Begun in the early 17th century, the original late Tudor structure has undergone drastic modifications and alterations in the four centuries or so since Bradbourne House was built. Most of this modification was carried out during the 18th century, when the house was extended into the grand mansion that stands today.

Established, owned and protected by a single Kentish family - the Twisdens - for almost 400 years, Bradbourne House Estate was eventually purchased by The East Malling Trust, who still continue to own and run the property. This charity organisation oversees the day-to-day care and operation of the house, as well as landscaping and protecting the surrounding woodland.

Facilities

The house offers a number of licensed ceremony and reception rooms, with varying capacities to match whatever size or style of celebration you have in mind. Your wedding guests will enjoy exclusive access to and use of the property from 10am up until 11:30pm, although extension to this time may also be possible.

Hire of the venue includes a music licence covering your live or recorded entertainment, furniture for the outside areas (weather permitting), a licensed bar (for evening guests), along with your toastmaster, wedding consultant, table decoration and more. A marquee for outdoor festivities can be erected for an extra fee.

The Committee Room

The Great Hall

The Hatton Fruit Garden

Catering

There are three unique menus offered by Bradbourne's skilled caterering team: The Hatton, The Twisden and The Bradbourne, each named for different aspects of the house and its history. All three comprise sophisticated dishes prepared from the highest quality meat and vegetables, plus desserts of all kinds. Sample dishes from these three menus can be viewed on the venue's main website, or more extensively in their wedding brochures.

Whilst the selection on hand is undeniably delicious, the staff at Bradbourne are keen to emphasise their flexibility in all aspects of their service, and would be happy to observe special dietary requirements, catering suggestions and requests in good time.

For further details on this wedding venue and what it has to offer, either make contact through their main site or click on the 'Email this business' option listed at the top of the page.