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If most wedding venues are the beige Volvo estates of matrimony, The Wilderness is an Aston Martin disguised as a treehouse. One of the most stylish, boho, and ecologically minded destinations in the UK, it manages to be both wildly romantic and disarmingly practical — a rare feat in a world where beauty and convenience usually refuse to share a bed.
Picture this: 200 acres of rolling green valley, with a lake shimmering in the middle, ancient woodland standing sentinel, and skies so open they make you feel guilty about living in a city. Add to this two licensed ceremony spaces — the architectural Boat House with its ethereal Chapel Tent, or a naked tipi perched by the water’s edge. Either option makes “signing the register” feel less like a bureaucratic obligation and more like starring in your own Richard Curtis film.
And because details matter, even the bathrooms here are works of art. Designed by craftspeople with a sense of humour, the tin tabernacle chapel may well be the only loo in Britain you’ll want to photograph — and brag about later. (Proof that small, unexpected joys can outshine the grandest gestures.)
Receptions are held in three magnificent interconnected tipis — “Katas,” if you want to sound clever — where guests sit at hand-crafted wooden tables, feasting on menus that lean heavily into local, foraged, and wildly inventive fare. The caterers are not only creative but also game for anything, so you needn’t feel guilty about asking for, say, a vegan take on a medieval banquet.
The Wilderness also embodies that rarest of luxuries: moral satisfaction. At its heart, it is a family-run farm dedicated to rewilding and restoring nature. Your wedding isn’t just a party; it’s a tiny vote in favour of biodiversity, sustainability, and foxgloves. Even the cocktails follow suit, mixed in a purpose-built Champagne Shack Bar from locally sourced wines and woodland inspirations.
In short, The Wilderness doesn’t just offer you a venue. It offers you a story. A story your guests will tell, your Instagram will flatter, and — perhaps most importantly — your conscience will quietly applaud.
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Reviews (54)
- YYasmin & Dan25/06/2025You will be in the safest, most caring hands. You will be in the safest, most caring hands.To anyone considering The Wilderness for their wedding: book it. This isn’t just a venue. It’s a team of incredible people who genuinely care, who pour their hearts into your day, and who will make it as special and seamless as it deserves to be. Thank you, thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. You made magic, and I’ll be forever grateful.To anyone considering The Wilderness for their wedding: book it. This isn’t just a venue. It’s a team of incredible people who genuinely care, who pour their hearts into your day, and who will make it as special and seamless as it deserves to be. Thank you, thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. You made magic, and I’ll be forever grateful.
- SSteph and Mike17/06/2025Nothing was too much troubleNothing was too much troubleWe had an amazing time at The WildernessWe had an amazing time at The Wilderness
- MMrs Paula Davies-Smith17/06/2025The whole day was fabulousThe whole day was fabulousSo much fun and everything went smoothly. All members of The Wilderness team were absolutely fantastic and went above and beyond.So much fun and everything went smoothly. All members of The Wilderness team were absolutely fantastic and went above and beyond.
- OOscar & Jade29/04/2025We fell in love with the venue We fell in love with the venueMy husband and I got married 1st August 2024 and the day was truly unforgettable. We loved all of the pictures online on their website and couldn’t wait to book a viewing as soon as possible. As soon as we got to wilderness we fell in love with the venue and knew this was the one for us! The beautiful countryside setting was exactly what we were looking for. All of the staff were so helpful throughout the entire planning process, everyone is so friendly!My husband and I got married 1st August 2024 and the day was truly unforgettable. We loved all of the pictures online on their website and couldn’t wait to book a viewing as soon as possible. As soon as we got to wilderness we fell in love with the venue and knew this was the one for us! The beautiful countryside setting was exactly what we were looking for. All of the staff were so helpful throughout the entire planning process, everyone is so friendly!
- PPeter Reynolds29/04/2025keep an eye out for those amazing golden hours youkeep an eye out for those amazing golden hours youFor lovers of the outdoors, this has to be one of the coolest Kent venues for a wedding! Being a wedding photographer and lover of the outdoors myself, there's little better than having so much nature/space to tell such amazing wedding stories. Having all the guests walk through the meadows from the ceremony at the Boathouse to enjoying food under a serene woodland canopy is just such a joy to shoot! Also, keep an eye out for those amazing golden hours you get spoiled with in the meadow! Always For lovers of the outdoors, this has to be one of the coolest Kent venues for a wedding! Being a wedding photographer and lover of the outdoors myself, there's little better than having so much nature/space to tell such amazing wedding stories. Having all the guests walk through the meadows from the ceremony at the Boathouse to enjoying food under a serene woodland canopy is just such a joy to shoot! Also, keep an eye out for those amazing golden hours you get spoiled with in the meadow! Always
- TThe Evans's20/08/2024The most incredible wedding venueThe most incredible wedding venueThe most incredible wedding venue - Jess and the team at The Wilderness made our wedding day so special, they made everything so easy from day 1 (especially after we had to postpone by 1 year due to pregnancy!!). The wait was so worth it and we honestly can’t thank them enough. The team were so helpful from recommending suppliers, to answering my many questions, and ensuring they had every scenario covered! (i.e heavy rain!!) We’re so in love with the venue, it really was everything we wanted aThe most incredible wedding venue - Jess and the team at The Wilderness made our wedding day so special, they made everything so easy from day 1 (especially after we had to postpone by 1 year due to pregnancy!!). The wait was so worth it and we honestly can’t thank them enough. The team were so helpful from recommending suppliers, to answering my many questions, and ensuring they had every scenario covered! (i.e heavy rain!!) We’re so in love with the venue, it really was everything we wanted a
- SSharren and Carl17/06/2024The staff are perfect, helpful, The staff are perfect, helpful,The most amazing and beautiful venue for our wedding on 18th May 2024, the staff are perfect, helpful, nothing is too much trouble, they make sure your day runs smoothly, in a relaxed manner. We had the first wedding of the season in the wilderness and it was truly special. We wish we could do it all again. Simply stunning venue, amazing staff. We shall miss everyone. Carl and Sharren xThe most amazing and beautiful venue for our wedding on 18th May 2024, the staff are perfect, helpful, nothing is too much trouble, they make sure your day runs smoothly, in a relaxed manner. We had the first wedding of the season in the wilderness and it was truly special. We wish we could do it all again. Simply stunning venue, amazing staff. We shall miss everyone. Carl and Sharren x
- KKatie & Tom14/06/2024It's magical and has so much character. It's magical and has so much character.This is the perfect venue to get married. It's magical and has so much character. The staff were fabulous from start to finish and made it a weekend Tom and I will cherish forever. Thank you Wilderness for such a magical day - Katie & Tom xThis is the perfect venue to get married. It's magical and has so much character. The staff were fabulous from start to finish and made it a weekend Tom and I will cherish forever. Thank you Wilderness for such a magical day - Katie & Tom x
- AAlex and Eloise25/10/2023I could talk for hours about how fantastic everythI could talk for hours about how fantastic everythThe venue was absolutely gorgeous, with every little detail considered. The team all brought their A-game! Jess who was corresponding with us in the lead-up was helpful and attentive. The coordinators on the day Emma and Dawn were fantastic, knowing the stresses we would be going through and taking all the responsibility away from us to let us enjoy our day. They knew the vibe we wanted to create and matched it perfectly. Lizzy was a dream! Professional but so friendly.The venue was absolutely gorgeous, with every little detail considered. The team all brought their A-game! Jess who was corresponding with us in the lead-up was helpful and attentive. The coordinators on the day Emma and Dawn were fantastic, knowing the stresses we would be going through and taking all the responsibility away from us to let us enjoy our day. They knew the vibe we wanted to create and matched it perfectly. Lizzy was a dream! Professional but so friendly.
- EEmily & James12/10/2023A wedding venue which will blow your guests away.A wedding venue which will blow your guests away.If you are looking for a wedding venue which will blow your guest away and to know that you will be able to enjoy every second of your day because the team around you have everything in hand - this is the place! The setting itself is obviously absolutely spectacular, and so many of our guests have said it was the most stunning wedding venue they've been to. Even on a roasting day, it was cool in the boathouse and in the glade which we were very thankful for! One of our friends was even eyeing iIf you are looking for a wedding venue which will blow your guest away and to know that you will be able to enjoy every second of your day because the team around you have everything in hand - this is the place! The setting itself is obviously absolutely spectacular, and so many of our guests have said it was the most stunning wedding venue they've been to. Even on a roasting day, it was cool in the boathouse and in the glade which we were very thankful for! One of our friends was even eyeing i
Location & Contact Details for Wilderness Wedding Venue
Where is Wilderness Wedding Venue located?
Wilderness Wedding Venue is situated in the picturesque area of Preston Canterbury, Kent, England, with the postal code CT3 1DH, offering a beautiful countryside setting perfect for weddings.
What makes Wilderness Wedding Venue unique compared to other wedding venues?
Wilderness Wedding Venue stands out as a stylish, boho, and ecologically minded destination, blending wild romance with practical elegance. It is set on 200 acres of rolling green valley, including a shimmering lake and ancient woodland, making it a truly immersive natural experience for your special day.
What kinds of ceremony spaces are available at Wilderness Wedding Venue?
The venue offers two licensed ceremony spaces:
- The architectural Boat House paired with an ethereal Chapel Tent.
- A naked tipi perched by the water’s edge.
Both options create a unique and romantic atmosphere to mark your wedding vows.
Does Wilderness Wedding Venue provide unique facilities for guests?
Yes, even the bathrooms at Wilderness are designed with artistic flair and humor, featuring the tin tabernacle chapel, a memorable and photogenic facility that adds a charming touch to the venue experience.
Where are wedding receptions held at Wilderness Wedding Venue?
Receptions take place in three magnificent interconnected tipis, known as "Katas," where guests enjoy handcrafted wooden tables and inventive menus focused on local and foraged ingredients.
Can Wilderness Wedding Venue accommodate special dietary requirements?
Absolutely. The caterers at Wilderness are creative and flexible, happily accommodating special requests including vegan interpretations of traditional dishes, ensuring all guests can enjoy the menu.
Is Wilderness Wedding Venue environmentally friendly?
Yes, the venue is a family-run farm dedicated to rewilding and restoring nature, promoting biodiversity and sustainability, making your wedding a celebration that also champions ecological responsibility.
What kind of drinks does Wilderness Wedding Venue offer during weddings?
Drinks at Wilderness are thoughtfully curated with cocktails mixed in a purpose-built Champagne Shack Bar using locally sourced wines and woodland-inspired ingredients to complement the venue's natural theme.
How can Wilderness Wedding Venue enhance my wedding story and guest experience?
The Wilderness offers more than just a venue; it creates an unforgettable story for you and your guests. From the stunning natural setting to unique ceremony spaces and artistic details, your wedding here will be a memorable experience worthy of sharing on social media and in personal stories.
Is Wilderness Wedding Venue suitable for a couple looking for both beauty and practicality?
Yes, Wilderness uniquely balances wildly romantic aesthetics with practical functionality, providing a venue that's as convenient as it is breathtaking — a rare and desirable combination in wedding locations.
