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Welcome to Willesborough Windmill: A Unique Wedding Venue in Kent
Planning your wedding? At Willesborough Windmill, we’re proud to offer a truly special place where your love story can unfold. This beautifully restored Grade II* listed working windmill, built in 1869, combines historic charm with a warm, personal atmosphere—perfect for couples seeking an intimate and memorable celebration.
Celebrate Your Ceremony and Reception in Charming, Historic Spaces
Exchange your vows on the windmill’s ground floor, an intimate and flexible space designed to make your ceremony feel personal and meaningful. Afterward, raise a glass of sparkling wine with your guests in our sunlit courtyard. For stunning photos, the third-floor gallery overlooks the courtyard and offers breathtaking views across the Wye Downs.
When it’s time to dine and dance, our adjacent 19th-century Kentish beamed barn awaits. It features its own kitchen and bar, providing a cozy and elegant setting for your wedding breakfast and evening reception.
What Makes Willesborough Windmill Perfect for Your Wedding Day
- Exclusive Use: Your wedding day is just for you. Enjoy exclusive access to the entire venue, ensuring privacy and a relaxed atmosphere.
- Intimate Capacity: Designed for smaller weddings, we comfortably host up to 50 guests—ideal for close family and friends.
- Tailored Catering: Our in-house catering team offers a variety of menus to suit your tastes and dietary needs, making your meal as special as the day itself.
- Picturesque Surroundings: The windmill, Miller’s Cottage, and a Victorian garden create a stunning backdrop for your arrival and photos. Plus, an adjacent meadow adds peaceful natural beauty to your celebration.
- Easy Accessibility: Conveniently located near junction 10 of the M20 motorway, with ample free parking on-site, making it easy for your guests to join you.
As a working historic landmark maintained by passionate volunteers, Willesborough Windmill offers more than just a venue—it’s a place where your wedding becomes part of a living story. We’re dedicated to helping you create the wedding day you’ve always dreamed of.
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What is Willesborough Windmill and why is it a unique wedding venue in Kent?
Willesborough Windmill is a beautifully restored Grade II* listed working windmill built in 1869, located in Ashford, Kent. It offers a unique and charming venue combining historic authenticity with an intimate and personal atmosphere, perfect for couples seeking a memorable wedding celebration.
Where is Willesborough Windmill located and how accessible is it for guests?
The windmill is situated in Ashford, Kent, TN24 0QG, England. It is conveniently near junction 10 of the M20 motorway and includes ample free on-site parking, making it easy for you and your guests to access the venue.
What spaces at Willesborough Windmill are available for wedding ceremonies and receptions?
The wedding ceremony takes place on the windmill’s ground floor, an intimate and flexible space. After the ceremony, guests can enjoy drinks in the sunlit courtyard. The dining and evening reception are held in a charming adjacent 19th-century Kentish beamed barn with its own kitchen and bar.
How many guests can Willesborough Windmill accommodate for weddings?
The venue is designed for smaller, intimate weddings and comfortably hosts up to 50 guests, making it ideal for close family and friends.
Do couples have exclusive use of the Willesborough Windmill venue on their wedding day?
Yes, you will have exclusive access to the entire venue on your wedding day, ensuring privacy, a relaxed atmosphere, and an intimate celebration with your loved ones.
What catering options are available at Willesborough Windmill?
Willesborough Windmill features an in-house catering team who offer a variety of tailored menus to suit your tastes and dietary needs, ensuring your wedding meal is as special as the day itself.
Are there picturesque locations within the venue for wedding photography?
Absolutely. The venue includes stunning backdrops such as the windmill itself, Miller’s Cottage, a Victorian garden, and an adjacent meadow. The third-floor gallery of the windmill also provides breathtaking views across the Wye Downs, perfect for memorable photos.
What historic features make Willesborough Windmill a special wedding venue?
Built in 1869 and classified as a Grade II* listed building, Willesborough Windmill is a working historic landmark maintained by passionate volunteers. This heritage and charm lend a unique and meaningful ambiance to your wedding day.
Is the venue suitable for both ceremonies and wedding receptions?
Yes, Willesborough Windmill offers versatile and charming spaces for your entire wedding event — from your intimate ceremony on the ground floor to your drinks in the courtyard and your wedding breakfast and evening reception in the adjacent 19th-century barn.
What makes Willesborough Windmill an intimate yet elegant wedding venue choice?
The combination of a beautiful historic windmill, exclusive use, accommodating up to 50 guests, tailored catering, elegant barn setting, and peaceful natural surroundings provides a unique, intimate, and elegant setting for your wedding celebration.
