Description
Your Dream Wedding Starts Here: A Truly Personal Celebration
Located in the beautiful countryside just outside Canterbury, Kent, Knockwood Bespoke Receptions is a family-run, exclusive-use venue perfect for couples who want a wedding that’s uniquely theirs. Set in a stunning meadow, this venue offers a relaxed, free-spirited atmosphere where you can bring your wedding vision to life exactly as you imagine it.
Experience Nature’s Beauty on Your Special Day
Picture exchanging vows and celebrating surrounded by mature trees and wildflower-dotted grass, with breathtaking views of Kent’s rolling countryside and golden wheat fields. Your guests will arrive through a charming wooden archway lit with festoon lights, stepping into a peaceful meadow that feels both intimate and expansive. The natural setting creates a magical backdrop, especially as the sun sets and bathes the landscape in warm light.
Design Your Reception Your Way
Knockwood is a fully DIY, festival-style venue, giving you the freedom to create a wedding that truly reflects your style. Whether you envision a tipi, a traditional marquee, or a completely unique setup, the spacious meadow is your blank canvas. You choose the decor, the suppliers, and every detail—making your day as personal and creative as you want it to be. The venue team is here to support you in crafting a bespoke celebration that tells your story.
Key Features to Know
- Location: Just outside Canterbury, set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- Capacity: Comfortably hosts up to 200 guests, perfect for intimate or larger celebrations.
- Style: Ideal for DIY, festival, marquee, and outdoor countryside weddings.
- Exclusivity: Enjoy exclusive use of the meadow for your entire reception.
- Season: Available from May 1st to October 31st, making the most of the stunning seasonal landscape.
Experience
Overview of Knockwood Bespoke Receptions
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Pricing for Knockwood Bespoke Receptions
Reviews (8)
- SSarah Burwell13/04/2023The most beautiful rural wedding and event location run by the most wonderful family who simply cannot do enough for youThe most beautiful rural wedding and event location run by the most wonderful family who simply cannot do enough for youThe most beautiful rural wedding and event location run by the most wonderful family who simply cannot do enough for you. It has the most breathtaking views and a homely feel and the owners will make you feel part of the family right from day one. Their suppliers are second to none and it is the perfect blank canvas outdoor wedding venue. There is a large field for parking, a stunning ceremony area and a fantastic flat field with far reaching views of the Kent countryside which looks amazing with a marquee, petal tent or marquee and has plenty of room for that and more! Definitely my favourite venue for outdoor weddings.The most beautiful rural wedding and event location run by the most wonderful family who simply cannot do enough for you. It has the most breathtaking views and a homely feel and the owners will make you feel part of the family right from day one. Their suppliers are second to none and it is the perfect blank canvas outdoor wedding venue. There is a large field for parking, a stunning ceremony area and a fantastic flat field with far reaching views of the Kent countryside which looks amazing with a marquee, petal tent or marquee and has plenty of room for that and more! Definitely my favourite venue for outdoor weddings.
- CCamilla14/12/2018Private Garden Party / Baby Shower Private Garden Party / Baby ShowerThe Knockwood Team are just fab! We used just the front lawns to hold a baby shower. They went above and beyond and were so helpful. It's just a lovely place! The Knockwood Team are just fab! We used just the front lawns to hold a baby shower. They went above and beyond and were so helpful. It's just a lovely place!
- FFox and Braces01/11/2018A thing of beautyA thing of beautyWe are a DJ company that visit many wedding venues around the UK, and Knockwood Bespoke Receptions certainly stands out from the rest. A beautiful location run by incredibly polite, helpful and professional people... what more could you wish for! We absolutely love it and can not wait for our next visit!We are a DJ company that visit many wedding venues around the UK, and Knockwood Bespoke Receptions certainly stands out from the rest. A beautiful location run by incredibly polite, helpful and professional people... what more could you wish for! We absolutely love it and can not wait for our next visit!
- LLucy Day01/11/2018Relaxed countryside venue. Nothing too much trouble.Relaxed countryside venue. Nothing too much trouble.'Knockwood' is a really special place, perfect for relaxed countryside wedding celebrations. I wholeheartedly recommending them. The team are very helpful and proactive, and if you're looking for a peaceful spot for your wedding day, Knockwood is ideal.'Knockwood' is a really special place, perfect for relaxed countryside wedding celebrations. I wholeheartedly recommending them. The team are very helpful and proactive, and if you're looking for a peaceful spot for your wedding day, Knockwood is ideal.
- JJames & Becky30/10/2018Open WeekendOpen WeekendWe recently attended Knockwood's open weekend. The owners were very welcoming and explained how the venue works. We're really looking forward to going back and booking it as our venue!We recently attended Knockwood's open weekend. The owners were very welcoming and explained how the venue works. We're really looking forward to going back and booking it as our venue!
- RRichard & Karen03/10/2018Happy Parents!Happy Parents!As the Mother & Father of the Bride, all we wanted was the best day for our Daughter and Son-in-Law. They wanted a DIY/Festival wedding which Knockwood suited perfectly. They wanted to choose their own catering, photographer, florist etc. which the venue we more than accommodating with. The owners really went out of their way to ensure their day went well. Having them on site to coordinate the day was also a big help. As the Mother & Father of the Bride, all we wanted was the best day for our Daughter and Son-in-Law. They wanted a DIY/Festival wedding which Knockwood suited perfectly. They wanted to choose their own catering, photographer, florist etc. which the venue we more than accommodating with. The owners really went out of their way to ensure their day went well. Having them on site to coordinate the day was also a big help.
- CCarol03/10/2018Works Summer BBQWorks Summer BBQWe've used Knockwood to host our works summer family bbq for the last 3 years. They've always been so accommodating and we look forward to coming back year after year. The open space is a lovely environment for work colleagues and families to come together. We've used Knockwood to host our works summer family bbq for the last 3 years. They've always been so accommodating and we look forward to coming back year after year. The open space is a lovely environment for work colleagues and families to come together.
- RRebecca & Ben03/10/2018Couldn't have been happier! Couldn't have been happier!From the second we contacted Knockwood, the owners were so helpful and thoughtful. They made us feel so welcome. It was difficult for us to find a space where we could truly make our own and, Knockwood gave us that opportunity. We loved it, thank you!From the second we contacted Knockwood, the owners were so helpful and thoughtful. They made us feel so welcome. It was difficult for us to find a space where we could truly make our own and, Knockwood gave us that opportunity. We loved it, thank you!
Location & Contact Details for Knockwood Bespoke Receptions
Where is Knockwood Bespoke Receptions located?
Knockwood Bespoke Receptions is located just outside Canterbury, Kent, England, with the postal code CT4 8HN. Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it offers stunning views of the Kent countryside.
What is the maximum guest capacity at Knockwood Bespoke Receptions?
The venue comfortably hosts up to 200 guests, making it perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger wedding celebrations.
Is Knockwood Bespoke Receptions suitable for DIY and festival-style weddings?
Yes, Knockwood is a fully DIY, festival-style venue allowing couples to create a wedding that reflects their personal style. Whether you want a tipi, marquee, or a unique setup, the spacious meadow serves as a blank canvas.
Do couples have exclusive use of Knockwood Bespoke Receptions during their wedding?
Absolutely. Couples enjoy exclusive use of the entire meadow for their wedding reception, ensuring a private and intimate atmosphere for their special day.
What is the wedding season at Knockwood Bespoke Receptions?
The venue is available for weddings from May 1st to October 31st, allowing couples to experience the beautiful and changing landscape during the prime seasonal months.
Can I customize the décor and suppliers for my wedding at Knockwood Bespoke Receptions?
Yes, Knockwood encourages couples to design their reception their way. You have the freedom to choose your own décor, suppliers, and every detail to make your day uniquely yours.
What kind of natural surroundings can we expect at Knockwood Bespoke Receptions?
The venue is set in a beautiful meadow surrounded by mature trees and wildflower-dotted grass, with breathtaking views of rolling Kent countryside and golden wheat fields. The setting offers a magical backdrop, especially at sunset.
Is Knockwood Bespoke Receptions a family-run venue?
Yes, Knockwood Bespoke Receptions is a family-run venue dedicated to providing a personal and bespoke wedding experience for every couple.
What is the atmosphere like at Knockwood Bespoke Receptions?
Knockwood offers a relaxed, free-spirited, and intimate atmosphere where couples can create a truly personal wedding celebration surrounded by nature.
How do guests access Knockwood Bespoke Receptions on the wedding day?
Guests arrive through a charming wooden archway decorated with festoon lights, leading them into the peaceful meadow that serves as the venue, creating a warm and inviting first impression.
