Elmley Nature Reserve

Kent

Elmley Nature Reserve

Location

Kent

The Details

Based on an island, with rustic luxe accommodation and wild sweeping views, Elmley is a unique destination wedding venue, just over an hour from London. Create the wedding you want with exclusive use of Kingshill Farm, plenty of flexibility, full support from Elmley's experienced team and a range of accommodation. Exclusive use of Kingshill Farm at the heart of the private 3,300 acre National Nature Reserve, only 1 hour from London.

Licensed for civil marriages, indoors and outdoors. Seated capacity for up to 150 guests, and up to 200 for the evening. No corkage fee for wedding day daytime drinks. Fully experience the Reserve with pre-wedding swims, tractor-trailer tours, wellness treatments, wanders in wildlife and more - Elmley is a full destination experience for you and your guests. Incredible meadow, private beach & wilderness views for your wedding photographs.
By Formal Invitation
Elmley Nature Reserve
Couple walking hand in hand through lush green fields, with serene water in the background and a clear blue sky above. Ideal for outdoor weddings.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand through a rustic barn, featuring long reception tables set with elegant floral arrangements.
Charming rustic venue with long wooden tables adorned with elegant centerpieces and soft lighting creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Charming outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated on lush grass, a floral aisle leading to a beautiful skyline backdrop.
A rustic barn interior featuring long wooden tables set with elegant dinnerware and delicate floral arrangements, illuminated by soft lighting.
MattEbbagePhoto

MattEbbagePhoto

3 weeks ago

If you're looking for the perfect wedding venue and you're reading this, trust me when I tell you, you can stop looking! I can't recommend Elmley enough. Not only is the venue itself gorgeous, the tea...

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Colin

Colin

1 month ago

We spent 3 wonderful days in Elmley cottage. The view over the fresh water marshes was breathtaking. A continuous parade of wigeons, lapwings, barn owls, marsh harriers and many ducks and waders kep...

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Serena Chin

Serena Chin

1 month ago

I've had the pleasure of supplying wedding cakes at Elmley Nature Reserve and have been blown away every time I'm there. What a beautiful venue! The setting is truly beautiful, with breathtaking na...

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Moushira El-Sahn

Moushira El-Sahn

2 months ago

Such a beautiful place. We loved everything about Martha’s Hut, including the outdoor bath! The sunrises were divine. Delicious food and rest. Lovely people!

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Sophie Cheverst

Sophie Cheverst

2 months ago

Beautiful place with gorgeous views - you forget you're in Kent! Such a peaceful place. The staff are wonderful. I really recommend staying here especially if you are a nature lover, it's not to be mi...

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Vicki Shannon

Vicki Shannon

2 months ago

Elmley is a unique gem! We have loved working alongside the Elmley team capturing weddings at their beautiful venue. The team have always been fantastic to work with. They execute weddings seamlessly...

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Polly Randell-Bateman

Polly Randell-Bateman

2 months ago

I’ve had the pleasure of flowering several weddings at Elmley Nature Reserve, and it is truly one of the most special venues I get to visit. The setting is absolutely breathtaking—wide open skies, wil...

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James Boyce

James Boyce

3 months ago

As a frequent visitor to the venue and space as a wedding supplier, we have nothing but an amazing time whenever we are here. The Staff and Team on the ground go above and beyond to help us when captu...

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David Harrison

David Harrison

4 months ago

We visited Elmley nature reserve on a perfect winter day, clear blue skies and gentle wind. We were due to have a tour but the guide was taken poorly, Elmley said don't waist a beautiful day come down...

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Debbie Roberts

Debbie Roberts

4 months ago

Absolutely stunning place to spend a weekend away with girlfriends. I even saw a stoat and a long eared owl. Magical! A few extra platters in the kitchen would have helped!!

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More Information

Weddings at Elmley Nature Reserve in Kent offer a truly enchanting and unique experience, set amidst the breathtaking beauty of a 3,300-acre estate that is rich in wildlife and natural splendor. Couples can exchange vows with panoramic views of the serene marshlands and the distant silhouette of the Isle of Sheppey, creating a picturesque backdrop that is both romantic and awe-inspiring. The venue provides a perfect blend of rustic charm and elegant simplicity, with options for intimate ceremonies in beautifully restored barns or outdoor celebrations under the vast, open skies. Guests can enjoy the tranquility of the reserve, with opportunities to explore its diverse habitats and encounter its abundant birdlife. Elmley Nature Reserve not only offers a stunning setting for a wedding but also a memorable experience that celebrates the beauty of nature and the joy of togetherness.

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