Exclusive Use at The Secret Garden

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About this space

The charming Secret Garden offers you a unique and remarkable wedding celebration as it is available for both ceremonies and receptions. The main Coach House, once home for horses and carriages, is now a beautiful, romantic room perfect for both wedding breakfast and an evening reception.

The beautiful Chapel, the newest addition to The Secret Garden, can fit up to 90 of your nearest and dearest. The Glass House, on the other hand, is ideal for more intimate ceremonies - it can comfortably seat up to 24 people and accommodate up to 50 standing guests. Other spaces available for outdoor ceremonies are located in the walled gardens: you can choose either the gorgeous gazebo or the terrace.

Event offers and packages

Looking for a stunning wedding Venue that looks amazing all year round?
Look no further than Secret Garden.
The Secret Garden is truly unique and looks lovely in every season.
During the winter months Secret Garden looks cosy, warm and welcoming.
Our indoor Ceremony room is lit with beautiful Chandeliers and Sparkling Fairy Lights.
Our cobbled Courtyard which is partly undercover is lit with traditional
Coach House lanterns, perfect for drinks receptions.
Our Coach House oozes warmth and romantic ambience, the perfect room for your wedding
breakfast and evening reception.
The Walled Gardens are lit with Festoon lights, lanterns and soft up lighters in the borders,
perfect for so many photographic opportunities.

November:
Monday – Wednesday £2550.00
Thursday £3500.00
Friday & Sunday £4200.00
Saturday £5100.00

December:
Monday – Wednesday £3300.00
Thursday £4700.00
Friday & Sunday £5600.00
Saturday £6000.00

January, February:
Monday – Wednesday £2550.00
Thursday £3500.00
Friday & Sunday £4200.00
Saturday £5100.00

March:
Monday – Wednesday £3300.00
Thursday £4700.00
Friday & Sunday £5600.00
Saturday £6000.00

Extra Guests Twilight Weddings £50.00pp
Time table for Twilight Weddings
5pm Ceremony
5.30pm Drinks Reception
6.30pm Two course Buffet is served
7.45pm Toast and Speeches
8pm 1
st Dance Cut Cake
11.30pm Carriages

Twilight Weddings

£2550 total

These special Wedding Packages start at 5pm and include exclusive use.
Drinks reception for all your guests followed by a
Beautiful 2-course Buffet, Toast for Speeches and Evening Entertainment.
We will design Menus with you.

Prices

Monday

12:00 – 0:00

from £3500 hire fee per day

Per day

12:00 – 0:00

from £3500

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

May & June:
Monday – Wednesday £5150.00
Thursday £6400.00
Friday & Sunday £8400.00
Saturday £9400.00

July & August:
Monday – Wednesday £5150.00
Thursday £6600.00
Friday & Sunday £8800.00
Saturday £9800.00

September & October:
Monday – Wednesday £5150.00
Thursday £6400.00
Friday & Sunday £8200.00
Saturday £9200.00

January & February:
Monday – Wednesday £3500.00
Thursday £4900.00
Friday & Sunday £5950.00
Saturday £6850.00

March, April & December:
Monday – Wednesday £4350.00
Thursday £6100.00
Friday & Sunday £8200.00
Saturday £8600.00

November:
Monday – Wednesday £3550.00
Thursday £4900.00
Friday & Sunday £6800.00
Saturday £7700.00

Package includes:
• Wedding advice and knowledge to guide you from preparation through to your big day and to
make sure your day runs how you want
• Exclusive use of the Coach House, Chapel, the Glass House, Walled Gardens & Terrace with outside Furniture
• Ceremony in chosen area Indoor and outdoor, and all booking administration*
• Table decoration set up and room set up*
• Cream Table Linen (Tablecloths & Napkins) & extra tables for postboxes, cakes etc..
• Crockery, Cutlery, Glasses, Tables & Chairs etc…
• Chintzy China, Fruit Boxes, Lanterns
• Silver Cake Stand & Knife
• Easel for Table Plan
• Music system for Ceremony & Speeches
• Vintage Garden Games
• Basket for gifts & Cards
• Drop off and pick up area for your decorations.
• Soft Coach Lighting on the terrace and courtyard
• Beautiful Lighting in the Garden
• A fully licensed and well-stocked bar
• Use of our Fancy Dress Box
• Free Onsite Parking in the large gravel car park
• Duty manager available at all times during the day and evening.

Extra Guests:
Day Guests £85.00
Evening Guests £12.50

Tuesday

12:00 – 0:00

from £3500 hire fee per day

Per day

12:00 – 0:00

from £3500

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

12:00 – 0:00

from £3500 hire fee per day

Per day

12:00 – 0:00

from £3500

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

12:00 – 0:00

from £4900 hire fee per day

Per day

12:00 – 0:00

from £4900

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Friday

12:00 – 0:00

from £5950 hire fee per day

Per day

12:00 – 0:00

from £5950

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

12:00 – 0:00

from £6850 hire fee per day

Per day

12:00 – 0:00

from £6850

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Sunday

12:00 – 0:00

from £5950 hire fee per day

Per day

12:00 – 0:00

from £5950

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing

up to 80

Dining

up to 50

Theatre

up to 90

U-Shaped

up to 24

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Free parking is available on-site

Air conditioning

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

Fireworks are not permitted.
Sky lanterns are not permitted.
Dogs are allowed.

About The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden is no ordinary wedding venue! This welcoming space is perfect for a rustic and relaxed celebration. Fully licensed, the venue offers two outdoor and two indoor places to exchange vows and start the new chapter of your lives. To make your big day even more special, the venue has all-inclusive wedding packages that include everything you will need for your wedding! If you are looking for something unique and personal, the events team will work closely with you to plan your day exactly as you have dreamt.
You will be granted exclusive use on the day - whether you want to have an intimate ceremony or throw a grand party, the Secret Garden is just yours for the day.

The Secret Garden is located on the Mersham Le Hatch Estate in Ashford, Kent. Thanks to Ashford’s convenient location close to the M20 motorway, it is easily accessible, no matter where you or any of your guests are travelling from. If you prefer railways, there are plenty of connections from the Ashford International available each day.