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The elegant double height Regency Room with deep original Georgian sash windows and Minstrels’ Gallery is a perfect setting for a wedding reception for up to 100 guests. The Stour Room, with deep windows and high ceilings overlooking the river, is licensed for the wedding service and will hold up to 60 guests. Our ‘White Bedroom’ is the perfect romantic room for this most special of days.
The head chef of our brasserie "The Place at The Bell” will create a wedding menu that is simply delicious. Seafood and fish from surrounding bays, lamb from nearby Romney Marsh and vegetables, salads and herbs supplied by local farmers. Nothing too fussy and fancy, just the freshest ingredients simply cooked to bring out their fullest flavours. We change the menu according to the seasons and always have an interesting selection of vegetarian choices. We offer wines from new regions that are never predictable or boring, including some from Kent and Sussex vineyards, as well as local ales and juices. Choose from three different types of menus: a canapé/crostini selection, our buffet collection and a ‘table service’ menu.
The Bell Hotel Sandwich has 34 beautifully refurbished bedrooms, including 3 larger suites. Some bedrooms have balconies and views over the River Stour or the Kent peg tiled rooftops of the old town.
The Cinque Port of Sandwich is arguably the most complete medieval historic town in England. The Guildhall and Town Wall, The Butts, The Ropewalk, Millwall, The Bulwarks, The Fisher Gate, The Barbican and Toll bridge over the River Stour are all redolent of its historical wealth and importance. Thomas a Becket passed through Sandwich on his flight from Henry II. Richard the Lionheart landed at Sandwich on his return from the crusades. The Black Prince brought King John of France back as prisoner from his victory in Poitiers and Elizabeth 1st was entertained in Sandwich, to try to persuade her to help restore the harbour when it started to silt up and the town’s fortunes went into decline. Sandwich is now two miles inland and the famous links golf courses of Royal St George's and Princes now occupy the once flourishing port. Tempting lanes and footpaths follow the line of Richard II’s fortified walls where Henry V’s archers probably practised en route for the Battle of Agincourt. There are lovely walks, by the River Stour and over the salt marshes and nature reserves towards the sea.
For further information or if you would like to meet and talk through your requirements, please talk to our wedding advisor, Lynne Lee, on her direct line 01304 613 388 or email Lynne Lee
