History

Converted from an historic Georgian oasthouse, this building certainly has a great deal of history. Oasthouses were used to dry hops before they were added to the beer brewing process, for which purpose indeed this one would have been used too!

Kent is well known for its proliferation of oasthouses, thanks to its ideal soil for cultivating the hops combined with easy access to ample supplies of suitable wood; in fact, the oldest surviving UK example is just down the road from the hotel in Cranbrook.

Facilities

Parkside Suite

This room, located in the newest extension to the building, is a modern, fresh and bright space with French doors which lead out into its own private courtyard. The Parkside Suite can cater for a minimum of 50 wedding guests and a maximum of 130.

Civil Ceremony Capacity - 130 Guests
Formal Reception Capacity - 130 Guests

Park Avenue And Park Square Suites

Located within the Georgian oasthouse building, these smaller rooms offer a more traditional space in which to host an idyllic wedding ceremony followed up by an intimate formal reception.

Park Avenue: Ceremony/Reception Capacity - 70 Guests
Park Square: Ceremony/Reception Capacity - 40 Guests

Catering And Accommodation

The Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel has an experienced and talented in-house catering team at its disposal, who are more than capable of rustling up simply the most delicious selection of wedding food! You can expect delicious canapés on arrival, amazing banquets, evening buffets and finger-food. Click here to peruse some of the comprehensive options available to you.

Accommodation

As a hotel all year round, The Mercure Tunbridge Wells has 84 luxurious bedrooms at its disposal, along with a fully dedicated hospitality team - so they will be more than capable of hosting yourselves and your guests if necessary. A special group-rate discount is available to your wedding party, and most packages include complimentary accommodation for bride and groom.

Get in touch for details about packages and availability.