Kew Wakehurst

About Kew Wakehurst

Wakehurst’s Elizabethan Mansion provides an elegant backdrop, with interconnected rooms for ceremonies, dining and evening entertainment. The beautiful Walled Garden offers a picturesque setting for outdoor occasions. From intimate elopements to larger marquee weddings, there are a range of options to suit different styles and guest numbers.

Nestled in the heart of Sussex, Kew Wakehurst is a wild botanic garden and living laboratory, home to the world’s largest wild seed bank. Here, pioneering science and rich natural landscapes work together to save, study, grow and restore threatened wild plants and seeds, making us one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

At the heart of Wakehurst, the Elizabethan Mansion offers an elegant setting for weddings and private events of up to 70 guests. Its interconnected rooms create a natural flow throughout the day, with the Drawing Room providing a beautiful setting for ceremonies and the Gallery offering an elegant space for dining. The Library provides a relaxed space for guests to mingle, while the Walled Garden offers a picturesque option for outdoor ceremonies and drinks receptions. Celebrations can continue into the evening, with opportunities for post-dinner dancing and live entertainment.

Beyond the Mansion, Wakehurst offers a diverse range of spaces and settings to accommodate celebrations of all sizes. From intimate elopements for up to 15 guests, with a choice of beautiful indoor and outdoor locations, to larger marquee receptions for up to 150 guests, there are options to suit a variety of occasions.

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