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Price: £15,500 – £25,050
Guests: 150
Bedrooms: 21
Description
Description
Your Dream Wedding in a Stunning Wilderness Setting
Imagine saying “I do” surrounded by 3,300 acres of untouched nature on a private estate in Kent. Elmley Nature Reserve is the UK’s only national nature reserve where you can get married, offering a truly unique and breathtaking backdrop just an hour from London. With only a handful of weddings each year, the dedicated Elmley team focuses on creating a relaxed, flexible, and fully personalized experience that reflects your vision for an unforgettable day.
Beautiful Spaces for Every Moment
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, Elmley has the perfect setting. Exchange vows in the stunning Victorian barn, featuring a vaulted wooden ceiling and a large window framing the natural landscape. The barn comfortably hosts up to 150 guests for ceremonies and dinners, and up to 200 for evening receptions. If you prefer an outdoor ceremony, the Farmhouse Garden offers panoramic views across the reserve. The grass courtyard, decorated with wildflowers and festoon lighting, is ideal for drinks, lawn games, and dancing under the stars.
Exclusive Use and Cozy Accommodation
When you book Elmley, you get exclusive use of Kingshill Farm for three days and two nights—giving you the freedom to celebrate your way without rushing. The venue offers charming rustic-luxe accommodation for up to 42 guests, including the beautifully styled Kingshill Farmhouse, Elmley Cottage, and iconic Shepherd’s Huts. For larger groups, a Bell Tent Village can be added, creating a fun, festival-style vibe for your wedding weekend.
Planning Your Perfect Day
- Guest Capacity: Licensed for up to 150 guests during the day and 200 guests in the evening.
- Catering Options: Choose from a curated list of trusted, full-service caterers to craft a menu that suits your taste and style.
- Drinks Policy: Enjoy a no-corkage policy on daytime drinks, plus access to a fully stocked, licensed bar for your celebrations.
- Entertainment Freedom: No sound limiters mean you can party freely, with afterparty gatherings around the fire pit and no curfew for guests staying onsite.
- Expert Support: An experienced events team is available to help with planning and on-the-day coordination, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Claire
Congratulations to you and your partner on your engagement! It would be lovely to hear more about your exciting plans so please do get in touch, myself and the team would be delighted to chat through how we can make your plans come reality!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Overview of Elmley Nature Reserve
Wedding Venue Type
Barn / Farm
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
21
Sleeps No. of People
114
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Pricing for Elmley Nature Reserve
Pricing for Elmley Nature Reserve
What's Included?
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Choice of preferred caterers
Couple accommodation included
Guest accommodation included
EXCLUSIVE HIRE
• Exclusive use of Kingshill Farm at the heart of the private 3,300 acre National Nature Reserve.
Two nights at Elmley - this runs from 3pm the day before your wedding, until 11am the day after your wedding (accommodation check out at 10:30am).
• Capacity for up to 150 guests for a ceremony or blessing, drinks reception and seated wedding breakfast. Capacity for up to 200 guests for an evening reception.
• Indoor and outdoor licensing for a civil marriage ceremony
• Use of the beautiful Elmley National Nature Reserve for your wedding photographs with incredible meadow, beach & wilderness views.
• The magnificent Kingshill Barn until midnight on your wedding day
• No curfew - after midnight have an afterparty around our fire pit with marshmallow station and dedicated seating area for residential guests to keep that festival vibe going.
• No corkage fee for daytime drinks
EVENT SUPPORT
• Our dedicated wedding team will provide guidance during your planning process; liaising directly with suppliers, pre-arranged access for meetings, planning and supplier viewings in the run-up to your wedding day, on-the-day coordination and clear-up after the wedding.
• The Elmley team will be on hand throughout your stay.
• Licenced evening bar for the wedding day; fully staffed and stocked with local products, can be run on cash or account, 7-11:30pm.
• We will organise your Welcome Party for you and your guests staying the night before the wedding
• The Elmley Wedding Planner – an in-detail guide to planning a wedding at Elmley with our carefully curated lists of incredible suppliers.
USE OF VARIOUS FURNITURE
We have your reception furniture covered with a choice of round tables or vintage trestle tables, wooden folding & cross back chairs, sofas & vintage pieces, lighting, including lots of fairy and festoons
ONSITE ACCOMMODATION
Kingshill Farm and all accommodation is exclusively yours for the duration of your hire. The unique and award-winning accommodation sleeps
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- DDanae and Noel13/10/2025We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect placeWe couldn’t have imagined a more perfect placeWe couldn’t have imagined a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding than Elmley Nature Reserve. From the beginning, Stephanie and her team were absolutely brilliant—supportive, thoughtful, and always on hand to make everything run smoothly. One of the things we loved most was the scope for personalisation within the venue; we were able to make the day truly our own without ever feeling restricted. There were no hidden costs, just complete transparency, which gave us such peace of mind duringWe couldn’t have imagined a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding than Elmley Nature Reserve. From the beginning, Stephanie and her team were absolutely brilliant—supportive, thoughtful, and always on hand to make everything run smoothly. One of the things we loved most was the scope for personalisation within the venue; we were able to make the day truly our own without ever feeling restricted. There were no hidden costs, just complete transparency, which gave us such peace of mind during
- SSophie and Sam13/10/2025Best Weekend of our Lives! Best Weekend of our Lives!… Best weekend of our lives! We cannot thank you enough, Stephanie, a special thanks to you, you were always a step ahead of the game The experience provided by the team at Elmley Nature Reserve were exceptional and our friends and family have all said the same. Our weekend went seamlessly and we could not have done it without you! Charlotte, Eleanor and Stephanie were so supportive and caring from day one of planning, to the morning after the ceremony and beyond. We would recommend this weddin… Best weekend of our lives! We cannot thank you enough, Stephanie, a special thanks to you, you were always a step ahead of the game The experience provided by the team at Elmley Nature Reserve were exceptional and our friends and family have all said the same. Our weekend went seamlessly and we could not have done it without you! Charlotte, Eleanor and Stephanie were so supportive and caring from day one of planning, to the morning after the ceremony and beyond. We would recommend this weddin
- SShea and Doug13/10/2025You truly helped take it to the next levelYou truly helped take it to the next levelWe just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you did to make our wedding so special. Everyone we spoke to couldn’t stop raving about how beautiful Elmley was, and we couldn’t agree more. From start to finish, the whole team was fantastic—so kind, attentive, and lovely to work with. We knew that having our wedding at Elmley would be special, but you truly helped take it to the next level. The day was even more wonderful than we could have imagined, and we are so grateful to you all for mWe just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you did to make our wedding so special. Everyone we spoke to couldn’t stop raving about how beautiful Elmley was, and we couldn’t agree more. From start to finish, the whole team was fantastic—so kind, attentive, and lovely to work with. We knew that having our wedding at Elmley would be special, but you truly helped take it to the next level. The day was even more wonderful than we could have imagined, and we are so grateful to you all for m
- TTayla & Pete07/08/2024We had the most incredible weddingWe had the most incredible weddingWe just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything the past weekend. We had the most incredible wedding. It could not have gone more perfectly and that is all down to you. Every single staff member was exceptional. Elmley is such a special place. All our guests loved every minute of it. We couldn’t have wished for anything more.We just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything the past weekend. We had the most incredible wedding. It could not have gone more perfectly and that is all down to you. Every single staff member was exceptional. Elmley is such a special place. All our guests loved every minute of it. We couldn’t have wished for anything more.
- AAnisha & Max07/08/2024What a special place Elmley isWhat a special place Elmley isWe've had a couple of days to absorb the weekend and reflect on it and I speak for both of us when I say thank you so much for creating such a magical and joyous weekend for our wedding. It was really special and has created amazing memories for both us and all of those who joined us. So many people over the weekend mentioned to Anisha and I what a special place Elmley is and I wholeheartedly agree with that. It was an amazing weekend and one I will never forget - thank you so muchWe've had a couple of days to absorb the weekend and reflect on it and I speak for both of us when I say thank you so much for creating such a magical and joyous weekend for our wedding. It was really special and has created amazing memories for both us and all of those who joined us. So many people over the weekend mentioned to Anisha and I what a special place Elmley is and I wholeheartedly agree with that. It was an amazing weekend and one I will never forget - thank you so much
- NNatalie & Jay06/12/2023Amazing supportAmazing supportFirst of all, big thank you to you for all of your support and assistance during the lead up to the wedding.First of all, big thank you to you for all of your support and assistance during the lead up to the wedding.
- JJustina and Simon06/12/2023So happy we picked ElmleySo happy we picked ElmleyI’m so glad Si and I decided to get married at Elmley as yourself and Georgina were amazing throughout the whole process. You guys replied promptly to emails from the very start right up to the wedding day. You suggested ideas, answered any ridiculous questions that I had and majorly went above and beyond on the wedding day.I’m so glad Si and I decided to get married at Elmley as yourself and Georgina were amazing throughout the whole process. You guys replied promptly to emails from the very start right up to the wedding day. You suggested ideas, answered any ridiculous questions that I had and majorly went above and beyond on the wedding day.
- HHannah & Sam06/12/2023Elmley is truly the perfect wedding venueElmley is truly the perfect wedding venueWe would like to say to you, thank you soo much for all your help and support during the whole process. Your help in the build up and running through the plans on the day made a potentially stressful process soo smooth. You were excellent. Elmley was incredible and truly was the perfect wedding venue.We would like to say to you, thank you soo much for all your help and support during the whole process. Your help in the build up and running through the plans on the day made a potentially stressful process soo smooth. You were excellent. Elmley was incredible and truly was the perfect wedding venue.
- CChloe & Mitch06/12/2023We never felt stressed-thank you!We never felt stressed-thank you!The farmhouse is an amazing place to stay and we feel so lucky to have been able to have our wedding with you guys. All of our guests have said what an amazing place Elmley is and everyone that stayed over had a great time! Thanks for all your hard work on the day, everything went so smoothly and we never felt stressed or anything thanks to you guys being there.The farmhouse is an amazing place to stay and we feel so lucky to have been able to have our wedding with you guys. All of our guests have said what an amazing place Elmley is and everyone that stayed over had a great time! Thanks for all your hard work on the day, everything went so smoothly and we never felt stressed or anything thanks to you guys being there.
- KKemmi & Dom06/12/2023Elmley is basically the most stunning place on earthElmley is basically the most stunning place on earthWhat certainly didn't take long though was for us to realise what an amazing wedding we were so fortunate to have and we owe a million thanks to you! But both your support with everything, as well as the simple fact that Elmley is basically the most stunning place on earth, meant everything went exactly as we dreamed - and some!What certainly didn't take long though was for us to realise what an amazing wedding we were so fortunate to have and we owe a million thanks to you! But both your support with everything, as well as the simple fact that Elmley is basically the most stunning place on earth, meant everything went exactly as we dreamed - and some!
Location & Contact Details for Elmley Nature Reserve
Location & Contact Details for Elmley Nature Reserve
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Where is Elmley Nature Reserve wedding venue located?
Elmley Nature Reserve is located at ME12 3RW, Elmley National Nature Reserve, Kent, England, GB, just an hour's drive from London.
What makes Elmley Nature Reserve a unique wedding venue?
Elmley Nature Reserve is the UK’s only national nature reserve where you can get married, offering a stunning wilderness backdrop of 3,300 acres of untouched nature on a private estate, providing a truly unique and breathtaking setting for your wedding day.
What types of wedding settings does Elmley Nature Reserve offer?
Elmley offers several beautiful spaces for your ceremony and celebration including:
- The Victorian barn with a vaulted wooden ceiling and large window, accommodating up to 150 guests for ceremonies and dinners and 200 for evening receptions.
- The Farmhouse Garden for outdoor ceremonies with panoramic views across the reserve.
- The grass courtyard decorated with wildflowers and festoon lighting, ideal for drinks, lawn games, and dancing under the stars.
What is the guest capacity at Elmley Nature Reserve for weddings?
Elmley Nature Reserve is licensed for up to 150 guests during the day and can host up to 200 guests for evening receptions.
Does Elmley Nature Reserve offer exclusive use of the venue?
Yes, when you book Elmley, you get exclusive use of Kingshill Farm and the reserve for three days and two nights, allowing you the freedom to celebrate your wedding without rushing.
What accommodation options are available at Elmley Nature Reserve for wedding guests?
Elmley offers charming rustic-luxe accommodation for up to 42 guests including:
- Kingshill Farmhouse
- Elmley Cottage
- Iconic Shepherd’s Huts
For larger groups, a Bell Tent Village can be added, creating a festival-style vibe for your wedding weekend.
What catering options are available at Elmley Nature Reserve?
You can choose from a curated list of trusted, full-service caterers who will work with you to craft a menu that suits your taste and wedding style.
What is Elmley Nature Reserve's drinks policy during weddings?
Elmley offers a no-corkage policy on daytime drinks plus provides access to a fully stocked and licensed bar for your evening celebrations.
Can I have entertainment and celebrations late into the night at Elmley Nature Reserve?
Absolutely! Elmley Nature Reserve allows freedom for entertainment with no sound limiters, which means you can party freely. There is no curfew for guests staying onsite, and you can enjoy afterparty gatherings around the fire pit.
Does Elmley Nature Reserve provide support for planning and coordinating my wedding day?
Yes, an experienced events team is available to assist you with planning and on-the-day coordination, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and that your wedding reflects your vision.
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