Exclusive Use at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

Event Space in a Hotel · Whole venue

The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH
Canterbury

About this space

Whether you plan on having an intimate celebration or a grand party, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge caters for any size of party. You may choose an ideal space for you from an array of rooms available at the venue. You can enjoy a delicious wedding breakfast with your nearest and dearest in the venue’s Restaurant.

Up to 120 guests can join you for a sit down meal at the stunning Clagett Auditorium. The Kentish Barn, with its large windows offering views of the Cathedral, is a great space for enjoying drinks and cocktails. If you wish to host a summer reception, you are more than welcome to do that in the Campanile Garden.

You and your guests are more than welcome to stay the night at one of the 35 well-equipped hotel bedrooms, each providing stunning views of the venue’s surroundings. Additionally all overnight guests are offered a full English breakfast as well as entrance to Canterbury Cathedral throughout their stay.


Event offers and packages

Wedding Offers

CORONA PACKAGE
£84.50 per person
Our Corona wedding package includes:

Glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival
3-Course Wedding Breakfast chosen from Menu A
Half a bottle of Cathedral Wines (served with the Wedding Breakfast)
Coffee and Mints
A glass of Sparkling Wine for the Toast
DJ for the evening’s entertainment
6-Choice Finger Buffet selection for the Evening Reception
White Linen table cloths, napkins, white chair covers and your choice of colour sash
CAMPANILE PACKAGE
£99.50 per person
Our Campanile wedding package includes:

Glass of Pimms on arrival
3-Course Wedding Breakfast chosen from Menu B
Half a bottle of Running Duck Wines or Chartham Vineyard Bacchus (served with the Wedding Breakfast)
Coffee and Mints
Your choice of Jean Josselin Champagne or English Sparkling Wine for the Toast
DJ for the evening’s entertainment
8-Choice Finger Buffet selection for the Evening Reception
White Linen table cloths, napkins, white chair covers and your choice of colour sash
BELL HARRY PACKAGE
£114.50 per person
Our Bell Harry wedding package includes:

Canapés on arrival
Glass of Champagne on arrival
3-Course Wedding Breakfast chosen from Menu B or C
Half a bottle of Chartham Vineyard Bacchus or Chateau Trébiac (served with the Wedding Breakfast)
Coffee and Petits Fours
Your choice of Jean Josselin Champagne or Biddenden Vineyards Gribble Ridge English Sparking Wine for the Toast
8-Choice Finger Buffet selection for the Evening Reception
White Linen table cloths, napkins, white chair covers and your choice of colour sash
EVENING RECEPTION PACKAGE
£2995 total
Price flat fee based on 80 guests.

6-Choice Finger Buffet selection
Glass of Sparkling Wine on arrival
DJ for the evening’s entertainment
Wedding Co-ordinator
Red Carpet entrance
Cake Stand and knife
Private Bar
Hotel Event Manager as Toastmaster
Hire of Wedding Reception spaces, with the Campanile Garden for photography and arrival reception
Complimentary bedroom for the Bride & Groom’s wedding night

Prices

Monday
6:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wedding Co-ordinator

Red Carpet entrance

Cake Stand and knife

Private Bar

Hotel Event Manager as Toastmaster

Hire of Wedding Reception spaces, with the Campanile Garden for photography and arrival reception

Complimentary bedroom for the Bride & Groom’s wedding night
Tuesday
6:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wedding Co-ordinator

Red Carpet entrance

Cake Stand and knife

Private Bar

Hotel Event Manager as Toastmaster

Hire of Wedding Reception spaces, with the Campanile Garden for photography and arrival reception

Complimentary bedroom for the Bride & Groom’s wedding night
Wednesday
6:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wedding Co-ordinator

Red Carpet entrance

Cake Stand and knife

Private Bar

Hotel Event Manager as Toastmaster

Hire of Wedding Reception spaces, with the Campanile Garden for photography and arrival reception

Complimentary bedroom for the Bride & Groom’s wedding night
Thursday
6:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wedding Co-ordinator

Red Carpet entrance

Cake Stand and knife

Private Bar

Hotel Event Manager as Toastmaster

Hire of Wedding Reception spaces, with the Campanile Garden for photography and arrival reception

Complimentary bedroom for the Bride & Groom’s wedding night
Friday
6:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wedding Co-ordinator

Red Carpet entrance

Cake Stand and knife

Private Bar

Hotel Event Manager as Toastmaster

Hire of Wedding Reception spaces, with the Campanile Garden for photography and arrival reception

Complimentary bedroom for the Bride & Groom’s wedding night
Saturday
6:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wedding Co-ordinator

Red Carpet entrance

Cake Stand and knife

Private Bar

Hotel Event Manager as Toastmaster

Hire of Wedding Reception spaces, with the Campanile Garden for photography and arrival reception

Complimentary bedroom for the Bride & Groom’s wedding night
Sunday
6:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 0:00
from £1000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wedding Co-ordinator

Red Carpet entrance

Cake Stand and knife

Private Bar

Hotel Event Manager as Toastmaster

Hire of Wedding Reception spaces, with the Campanile Garden for photography and arrival reception

Complimentary bedroom for the Bride & Groom’s wedding night

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 120

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accommodation available
Free parking is available on-site
Beautician
Changing Room for Guests
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Storage space
Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Accessible parking spot available

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

If you want to make your wedding party more memorable, we also have the option of using confetti and fireworks.


Celebrate your wedding day in style at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge! Situated in the inspirational grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, part of an UNESCO World Heritage Site, the venue offers a remarkable setting for your special day. You can be assured that it will be a unique and wonderful experience.
The in-house attentive team will help you with everything, from the first meeting until your special day, and ensure you can enjoy your wedding and not worry for even a second. The venue offers high-quality menus with many options, making sure there is something all of your guests will like. Don’t worry about making the dining choices - you will have a chance to go for a tasting in advance.
Have your unique wedding reception with a historic and beautiful backdrop in Canterbury Cathedral!

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, the wonderful wedding venue, is situated in the heart of the city of Canterbury, Kent. This picturesque cathedral city offers plenty of history and interesting sites to see. Canterbury’s close location to A2 road and M2 motorway makes the venue easily accessible, no matter where you are travelling from.


Location