Penshurst Place and Gardens

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£1,500 - £8,600 for Venue Hire
Up to 136
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Penshurst Place and Gardens Full Description
Nestled in the heart of the peaceful village of Penshurst, in an area of unspoiled countryside in west Kent, lies an enchanting, authentic medieval country house. Penshurst Place is quintessentially English – romantic, classic and elegant with a rural feel. For nearly seven centuries this characterful home has played host to lavish entertaining, chivalrous acts and notable historic events. Today Penshurst Place, with its beautiful unique rooms, glorious gardens and exquisite hospitality, opens its doors to couples wishing to celebrate the start of their married lives together. We understand that every couple is unique and every wedding individual. Our team of knowledgeable and attentive wedding co-ordinators can offer as much, or as little, guidance and inspiration as you require to make planning your wedding smooth, stress-free and exciting. Drawing on extensive experience, we handpick the very best suppliers for our list of trusted partners to cover every detail. With four impressive banqueting rooms of varying sizes and atmosphere, all under one roof, the beauty of Penshurst Place lies in its flexibility to host a more intimate gathering for a less formal occasion or a large, lavish celebration to amaze and delight your friends and family. We offer a selection of gorgeously appointed locations to perfectly match your requirements. Our picturesque gardens provide the most ideal photo opportunities and perfect locations for your outdoor ceremony.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: George
Planning weddings, speaking to excited couples and seeing months of planning come to fruition are what my team and I thrive on! We love what we do, and we love where we do it, please don't hesitate to get in contact with us and see how we can help bring your dream wedding to life. The Hospitality Team

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1942
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
7
Penshurst Place and Gardens Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
136
Reception Capacity
200
Usual Finish Time
12:00 PM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Open Flame Permitted
Marquee Permitted
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

Asian Catering
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Penshurst Place and Gardens Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£1,500
Maximum Price
£8,600
What is included in this pricing:
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Reviews
(44)
Dan & Harriet
Happy couple married in July
September 2024
Most fabulous wedding day at Penshurst Place

Harriet and I had the most wonderful wedding day at Penshurst Place and a seamless experience during the build-up right through to the day itself. The team were very communicative and their organisation was second to none. Our meetings in-person ahead of the day were very productive, including our meal tasting which was a fantastic experience. The day itself was amazing and we loved every second of it. Our guests were absolutely blown away by the venue & gardens and had nothing but positive words to say about the quality of the food & drinks and the service provided. We had the most fantastic experience and feel we couldn’t have chosen a better place to celebrate our marriage. Penshurst Place just felt right from the moment we arrived, and we enjoyed the day so much.

Charlotte & Ryan
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
Our fairytale wedding day - Saturday 17th August 2024

Myself and my husband Ryan were married at Penshurst Place in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in the inner courtyard which took place 17.08.2024. Our wedding journey began after getting engaged back in September 2022 on our 4 year anniversary. We always had spoken about our venue being a castle or historical place and it was a dream of mine since I was a little girl to be married in a castle one day. Ryan and I visited Penshurst Place back in 2019 on a spontaneous date day out and thought it was stunning. We always remembered it and didn’t realise weddings could take place there until we was searching for venues. When we was shown around the venue we was mind blown as soon as we walked into the Barons Hall and after visiting some other venues prior we just knew Penshurst Place was our wedding venue. Our wedding was two years planning and booking in all of our amazing suppliers and our big day took place on Saturday 17th August 2024. It was honestly like a fairytale and best day of our lives. All of our suppliers did such a fantastic job ringing our visions to life. Not to mention the hard work and wonderful staff at Penshurst including, Caroline, Sarah and Liz + the wonderful chef. We was blessed with beautiful weather on our day and felt that some of our loved ones who couldn’t be there was definitely with us and looking down on us. We would just like to end our review with thank you so much Penshurst Place for the most magical day of our lives. With love and thanks, Charlotte & Ryan Mr & Mrs Whitehouse x x

Christine and Philip Clucas
Wedding: June
June 2024
Just wonderful

Thank you so much for the wonderful way you helped us celebrate our daughter’s wedding. So professional,understanding and helpful. All members of staff were friendly and made us feel so welcome. We can certainly recommend Penshurst as a special place for a wedding.

Hazel and Gary
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
Everthing I dreamed of and a million times more!

Penshurst Place was absolutely the best place to get married, every detail and every part was incredible. We can not give them a good enough review to explain how wonderful the place and grounds were but more importantly the staff. We had a ceremony only event there as was our second marriage but you would not have known it they went above and beyond for every aspect. My little girl gets car sick so they accommodated giving me a room to change in before hand. They were flawless and the attention to detail was incredible. We had 5 flavoured Ice creams and the chef came up with sweet canapés as I am not a fan of savoury ones. They set up our games and the put out order of services. We can not Thank them enough for the trouble and care that they went to for us. Communication with them was brilliant, often responding to emails the same day. I can not sing their praises enough! It's obvious that Penshurst Place has the most incredible grounds and building and that our photographer Barry Page will have captured fantastic shots for us to keep as memories, but more than that what Penshurst has is staff that make the most important day to you the most relaxed and enjoyable day you will experience.

Mr & Mrs W
Happy couple married in May
May 2024
A fantastic day!

Thank you to the team for all their effort to make our day as special as it was! George, Caroline and Liz were fantastic all round. From food suggestions to having Mr and Mrs cocktails, to letting our DJ unload equipment slightly earlier than originally planned to fit with our tight timelines, everything helped to make our day unique and just as we had wanted

Mr & Mrs M
Happy couple married in March
May 2024
Superb!

The team's guidance and attention to detail in the planning for the event was superb, and I’m sure it set the conditions for the big day to run so smoothly. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed what could so easily have been a stressful experience…the food and wine tasting for example was great fun! The wedding day was wonderful too. The food was a particular highlight, so please pass on our thanks to the kitchen staff. Throughout, the organisation and direction was seamless.

Gemma
Happy couple married in November
December 2023
Wonderful winter wedding!!

Penshurst Place is a truly beautiful wedding venue and the events team were fantastic, I cannot fault them! We had the BEST wedding day!! They were very organised in the run up to our wedding and on the day, we didn’t have to worry about anything. We were able to completely relax and enjoy our day as we were totally confident that they had everything in hand. I would recommend Penshurst to anyone looking for the perfect winter wedding! A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special for us! X

Alex & Jamie
Happy couple married in September
October 2023
The hottest wedding of 2023!

Our wedding at Penshurst Place & Gardens exceeded all expectations, which is a big feat considering we'd been dreaming about it for about a year a half beforehand! We ended up having the hottest day of 2023 for our special day at 33 degrees, but the events and catering staff at Penshurst kept their 'cool' and made every effort to ensure we and our guests did too, with water stations and seats in shady areas. Everyone had a smile on their face and really made us feel confident and valued. Caroline helped us stay calm before the nervy walk down the aisle, and Liz was all hands on deck in the evening, helping bustle Alex's dress when everyone else couldn't work out how to do it (tips for brides, make sure at least a few people know how to do this before the big day!) and holding us both up when we climbed the bench in the Minstrel's Gallery in the evening to view our wedding from above (highly recommend)! We're so thankful for the wedding events team and now we have memories to keep for a lifetime, and it's even better that the venue is open to the public, so we can re-live the day any time we want a stroll there.

Mr & Mr B
Happy couple married in September
September 2023
Best day ever!

Dear Caroline, Nikki, Liz & team, Wanted to say a massive, massive thank you for all your help leading up to and on the day of the wedding, helping us feel valued, confident and comfortable. We had the best day ever despite that blazing heat! Wouldn’t change it for the world. Everything went so smoothly and that was all down to you. We can’t thank you enough for everything. Penshurst will always have a special place in our hearts now.

Mr & Mrs H
Happy couple married in July
September 2023
A lovely day

We just wanted to say that we had a lovely time on our wedding day at Penshurst Place and enjoyed the delicious food and drinks throughout the evening! We really appreciate how much work went into organising everything and wanted to say a big thank you to everyone involved in hosting the event, especially with the fast turnaround to avoid the rain! Our guests and families also had a lovely time and many people will most likely come back to visit the house and gardens

Penshurst Place and Gardens Location & Contact Details

Address

Penshurst Place, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8DG, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

For your guests, always use the postcode for our private entrance "TN11 8DH"

Nearest Town

Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M25

Nearest Train Station

Tonbridge

Nearest Airport

Gatwick

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Penshurst Place and Gardens?

Too many to choose! We've hosted so many different weddings, all with their own quirks and features. Perhaps the best weddings though, are the ones where the couple disappear for a few moments away from their guests, their photographer, and their wedding party and we spot them sitting on a bench in the gardens just taking in the day and reflecting on their vows before re-joining everyone to celebrate. In the rush and excitement of your wedding day we always recommend taking a few moments away, just the two of you, to celebrate.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Ask as many questions as you feel you need to be comfortable about your wedding. This is YOUR day and we are here to make sure that everything you're looking for comes to fruition. Don't be afraid to ask questions as often as you need to to ensure that on the day itself you feel stress-free .

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Couples often put their most personal touches into their table plans, with tables named after important places in their lives, locations of dates, names of pets and even favourite sweets! It's always a pleasure to see our couples showcase their personality at their wedding.

Describe Penshurst Place and Gardens in 5 adjectives

Unique, characterful, flexible, historic and picture-perfect

Where’s the best photo spot at Penshurst Place and Gardens?

Too many to choose from! For large expansive shots, the Italian Garden with the house in the background is a must. Elsewhere Coronation Walk which is lined with beautiful old apple trees is a stunning spot for more rustic images.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Penshurst Place and Gardens?

We couldn't possibly say... ( ;

What’s your favourite canapé?

A British classic - the little Roast beef Yorkshire puddings are divine!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Our famous homemade sausage and vegetarian rolls, perfect for mid-party snack

What is Penshurst Place and Gardens most unique feature?

The medieval Baron's Hall. It was completed in 1341 and features an original 60 feet high chestnut-beamed roof.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our team. Outside of the immediate weddings team is a small collection of helpers from other departments who are just as passionate about weddings here as we are. Many of us married here ourselves and they all help out with getting the rooms ready for our couples if we need them.
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