The Manor Gatehouse
The Manor Gatehouse
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Peter R
Dartford, UK1,084 contributions
Aug 2021
We had our Civil Ceremony here last August, which had been postponed from January 2021 for obvious reasons. Friendly helpful staff throughout the whole process. We had the larger of the two rooms because of social distancing requirements, and we were allowed to provide our own music. Limited parking onsite but more parking in the B&Q carpark behind the building, although there is a limit of two hours free parking here. Small gardens to the front of the building giving a good photographic opportunity after the ceremony.
Written March 31, 2022
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AmandaLyn78
Dartford, UK59 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Historic building. Great for small weddings or civil partnership. Parking in the retail car park behind. Small well kept gardens.
Written February 8, 2020
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Charles H
High Wycombe, UK55 contributions
Dec 2019
Place was ok to visit, difficult to find and no parking. Jobsworth made it clear that we were nio welcome to park in the carpark. Not much guidance inside the venue. Not well sign posted
Written December 9, 2019
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JL1886
2 contributions
Oct 2019
I attended a wedding here many years ago. It is a very nice venue with a nice garden. Because of it’s history, there is a picture of Henry VIII on the wall. Not exactly the Patron Saint of Marriage is he?
Written October 4, 2019
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Gemma S
Rochester, UK9 contributions
Sep 2017
uncomplicated! We booked 7 months before we got married, very easy and simple. On the day quick meeting before with the registrar and that was it. Lovely venue with a lovely small garden for pictures
Written January 29, 2018
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Janet R
Dartford, UK24 contributions
Sep 2016 • Solo
Our daughter got married here in 2016. The day was great the ceremony staff attentive and professional, they a made the service run smoothly. Would fully recommend as a beautiful venue. We used the small room.
HOWEVER the run up was far from smooth. Registering for the wedding my daughter had many issues. She was told about short staffing which resulted in her being told to register in Maidstone... (Time off of work, additional travel expenses) Manor Gatehouse is ten minutes walk from where we live. My daughter was given too much personal information about the absent staff members personal life, and was made to feel she was an inconvenience. How would it have been if somebody was attempting to register a death? My daughter was not alone with her feelings, she has a friend who was attempting the same thing at the same time, she also struggled to book in and was made to feel like an inconvenience. (Her friend was turned off in fact) If you can get through this part you will not be disappointed with the day.
HOWEVER the run up was far from smooth. Registering for the wedding my daughter had many issues. She was told about short staffing which resulted in her being told to register in Maidstone... (Time off of work, additional travel expenses) Manor Gatehouse is ten minutes walk from where we live. My daughter was given too much personal information about the absent staff members personal life, and was made to feel she was an inconvenience. How would it have been if somebody was attempting to register a death? My daughter was not alone with her feelings, she has a friend who was attempting the same thing at the same time, she also struggled to book in and was made to feel like an inconvenience. (Her friend was turned off in fact) If you can get through this part you will not be disappointed with the day.
Written January 29, 2017
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jan2011187057
Dartford, UK119 contributions
Jul 2016
Very interesting & lovely grounds for picnics and walks although there is a good cafe there too!! Ample parking and within easy reach of the A2.
Written September 20, 2016
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Rosie7802
Dartford, UK45 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
Very historic, ideal for weddings, friendly staff and lovely garden for photos. Nice and informal intimate place
Written February 17, 2016
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theresa
London, UK51 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
after watching a tv documentary my 7 year old daughter was asking questions so i told her that henry vIII has loads of houses and one was here in dartford, so on sunday wewent down to see it and had a great history lesson.
Written February 4, 2016
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Richard Pearson
Dartford, UK317 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
Interesting building with a lot of History. Registered my Daughters birth here. Easy to park. Hire for Weddings available.
Written September 1, 2015
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How much do i need to get married
Cost me around just under £700 for the Biggest room (100 people) lovely staff. Can get married for around £100 but be 4 people max (including the couple) and in the small room that is basically an office.
How much will it cost to get married
How much will it cost to get married
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