Unusual Wedding Venues in Dorset

Parley Manor
Parley Manor

Culeaze House | Holton Lee | Kingston Maurward House | Mapperton House & Gardens | Milton Abbey | Minterne House | Mortons House Hotel | Parley Manor | Portland Castle | Sherborne Castle | Springhead Mill & Lakeside Gardens | Stockbridge Farm Barn | Symondsbury Manor | The RNLI College

Culeaze House

Culeaze House
For the perfect party and wedding reception venue, Culeaze is ideal! With the main house nestled into 4 acres of mature gardens and overlooking the lake, marquees are placed to ensure guests benefit from the stunning surroundings with beautiful views and a peaceful and tranquil setting. At night the whole area is floodlit. For parties in the house, The Hall can ... more
Wareham

Holton Lee

Holton Lee
We have a license to hold civil wedding ceremonies, baby naming and commitment ceremonies. This is another way we can share the wonderful facilities we have at Holton Lee and in particular our award winning building "Faith House". Opened in 2002, Faith House provides an ideal venue, set as it is amongst 350 acres of varied landscape overlooking the shores of ... more
Poole

Kingston Maurward House

Kingston Maurward House
Set in idyllic surroundings Kingston Maurward House and Gardens are Dorset's best kept secret. A tranquil, peaceful and intimate spot, beautifully situated in undulating Dorset countryside it boasts a picturesque lake, broad sweeping lawns and formal gardens. Approached through parkland this Georgian Mansion and beautiful rooms immediately sets the scene as a perfect venue for a civil ceremony, wedding breakfast and ... more
Dorchester

Mapperton House & Gardens

Mapperton House & Gardens
Mapperton Gardens is a romantic valley garden deep in a lost Dorset combe among tumbling hills and unspoilt countryside. The gardens descend from the great lawn, through the formal topiary down to the woodland garden. The manor house with its church, stable block, coach house, dovecote and courtyard identifies with its countryside; a glorious harmony of golden sandstone. At Mapperton we ... more
Beaminster

Milton Abbey

Milton Abbey
A Serene and happy place, Milton Abbey stands in a heart-shaped confluence of valleys in the Dorset downs. King Athelstan founded a monastery here more than a thousand years ago, in 936. The mansion house was built by William Chambers for the Earl of Dorchester in 1775. The interiors are by James Wyatt; the grounds were landscaped by Capability Brown. The state ... more
Blandford Forum

Minterne House

Minterne House
We are delighted to welcome you to Minterne House, home of the Churchill and Digby families since 1620. It is our pleasure to share with you this magnificent house, its history and unique gardens that lie in this tranquil valley setting in the heart of Dorset. Minterne House & Gardens offer the benefit of a complete wedding day in one place, ... more
Dorchester

Mortons House Hotel

Mortons House Hotel
Built in 1590 in the shape of an 'E' to honour Queen Elizabeth I, Mortons House provides a perfect setting for your special day. The manor is located in picturesque Corfe Castle in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck. The oak panelled drawing room is a beautiful room for a Civil Ceremony catering for up to 60 guests. ... more
Corfe Castle

Parley Manor

Parley Manor
Parley Manor is the ideal venue for your exclusive wedding. Located in an estate of 800 acres just outside Bournemouth and featuring 4 acres of beautiful gardens it is a splendid example of an early Georgian manor house. Despite its rural and tranquil setting it is only a 15 minute drive from both the centres of Bournemouth and Poole and ... more
Christchurch

Portland Castle

Portland Castle
Phone: 0844 824 3162 Portland Castle occupies a breathtaking location overlooking Portland Harbour, venue for the 2012 Olympic Games sailing events. There are two rooms in the Castle building licensed for civil ceremonies, and drinks receptions can be held in the cosy Castle Kitchen with a roaring log fire, with guests spilling out onto the Gun Deck in fine weather.Receptions for ... more
Portland

Sherborne Castle

Sherborne Castle
Call 0871 716 2496 Calls Cost less than 10p per minute 'A Wedding Day to Remember' and a perfect setting for a 'Stately Home' wedding. Sherborne Castle is a wonderful stately venue for Civil Marriage Ceremonies, Civil Partnerships and Wedding Receptions. Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and the Digby family home since 1617, with lake and gardens landscaped by 'Capability' ... more
Sherborne

Springhead Mill & Lakeside Gardens

Springhead Mill & Lakeside Gardens
Situated in the picturesque Dorset village of Fontmell Magna, surrounded by the most stunning country landscape, Springhead’s mill and lakeside gardens promise a truly romantic setting for an intimate wedding of up to 50 guests. Couples can now exchange their marriage vows in one of the licensed rooms or, alternatively, if they are from the parish get married in the ... more
Shaftesbury

Stockbridge Farm Barn

Stockbridge Farm Barn
Unlimited potential for all kinds of social functions and special events - from an idyllic wedding in this magic corner of Dorset to Medieval Banquets as well as anniversary and birthday parties and exhibitions. Stockbridge Farm Barn is situated four miles south of Sherborne, with its historic abbey. It is set in the glorious Dorset countryside famous for Thomas Hardy, on ... more
Sherborne

Symondsbury Manor

Symondsbury Manor
Symondsbury Manor in West Dorset will provide you with the perfect wedding venue for your special day. This enchanting coastal Manor house set in two acres of gardens will provide you and your wedding guests with an enjoyable and memorable day. Symondsbury offers weekend hire including accommodation for your wedding guests at a very reasonable rate. Getting married in a country ... more
Bridport

The RNLI College

The RNLI College
The RNLI College is a stylish, contemporary venue set in a beautiful waterside location in Poole, offering you a stunning backdrop to your wedding celebrations and those all important photographs. We are licensed to hold marriage and civil partnership ceremonies and we are proud to offer a range of packages to suit your requirements and a choice of suites with ... more
Poole
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