Your Kent Wedding - Page number 27 - July/August 2021 (Issue 97)

BROOME PARK HOTEL 01227 832 701 | www.broomepark.co.uk/weddings Built in 1635, Broome Park Hotel offers a Grade I listed mansion-house setting in the heart of South East Kent. Situated in Canterbury, it’s set amongst no less than 250 acres of grounds, which feature a professional golf course. The site is also home to ample guest accommodation in the shape of 14 lodges and 19 hotel rooms, the interior of which reflect the traditional character of the property. The Italian Gardens offer a stunning spot for al fresco “I dos” and boast original 19th-century features including an original archway where you can exchange your vows with 120 of your nearest and dearest looking on. If you prefer to wed indoors the Georgian Room is a characterful spot complete with original features from the era of previous owner Lord Kitchener, including high ceilings and a large bay window. It too can host 120 for the ceremony before transforming into your reception space for 80 at a seated wedding breakfast and 100 for the evening bash. Finally, the marquee located in the grounds overlooks the Kentish countryside with the mansion house also in full view. It can accommodate 150 for the wedding breakfast and 200 for the evening reception. A complimentary menu tasting is included in two of the four wedding packages and an overnight stay for the newlyweds is always a feature. Our roundup of Kent’s most verdant venues THE GARDEN of England GLORIOUS GARDENS 27