VENUES

WEDDING VENUES IN HAMPSHIRE AND DORSET

Choosing the perfect Hampshire or Dorset wedding venue is an exciting part of your wedding planning. There is a huge choice of venue types in Hants and Dorset including hotels, barns, country manor houses, romantic castles as well as chic city and town centre locations.

Take a look at Hampshire or Dorset wedding venues and those further afield in our listings below.

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Venues

Featured Wedding venues in Hampshire and Dorset

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

The Subtropical Gardens make a stunning backdrop to a bespoke indoor-outdoor wedding. The Wedding Marquee is set within 30 acres of the Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens is a unique and magical setting for your wedding.

FEATURES
  • Capacity: 120
  • Car park
  • Church nearby
  • Civil license
  • Exclusive use

Audleys Wood Hotel

When you arrive at Audleys Wood Hotel, you’ll be captivated by the ornate stonework and beautiful stained glass windows of this Victorian mansion.

FEATURES
  • Accommodation
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Car park
  • Catering
  • Church nearby
  • Civil license
  • DJ facilities

Aviator

With its sleek contours inspired by the shape of a propeller, Aviator sets the scene for a statement occasion. Inside, you are met with the impressive central rotunda with luxurious yet understated interiors.

FEATURES
  • Accommodation
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Car park
  • Catering
  • Church nearby
  • Civil license
  • DJ facilities

Balmer Lawn Hotel

Your wedding day is a time to get lost in the true magic of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whether you’re dreaming of a small, intimate ceremony or a large family gathering, our beautiful indoor and outdoor wedding spaces can be tailored to suit your wishes. Overlooking the breathtaking New Forest countryside, our venue is the perfect spot for your nuptials - from the ceremony itself to the all-important photographs.

FEATURES
  • Accommodation
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Car park
  • Catering
  • Church nearby
  • Civil license
  • DJ facilities

Bell Inn Hotel

Set with a backdrop of the incredible New Forest National Park, our charming 18th Century coaching inn creates the atmosphere for you to add all the personal touches to make your day a truly memorable occasion.

FEATURES
  • Accommodation
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Capacity: 50 Day Guests, 100 Evening Guests
  • Car park
  • Catering
  • Church nearby
  • Civil license

Best Western Chilworth Manor

Nestled in the idyllic Hampshire countryside, Chilworth Manor Hotel is a timeless wedding venue blending elegance and charm with modern comfort.

FEATURES
  • Accommodation
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Capacity: 160 for weddings
  • Car park
  • Catering
  • Church nearby
  • Civil license

Forest Park Hotel

Step inside our Forest Park hotel and discover tranquillity within our 40 luxury luxurious rooms. Our restaurant the Acorn Room, guarantees an unforgettable experience for those who wish to be close to nature.

FEATURES
  • Buffet facilities
  • Exclusive use
  • Intimate Venue

God’s House Tower

God’s House Tower (GHT) is a stunning multi-purpose venue at the south eastern entrance to Southampton’s historic and beautifully-preserved Old Town, located at Town Quay Road on the edge of the city centre. Set within the city’s medieval defensive walls, GHT offers a unique glimpse into Southampton’s past, and after an extensive and sensitive refurbishment is now thriving in its present day incarnation as a cutting-edge arts, heritage and events venue.

FEATURES
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Catering
  • Civil license
  • DJ facilities
  • Evening Reception
  • Exclusive use
  • Live band

Hale Park

Hale Park is an exclusive dry-hire wedding venue in the South of England that has regularly hosted events and weddings since before the pandemic. As part of an agricultural Estate in the New Forest, we have the capacity to host wonderful weddings in a gorgeous setting on top of a hill overlooking the Avon River Valley.

Hayling Island Sailing Club

Approached via a unique causeway entrance, Hayling Island Sailing Club is a stunning coastal wedding venue situated on a peninsula of golden sand at the entrance to Chichester Harbour.

FEATURES
  • Accommodation
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Capacity: 180 Day Guests
  • Capacity: 220 Evening Guests
  • Car park
  • Catering
  • Church nearby

Highfield Park

As you travel down the tree-lined driveway and catch your first glimpse of the elegant 17th-century mansion house, you'll know you've arrived somewhere special. Set in 35 acres of parklands, Highfield Park is the perfect backdrop for your wedding day. Whether it's an outdoor ceremony or indoor reception, the day is yours.

Key West Bar

Key West is a beautiful, unique venue located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. Transformed from a stunning theatre, Key West is now a one-of-a-kind coastal wedding setting with panoramic coastal views.

Key West's position, 200 metres out to sea, at the end of the iconic Bournemouth Pier offers unrivalled views that will take your breath away. A spectacular circular venue, spacious dance floor and large panoramic windows allow you to indulge in the magnificent bay views.

FEATURES
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Capacity:156 sit down meal
  • Capacity:206 dance floor
  • Capacity:300(140 sitting) buffet style dining
  • Catering
  • Church nearby
  • Civil license

Lake Farm

We are delighted to now be taking wedding bookings for 2025 at Lake Farm, where we offer a truly unique and enchanting experience for your special day. Nestled in 40 acres of beautiful countryside, Lake Farm provides an idyllic setting for your wedding celebrations.

FEATURES
  • Accommodation
  • Capacity - 180 people
  • Car park
  • Catering
  • Church nearby
  • Entertainment
  • Exclusive use

Paulton’s Golf Centre

Paulton’s Golf Centre offers panoramic views for miles over our golf course creating you the perfect backdrop to your day. On the edge of the New Forest National Park make the most of magical woodland photographs or take advantage of the lake to get those all important photographs.

FEATURES
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Capacity: 80 Guests
  • Car park
  • Civil license
  • DJ facilities
  • Evening Reception
  • Live band

Rhinefield House Hotel

RHINEFIELD HOUSE, A LUXURY WEDDING VENUE IN THE NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE

FEATURES
  • Accommodation
  • Alcohol license
  • Buffet facilities
  • Capacity: 130 Evening Party
  • Capacity: 130 Wedding Meal
  • Capacity: 200 Outdoor Ceremonies
  • Car park
  • Catering

The White Horse Hotel & Brasserie

At The White Horse Hotel, we promise to make your special day a truly memorable one.

Weddings in the Wood

Where more magical than our barn, hidden amongst the trees of a private wooded estate, to host a woodland wedding?