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Hire The Wilderness - 2 spaces for memorable events in London
Nestled just outside Canterbury in east Kent, The Wilderness is tucked away in a secret valley of ancient woodland, wildflower meadows, and a serene private lake. This family-run eco-farm spans approximately 200 acres and has been carefully re-wilded over nearly three decades.
The Woodland Glade is a communal hub featuring a Big Hat Tipi, fire pit, rustic treehouse (ideal for ambient speeches or breakout sessions), a Champagne Shack bar, and the Wild Roots Pizza Shack—perfect for relaxed receptions or networking events.
The Wilderness is a standout offering: an enchanting, sustainable hideaway in the Kent countryside, ideal for corporate clients seeking to escape the norm, inspire creativity, and make a conscious impact.
Up to 60 guests can stay overnight in thoughtful bell tents featuring chandeliers, proper beds, hot showers, and comfortable décor—ideal for immersive retreats or executive stays
Easily accessible from London, the venue is about 56 minutes via high-speed train from London St Pancras to Canterbury West, followed by a short (~17-minute) taxi ride—ideal for offsite meetings or retreats outside the urban core.
The Wilderness is just one of many great venues available to hire in London. Our team of free venue finding experts are on hand to create the perfect shortlist of venues in London for your next event.
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Room & Venue Capacities
The Big Hat Tipis
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Event style | Guests |
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Standing Reception - Indoors | 200 |
Standing Reception - Outdoors | 200 |
Seated Lunch | 180 |
Seated Dinner | 180 |
Dinner/Dance | 180 |
Theatre Style | 200 |
Cabaret Style | 180 |
U-Shape Style | 80 |
Boardroom Style | 120 |
Classroom Style | 160 |
Seated lunch/dinner | 180 |
The Boat House
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Event style | Guests |
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Standing Reception - Indoors | 160 |
Standing Reception - Outdoors | 160 |
Seated Lunch | 60 |
Seated Dinner | 60 |
Theatre Style | 80 |
Cabaret Style | 40 |
U-Shape Style | 30 |
Boardroom Style | 30 |
Classroom Style | 50 |
Seated lunch/dinner | 40 |
Venue Facilities & Accessibility
- Outside space
- Natural daylight
- Wifi
- Exclusive hire of whole venue
- Dancing
- Wedding licence
- Dancing permitted
- Live bands permitted
- Asian catering
- Kosher catering
- Live bands permitted
- 30 bedrooms
Venue Sustainability accreditation
No Green Meetings or Greengage accreditations for this venue.
The Wilderness address, travel directions, and parking information

- Thanet Parkway train station

- London City (52.7 miles)
- London Heathrow (73.5 miles)