Kent

Rochester

George Vaults

(12)

Instant Brochure!

Receive it immediately

Price: £300 – £1,000

Guests: 50

Description

Discover George Vaults: A Unique Wedding Venue in Rochester

If you’re dreaming of a wedding venue that combines rich history with modern charm, George Vaults in the heart of Rochester is an exceptional choice. This beautifully restored former bank offers a one-of-a-kind setting that’s perfect for couples looking to celebrate their love in an intimate and romantic atmosphere.

A Venue with Timeless Character

The highlight of George Vaults is its stunning vaulted crypt, dating back to the 14th century. Imagine exchanging your vows surrounded by exposed brickwork and elegant arches that tell a story centuries old. Licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships, this magical space creates a truly memorable backdrop for your wedding.

Plus, the venue’s prime location means you’re just a short walk from iconic landmarks like Rochester Castle and Cathedral—ideal spots for capturing beautiful wedding photos.

Perfectly Sized for Intimate Celebrations

George Vaults is designed to host close-knit weddings, comfortably accommodating your nearest and dearest throughout the day. Here’s what you can expect:

Ceremony Capacity: Up to 50 guests
Wedding Breakfast Capacity: Up to 50 guests
Evening Reception Capacity: Up to 70 guests

Beyond the historic vault, you and your guests can enjoy a charming courtyard and a modern lounge bar. These versatile spaces can be tailored to fit your vision—whether that’s a formal seated meal or a relaxed, festive reception.

Expert Support Every Step of the Way

Planning your wedding should be exciting, not stressful. That’s why George Vaults offers a dedicated wedding coordinator to guide you from your first visit through to the big day. Their team provides bespoke packages designed to reflect your unique style and make your celebration truly personal.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Carla

Congratulations! You will receive a full wedding consultation upon booking with full support throughout your planning process. Working with our loyal and professional wedding coordinator we will tailor and personalise your wedding day to suit you and your guests. With a range of options and services designed to make your wedding day as stress free as possible. Please do arrange an appointment to meet our wedding coordinator, view our wonderful venue and discuss any requirements you may have.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2001

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of George Vaults

Wedding Venue Type

Pub / Restaurant

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

Reception Capacity

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available

Church within walking distance

Wedding license

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted

Grade I/II Listed Building

Landscaped gardens

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List

In-house catering

Alcohol license

Pricing for George Vaults

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£300.00 – £1,000.00

Packages (price per head)

£50.00 – £70.00

Minimum number of guests: 10

Reviews (12)

(12)

K
Kay and James
24/11/2018
Venue was perfect for usVenue was perfect for us
The vaults was the perfect venue for us, not only because of how beautiful and magical it is but we actually met there Everything was amazing and easy thanks to Carla, who’s day off fell on my reception day but she still came in to set up check everything was right and I was happy. It looked amazing 💕 The staff was fantastic on the night Only issue I had was it was over in a flash I’d love to do it all again It was the best night. Kay & James 💕 The vaults was the perfect venue for us, not only because of how beautiful and magical it is but we actually met there Everything was amazing and easy thanks to Carla, who’s day off fell on my reception day but she still came in to set up check everything was right and I was happy. It looked amazing 💕 The staff was fantastic on the night Only issue I had was it was over in a flash I’d love to do it all again It was the best night. Kay & James 💕
P
Paula and David
29/09/2018
Simply beautifulSimply beautiful
On choosing our venue, the Vault sold it to us! It's simply beautiful. We only had a small, intimate wedding, and the Vault was the perfect size too. Carla was simply fabulous from beginning to the end and made the whole process very easy. Our guests had a great time reporting that it was one of the best weddings they'd been to - need we say more! P&D.On choosing our venue, the Vault sold it to us! It's simply beautiful. We only had a small, intimate wedding, and the Vault was the perfect size too. Carla was simply fabulous from beginning to the end and made the whole process very easy. Our guests had a great time reporting that it was one of the best weddings they'd been to - need we say more! P&D.
S
Sam and Ashley
18/08/2018
The only venue we viewed!The only venue we viewed!
The Vaults couldn’t of been any more perfect for our wedding! It was the only venue that we viewed and we knew straight away it was perfect for us. All of our guests commented on the venue and how beautiful it was. Carla was amazing and so helpful from the moment I first emailed and enquired about The Vaults right up until the very big day. There is not one bad word I could say about The Vaults and the team. Would highly recommend to anyone that is wanting an intimate and romantic wedding, truly stunning venue! Thank you all so much for your help! The Vaults couldn’t of been any more perfect for our wedding! It was the only venue that we viewed and we knew straight away it was perfect for us. All of our guests commented on the venue and how beautiful it was. Carla was amazing and so helpful from the moment I first emailed and enquired about The Vaults right up until the very big day. There is not one bad word I could say about The Vaults and the team. Would highly recommend to anyone that is wanting an intimate and romantic wedding, truly stunning venue! Thank you all so much for your help!
V
Vicky and Kevin
30/06/2018
We couldnt have asked for moreWe couldnt have asked for more
The first time we visited The George Vaults, we knew it was the perfect venue for our wedding. The vault was very intimate and perfect for the number of guests that attended. We were blessed with glorious weather, so the garden was lovely for our guests to relax in, prior to the ceremony and until we were seated for our meal. All our guests commented that is was one of the best weddings that they had been too. Having Rochester Castle so close by, made it the perfect setting for our photo's. From start to finish, Carla was amazing and her team on the day were very friendly and attentive. The day ran perfectly, we couldn't have asked for more. Thanks again for making our day so special. The first time we visited The George Vaults, we knew it was the perfect venue for our wedding. The vault was very intimate and perfect for the number of guests that attended. We were blessed with glorious weather, so the garden was lovely for our guests to relax in, prior to the ceremony and until we were seated for our meal. All our guests commented that is was one of the best weddings that they had been too. Having Rochester Castle so close by, made it the perfect setting for our photo's. From start to finish, Carla was amazing and her team on the day were very friendly and attentive. The day ran perfectly, we couldn't have asked for more. Thanks again for making our day so special.
J
Joanne and Andy
22/12/2017
Christmas WeddingChristmas Wedding
We chose The George vaults for our wedding venue , as we knew it would Make the perfect setting for our intimate Christmas wedding . Our wedding planner Carla was fantastic , all my requests & ideas were welcomed and the staff decorated the vaults exactly as I had wanted it . Rose gold and lots of low lighting made it look magical .Both the family's were blown away by the vault (most didn’t know it was there !).The staff were excellent , helpful & friendly , the food was delicious too . Thank you for an amazing experience!We chose The George vaults for our wedding venue , as we knew it would Make the perfect setting for our intimate Christmas wedding . Our wedding planner Carla was fantastic , all my requests & ideas were welcomed and the staff decorated the vaults exactly as I had wanted it . Rose gold and lots of low lighting made it look magical .Both the family's were blown away by the vault (most didn’t know it was there !).The staff were excellent , helpful & friendly , the food was delicious too . Thank you for an amazing experience!
T
Trudi and Mark
11/11/2017
Romantic, Rustic yet magnificentRomantic, Rustic yet magnificent
From the first contact to our actual day, the team at George Vaults helped create our perfect day. Our wedding was an intimate family affair, with a warm, loving atmosphere with simple decorations and no dj. The Vault setting is romantic, rustic yet magnificent and created an ambiance like no other. The wedding breakfast package we chose allowed enough choice that it catered for dietary requirements and vegan options. We chose to have giant jenga, donut wedding cakes, candy station and music was piped in from the bar above. The staff were just perfect! The barman also performed slight of hand magic at the bar, which kept plenty of people interested. All 25 of our guests felt happy, full and comfortable in their surroundings and we couldn't have asked for more! From the first contact to our actual day, the team at George Vaults helped create our perfect day. Our wedding was an intimate family affair, with a warm, loving atmosphere with simple decorations and no dj. The Vault setting is romantic, rustic yet magnificent and created an ambiance like no other. The wedding breakfast package we chose allowed enough choice that it catered for dietary requirements and vegan options. We chose to have giant jenga, donut wedding cakes, candy station and music was piped in from the bar above. The staff were just perfect! The barman also performed slight of hand magic at the bar, which kept plenty of people interested. All 25 of our guests felt happy, full and comfortable in their surroundings and we couldn't have asked for more!
P
Phil and Sarah
28/10/2016
Many said it was the best wedding they has been toMany said it was the best wedding they has been to
Hi Carla Just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for making our wedding day so fabulous. We had the most amazing time and your help both in the run up and on the day itself was invaluable. Everything ran like clockwork, the room looked even better than I could ever have imagined and the food was perfect. All of the staff who worked that day were brilliant and the feedback we have been getting from our guests has been so complementary. Many have said it was the best wedding they had been too and everyone said it was the most stunning venue and they just loved that cheese table!! In case you’re wondering, yes we are still eating the bread and the cheese! OMG It was like a harvest festival J It was so good to see you guys enjoying the music too. Thank you again for everything and for helping us achieve our dream wedding Love The Wilsons (aka Sarah & Phil) xxHi Carla Just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for making our wedding day so fabulous. We had the most amazing time and your help both in the run up and on the day itself was invaluable. Everything ran like clockwork, the room looked even better than I could ever have imagined and the food was perfect. All of the staff who worked that day were brilliant and the feedback we have been getting from our guests has been so complementary. Many have said it was the best wedding they had been too and everyone said it was the most stunning venue and they just loved that cheese table!! In case you’re wondering, yes we are still eating the bread and the cheese! OMG It was like a harvest festival J It was so good to see you guys enjoying the music too. Thank you again for everything and for helping us achieve our dream wedding Love The Wilsons (aka Sarah & Phil) xx
M
Michael and Louise
28/10/2016
Carla and the team got everything spot on!Carla and the team got everything spot on!
There aren't words describe how amazing our wedding day went from start to finish. The Vault provided a breath-taking venue that our guests fell in love with instantly, just as we had already. There's something romantic and so very special about the candle lit vault, that you just won't get at a typical wedding venue. Carla and the team got everything spot on - from the running of the day, to the set up of the table decorations just as I had pictured in my head and the of course the delicious wedding breakfast. I wish we could do it all over again! There aren't words describe how amazing our wedding day went from start to finish. The Vault provided a breath-taking venue that our guests fell in love with instantly, just as we had already. There's something romantic and so very special about the candle lit vault, that you just won't get at a typical wedding venue. Carla and the team got everything spot on - from the running of the day, to the set up of the table decorations just as I had pictured in my head and the of course the delicious wedding breakfast. I wish we could do it all over again!
S
Steve and Julie
28/10/2016
Our day went without a hitchOur day went without a hitch
We can’t thank Carla and her team enough for making our day perfect. They worked really hard to make sure our wedding went according to plan. The food and service was excellent and there was nothing that was too much trouble. The transition from ceremony to wedding breakfast to reception was amazing. Carla was very attentive and listened to our wants and special requirements as one of our guests is disabled. The team was very professional and unobtrusive, working hard in the back ground to ensure our day went without a hitch. George Vaults has a relaxed and intimate atmosphere, seamlessly combining a trendy wine bar with oodles of history. We can’t thank Carla and her team enough for making our day perfect. They worked really hard to make sure our wedding went according to plan. The food and service was excellent and there was nothing that was too much trouble. The transition from ceremony to wedding breakfast to reception was amazing. Carla was very attentive and listened to our wants and special requirements as one of our guests is disabled. The team was very professional and unobtrusive, working hard in the back ground to ensure our day went without a hitch. George Vaults has a relaxed and intimate atmosphere, seamlessly combining a trendy wine bar with oodles of history.
M
Michael and Diane
28/10/2016
Our day at The George Vaults was seamless!Our day at The George Vaults was seamless!
Our day at The George Vaults was seamless. Carla and her team were very well organised and made everyone feel welcome. The organisation and communication from initially booking the venue until the day itself was stress free. The venue is stunning and we had many positive comments on the day regarding this. We can honestly say that everything on the day was perfect. Lovely venue and excellent staff make a happy Bride, Groom and guests. Our day at The George Vaults was seamless. Carla and her team were very well organised and made everyone feel welcome. The organisation and communication from initially booking the venue until the day itself was stress free. The venue is stunning and we had many positive comments on the day regarding this. We can honestly say that everything on the day was perfect. Lovely venue and excellent staff make a happy Bride, Groom and guests.

Location & Contact Details for George Vaults

Wedding Venue Address

35 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1LN, England, United Kingdom

Website

Phone

Show all travel details

Follow This Supplier On

Gallery

Explore more photos and videos for this venue

FAQs

Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is George Vaults and where is it located?

George Vaults is a unique wedding venue situated in Rochester, Kent, England. It occupies a beautifully restored former bank and is located at ME1 1LN, offering a historic yet modern setting for weddings.

What makes George Vaults a unique wedding venue?

George Vaults features a stunning vaulted crypt dating back to the 14th century, with exposed brickwork and elegant arches. This historic ambiance combined with modern amenities creates a romantic and intimate atmosphere perfect for weddings.

Is George Vaults licensed for wedding ceremonies?

Yes, George Vaults is licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships, allowing couples to hold their wedding ceremony within its magical historic vault.

What is the guest capacity at George Vaults for weddings?

George Vaults comfortably accommodates:

Up to 50 guests for ceremonies
Up to 50 guests for the wedding breakfast
Up to 70 guests for evening receptions

Are there additional spaces available at George Vaults for wedding events?

Besides the historic vaulted crypt, George Vaults offers a charming courtyard and a modern lounge bar. These versatile spaces can be customised to fit your wedding vision, whether it's a formal meal or a relaxed reception.

Can couples take wedding photos near George Vaults?

Absolutely. George Vaults is conveniently located close to iconic landmarks like Rochester Castle and Rochester Cathedral, providing beautiful settings for memorable wedding photographs.

Does George Vaults provide wedding planning support?

Yes, George Vaults offers a dedicated wedding coordinator who assists couples from the first visit to the wedding day. They help create bespoke packages tailored to your personal style and requirements.

Is George Vaults suitable for intimate weddings?

George Vaults is perfectly sized for intimate celebrations, making it ideal for couples wanting to celebrate with their closest friends and family in a warm and historic environment.

What type of wedding receptions can be hosted at George Vaults?

George Vaults can host a variety of receptions, ranging from formal seated meals in the vaulted crypt to relaxed, festive gatherings in the courtyard or lounge bar, accommodating up to 70 guests in the evening.

How does the historic character of George Vaults enhance a wedding?

The 14th-century vaulted crypt's exposed brickwork and elegant arches provide a timeless and romantic atmosphere, making every wedding ceremony and celebration at George Vaults uniquely memorable.

Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Special Offer50% off venue hire fee if booked on a Monday-Thursday via BrideBook

Wedding Venues Kent

Wedding Venues Rochester

We think you’ll love