The Wilderness
Deerson, Kent

From ÂŁ6000

🍃The Wilderness isn’t a venue that tries to impress by looking perfect —it works by feeling unforgettable. 🍃

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About The Wilderness

🍃The Wilderness isn’t a venue that tries to impress by looking perfect —it works by feeling unforgettable. 🍃

Hidden in rolling meadows, ancient woodland and lakeside views, it offers couples something rarer than polished gardens: genuine enchantment.
Every detail—from handcrafted tipis to firepits under the stars—is designed to create not just photos, but memories that surprise and delight. Guests wander, discover, and connect in ways that no rigid ballroom can reproduce. It’s freedom with just enough structure, intimacy shaped by nature itself.🍃

The Wilderness Details

  • True Lakeside Luxury: A stunning, "off-the-grid" style venue set in the heart of the Kentish countryside, centered around a shimmering private lake.
  • Bohemian Elegance: Perfect for couples seeking a relaxed, festival-style vibe without sacrificing sophisticated touches.
  • Total Seclusion: Nestled within a hidden woodland glade, offering 100% privacy for you and your guests.
  • The Giant Tipis: Celebrate under majestic, interconnected Nordic Tipis that create a warm, atmospheric space for dining and dancing.
  • Lakeside Ceremonies: Say "I do" at the water’s edge under a hand-crafted rustic Boat House with the forest as your backdrop.
  • Woodland Magic: As night falls, the forest comes alive with twinkling fairy lights, fire pits, and toasted marshmallows.

The Wilderness Awards & Accreditations

Image for The Wilderness has been voted Kent's Best Wedding Venue, 2026, by the Kent Wedding Awards.
The Wilderness has been voted Kent's Best Wedding Venue, 2026, by the Kent Wedding Awards.

Meet the Owner

Image of Owner Anna List Brain
Anna List Brain

Welcome to The Wilderness! I’m Anna, and I am so thrilled you’ve discovered our little slice of paradise. If you’ve ever dreamed of a wedding that feels less like a formal event and more like an enchanted escape, then you are exactly where you’re meant to be. I’ve always felt that there is something incredibly romantic about the rustle of leaves, the sound of the birds singing, the stillness of the lake, and the feeling of being completely tucked away from the rest of the world, At The Wilderness, we’ve created a space where you can kick off your shoes, breathe in the fresh air, and celebrate your love under the canopy of the trees. Whether you're picturing a sunset ceremony by the water’s edge or a night spent dancing under our giant Nordic tipis, my goal is to provide a backdrop that feels wild, free, and utterly magical. We love seeing couples make this space their own—filling the woods with laughter, fairy lights, and their own unique style. My team and I are here to ensure that while the setting is "wild," your experience is seamless, warm, and filled with the kind of memories that last a lifetime. I can’t wait to welcome you to the lakeside and help you plan your own woodland adventure. With love and wild wishes, Anna

Wedding Tips from The Wilderness

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Don't be afraid to go and view lots of venues in person. We love showing people The Wilderness and there is zero pressure from us.

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Read all the venue reviews you can - these will give you an unfiltered view of places.

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Get to know the people who work at the venue as they will be your best buddies on your planning journey.

Current Promotions from The Wilderness

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Free Festival Upgrade worth ÂŁ2200!! Extras include the festival car bar - Ari's Aperitivos filled full of ice cold drinks AND the Gigglebox Video Dairy booth.

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Videos

Beth & Lucy's Wedding

Wedding day in The Wilderness.

Amber & Elliot

Wedding in The Wilderness.

Clive & Hannah

Wedding in The Wilderness.

Real Wedding in The Wilderness

Real Wedding in The Wilderness 2025

Katie & Tom

Real Wedding in The Wilderness 2025

The Wilderness from aerial view

Wilderness Woods

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Get in touch with The Wilderness

Address

The Wilderness, Deerson lane , Deerson, Kent, CT3 1EX

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