Welcome to The Orangery
Nestled in the heart of Kent, The Orangery is a multi-award-winning wedding and events venue. Surrounded by breathtaking landscaped gardens, timeless interiors, and three stunning ceremony spaces, The Orangery offers an unforgettable setting that will captivate you and your guests.
A hidden countryside oasis in the heart of Maidstone. The Orangery transports you to another world, while offering the conveniences of the town’s central location.
Your glamorous wedding morning
You’ll have access to The Orangery’s stylish and sophisticated dressing room for your wedding day. The Wisteria Suite is furnished with make-up stations, comfortable seating, and a private dressing area. A calming setting carefully designed to look phenomenal in photos.
Your choice of ceremony areas
(Each seating up to 150 guests)
The Lapa
Wander through the woodland walk and you’ll find yourself at the beautiful lapa on the lake. With its oak frame and thatched roof, rustic seating and tranquil views, it’s a truly romantic setting to say “I do”.
The Gazebo
The elegant gazebo is nestled within the landscaped grounds and provides an unforgettable setting to exchange vows. Before walking down the aisle, you will pass the tranquil lake and breathtaking waterfall with your bridal party.
The Garden Room
An all-year-round stunning location for your ceremony, whatever the weather or time of year. Flooded with natural light and spectacular views of the beautifully landscaped gardens.
Let the celebrations begin
After your wedding ceremony, you and your loved ones will celebrate your nuptials with an unforgettable wedding breakfast and showstopping reception in the orangery. With ample space for 150 dinner guests and 250 evening guests, the orangery is flooded with natural light and overlooks the award-winning landscaped gardens that surround the venue.
The orangery is an elegant and timeless setting for dining, dancing, and making unforgettable memories.
A feast to enjoy with your loved ones
Delight your guests with an exquisite three-course meal or a relaxed BBQ style feast created by our talented in-house chefs. Swipe to see a selection of our most popular dishes.
The ultimate wedding party
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the lake, followed by a night of partying in the orangery complete with an in-house DJ. With the bar conveniently located in the same room, your evening reception will be filled with energy and atmosphere from start to finish.
“ We were looking for a fresh and elegant venue with lots of light and we fell in love as soon as we visited The Orangery. Communication has been amazing throughout the whole planning process, every question and query was answered quickly and nothing was ever too much trouble. ”
Claire & Rob, July 2024
“Our guests enjoyed the day as much as we did, mentioning it was the best wedding they’ve been to and the best food they’ve ever had.”
Jade & James, August 2024
“The team at the Orangery made all of our wedding dreams come true! They took care of all the tiny details which made the whole event run so smoothly, stress free and so special.”
Chloe & Aaron April 2024
Bespoke quote tailored to your dream day
Weddings at The Orangery start from ÂŁ10,288. Prices vary depending on the month, day of the week, and year you decide to hold your wedding. All packages include exclusive use of the venue, in-house catering, use of our spacious dressing room and the support of our experienced team.
Be inspired by real weddings at The Orangery throughout the seasons and start visualising your dream day by following The Orangery on Instagram.
A team of wedding professionals you can rely on
With decades of experience, our expert team of in-house wedding and event professionals will guide and support you through your wedding planning process. Meet the team and go behind the scenes of The Orangery by following us on TikTok.
The story of The Orangery
The Orangery is located on the site of Turkey Mill in Maidstone, Kent. The site began life as a cloth mill in the 1600s before becoming a prominent paper mill during the 18th century. The paper was used by many historical figures including Napoleon, Queen Victoria, and George Washington.
The first recorded wedding at Turkey Mill took place in 1920, but The Orangery officially opened as a wedding venue in the 1990s. Thirty years and several building developments later, The Orangery and its team have since won many prestigious awards over the years.