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Welcome to the Wilderness

Say “I Do” to Wild Love: Eco-Friendly Festival Vibes in the Heart of Kent

Looking for a wedding that’s so you – laid-back, beautiful, and seriously Instagrammable? 

The Wilderness is your dreamy outdoor wedding venue, hidden in a secret valley just outside Canterbury, Kent. Think wildflower meadows, ancient woodland, a private lake, and giant tipis under the stars. It’s giving boho, festival, vibes – with a sustainable twist.

The Woodland GladeThe glade is full of mature oak trees with a bank of Silver Birch.  The ground is carpeted in wild ferns interspersed with wild campion.

Festival Feel – Outdoor wedding vibes, tipis, champagne shack, Wild Roots Pizza, treehouse DJ Booth, twinkling lights & a fire pit for cozy, late-night chats.

Eco-Conscious Celebrations – Sustainability is at the heart of every celebration. The venue is set on a 200-acre eco-farm involved in a re-wilding project for nearly 30 years, creating a sanctuary for diverse flora & fauna. 

Aesthetic Goals – Wildflower backdrops, natural wood textures, dreamy lighting, and tipi tents straight out of a Pinterest board.

Perfect for…

Ready to escape to the wilderness?

Click, drag and pan our beautiful interactive map of The Wilderness.

This is the wild, wonderful, one-of-a-kind celebration your love story deserves.

With on-site glamping, vegan catering options, and a team who gets the vibe, The Wilderness is here for couples who want to make memories and a difference. Forget cookie-cutter.

Book a viewing today & explore the venue now with our cute Wilderness map

What we offer

The Wilderness is set on a truly unspoilt rustic farm, where we are lucky enough to be able to host a small number of unique events each summer.  We are a family and when you choose to marry here we want you to join our family. We do what we all LOVE and we aim to make every event remarkable.

an idyllic woodland venue hidden away

The Wilderness is set on a 200 acre eco-farm in east Kent.  Anna’s parents Michael and Lorna began a re-wilding and sustainability project here nearly thirty years ago.  There are lots of rare wild birds, beavers & butterflies.

''our guests said that our wilderness wedding had redefined modern weddings for them now.''

The Wilderness is full of wonder with its endless skies and dreamy sunsets, it will make your soul soar.   We want you to relax and feel at home here.  We encourage the unconventional.

We are 56 mins on the fast train from London St Pancras to Canterbury West, and then a 17 min hop in a taxi to us.

Meet the family

A family owned & run events venue

We started opening up the barns and gardens of Preston Court Farm for weddings and events in 2008 and this was met with an overwhelmingly good response.

Being a very rare, family owned and run wedding venue we have complete dedication to the farm and take huge pride in each and every wedding

Our passion for sustainability. We have been running an eco-project on the farm for more than 25 years.  Each autumn we plant a tree on the farm in celebration of every event we host.

tHE WILDERNESS THROUGH THE SEASONS