Exclusive Use at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

About this space

Whether you plan on having an intimate celebration or a grand party, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge caters for any size of party. You may choose an ideal space for you from an array of rooms available at the venue. You can enjoy a delicious wedding breakfast with your nearest and dearest in the venue’s Restaurant. Up to 120 guests can join you for a sit down meal at the stunning Clagett Auditorium. The Kentish Barn, with its large windows offering views of the Cathedral, is a great space for enjoying drinks and cocktails. If you wish to host a summer reception, you are more than welcome to do that in the Campanile Garden.
You and your guests are more than welcome to stay the night at one of the 35 well-equipped hotel bedrooms, each providing stunning views of the venue’s surroundings. Additionally all overnight guests are offered a full English breakfast as well as entrance to Canterbury Cathedral throughout their stay.

Event offers and packages

CORONA PACKAGE

£84.50 per person

Our Corona wedding package includes:

Glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival
3-Course Wedding Breakfast chosen from Menu A
Half a bottle of Cathedral Wines (served with the Wedding Breakfast)
Coffee and Mints
A glass of Sparkling Wine for the Toast
DJ for the evening’s entertainment
6-Choice Finger Buffet selection for the Evening Reception
White Linen table cloths, napkins, white chair covers and your choice of colour sash

CAMPANILE PACKAGE

£99.50 per person

Our Campanile wedding package includes:

Glass of Pimms on arrival
3-Course Wedding Breakfast chosen from Menu B
Half a bottle of Running Duck Wines or Chartham Vineyard Bacchus (served with the Wedding Breakfast)
Coffee and Mints
Your choice of Jean Josselin Champagne or English Sparkling Wine for the Toast
DJ for the evening’s entertainment
8-Choice Finger Buffet selection for the Evening Reception
White Linen table cloths, napkins, white chair covers and your choice of colour sash

BELL HARRY PACKAGE

£114.50 per person

Our Bell Harry wedding package includes:

Canapés on arrival
Glass of Champagne on arrival
3-Course Wedding Breakfast chosen from Menu B or C
Half a bottle of Chartham Vineyard Bacchus or Chateau Trébiac (served with the Wedding Breakfast)
Coffee and Petits Fours
Your choice of Jean Josselin Champagne or Biddenden Vineyards Gribble Ridge English Sparking Wine for the Toast
8-Choice Finger Buffet selection for the Evening Reception
White Linen table cloths, napkins, white chair covers and your choice of colour sash

EVENING RECEPTION PACKAGE

£2995 total

Price flat fee based on 80 guests.

6-Choice Finger Buffet selection
Glass of Sparkling Wine on arrival
DJ for the evening’s entertainment
Wedding Co-ordinator
Red Carpet entrance
Cake Stand and knife
Private Bar
Hotel Event Manager as Toastmaster
Hire of Wedding Reception spaces, with the Campanile Garden for photography and arrival reception
Complimentary bedroom for the Bride & Groom’s wedding night

Prices

Monday

6:00 – 0:00

from £1000 hire fee per day

Per day

6:00 – 0:00

from £1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Wedding Co-ordinator

Red Carpet entrance

Cake Stand and knife

Private Bar

Hotel Event Manager as Toastmaster

Hire of Wedding Reception spaces, with the Campanile Garden for photography and arrival reception

Complimentary bedroom for the Bride & Groom’s wedding night

Tuesday

6:00 – 0:00

from £1000 hire fee per day

Per day

6:00 – 0:00

from £1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

6:00 – 0:00

from £1000 hire fee per day

Per day

6:00 – 0:00

from £1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

6:00 – 0:00

from £1000 hire fee per day

Per day

6:00 – 0:00

from £1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Friday

6:00 – 0:00

from £1000 hire fee per day

Per day

6:00 – 0:00

from £1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

6:00 – 0:00

from £1000 hire fee per day

Per day

6:00 – 0:00

from £1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Sunday

6:00 – 0:00

from £1000 hire fee per day

Per day

6:00 – 0:00

from £1000

Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing

up to 200

Dining

up to 120

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Air conditioning

Free parking is available on-site

Beautician

Changing Room for Guests

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

If you want to make your wedding party more memorable, we also have the option of using confetti and fireworks.

About Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Celebrate your wedding day in style at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge! Situated in the inspirational grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, part of an UNESCO World Heritage Site, the venue offers a remarkable setting for your special day. You can be assured that it will be a unique and wonderful experience.
The in-house attentive team will help you with everything, from the first meeting until your special day, and ensure you can enjoy your wedding and not worry for even a second. The venue offers high-quality menus with many options, making sure there is something all of your guests will like. Don’t worry about making the dining choices - you will have a chance to go for a tasting in advance.
Have your unique wedding reception with a historic and beautiful backdrop in Canterbury Cathedral!

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, the wonderful wedding venue, is situated in the heart of the city of Canterbury, Kent. This picturesque cathedral city offers plenty of history and interesting sites to see. Canterbury’s close location to A2 road and M2 motorway makes the venue easily accessible, no matter where you are travelling from.