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Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve Wedding Venue

Where Love Runs Wild! Host your day at one of the UK’s Most Unique Wedding Venues

Kent, Ashford

£10,000 - £30,000

150 guests

25 reviews

We are a unique wedding venue filled with luxury and glamour

Port Lympne is a multi award winning wedding venue

You can book a private safari to see amazing animals

You have the option to book unforgettable animal encounters

Luxury overnight accommodation included

We offer dedicated wedding coordinators

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: £ - ££

Typical Price: £20,000

Price Range: £10,000 - £30,000

Based on a typical wedding reception for 100 guests, including venue hire, wedding breakfast, drinks package and evening buffet.

Hire Price Range: £2,500 - £10,000

Per Person Price Range: £75 - £220

Capacity

Guests for a ceremony: 120

Guest Capacity (min/max): 20 / 150

Guests for sit down meal: 20 - 120

Accommodation

Accommodation Rooms: 100

Accommodation Capacity: 300

About Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is Kent’s largest wildlife park and one of the UK’s most unique wedding venues. Set across 600 acres, it offers breathtaking backdrops, from historic country house elegance to the stunning glass Orangery—perfect for stylish, nature-inspired celebrations. Romance, adventure, and luxury come together for an unforgettable day.

You can choose from a range of remarkable locations to hold your ceremony, including the elegant Mansion Hotel, the enchanting Moroccan Courtyard, or the picturesque Pergola. Each option promises a unique and unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
Whether you are looking for intimate packages in our historic Mansion or want a larger celebration in our brand-new Pergola and Orangery, Port Lympne has something to offer for everyone.
Our selection of licensed venues can be exclusively booked. The surrounding gardens, boasting breath-taking views, provide a splendid backdrop for photographs and those unmissable moments, regardless of the season.
Throughout your wedding journey, our dedicated team of wedding coordinators will be by your side, offering advice and a reassuring presence to ensure that your wedding dreams are realised and the day itself unfolds seamlessly.
We understand the importance of communication, which is why we do not restrict the number of meetings, viewings, phone calls, or emails. To arrange a viewing of our exquisite locations, please reach out to our team via the enquiry form.

In addition, we host a variety of free-to-attend open days throughout the year, inviting brides and grooms to meet us, get exclusive "on the day" offers, and explore our stunning grounds. For more details, please visit our website.
We can accommodate all your guests across a variety of interior designed luxury lodges, cottages, cabins and treehouses. The choice is unlimited, and yours to decide.

The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Humanist / Celebrant weddings

Outdoor Ceremonies

Receptions Only

Venue Setting

Countryside

Town

Woodland

Remote

Coastal

Venue Type

Stately home

Boutique hotel

Exclusive use

Country House

Manor House

Mansion

Small Hotel

Pubs, Bars & Restaurants

Land For Hire

Unique & Unusual

Outdoor / Garden

Elopements

Historic

Intimate Venue

Large hotel

Additional Facilities

Outdoor ceremonies

Honeymoon suite

Dance floor

Live music permitted

Discos permitted

Wedding coordinator

Onsite car parking

Licensed bar

Wedding packages

Bespoke weddings

Walled Garden

Bridal Dressing Room

Helipad

Inhouse Toastmaster

Orangery Or Marquee

Catering Options

Inhouse Caterers

Outside Caterers Permitted

Pre-approved Caterers Only

Vegan

Halal

Contact & Location

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve, Lympne, Ashford, CT21 4PD, Kent, United Kingdom

FAQs

Yes, you can have exclusive use of your chosen location on the reserve.

Yes, we have multiple spaces that are licensed for your ceremony.

Yes, we have a range of onsite locations that include some outdoor options. We will also include a back up wet weather option, should the weather not be on our side!

There is a corkage fee applied if any wine is brought in externally.

We do not allow outside caterers during the wedding day. All food an beverage will be provided onsite by Port Lympne.

This can be arranged with your dedicated wedding coordinator.

You have exclusive use of the venue until midnight which is when the bar will close and music will need to finish.

Music levels will be monitored throughout the evening to ensure we keep within the recommended noise standards.

No, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is a wild animal reserve and therefore we cannot allow fireworks on site.

Yes - must be biodegradable

Yes, we do just ask that candles are put into appropriate holders where the casing is higher than the flame.

Yes, our Hotel does have a Bridal Suite which is included in our packages for the night of the wedding.

Yes, we have a range of accommodations on site for all budget types.

Yes, there is plenty of accommodation nearby. Speak to your wedding coordinator for a recommended list of hotels.

If you want to get married at Port Lympne then it is going to cost you anywhere between £10,000 and £40,000.

Our Sustainability Commitments

We proudly partner with The Aspinall Foundation, a world-leading animal conservation charity who we work with on the most ambitious rewilding program in the world. Together, we have returned hundreds of captive-born animals to areas of protected wilderness and reserves in their ancestral homelands, where they belong. Our animal waste is collected by local farmers who ultimately use it for fertiliser and all of our garden waste is composted and recycled directly back into our grounds and gardens. Fresh produce for our restaurants is sourced from the Port Lympne estate (e.g. apples and pears), local farms where possible, and other British suppliers. 95% of the Port Lympne restaurant food is made by onsite chefs. Most packaging used by the cafes is either recyclable, biodegradable, commercially compostable, and/or plastic-free. The few items that are not, are being replaced with sustainable alternatives where possible.

Why Couples Recommend Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

Couples consistently praise Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve for its exceptional staff, describing them as kind, helpful, accommodating, and professional, ensuring a stress-free and perfectly organised wedding day. The stunning venue itself, including beautiful gardens and the mansion house, requires minimal additional decoration. The unique safari experience is a major highlight for guests. The delicious food receives rave reviews, often cited as the best wedding food guests have experienced. Overall, couples and their guests describe Port Lympne as an unforgettable, breathtaking, and outstanding wedding venue.

 

From The Team

Your Wedding Co-ordinators

The Wedding and Events Team

Wedding Coordinator

Our award winning wedding venue in Kent combines sophistication and elegance with a natural theme. The opportunities for hosting your wedding day at Port Lympne truly are limitless and the Port Lympne wedding team are here to guide you through each step. Our office is open 7 days a week with a dedicated team member available to answer any questions, assist with planning and welcome you back onsite any time to view the venue. We look forward to meeting you and helping create your magical day.

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