Wilderness Weddings

Set within the Preston Court estate near Canterbury, The Wilderness is a countryside venue for weddings and selected private and corporate events. Its setting brings together ancient woodland, wildflower meadows, a lake and open countryside, giving organisers several distinct spaces to shape a celebration around the landscape.

Wedding ceremonies can take place beside the water in the Boat House, beneath the Naked Tipi, in the woodland or in the licensed treehouse for smaller gatherings. The Woodland Glade centres on three connected Big Hat tipis, which provide space for dining and evening celebrations, with a dance floor and stage for a band or DJ. The venue also offers outdoor dining and weather-conscious options, so plans can adapt if conditions change. Seated celebrations typically accommodate up to 120 guests, with other capacities depending on the event and layout.

The Wilderness welcomes enquiries for milestone birthdays and other private events, and also promotes corporate events on the estate. Organisers can discuss venue hire, planning support and arrangements with the team. Food can be arranged through accredited catering partners, while the site also features a bar and a wood-fired pizza offering for evening dining. On-site glamping provides an option for guests who want to stay overnight, with bell tents, beds and shower facilities available through the estate's accommodation operation.

The venue has a strong nature-conscious character, with a long-running rewilding project shaping the landscape. Its combination of outdoor ceremony locations, covered tipi space and overnight accommodation makes it suited to organisers seeking a relaxed, festival-inspired event in a secluded Kent setting.