Leeds Castle

Set at the heart of the Leeds Castle estate, The Castle offers a truly distinctive setting for a historic wedding in Kent. Rising above the surrounding moat and parkland, its magnificent interiors provide an elegant backdrop for ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and evening celebrations. Your ceremony takes place in the beautifully refurbished Ceremony Room, where long French windows fill the space with natural light. Following your vows, enjoy drinks in the Castle’s State Rooms before exploring the grounds with your photographer. The Salon provides an elegant setting for your wedding breakfast, with views across the moat. As the evening continues, the opulent 1930s Drawing Rooms provide the setting for dancing and celebrations with up to 120 guests. With luxurious Castle accommodation available for you and your guests, The Castle offers the opportunity to celebrate, stay and create lasting memories within this remarkable historic setting.

Set adjacent to Leeds Castle, Maiden’s Tower is an elegant and exclusive-use wedding venue offering an intimate setting within the beautiful Kentish countryside. This 16th-century stone building combines historic character with contemporary luxury, creating a distinctive backdrop for your wedding day. Choose between the light-filled Long Gallery or the private garden for your civil ceremony, with both spaces accommodating up to 80 guests. Following your ceremony, celebrate in the Tudor Hall, which provides an elegant setting for your wedding breakfast and evening reception, accommodating up to 100 guests for evening celebrations. Maiden’s Tower also offers five luxurious en-suite bedrooms, allowing you and your guests to stay within the venue itself. With views across the moat and surrounding parkland, a private garden and access to the wider Leeds Castle estate, it provides a relaxed and exclusive setting for an intimate wedding celebration.

Nestled within the peaceful grounds of the Leeds Castle estate, Battel Hall is a beautifully preserved medieval manor house offering an intimate and exclusive-use setting for weddings in Kent. Dating back to the early 14th century, this historic venue is a fine example of local Kentish architecture, with traditional features and plenty of character. Exchange vows in the elegant ceremony room, with its rich wood panelling, or choose the timber-framed garden pagoda for an outdoor ceremony surrounded by gardens and woodland. Following your ceremony, the Drawing Room and Library provide charming spaces for celebrating with your guests, while the Library opens onto the extensive gardens and woodland beyond. Battel Hall offers five luxurious en-suite bedrooms, with two additional bedrooms and a bathroom in the adjacent Grade II listed Battel Hall Oast. With exclusive use, private gardens and a three-night stay for up to 14 guests (plus two children), it provides a relaxed and secluded setting for an intimate wedding celebration.

Set within the Leeds Castle estate, Fairfax Barn is a characterful 17th-century Kentish timber-framed barn offering an atmospheric setting for larger evening wedding celebrations. Available as an addition to Castle, Maiden’s Tower or Exclusive Use wedding packages, it provides exclusive use for evening receptions of 80 to 180 guests. Inside, beautiful oak beams and stylish Art Deco-inspired interiors create an elegant yet relaxed setting for dining, entertainment and dancing. Outside, the spacious terrace offers spectacular views across the Leeds Castle estate, providing a beautiful space for guests to gather and enjoy the surroundings as evening falls. A dedicated wedding team will support your celebration, with a duty manager on hand throughout the evening and a golf buggy available to transport you and your photographer around the grounds for photographs. The package also includes 15 Stable Courtyard bedrooms with breakfast, allowing you and your guests to continue the celebrations with an overnight stay.

For couples looking to celebrate in the open air, Leeds Castle offers the opportunity to host a marquee wedding within the beautiful 550-acre estate. Surrounded by Kentish parkland and with the Castle, gardens and moat providing a spectacular backdrop, an outdoor marquee celebration can be tailored to your style and guest list. Our marquee weddings offer flexibility for larger celebrations, with the space, layout and styling adaptable to create a wedding that feels completely personal. From elegant dining and drinks receptions to lively evening celebrations, the estate provides a memorable setting for every stage of your day. With a range of beautiful locations across the grounds, experienced wedding coordinators and a hand-picked network of catering suppliers, our team can help bring your marquee wedding together from initial planning through to the celebration itself.