Find a Wedding Venue near Dorchester
If you're looking for a venue for your wedding reception or civil ceremony you are in the right place. We have listed the best Wedding Venues so you can find the perfect venue for your wedding. Most wedding venues in that are licensed for civil ceremonies offer a complete package from the wedding ceremony through to the evening reception, or if you've chosen to marry in a church or registry office you'll be free to choose any reception venue, regardless of whether it has a civil ceremony licence.
Kingston Maurward House
Mansion House Wedding Venue
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- 200 guests
Private House wedding venue in Dorchester. Licensed for ceremonies both within the house and in our gardens.
Private House wedding venue in Dorchester. Licensed for ceremonies both within the house and in our gardens.
Greenwood Grange
Beautiful wedding accommodation for 80 guests
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- 120 guests
Beautiful rural setting for your reception or guest accommodation in Dorset. 17 self catering houses, indoor pool, marquee space, open all year round. Wedding receptions are in a marquee in the grounds. All tailored to your requirements.
Beautiful rural setting for your reception or guest accommodation in Dorset. 17 self catering houses, indoor pool, marquee space, open all year round. Wedding receptions are in a marquee in the grounds. All tailored to your requirements.
Knighton House
Beautiful private hire in stunning rural Dorset
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- 150 guests
Nestled in the Dorset hills lies Knighton House, a stunning Georgian manor house surrounded by woods and meadows offering privacy and exclusivity for your special day. This beautiful, relaxed setting provides the ideal location for your celebration.
Nestled in the Dorset hills lies Knighton House, a stunning Georgian manor house surrounded by woods and meadows offering privacy and exclusivity for your special day. This beautiful, relaxed setting provides the ideal location for your celebration.
The Eastbury Hotel
Town House Hotel
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- 120 guests
This Georgian town house within beautiful walled gardens lends itself to civil ceremonies, weddings and receptions. Our lovely boutique hotel in Sherborne has its own walled garden for those summer weddings.
This Georgian town house within beautiful walled gardens lends itself to civil ceremonies, weddings and receptions. Our lovely boutique hotel in Sherborne has its own walled garden for those summer weddings.
Brympton House
Stunning Medieval Manor House Wedding Venue
- 228 guests
Brympton House is an exclusive use wedding venue in Somerset, described as one of the most beautiful houses in the UK. The Mansion is listed as Grade I and the 33 acre gardens are listed as Grade II* on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.
Brympton House is an exclusive use wedding venue in Somerset, described as one of the most beautiful houses in the UK. The Mansion is listed as Grade I and the 33 acre gardens are listed as Grade II* on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.
The Orangery Suite
English country garden wedding venue in Dorset
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- 85 guests
The Orangery Suite is a wonderfully unique venue for the perfect English country garden wedding. Set within a three acre walled garden, The Orangery offers exclusive use of the beautifully landscaped grounds & extensive facilities in Poole, Dorset.
The Orangery Suite is a wonderfully unique venue for the perfect English country garden wedding. Set within a three acre walled garden, The Orangery offers exclusive use of the beautifully landscaped grounds & extensive facilities in Poole, Dorset.
Northover Manor
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Wedding Venue in Yeovil, Somerset. Licensed for Ceremonies and also offering Wedding Reception Venue Hire. Plenty of Guest Accommodation.
Wedding Venue in Yeovil, Somerset. Licensed for Ceremonies and also offering Wedding Reception Venue Hire. Plenty of Guest Accommodation.
The Italian Villa
Wedding Venue in a Stunning Dorset Location
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- 250 guests
Wedding venue in Dorset. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the 10 acres of manicured gardens at the renowned Compton Acres, The Italian Villa gives Brides and Grooms the magical day they have always wished for.
Wedding venue in Dorset. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the 10 acres of manicured gardens at the renowned Compton Acres, The Italian Villa gives Brides and Grooms the magical day they have always wished for.
Holbrook Manor
Exclusive use English manor house in Somerset.
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- 250 guests
Combining romance, English country style and a little bit of magic, Holbrook Manor is a delightfully exclusive wedding venue set in the heart of the Somerset Countryside.
Combining romance, English country style and a little bit of magic, Holbrook Manor is a delightfully exclusive wedding venue set in the heart of the Somerset Countryside.
River Cottage
Rustic and Romantic Devon wedding venue
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- 120 guests
Tucked amid rolling Devon hills, in Axminster, our farm is one of the most unique & popular wedding venues in the South West. Licensed for Weddings, River Cottage HQ is a fantastic setting for your ceremony & wedding, close to the Jurassic Coastline.
Tucked amid rolling Devon hills, in Axminster, our farm is one of the most unique & popular wedding venues in the South West. Licensed for Weddings, River Cottage HQ is a fantastic setting for your ceremony & wedding, close to the Jurassic Coastline.
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
Your Ultimate Seaside Wedding Venue
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- 300 guests
Perched on the clifftop with sweeping views of Bournemouth Bay and its seven miles of golden sands, the 4* Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel is the ultimate setting for your seaside wedding.
Perched on the clifftop with sweeping views of Bournemouth Bay and its seven miles of golden sands, the 4* Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel is the ultimate setting for your seaside wedding.
Wessex Royale Hotel
Large Hotel wedding venue
- 120 guests
Wedding reception venue in Dorchester, Dorset
Wedding reception venue in Dorchester, Dorset
Corn Exchange
Town Hall
- 200 guests
The Municipal Buildings are Grade II Listed and have three rooms available for your wedding ceremony in Dorchester
The Municipal Buildings are Grade II Listed and have three rooms available for your wedding ceremony in Dorchester
Sunninghill Weddings
Dorchester hidden gem of a wedding venue
- 200 guests
Sunninghill is a Grade II listed building which retains many of its original features including wood panelling, working fireplaces and ornate ceiling decorations. The house sits in its own grounds framed by mature trees, a perfect photo backdrop.
Sunninghill is a Grade II listed building which retains many of its original features including wood panelling, working fireplaces and ornate ceiling decorations. The house sits in its own grounds framed by mature trees, a perfect photo backdrop.
Came House
Country House Wedding Venue
Stunning Country House wedding venue in Dorset, available for your wedding celebrations.
Stunning Country House wedding venue in Dorset, available for your wedding celebrations.
Ashton Farm Barn
Georgian Farmyard with a large barn and traditional buildings including guest accommodation.Affordable, flexible and licensed venue.
Georgian Farmyard with a large barn and traditional buildings including guest accommodation.Affordable, flexible and licensed venue.
Herrison Hall
- 200 guests
Herrison Hall is a magnificent 116 year old ballroom holding up to 300 people. There are two other rooms and a kitchen in the complex.
Herrison Hall is a magnificent 116 year old ballroom holding up to 300 people. There are two other rooms and a kitchen in the complex.
Upwey House
- 200 guests
A beautiful 19th Century manor house available for your big day Perched on top of a hill 25 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, Upwey House looks south to Weymouth and the famous Dorset Jurassic coastline.
A beautiful 19th Century manor house available for your big day Perched on top of a hill 25 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, Upwey House looks south to Weymouth and the famous Dorset Jurassic coastline.
Best Western Hotel Rembrandt
- 200 guests
The Hotel Rembrandt has held a civil wedding license since 1995. Based in Weymouth, Dorset.
The Hotel Rembrandt has held a civil wedding license since 1995. Based in Weymouth, Dorset.
Wedding reception venue in Weymouth.
Bennetts Water Gardens
Stunning garden venue for your wedding day.
- 200 guests
This unique and romantic garden in Dorset is available for exclusive hire and the setting offers spectacular photo opportunities. Available for ceremony and reception, it is the perfect venue to spend your wedding day.
This unique and romantic garden in Dorset is available for exclusive hire and the setting offers spectacular photo opportunities. Available for ceremony and reception, it is the perfect venue to spend your wedding day.
The New Vic
With stunning views and outstanding service, The New Vic is an excellent wedding reception venue in Weymouth, Dorset.
With stunning views and outstanding service, The New Vic is an excellent wedding reception venue in Weymouth, Dorset.
Weymouth Pavilion
Stunning Views for Wedding
- 200 guests
Weymouth Pavilion is superbly located to enjoy stunning views of the adjacent beach & bay. Fully licensed for ceremonies & can accommodate all sizes of weddings from small intimate gatherings to numbers of several hundred for the ceremony & reception
Weymouth Pavilion is superbly located to enjoy stunning views of the adjacent beach & bay. Fully licensed for ceremonies & can accommodate all sizes of weddings from small intimate gatherings to numbers of several hundred for the ceremony & reception
Moonfleet Manor Hotel
- 120 guests
Situated at the end of a private driveway, the rugged beauty of our location is perfect for exclusive use weddings and civil partnerships.
Situated at the end of a private driveway, the rugged beauty of our location is perfect for exclusive use weddings and civil partnerships.
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