The Gardens at The Gardens

Event Venue
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Private space
The Gardens, Kent, ME18 6EX
Yalding, Maidstone

About this space

Live out your big dream celebrations in The Gardens, equally suitable for intimate and larger events.

Capacities:
Ceremony/Blessing - 100
Sit Down Meal - 100
Standing Evening Party - 200
Minimum Guests Required - 40

Highlights of our Venue:
12 acres of grounds divided into 16 landscaped gardens
Grands Victorian Greenhouse donated by King Charles in the 1990's
Nordic Tipi's draped in fairy lights and warm fire pits
The Retreat, newly renovated dressing room
Horse Box outside bar area
& not forgetting our Bee's!

Event Types:
Birthdays (from 30years+), Anniversaries, Wakes, Christmas Parties, Corporate Events, Charity Balls, Vow Renewals, Dinner Dances.

Weddings:
The Barn is a stunning location for wedding parties on rainy or colder days. The Tipis is directly connected with The Barn and is an ambient spot full of warm light. It is a romantic place that will impress your guests and create a home-like atmosphere.

The Gazebo is a perfect spot for civil ceremonies. Surrounded by gorgeous nature, it is the central element of The Gardens. You and your guests can enjoy a picturesque walk around the surrounding gardens after the ceremony. As well as The Gazebo, our 2nd option for a rustic outside ceremony is The Orchard, new for 2024.
For those rainy days or couples that would prefer an indoor ceremony, we have The Nook which is our smaller Tipi.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Wedding Classic Package, prices vary on year, month & day of the week.
Starting from £9,330

Includes:
Exclusive use of the venue and grounds
Civil ceremony in your choice of ceremony areas (subject to the date of your wedding and weather) - registrar fees will apply
Support from your personal experienced wedding coordinator and duty manager throughout the planning process and on the day
Three-course wedding breakfast with coffee, carefully prepared by our in-house catering team (sample menu attached)
Half a bottle of house wine per person during the wedding breakfast
One glass of sparkling wine per person for the toast
One reception drink per person (Bucks Fizz, Pimms & Lemonade, or Orange Juice)
Professional DJ and disco lighting
Evening buffet of your choice
VIP access to wedding inspiration days throughout the year
Exclusive use of the on-site dressing room from 9am until midnight
Guidance for booking the ceremony with Maidstone Register Office
Bespoke room plan to help you arrange your final table plan
Use of a private room prior to the ceremony to speak with the registrars
Table number and holders, if you so wish
Rustic postbox for your wedding cards, if you so wish
Easel and frame for displaying your table plan, if you so wish
An elegant cake stand and knife, if you so wish
Ample free parking for guests


Wedding Twilight Package, available during months October-April. Prices vary on year, month & day of the week.
Starting from £9,760

Includes:
Exclusive venue hire
Inside and outside civil ceremony options available (registrar fees will apply)
Your personal wedding coordinator
Hot fork buffet prepared by our expert catering team (Hog roast available, supplement applies)
Canapés
Two reception drinks per person (bucks fizz, pimms & lemonade or orange juice)
One glass of sparkling wine per person for the toast
VIP access to wedding inspiration days throughout the year
Professional DJ and disco lighting
Guidance for booking your ceremony with Maidstone Register Office
Exclusive use of the on-site dressing room from 9am until midnight
Bespoke room plan to assist you in arranging your final table plan
Use of a private room prior to the ceremony to speak with the registrars
Table number and name holders
Personalised post box for your wedding cards
Easel and frame for displaying your table plan
An elegant cake stand and knife
Exclusive discounts with local hotel partners
Ample free parking for guests

Christmas Party Offers

Private Christmas Party Package
£70 per person
Settle into the rustic ambience of The Gardens in Yalding, a cosy and picturesque location.
Suitable for 50 - 110 guests.

80 guests to be seated in the main tipis with option to have an additional 30 in the adjoining, smaller tipi.
Available Monday - Wednesday in December for £70 per person.

Price includes:
• Exclusive use from 6pm until 1am.
• Set-up access from 3pm on the day.
• Three course festive feast on rustic style crockery.
• Coffee and mince pies.
• Festive decoration.
• DJ from 6:30pm - 1am.
• Experienced event management team.
• Table numbers and name holders.
• Complimentary parking.
• Easel and frame for displaying your table plan

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £9330 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £9330 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Our venue hire fees start from:
Party/Events - from £2,560
Wakes - from £1,800
Corporate - from £1,200

For more information, please contact us.
Buffet Menus start from £22 per person
Three Course Meal starts from £45 per person
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £9330 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £9330 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Our venue hire fees start from:
Party/Events - from £2,560
Wakes - from £1,800
Corporate - from £1,200

For more information, please contact us.
Buffet Menus start from £22 per person
Three Course Meal starts from £45 per person
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £9330 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £9330 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Our venue hire fees start from:
Party/Events - from £2,560
Wakes - from £1,800
Corporate - from £1,200

For more information, please contact us.
Buffet Menus start from £22 per person
Three Course Meal starts from £45 per person
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £9330 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £9330 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Our venue hire fees start from:
Party/Events - from £2,560
Wakes - from £1,800
Corporate - from £1,200

For more information, please contact us.
Buffet Menus start from £22 per person
Three Course Meal starts from £45 per person
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £9330 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £9330 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Our venue hire fees start from:
Party/Events - from £2,560
Wakes - from £1,800
Corporate - from £1,200

For more information, please contact us.
Buffet Menus start from £22 per person
Three Course Meal starts from £45 per person
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £9330 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £9330 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Our venue hire fees start from:
Party/Events - from £2,560
Wakes - from £1,800
Corporate - from £1,200

For more information, please contact us.
Buffet Menus start from £22 per person
Three Course Meal starts from £45 per person
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £9330 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 0:00
from £9330 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Our venue hire fees start from:
Party/Events - from £2,560
Wakes - from £1,800
Corporate - from £1,200

For more information, please contact us.
Buffet Menus start from £22 per person
Three Course Meal starts from £45 per person

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 100

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00
BYO alcohol allowed
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

PA system / speakers
Natural light
Storage space
Free parking is available on-site
Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 00:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

Pet friendly for weddings during Ceremony & Drinks Reception only.


About The Gardens

Located in the village of Yalding, The Gardens are spread throughout the 12 acres of breathtakingly beautiful land. The venue consists of 16 individual gardens and is a genuine embodiment of Kent’s ‘Garden of England’ reputation.

The Gardens are suitable for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies and are located just 35 miles away from London. With beautiful fruit gardens and beekeeping facilities, this venue is an ideal choice for celebrating your special day surrounded by striking nature.

An experienced Glow Events team will ensure an unforgettable and stress-free experience by coordinating your event. Professional waiting staff and adept chefs will serve extraordinarily delicious food made from local ingredients.


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