Wedding photography and film at Howfield Manor

Howfield Manor is a country house hotel set in its own grounds in the Kent countryside near Canterbury, welcoming weddings with relaxed hospitality and beautiful garden access.

A country house hotel set in its own grounds near Chartham in the Kent countryside, Howfield Manor combines relaxed country-house hospitality with garden access and easy proximity to Canterbury's historic centre.

We are drawn to venues like this one, where the combination of soft natural light, open grounds and characterful architecture gives couples so much to work with across the whole day. The historic city of Canterbury sitting close by adds an extra layer of charm to the wider setting, whether couples choose to incorporate it or simply enjoy the easy access for guests. It is exactly the kind of place we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about Howfield Manor

What is it like to get married at Howfield Manor?

Howfield Manor offers a wonderfully relaxed country-house atmosphere, set within its own grounds in the Kent countryside near Chartham. Couples tend to enjoy the sense of space and privacy that comes with a venue like this, with gardens that give the day a natural, unhurried feel. Its proximity to Canterbury also means guests travelling from further afield have a historically rich area to explore around their visit.

How does the setting at Howfield Manor work for wedding photography and videography?

A country house hotel set in its own grounds gives photographers and videographers a real variety of backdrops to work with, from the architecture of the house itself to the surrounding gardens and countryside. Natural light, open space and greenery all contribute to a more organic, editorial feel in the final images and footage. Venues like Howfield Manor tend to lend themselves beautifully to relaxed, documentary-style coverage as well as more composed portrait work.

Can we book Big Day Productions to photograph and film our wedding at Howfield Manor?

Absolutely, we would love to be part of your wedding day at Howfield Manor. We work with couples across Kent and the wider London and South East region, and a country house venue like this is exactly the kind of setting we find inspiring. Get in touch with us to check availability for your date and we can talk through what coverage would suit you best.

Is Howfield Manor easy for guests to reach?

Howfield Manor sits in the Kent countryside near Chartham, which places it within easy reach of Canterbury, a city well served by rail connections from London. Guests travelling by car will find the Kent road network straightforward, and those coming by train can make their way out to the venue from Canterbury without too much difficulty. It is worth letting your guests know the rural location in advance so they can plan their journey accordingly.

Does Howfield Manor suit smaller, more intimate weddings as well as larger celebrations?

The country house hotel setting at Howfield Manor feels well suited to weddings of varying sizes, with its grounds and relaxed hospitality creating an atmosphere that works whether you are gathering a close circle of family and friends or a larger group. The garden access in particular gives couples flexibility in how they use the space across the day. We always find that intimate weddings in settings like this allow for particularly personal and heartfelt coverage.

Do you have wedding photos or films from Howfield Manor on your website?

We do not currently have published wedding content from Howfield Manor on our website, but we would genuinely love the opportunity to shoot here. In the meantime, our portfolio showcases work from a range of country house and garden venues across the South East, which gives a good sense of how we approach this kind of setting. Feel free to browse our work and reach out if you would like to discuss your day with us.