A Grade II listed Victorian manor house in 36 acres of gardens, lakes and woodland near Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Salomons Estate is a manor house in 36 acres at Southborough near Royal Tunbridge Wells, with four licensed ceremony spaces, 47 bedrooms, six cottages and room for 220 seated guests.
Salomons Estate stands in 36 acres of gardens, lakes and ancient woodland at Southborough, close to Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent. The Grade II listed manor house was built in the early 1850s for Sir David Salomons, the first Jewish Lord Mayor of London, and his son later made the estate a place of scientific work, with electricity generated on site by 1882. The Victorian Theatre began life in the mid 1890s as a Science Theatre, and is now a double height room with galleries on three sides and a built in stage.
Ceremonies are licensed in the Theatre, the Garden Room and the Gold Room, and outdoors on the lawn or the south facing terrace, with the indoor rooms held as the wet weather alternatives. Receptions can use the same rooms or the glass roomed Conservatory, and the estate hosts one wedding each day. Guests can stay in two accommodation buildings and six cottages, among them the Gatehouse and the Cottage, and the meals are cooked by the estate's own kitchen team. Late licences run until midnight or 1am, so the evening can carry on in the same house.
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The present manor house was built in the early 1850s for Sir David Salomons, the first Jewish Lord Mayor of London. His son, Sir David Lionel Salomons, installed on site electricity generation by 1882, which made the house one of the first in Britain to be lit by electricity.
Civil ceremonies are licensed in the Theatre, the Garden Room and the Gold Room, and outdoors on the lawn or the south facing terrace for up to 200 guests. The indoor rooms stand ready as the wet weather alternatives, and the estate hosts one wedding per day.
The 36 acres take in formal gardens, rolling lawns, lakes and ancient woodland, with a lake and woodland retreat for quieter portraits and a Victorian veranda for drinks.
A double height room with galleries on three sides and a built in stage, seating up to 220.
A bright room under a large skylight, with windows over the grounds.
An intimate room with ornate period detailing, garden views and direct terrace access, licensed for ceremonies of up to 70.
A glass roomed space with floor to ceiling windows, seating up to 36.
A licensed lawn and a south facing terrace with the manor house behind, for up to 200 guests.
Forty seven bedrooms in two accommodation buildings and six cottages, from the Gatehouse for 12 to garden cottages for two.
En-suite double bedrooms of 14 m2 with one double bed, in the purpose built accommodation buildings a short walk from the Manor House. Each has a hairdryer, room safe, television and wireless internet.
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En-suite twin bedrooms of 14 m2 with two single beds, on the ground and top floors of the accommodation buildings. Each has a hairdryer, room safe, television and wireless internet.
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En-suite single bedrooms of 14 m2 with one single bed. One accessible room is available on request, in the single room category.
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A renovated period house sleeping up to 12, with five bedrooms and a sofa bed, three bathrooms, a lounge, a snug, a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen.
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A self-catering cottage sleeping up to 6, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open plan kitchen and lounge and a private courtyard with outdoor dining.
EnquireFour recently refurbished cottages: Honeysuckle with two bedrooms sleeping up to four, and Rose, Peony and Lavender with one bedroom each sleeping two. Each has an open plan living room and a fully equipped kitchen.
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Tunbridge Wells station is two miles away, with a taxi service available. The accommodation buildings are a short walk from the Manor House.
Salomons Estate, Broomhill Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 0TG, United Kingdom
Parking. Free parking on site for over 200 cars.
Spring and Summer, Monday to Wednesday: from £5,750
Spring and Summer, Sunday: from £6,250
Spring and Summer, Thursday: from £7,500
Spring and Summer, Friday and Saturday: from £9,995
Autumn and Winter, Monday to Wednesday: from £4,950
Autumn and Winter, Sunday: from £5,350
Autumn and Winter, Thursday: from £5,950
Autumn and Winter, Friday and Saturday: from £7,995, excluding peak December Fridays and Saturdays
The Twilight Collection includes a 3.00pm ceremony with indoor and outdoor options, use of the grounds for photography, a choice of dining styles, a speeches and cake cutting reception, the Bridal Dressing Room and planning support from the events team
Full day weddings are quoted to order for each date and guest count
The team at Salomon's are phenomenal and meticulous down to the final detail. My wife & I were lucky enough to have our wedding here, and honestly everything was flawless. The grounds are gorgeous, the staff are so professional and attentive, the food is lovely and the accomodation was superb.
I want to personally thank Chantelle, who's part of the events team and our wedding coordinator. Words cannot describe how grateful we are to you for everything you did to make our day so special. From the initial email exchanges, to meeting in person and finally the big day, you were truly brilliant!
We can't wait to come back and visit over the years, and reminisce about our perfect day
Weddings run from 20 to 220 seated guests, with up to 350 for the evening reception. The Theatre seats up to 220.
Yes. The Theatre, the Garden Room and the Gold Room are licensed for civil ceremonies and can also host the reception, and outdoor ceremonies are licensed for up to 200 guests.
The Theatre, the Garden Room and the Gold Room are available as indoor alternatives at no extra cost, with a weather decision on the morning of the wedding.
Over 110 guests can stay overnight in 47 bedrooms and six self-catering cottages. A room is reserved for the couple on their wedding night.
Twilight Weddings for up to 50 guests start from £4,950 on Monday to Wednesday in autumn and winter. Full day weddings are quoted for each date and guest count.
Yes, a late licence runs until midnight or 1am, with a dance floor included.
Free parking is available on site for over 200 cars.
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