Bradbourne House

Bradbourne House

Bradbourne House is a historic country house at East Malling in Kent, set in about 20 acres of parkland. It has a lake, a waterfall and gardens, and it is hired for weddings with in-house catering.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

Bradbourne House because every package comes with a dedicated consultant, and the same team looks after the food. That means one set of people who know your plans from the first visit to the last dance. The grounds give you space for an outdoor ceremony and photographs, and the house has the character of a long established home, which suits couples who want a formal but warm setting.

Ceremonies

Ceremonies can take place in the house, where the Great Hall and the drawing room are used as backdrops, or outdoors in the grounds. Ask the team for current ceremony options and the numbers each space holds.

Receptions and food

The wedding breakfast seats around 100 guests, and the evening reception can welcome around 200. A marquee can be attached to the house for extra space. Catering is in house only, with vegan, halal and kosher menus available and a bespoke menu option. The venue has its own wine list, and a corkage charge applies to your own drinks.

Getting there and the area

East Malling is a village near West Malling and Maidstone, with rail links towards London. There is on-site parking. The house has no bedrooms for guests, but the venue can suggest places to stay nearby.

Each package includes a consultant, and the venue prices two seasons, April to September and October to March. A weekend visit or a wedding fair is a good way to see the rooms and the grounds before you decide. The lake and waterfall are good places for portrait photographs, and the marquee option can be useful if your guest list grows after the first plan. Ask the team how the gardens are used for drinks between the ceremony and the meal.

Good to know

• Catering is in house only.
• A marquee can be added to increase capacity.
• There is no on-site accommodation.