Top Reception Venues in Maidstone
Wedding reception venues in Maidstone? Yes, we have them and you’re gonna love our selection: grand manor houses made for dramatic entrances, riverside hotels glowing at golden hour, and barns that seem built for fairy lights and happy chaos. London feels close but the pace slows the moment you arrive. Leeds Castle usually takes the spotlight, though plenty of lesser known spots bring just as much magic. Explore a little and you’ll find a setting that suits your story perfectly.
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from £52
per personCheck availabilityThe Maid's Garden
150 guestsEastwell ManorNear MaidstoneMMegan W.
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from £650
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBrewers Hall Oast
80 guestsMereworth WinesNear MaidstoneBrewers Hall Oast is the perfect event space to host birthday parties, baby showers, launch parties, wakes and much more. The capacity is 120 max standing 60 - 80 seated.
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from £15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTipi & Paddock
150 guestsThe Moody MareNear MaidstoneThe site includes free on-site parking and an accessible parking spot to simplify guest arrival. Best for: Wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations and outdoor garden or marquee gatherings.
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from £42
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityArundel/Scotney
70 guestsHoliday Inn MaidstoneNear MaidstoneThis well-equipped space offers a modern and flexible layout, perfect for a variety of occasions, from formal business meetings to elegant wedding receptions.
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from £79
per person / per eveningCheck availabilityFairfax Barn
180 guestsLeeds Castle - KentMaidstoneThe Fairfax Hall is the ideal setting for hosting evening receptions and dinners. The adjoining Terrace Room can be used for drinks receptions and dancing, with doors that lead out onto the terrace where guests can mingle
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from £60
per person / per dayCheck availabilityBradbourne House
100 guestsBradbourne HouseNear MaidstoneBradbourne House has three main rooms to host your event, along with your own private bar - so whether you make use of all rooms, or just party in one, the whole house is exclusively yours, so the choice is up to you!
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from £120
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBramble Barn
90 guestsFrasersNear MaidstoneBramble Barn is a distinctive and sustainable place for corporate celebrations & weddings. Beside the barn, 'The Garden' offers seating for 50 outdoors, complete with a distinctive bar crafted from reclaimed materials.
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from £2100
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityBishop of Bayeux Suite
84 guestsEastwell ManorNear MaidstoneIf you’re in need of a fairytale setting for an intimate wedding celebration, the Bishop of Bayeux Suite is the perfect space for you. Walk down the aisle towards the impressive feature fireplace, surrounded by panelled walls
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from £106
per person / per dayCheck availabilityBattel Hall
14 guestsLeeds Castle - KentMaidstoneBattel Hall is a Hall in Leeds Castle - Kent defined by surviving period decorative interiors that present as an authentic castle chamber. Design: The room features patterned wallpaper, an upholstered headboard with a small
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from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityAylesford Suite
30 guestsOrida Hotels MaidstoneMaidstoneThe Aylesford Suite at Orida Hotels Maidstone is a versatile space designed for meetings, small events, and intimate weddings, accommodating up to 40 guests.
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from £7200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMaidstone Exhibition Hall
2600 guestsKent Event CentreMaidstoneThe Maidstone Exhibition Hall provides 3,000 square metres of versatile exhibition space. Fully ventilated with a permanent walkway to the John Hendry Pavilion and the Astor Pavilion.
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from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Grand Marquee
120 guestsFrasersNear MaidstoneThe Grand Marquee is an Event Space in Frasers and is a marquee-style room defined by an adaptable open plan. Design: The space has a white fabric-draped ceiling, neutral linens and Chiavari chairs, a wooden parquet floor
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FAQs about Top Reception Venues in Maidstone
Prices of wedding reception venues average £45 per person. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in Maidstone, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £35 | to £79 | per person |
| From £1400 | to £3500 | hire fee per day |
| From £25 | to £300 | hire fee per hour |
You'll find wedding reception venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Maidstone, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 65 guests | prices average £25 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average £2100 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £5000 hire fee per day |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for wedding reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £2100 hire fee per day | typically between 80 and 120 guests |
| Banqueting Hall | prices average £3500 hire fee per day | typically between 135 and 200 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average £650 hire fee per event | typically between 40 and 100 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £2100 hire fee per day | typically between 85 and 100 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £2400 hire fee per day | typically between 120 and 600 guests |
Smaller wedding reception venues usually fit up to 65 guests seated. Here are some great options in Maidstone, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Bluebell Suite at Orida Hotels Maidstone - meeting room for 40 guests
Venue said: The Bluebell Suite at Orida Hotels Maidstone is a versatile space ideal for both meetings and small events, accommodating up to 40 people. This adaptable suite is perfect for business gatherings, workshops, or intimate celebrations, -
Charters Room at The Alexander Centre - meeting room for 40 guests
Venue said: The Alexander Centre is a restored Victorian town house with elegant heritage rooms and a large contemporary hall with adjacent bar, lounge and garden. -
Medway at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel - meeting room for 30 guests
Venue said: Celebrate your special day in our Medway function room, providing the perfect setting for smaller weddings. Our Medway function room provides the ideal setting with views of our grounds.
Cheap wedding reception venues in Maidstone start from £250 minimum spend per event or £25 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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The Mallows Restaurant at Mercure Tunbridge Wells, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests seated)
Venue said: It works well for birthday parties, wedding anniversaries, and funeral receptions. There’s room for a disco and dance floor if you’d like to turn it into more of a party later in the evening. -
Sidney Room at The Alexander Centre, from £25 hire fee per hour (up to 36 guests seated)
Venue said: Originally the Music Room within this former family home, the Sidney Room is a ground floor reception room, with ornate cornicing and original wooden floorboards that you can rent for your next intimate gathering, meeting, -
Astor Pavilion at Kent Event Centre, from £600 hire fee per day (up to 100 guests seated)
Venue said: A rectangular meeting room with a shallow pitched ceiling, pale walls and dark carpet that creates a tidy, work-focused interior. Large side windows fitted with roller blinds supply controlled daylight for daytime sessions.
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