill and enjoy spending time with our guests. We didn’t want to worry about formalities and the schedule of the day. With the help of Robyn, Abi and the team at The Beacon, they delivered on this over and above anything we could ever ask for or imagine. All I had to do was look up and there was someone at my side to help and assist and they anticipated our need before we even realised it.

The team delivered with the utmost professionalism no ask was too big or too small and the venue was put together beautifully with small touches that were a lovely surprise to us as the bride and groom. We had nothing but complements about The Beacon from all of our guests and that’s even before they sat down to dinner. The chefs truly outdid themselves and people were complimenting the beef wellington and pavlova for days after. Huge thank you to Immy who took on the evening shift and helped our guest party the night away and get home safe!

Thank you for making it the best day ever!

Rob & Bre

I just wanted to send a quick message to say a HUMONGOUS thank you from us both. You are honestly such a legend and made the whole day so great. We all had an amazing, relaxing day thanks to you and everyone there. Hope it wasn’t too exhausting and you got to relax yesterday! You did so much work behind the scenes and I really did note how attentive you were on the day making sure everyone was on the ball. I felt so relaxed all weekend and we really could just let go on the day and enjoy ourselves with zero stress. Thanks also for sorting out the table numbers on the day. Big oversight from us, haha, and you certainly came to the rescue. You really are a hero and the best wedding organiser we could’ve asked for! Wishing you a great summer and we’ll definitely pop by the beacon soon to say hey.

Steve & Libby

Richard and I just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone at The Beacon for making our wedding day such a lovely day. It all ran so seamlessly. Everybody commented on what a fantastic venue The Beacon is, and how great all the food was! Your chefs should be proud for producing such high quality food in large quantities.

Nicky & Richard
FAQs
Do you have accommodation?

Yes, we have six gorgeous main house bedrooms in addition to our Summerhouse Suite, perfect for the Wedding couple.

Do you have a wet weather option if it rains?

For larger weddings, the amphitheatre is covered, but for days with heavy rain, we can offer the main dining room in the house.

What time should the bar close at the end of the day?

We have last rounds at 11:30pm and carriages at midnight.

Can we get ready at the venue?

The Billiard Room is yours for the day, which is a beautiful room with a full length mirrors where you can get ready in if you wish. It also has a seating area where we can provide a bottle of fizz and breakfast to have with your bridesmaids before you join the ceremony.

Do you allow children?

We do allow children but do insist their parents/carers are responsible for them at all times.

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