Wedding photography and film at The Knowlton Court

The Knowlton Court is a country weddings venue in the rural heart of Kent, offering exclusive use of a restored medieval manor with a walled garden, orangery, and open farmland all around.

A restored medieval manor in Kent's rural interior with a walled garden, orangery, and farmland surrounds — The Knowlton Court provides an exclusive-use country house experience of genuine period character.

We find that venues with this kind of genuine period character, where the history is built into the stone rather than added as decoration, tend to give couples something rare: a day that feels completely their own. The walled garden and orangery alone offer the sort of natural, layered backdrops that make for rich, atmospheric photography and film whatever the weather. It is a venue we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about The Knowlton Court

What is it like to get married at The Knowlton Court?

The Knowlton Court offers an exclusive-use experience, meaning you and your guests have the entire medieval manor to yourselves for the day. The combination of a walled garden, an orangery, and open farmland surrounds gives the day a genuinely unhurried, private feel that is rare to find. It is the kind of venue where the setting itself does a great deal of the work, with period character built into every corner of the property.

How does the venue work for photography and videography?

A restored country house like The Knowlton Court is a wonderful environment to document, with natural light flowing through the orangery, textured stonework throughout the manor, and the walled garden providing a contained outdoor space that works beautifully on camera. The surrounding Kent farmland also opens up wider landscape opportunities for couples who want a more expansive backdrop. Exclusive use means there is no worry about other guests or events appearing in the background of your coverage.

Can we book Big Day Productions to photograph and film our wedding at The Knowlton Court?

Absolutely, and we would love to be part of a wedding here. The Knowlton Court is exactly the kind of venue we are drawn to, where genuine period character and beautiful grounds come together in one place. You are welcome to get in touch with us to check availability for your date and talk through what coverage would look like for your day.

Where is The Knowlton Court and how do guests typically travel there?

The Knowlton Court sits in the rural interior of Kent, in the London and South East region, making it accessible from London as well as from across the county. As a country house venue set within farmland, it is best reached by car, and many couples arrange accommodation nearby for guests who are travelling from further afield. It is worth checking with the venue directly for their recommended travel and accommodation guidance.

Is The Knowlton Court suitable for both the ceremony and the reception?

The Knowlton Court is designed as a full-day country house experience, with spaces suited to different parts of the wedding day across the manor and its grounds. The orangery and walled garden each lend themselves to different moments, whether that is a drinks reception, a ceremony setting, or an evening gathering. We would recommend speaking with the venue team directly to understand exactly how they configure the spaces for a wedding day.

What makes The Knowlton Court different from other country house venues in the South East?

What sets The Knowlton Court apart is the combination of genuine medieval heritage with a thoughtfully restored setting, rather than a venue that simply evokes a period style. The walled garden in particular gives it a character that feels distinct and enclosed in the best possible way. Exclusive use of the whole property also means the day feels personal and uninterrupted, which is something couples increasingly look for in a country wedding.