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Price: £1,500 – £7,250
Guests: 90
Deals available: 4
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (4)
Description
Description
The Secret Garden is easily one of Kent’s most romantic and picturesque venues, offering exclusive hire, a variety of packages and the help of a talented team who are dedicated to making sure couples have their perfect day .
Based on the original Mersham le Hatch estate, it's historic surroundings provide a perfect, secluded escape for weddings. There are endless photo opportunities to suit couples of all tastes and styles - from the enchanting Wild Flower Garden to the elegant Cobbled Courtyards, Old Archways and Clock Tower. This venue is a dream for photographers as well as couples!
The Secret Garden offers a variety of fully licensed ceremony spaces, including the beautiful Gazebo located in the heart of the Gardens, the historic Chapel which is perfect for weddings all year round, and the Glasshouse, showcasing the best of the outdoors inside and is the perfect space for smaller, more intimate weddings.
On top of this, the Secret Garden has an incredibly talented team of world class chefs, who pride themselves on using Kent’s finest and locally sourced fresh produce. We even grow our own fruit and vegetables onsite! Whether you're looking for a delicious 3 Course A La Carte, or a more relaxed, informal BBQ Breakfast, the options for catering here are endless. Bespoke menus can even be arranged for couples who are looking for something really special.
Whether couples are looking for an all day celebration, a twilight wedding, an intimate ceremony or something in between, we can help create their dream day.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Stephanie
A huge congratulations on your engagement!
We LOVE to celebrate love here at Secret Garden, and we believe that is the core of what makes an amazing wedding day for all involved - a celebration designed to fully embrace and commemorate your love! And by your love, we mean your specific love; your journey and adventures that brought you to be here with us, standing at the top of our aisle and making your commitments to one another.
We can’t wait to see what that looks like exactly for you.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2006
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
25
Overview of The Secret Garden, Ashford
Wedding Venue Type
Garden / Outdoor
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
90
Reception Capacity
130
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Sound system available
Dancefloor available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti permitted
Wedding license
Wedding Venue Details
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Pet friendly
Disabled access
On-site parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-house wedding coordinator
Grade I/II Listed Building
Open Flame Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Wedding Catering
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Alcohol license
Western / European
External catering permitted
Vegan catering
Halal catering
Bar
Pricing for The Secret Garden, Ashford
Pricing for The Secret Garden, Ashford
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Reviews (69)
(69)
- GGeorgia17/09/2026The Most Perfect DayThe Most Perfect DayEverything you did was absolutely perfect from start to finish - the day went without a single glitch and that’s down to your care and attention. We felt totally looked after and knew everything was taken care or. Thank you for making it the most perfect day we could ask for! Everything you did was absolutely perfect from start to finish - the day went without a single glitch and that’s down to your care and attention. We felt totally looked after and knew everything was taken care or. Thank you for making it the most perfect day we could ask for!
- NNicola17/09/2026We enjoyed every minute of planningWe enjoyed every minute of planningWe had our Wedding at the Secret Garden last week, it was incredible. Whilst the whole process of organising a wedding seems stressful; we found the process stress free because we felt so supported by the team at the Secret Garden. The day itself was amazing. They decorated the venue just as we wanted and were so helpful throughout the day. I am so glad we chose this venue to hold our wedding. We are so happy to be married but so sad that the planning of the day is over.We had our Wedding at the Secret Garden last week, it was incredible. Whilst the whole process of organising a wedding seems stressful; we found the process stress free because we felt so supported by the team at the Secret Garden. The day itself was amazing. They decorated the venue just as we wanted and were so helpful throughout the day. I am so glad we chose this venue to hold our wedding. We are so happy to be married but so sad that the planning of the day is over.
- SSpencer17/09/2026Let them make your dream day as perfect as oursLet them make your dream day as perfect as oursWe cannot thank the staff enough for the most amazing and wonderful day from start to finish our wedding was perfect - an intimate family wedding that from our first consultation to the special day couldn’t have been better. The staff are wonderful the venue is stunning - all of us absolutely loved this place - I cannot explain how perfect this place is just go and see it and speak to the wonderful wedding planners let them make your dream day as perfect as ours was!We cannot thank the staff enough for the most amazing and wonderful day from start to finish our wedding was perfect - an intimate family wedding that from our first consultation to the special day couldn’t have been better. The staff are wonderful the venue is stunning - all of us absolutely loved this place - I cannot explain how perfect this place is just go and see it and speak to the wonderful wedding planners let them make your dream day as perfect as ours was!
- EEmily17/09/2026The Most Magical DayThe Most Magical DayWe had the most magical day at the Secret Garden for our intimate wedding, the whole day was perfect and completely to our taste throughout, very calm and relaxed. The staff were absolutely incredible and extremely attentive to us and all our guests. The drinks and food were exceptional and the whole day ran smoothly, thanks to our coordinate, Amy - she was fantastic to build our perfect day straight from the outset. I wish we could relive it all over againWe had the most magical day at the Secret Garden for our intimate wedding, the whole day was perfect and completely to our taste throughout, very calm and relaxed. The staff were absolutely incredible and extremely attentive to us and all our guests. The drinks and food were exceptional and the whole day ran smoothly, thanks to our coordinate, Amy - she was fantastic to build our perfect day straight from the outset. I wish we could relive it all over again
- SSophie & Matt17/09/2026Thank you for our perfect day!Thank you for our perfect day!The venue was absolutely beautiful and we loved it the second we saw it! The day was so smooth, all of your colleagues were amazing! The bar staff, waiters, everyone were so approachable, friendly and kept me and Matt fed! I would recommend your venue and you guys to absolutely anyone who would ask us!The venue was absolutely beautiful and we loved it the second we saw it! The day was so smooth, all of your colleagues were amazing! The bar staff, waiters, everyone were so approachable, friendly and kept me and Matt fed! I would recommend your venue and you guys to absolutely anyone who would ask us!
- MMolly & Tom17/09/2026Our wedding day was absolutely perfect. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect.The venue looked beautiful, and everything ran so smoothly thanks to your help. So many of our guests commented on how lovely the staff were, and we cannot thank you enough for making the whole day feel so seamless and well organised. Throughout the planning process, you made us feel completely reassured that everything would come together. The confidence you gave us after every meeting, as well as how quickly you responded to all our emails, meant so much!The venue looked beautiful, and everything ran so smoothly thanks to your help. So many of our guests commented on how lovely the staff were, and we cannot thank you enough for making the whole day feel so seamless and well organised. Throughout the planning process, you made us feel completely reassured that everything would come together. The confidence you gave us after every meeting, as well as how quickly you responded to all our emails, meant so much!
- BBex17/09/2026The most wonderful day of our lives 🧡The most wonderful day of our lives 🧡If you're on the fence about booking this venue - take this as your sign to book! We viewed several venues before coming to the Secret Garden and it was immediately clear we had found our dream wedding venue. Not only is the venue itself beautiful, with gorgeous gardens and great locations to say "I Do" (we got married under the Gazebo), the staff are fantastic and the food is to die for! Our guests are still talking about how great the food was.If you're on the fence about booking this venue - take this as your sign to book! We viewed several venues before coming to the Secret Garden and it was immediately clear we had found our dream wedding venue. Not only is the venue itself beautiful, with gorgeous gardens and great locations to say "I Do" (we got married under the Gazebo), the staff are fantastic and the food is to die for! Our guests are still talking about how great the food was.
- JJack17/09/2026The Most Romantic BackdropThe Most Romantic BackdropMy daughter and new son-in-law were married at the Secret Garden last week - and an amazing day was had by everyone. It's a wedding venue that offers fantastic service, great food, and a truly wonderful setting, The venue itself is stunning. It provided the most romantic backdrop for the ceremony and reception. We are eternally grateful for the lifelong memories they helped us create!My daughter and new son-in-law were married at the Secret Garden last week - and an amazing day was had by everyone. It's a wedding venue that offers fantastic service, great food, and a truly wonderful setting, The venue itself is stunning. It provided the most romantic backdrop for the ceremony and reception. We are eternally grateful for the lifelong memories they helped us create!
- FFiona17/09/2026An enjoyable and well organised dayAn enjoyable and well organised dayWe booked The Secret Garden for our Wedding. We could not have chosen a better venue. From the moment we first visited, we felt at ease. They were easy to communicate with; they had a structured customer portal. which assisted with the wedding planning and guest choices, our guests were very complimentary of the delicious food and the on the day organisation ran like clockwork. A big thank you to all the staff who before and during our wedding dayWe booked The Secret Garden for our Wedding. We could not have chosen a better venue. From the moment we first visited, we felt at ease. They were easy to communicate with; they had a structured customer portal. which assisted with the wedding planning and guest choices, our guests were very complimentary of the delicious food and the on the day organisation ran like clockwork. A big thank you to all the staff who before and during our wedding day
- PPhilippa & Charlie17/09/2026We never had to worry about anythingWe never had to worry about anythingWe got married at Secret Garden last month & from the point of booking all the way up to our special day, the whole team were simply incredible. The venue itself is stunning, the food was delicious & we couldn’t fault the team at all! We never had to worry about anything and the day ran so smoothly. Special mention to Alisha and Mas who took such great care of us & our guests on the day, and to Amy who helped us along the planning process.We got married at Secret Garden last month & from the point of booking all the way up to our special day, the whole team were simply incredible. The venue itself is stunning, the food was delicious & we couldn’t fault the team at all! We never had to worry about anything and the day ran so smoothly. Special mention to Alisha and Mas who took such great care of us & our guests on the day, and to Amy who helped us along the planning process.
Location & Contact Details for The Secret Garden, Ashford
Location & Contact Details for The Secret Garden, Ashford
Wedding Venue Address
Travel Notes
How to find Secret Garden
Our address:- Secret Garden, The Courtyard, Hythe Road A20, Near Ashford Kent, TN25 6NH/5NH
Car:
From London: - Follow the M20, Leaving junction 10a, take 2nd exit onto the A20 Hythe Road. Follow A20 for approx. 1.6 miles. We are on the left hand side of the road next to Mersham Le Hatch Cricket ground. If you go past a café called Blue and White you need to turn around.
From Folkestone:- Follow the M20, Leaving at junction 11, take 3rd exit onto the A20. Follow road for approx. 4 miles. You will go through the village of Sellindge. We are just pass a café called Blue and White on the right hand side next to Mersham Le Hatch Cricket ground.
Satellite Navigation systems do not always send you in the right direction, please check as per above directions.
Leaving Cars: You are welcome to leave your car overnight within the main car park. Please note however that we do not own the car park and thus cars are left at your own risk. The main car park shall be locked between 12midnight and 7am.
Train: Our nearest train station is Ashford International Station, which is approx. a 15 minute car ride away (5 miles)
Bus: Number 10/10A – Ashford to Folkestone – Nearest Stop: Mersham
Nearest Town
Ashford
Nearest Motorway & Junction
Junction 10A M20
Nearest Train Station
Ashford International
Nearest Airport
Gatwick
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Every couple and every wedding are completely unique - no two are ever the same, and that's the best part of working in this industry and to choose one would simply be impossible!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
We would always say remember it’s your own day - pick the drinks, food and snacks YOU would like on your day, not what you think your second cousin would enjoy. This applies to every decision along the way too, not just on the food!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We love anything that truly captures a couples personality - it’s so fun to be able to feel like we get to know you too! Also - a personalised neon sign as a photo backdrop was super fun. Think ‘The Smiths’. The couple said they were going to hang it above their sofa afterwards!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Unique, Rustic, Enchanting, Secluded and Relaxed.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Hidden in the Wildflower Meadow!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We hosted a very special baby shower event for a delightful and well known couple you may recognise from Strictly Come Dancing.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Our Canapes are to die for! I couldn't possibly pick one! (Probably the Mac & Cheese bites with baconnaise though.)
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Definitely a to-go Pizza from our Woodfired Pizza Oven - or obviously, the classic Wedding Cake.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our restored Victorian Glasshouse; which is a licensed Ceremony Area, perfect for Intimate Wedding Breakfasts or the perfect Botanical Chill-Out Area for larger Wedding parties. Complete with rustic exposed brick, festoon lights along with a Kiwi Vine wrapping the middle beams, its a completely unique space to us that perfectly compliments The Secret Garden - bringing the Gardens indoors.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our lovely and dedicated Wedding Coordinators, Front of House and Kitchen Team! Without them, we would not be able to offer the customer service, care and menus we have.
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Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook Gift2026 Late Availability Offer! Why wait to celebrate? 20% OFF Venue Hire Fees for all remaining dates for Secret Garden Weddings in 2026. PLUS Free Canapes & Free Prop Hire. For more information please get in touch! **Offers not available for any previously confirmed Bookings Secret Garden Weddings are all day weddings.
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