Marleybrook House

Some information on the venue:

The grounds:
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 had it all! Set within a breath-taking countryside setting close to the historic city of Canterbury, every single aspect of this whimsical venue screams out fun and happy times. The stunning grounds of this dream venue offer rural, idyllic bliss in all its glory.

Enter through an open courtyard, laid to heritage stone, and take in the delights of the pretty cottage garden with perfectly manicured topiary that surround the picture post card main house. Step a little further to discover arched rose arbores, laden with clematis, and secret doors guiding you through the wonders of wide open lawns, meadows and pretty hedgerows that lay beyond. Lose yourself in the woodland along the secret path and delight in the beauty of the flowing stream framing the grounds so beautifully. You could almost be fooled into thinking you’re on a magical adventure with Alice and her friends in Wonderland.

Wedding Events:
There are 3 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.

Facilities include 2 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 6 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 on the day itself.

We offer a diverse range of food options from street food and informal barbecues to gastronomic canapés and fine dining. Our expert team will guide you and deliver the wedding of your dreams.

Why the fairground?
Why not! The fairground started with a small number of vintage rides which has steadily grown to the largest private fairground in the UK.

We grew the fairground because our wedding couples absolutely loved the different experience it bought to their wedding day, recapture your childhood memories of funfair euphoria that will have you absolutely 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! The pictures were amazing with the addition of the rides and our guests absolutely raved about them. Truly a unique wedding to remember.

The History
Once home to the legendary singer, actress and cabaret star, Eartha Kitt, Marleybrook House was used at this time as a country retreat to kick back with many well known names within the entertainment business. Having changed hands with a number of influential people within the television industry, the present family were lucky to acquire this beautiful home in 2006. Marleybrook House opened its doors in 2013 to weddings and events thus entertaining guests once again! We are now pleased to be reaching beyond these inner circles by making this magical place accessible to all.

Why events?
It is not surprising why Marleybrook House has been entertaining guests throughout its history. It’s all about location, location, location together with a beautiful backdrop and a sprinkle of magic created by our expert team. As your guests soak up the quintessential English country setting, with budding blooms and a budding romance, it is almost like stepping on to the set of Darling Buds of May.