Dorset Wedding Venues

The Crown Hotel is situated in the market town of Blandford Forum & is easily accessible from Bournemouth, Poole, Shaftesbury & the West Country. For centuries the Crown Hotel has provided a haven for brides & grooms wishing to celebrate the most important day of their lives with friends & family.

Originally a Cistercian abbey, dating from 1141, Forde Abbey today is one of England's most outstanding stately homes. Situated in 30 acres of award-winning gardens, it is a magnificent setting for weddings and receptions. Forde Abbey provides a venue that offers romance, elegance, grandeur and beauty. Whether you choose to hold the whole event or only part of the celebrations at Forde Abbey, we can assure you that you will not have to share your day with any other wedding party: Forde Abbey is yours for the day.

Forde Abbey is available for civil marriage ceremonies, civil partnership ceremonies and chapel blesings. Both the beautiful Great Hall and the medieval Monks' Refectory are licensed for civil weddings. Our wedding information pack contains all the details you need to help plan your special day.

Please contact us for information or to arrange a viewing.

Highcliffe Castle

Available for Civil Ceremonies, Receptions, Banquets and Events

Set within beautiful cliff-top grounds with a footpath leading to the beach, Grade I Listed Highcliffe Castle is a spectacular venue for your big day. Ceremonies, held in the beautiful Wintergarden, can be held on any day of the week with a choice of times to suit. We are also able to offer a full ceremony and reception package, serving your wedding breakfast in the atmospheric State Dining Room, with exposed brick walls, or the majestic Great Hall with its 30ft high stained glass Jesse Window, followed by your choice of evening entertainment in our unique Wedding Suite.

Mapperton offers the benefit of a complete wedding day in one place. It is a stunning and versatile location and you and your guests will have exclusive use of the glorious and romantic garden surrounding one of Britain's finest manor houses. Civil wedding and partnership ceremonies take place at the Pavilion or in The Sawmill. We cater for receptions of all sizes and styles; from an intimate sit down dinner in The Sawmill to a drinks reception, wedding breakfast and evening party in a marquee on the croquet lawn. The idyllic surroundings are a photographer's dream as well as a perfect place for your guests to relax and enjoy the tranquil beauty. Mapperton is available for weddings and receptions throughout the year and each wedding we host is individually planned to your wishes.

The Kings Hotel, a magical location, beautiful boutique décor, intimate setting and fairy-tale romance, The Kings Hotel and its exclusive Kings Priory venue are the perfect choice for your big day.

Take your vows against the backdrop of stunning heritage grounds, sip Champagne with your guests and head across to The Kings Arms Bowling Green, with the backdrop of the magnificent Christchurch Castle ruins and river bank for your photographs.

Available for daytime ceremonies and wedding breakfasts from 2 to 80 guests, with its own private bar and dance floor, The Kings Priory is a wonderfully romantic and intimate Dorset Wedding venue for your special day.

The Victorian Barn nestling under Bulbarrow Hill, second highest point in Dorset, offers the perfect wedding venue. The Osborne Hall within The Victorian Barn can be decorated in your own special way and with the accommodation available your guests can relax and soak up the wonderful ambiance in this stunning part of the Dorset countryside.

The Victorian Barn has a civil licence so everything can be catered for under the same roof. With a dedicated professional team our main aim is to make this day something to remember always.
The grounds of The Victorian Barn are the perfect backdrop for your wedding photographs with the addition of three lakes for that special moment.

Take a look at our website or on facebook for the up to date photographs of our past weddings. A viewing is recommended to capture the full experience of this wonderful venue.