Weddings, private hire and living history in Kent
Wickham Court is a natural wedding venue, but its historic rooms and grounds can support a much wider programme of private hire. From corporate away-days to supper clubs and seasonal workshops, these five ideas show how organisers can use a Kent manor with purpose in 2027.
For years the Kent wedding conversation began with a barn. In 2026, and with 2027 diaries already filling, the mood is shifting towards historic houses and court venues. Here is why restored manor houses are becoming the aspirational choice — and what couples should weigh up before booking.
A venue can be handsome and still say very little. Wickham Court is different: its beams, bricks and worn thresholds carry the marks of centuries of Kentish life. Here are seven details to look for on your next visit, and the stories they quietly disclose.