insideKENT Magazine Issue 47 - February 2016 | Page 55

Charlton Place Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Charlton Park, Bishopsbourne, Canterbury CT4 5JA 01227 831355 [email protected] www.charlton-park.org Canterbury Cathedral, The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH 01227 866204 [email protected] www.canterburycathedrallodge.org Charlton Place is a private country house set in parkland, off the A2, 10 minutes’ drive from Canterbury. The stunning white Regency Facade, and elegant first floor Ballroom, create perfect back-drops for civil marriages, celebrant weddings, and wedding receptions. Up to 80 guests can be seated in the Ballroom for served meals, while marquees are erected to accommodate greater numbers (350 max) and evening dancing. The Bechstein piano in the Ballroom is used during ceremonies and wedding breakfasts too. Celebrant ceremonies held on the lawns and in the woods are tailored to the happy couple’s wishes. Meanwhile, during the winter months, guests can enjoy the open log fires in the Hall and Drawing Room, and the marriage, wedding feast, and evening party (up to 60 guests) can be held in the house. The Charlton Park team is dedicated to creating the perfect, bespoke wedding day. Situated within a wonderful and unique location in the beautiful grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, sits an