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Dreamland, Brands Hatch and Port Lympne among quirky places to get married in Kent

00:01, 13 October 2015

Couples looking to tie the knot can officially get hitched at Dreamland.

The amusement park offers couples the chance to get married with the atmosphere of vintage seaside fun and frolics.

There's no other place like it in Kent, where wedding guests can show their inner child and hop on the retro-fitted rides and amusements.

Couples can get married at Dreamland, in Margate
Couples can get married at Dreamland, in Margate

Newlyweds can even celebrate their first dance on skates in the roller disco.

We've made a list of some of the other quirky wedding venues in Kent where couples can make it official.

Brands Hatch

Not only is Brands Hatch home to a grand prix circuit, but you can also hire it out for weddings.

Motor sport romantics will be pleased to know they can exchange their vows with a view of the 1.3 mile indy circuit.

You can even have some snaps taken on the winners' podium.

A happily married couple on the Brands Hatch podium
A happily married couple on the Brands Hatch podium
A couple get married at Brands Hatch
A couple get married at Brands Hatch

Hazlitt Arts Centre

Just a few minutes walk from Archbishops Palace registry office, the Hazlitt Theatre is an ideal location to take the plunge.

Once the pair officially marry, they can choose one of the centre's four venues, with capacity ranging from 353 in theatre-style seating to a more intimate 20.

The Hazlitt Arts Centre, in Maidstone
The Hazlitt Arts Centre, in Maidstone

Port Lympne Wild Animal Park

It may sound odd to some to get married in a zoo, but Port Lympne's idyllic mansion is a popular wedding venue.

It's a place which makes you feel at one with nature as you make your way to the mansion via the monkey enclosure.

The venue's walls are intricately painted with some of the park's most iconic animals.

Not only that, but guests can get up close and personal with the wildlife with a private safari.

Port Lympne Mansion from the front
Port Lympne Mansion from the front

Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway

Though you can't officially get married on the train as the moving carriage isn't classed as a permanent location, the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway is definitely a quirky place to celebrate the ceremony.

Not many newlyweds would travel to their reception alongside their guests, but couples who get hitched in New Romney can take a train to Hythe for a reception in the Tea Room.

Couples can travel to their reception on the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway
Couples can travel to their reception on the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway

Shepherd Neame Brewery

An historic 15th century function room with a licence for ceremonies sounds like a great venue - plus the added bonus there would be plenty of drink to go round!

There's a cosy and comfortable atmosphere for both ceremonies and parties, with superb food and service.

For those with larger wedding parties, the brewery's recently developed venue - The Old Brewery Store - is now available for wedding ceremonies, receptions and parties.

Couples can choose to get married at the Shepherd Neame Brewery
Couples can choose to get married at the Shepherd Neame Brewery
A couple outside of the Shepherd Neame Brewery
A couple outside of the Shepherd Neame Brewery

This one is perfect for the art lovers waiting to get married, it's got room for civil ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and receptions.

The gallery is not only a unique setting but guests will be looking out to a stunning backdrop of the sea.

Turner Contemporary, Margate
Turner Contemporary, Margate

The Old Lighthouse

Probably one of the most romantic places to tie the knot, The Old Lighthouse in Dungeness is an alternative for small weddings and civil partnerships.

Opened the Prince of Wales in 1904, the landmark offers views across the English Channel.

Newlyweds can discover the magic and romance of timeless Dungeness in this historic building.

The Old Lighthouse, in Dungeness
The Old Lighthouse, in Dungeness

Willesborough Windmill

This beautiful windmill is the perfect scene for a romantic wedding.

The ceremony takes place on the ground floor of the mill, with opportunity for stunning pictures with the backdrop of the Wye downs and Willesborough.

Willesborough windmill
Willesborough windmill

Did you get married in an unusual place? Comment below or email news@thekmgroup.co.uk

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