Luxury Safari Elopements at

Port Lympne Mansion, Hythe, Kent, England

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Port Lympne Mansion, Hythe

Kent, England

If you’re looking for a luxury adventure at a wild animal park in Kent, near the Kent coast, where you can elope or hold a tiny wedding or minimony?

Escape to a world where elegance meets adventure. Nestled in the heart of the Kent countryside, the stunning Port Lympne Mansion offers a unique elopement experience surrounded by breathtaking scenery and incredible wildlife. Every moment you spend at Port Lympne contributes to vital conservation work, helping protect endangered species worldwide.

Let the romance of the mansion’s rich history, the allure of its exquisite Moroccan Courtyard, and the distant calls of animals create the most unforgettable beginning to your love story. With Team E-Lope’s expert planning, every detail of your day is flawlessly handled, offering the perfect alternative to going abroad—with all the adventure and none of the travel hassle.

Your e-lopement team will style your elopement in a personal, unique and exquisite way. All you have to do is share your Pinterest Board from anywhere in the world, and we will create your elopement adventure.

Your tiny wedding will be private, with only the small e-lopment team, the wedding venue coordinator, and a Ranger from Port Lympne on hand to ensure your most beautiful, luxurious, and memorable occasion is as planned.

A couple on cushions in the Moroccan Courtyard within the Port Lympne Mansion set up for an intimate luxury elopement evening enjoy mocktails with a burnt lemon garnish — I

Where wild romance meets refined luxury

For couples seeking an effortlessly elegant, deeply personal, and truly unforgettable wedding experience, Port Lympne Mansion Hotel promises something extraordinary.

Set within 600 acres of private Kentish wilderness, this Grade II-listed mansion offers panoramic views across Romney Marsh to the English Channel. With the timeless charm of an Edwardian country house, the estate is steeped in history. Every booking carries deeper meaning, directly supporting the conservation work of The Aspinall Foundation, protecting endangered species around the world.

Curated by the award-winning team at E-Lope, each of our three luxury elopement packages are designed to celebrate your love story with immersive experiences, thoughtful detail, and a true sense of adventure. Check-in and say “I do” in the exclusive-use Moroccan Courtyard, a flamboyant and atmospheric space inspired by North African and Andalusian design, knowing that your private safari awaits, adding to the magic of your day.

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Port Lympne

Packages

E-T&Cs Kent

VAT is included in the price.

All we require is a £1,000 non-refundable retainer to secure your elopement, with the remainder paid four weeks before the E-Lopement intimate wedding date. For your accommodation Port Lympne require an additional £1000.

The photographer may require you to sign their own T&Cs, and ideally we would love you to give us all of your gallery or just detail of, for example your feet and hands as this helps us with marketing to other couples like you.

Additional fees

Please note that whilst we reserve your legal wedding with Kent County Council, you must pay them directly.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TO ARRIVE AT THE VENUE ON TIME, READY AND WITH YOUR RINGS!

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At a Glance

For just the two of you

The “Wild at Heart” Package – £8,500

This package is an intimate celebration of nature, elegance, and emotion. It invites you to step away from the expected and into something timeless and unforgettable, just the two of you.

Your Ceremony

Exchange vows in the exquisite Moroccan Courtyard, the jewel at the heart of the mansion. Designed in the 1920s for Sir Philip Sassoon by the architect Philip Tilden, this hidden Moorish oasis was inspired by Andalusian courtyards and Moroccan riads, a private space of romance, tranquillity, and ornate detail.
Once the setting for Gatsby-style gatherings. Guest included Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin and T. E. Lawrence. The courtyard’s marble flooring, flowing water channels, and octagonal fountain evokes a rich past and timeless beauty. Horseshoe arches, handcrafted terracotta tiles, and pink-hued walls frame the space, while ironwork, lanterns, and Moroccan-sourced furnishings complete the look.
If the weather is unfavourable or out of season, your ceremony will take place in the stunning Spencer Roberts Room. This elegant alternative space is adorned with sweeping murals of exotic wildlife with grand views, offering the same sense of intimacy and grandeur indoors.

Photography

Three hours of imagery by Fleur Challis Photography, an elopement specialist who will capture your day, including your private safari.

Planning & Coordination

Expert planning and on-the-day coordination by The Wedding Owl, founder of E-Lope

Wedding Cake

A beautiful, hand-crafted cake by Cobi & Coco, known for elegant designs and unforgettable flavour

Floral Design – Bespoke florals by House of Mimi Fleur, including your choice of:

One bouquet and buttonhole
Two bouquets
Or two buttonholes
Plus, flowers for your ceremony and dinner table

Food & Drink

Toast your vows with a bottle of Gusbourne sparkling wine
A romantic two-course dinner for two in the Moroccan Courtyard or Spencer Roberts Room, with hand-picked wine
Slices of your bespoke cake to finish

Accommodation

Overnight stay in the Honeymoon Suite of the Mansion.

Registrar

Registrar fees not included, but we will handle the reservation of your date and time (fees payable to Kent County Council)

The bride and groom in the gardens of the Mansion at Port Lympne, Kent, England after their luxury elopement with team E-Lope

The “Into the Wild” Package 2

£10,000

The two of you, and two witnesses

Everything included in the Wild at Heart package, plus:

Welcome drinks for your witnesses
A two-course dinner for four in The Moroccan Courtyard
overnight accommodation and breakfast for your witnesses – the Honeymoon Suite in the Mansion Hotel

Additional photography hours
Additional flowers
Additional drinks

Check availability

A just married couple out on a private safari after their luxury elopement at Port Lympne Safari park in Kent, England, United Kingdom

The “Safari Celebration” PackAge 3

£12,000

Celebrate with up to 10 guests

For couples wishing to share the joy of eloping with those they love most.

Everything included in the Wild at Heart package, plus:

Welcome drinks for up to eight guests
Two-course dinner for your party, hosted al fresco in the Moroccan Courtyard
Overnight stay for the couple in the Honeymoon Suite in the Mansion
Option to add overnight accommodation and breakfast for your witnesses (additional cost)

Additional photography hours
Additional flowers
Additional drinks

Check availability

Sample Summer Timeline (Subject to seasonal safari times and availability)

1:00 pm – Arrival & luggage drop at the Mansion
1:30 pm – Photographer captures final getting-ready shots
2:00 pm – Ceremony in the Moroccan Courtyard
2:30 pm – Toast with Gusbourne & portraits

3:30 pm – Private 90-minute Ranger Safari
5:00 pm – Check into your suite & unwind
5:30 pm/6:00 pm – 2-course dinner in The Moroccan courtyard
Overnight stay in the Honeymoon Suite & breakfast the following morning.

Terms & Conditions

Available Monday–Thursday for weddings taking place within 9 months of booking

Honeymoon Suite is subject to availability

Registrar fees not included (payable directly to Kent County Council) accommodation and breakfast for your witnesses

Why Choose Port Lympne for Your Elopement?

This is not just a tiny wedding, it’s a legacy.
By choosing Port Lympne Mansion, your love story becomes part of something greater: supporting the animals on site with food, and care etc. With historic architecture, bespoke experiences, luxury accommodation, and the thrill of a safari just an hour from London, your elopement will be as meaningful as magical.

Additional

Information

Please note whilst we reserve your legal wedding with Kent County Council you will need to pay them directly – details will follow once you have paid the non-refundable deposit to the E-lopement team.

Children are charged at £150, 2 to 12 – we do not charge or provide for babies as parents tend to know what they love eat and bring their own food

The Team At

Port Lympne Mansion

HYTHE, KENT

Hi, we are your E-Lopement team, and we cannot wait to make your luxury E-Lope dreams come true in Kent, England.

Sam, The Wedding Owl, your experienced E-Lopement wedding planner

Ruth, House of Mimi Fleur is an incredible bespoke and luxury wedding florist who will style your elopement day to make it as unique as possible!

The award-winning Serena, Cobi & Coco creates beautiful bespoke wedding cakes and wedding favours, custom-designed to match your elopement styling.

Fleur, Fleur Challis Photography is your amazing elopement photographer. She is on hand to capture your intimate and special moments and all the exquisite details. She will ensure your elopement images are so beautiful that you cannot wait to share them with friends and family on Instagram!

In addition to the above, the Venue Manager knows exactly what is needed to make your elopement day a dream come true.

All you have to do is arrive at Port Lympne on time, ready and with your rings and outfits (we

do, however, recommend you take out wedding insurance).