AT OLD THORNS

If you’re looking for the perfect venue for your marriage celebrations, Old Thorns has it all

Space for 5 – 500 guests

Indoor and outdoor areas for your celebrations

Purpose built chapel for civil ceremonies

Uniquely styled large and small function spaces

Delicious catering options

Hotel rooms, apartments and penthouse suites available

Our 4 star Hotel & Resort is set in a quiet village in Hampshire, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. We have small intimate rooms through to large ballrooms, giving you more options than other venues.

Contact us today and book a show round with our wedding expertsthey’ll help to coordinate the best day of your lives.

WARBROOK HOUSE 01189 732 174 | www.warbrookhouse.com

As couples reach the end of the tree-lined driveway, they’ll fall in love with Warbrook House and its stunning surroundings.

The magnificent Grade I listed mansion is set on 121 acres of Grade II listed gardens, complete with a Versailles-style canal that provides the perfect backdrop to photographs.

Licensed for indoor and outdoor ceremonies with the option to hire the venue exclusively, couples are sure to create their dream day. Exchange vows alongside 120 people in The Stapleton James Suite, which boasts neutral décor to suit all colour schemes and themes. The beautiful chandeliers add a touch of glamour, while the white chiffon ceiling drapes and fairylights create a magical atmosphere. Or why not opt for The Drawing Room, which can host up to 60 loved ones? The area’s perfect for celebrations with an inviting environment, lots of natural daylight, views of the canal and direct access to the outside garden. For more intimate ceremonies, The Canal View offers a stunning setting for 50 people. Located outside of the beautiful mansion, The Summer Pavilion has a capacity of 120 people and provides the ideal space to say “I do” surrounded by stunning gardens and historic trees.

Wedding breakfasts with 120 people are held in The Stapleton James, which offers flexible floor plan options due to its generous size. The room is fully air-conditioned to help guests remain comfortable and is closely situated to the main bar.

Continue the celebrations in The Lounge with 150 guests. The wellsituated space can accommodate entertainment to help keep guests in one place. After dancing the night away, loved ones can retreat to the 70 on-site bedrooms instead of worrying about travelling home.

Couples who book the venue for their wedding will be offered a complimentary menu-tasting session and a night’s stay in the honeymoon suit.

Kingston Maurward

01305 215 054 | www.kmc.ac.uk

The Kingston Maurward Estate is an idyllic location for weddings in the heart of the Dorset countryside. With its parkland approach and elegant sweeping drive, the 18th-century Georgian house and ornate rooms set the scene for civil ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and receptions.

The 750-acre estate comprises many beautiful spaces, including formal gardens laid out in the style of Capability Brow, a beautiful walled garden, a red garden, terraces and many more. The rolling lawns and beautiful lake are perfect for memorable photos.

The Pengelly Room is the largest of the staterooms, which features

Italian hand-painted wallpaper from the 19th-century and can host 96 loved ones for ceremonies. Or, why not opt for the Whatmoor Room? The airy space with large original windows and an original wooden floor can host 58 people. Alternatively, the Old Library is the ideal option with wooden panels, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and rich tasselled curtains. For those after al fresco events, outdoor ceremonies can occur in the Red Garden and The Terrace overlooking the lake.

Receptions take place in the Maurward Hall with up to 212 people. The purpose-built conferencing and wedding centre with an original parquet floor provides the ideal setting to dance the night away. Or couples can opt to celebrate in any of the ceremony spaces, which the team can transform after the “I dos”.

OLD THORNS HOTEL & RESORT

01428 738 510 | www.oldthorns.com

Old Thorns Hotel and Resort is located in the beautiful Hampshire countryside in the village of Liphook. The venue includes a golf course, spa, health club, several bars and restaurants. With so much going on, the team are proud to put couples’ satisfaction first and are experts in managing celebrations, however big or small.

Set in rolling countryside, pairs will always be close to nature with woods, ponds, wildflowers and a range of wildlife a few short steps away. Being nestled in such a beautiful space will make wedding photographs extra special.

As the largest Hotel and Resort in the Hampshire area, several different wedding spaces are available, perfect for all celebrations. No matter the vision, the team will work with lovebirds to deliver their dream day with five to 500 guests.

Couples can have civil ceremonies on-site in the designated chapel or outdoors among the flourishing blooms of the Walled Garden in the summer months. There are several interior spaces, including the Hampshire Suite, Gatsby Ballroom and Grand Ballroom – all adaptable to cater for dining, dancing and celebrations. Each wedding space has a terrace with patio furniture or a private balcony overlooking the grounds. Alternatively, The Atrium Champagne Bar is a glamorous and spacious location perfect for drink receptions.

DURLSTON CASTLE AND COUNTRY PARK

01929 424 443 | www.durlston.co.uk

Set on the top of an impressive headland jutting out into the sea, surrounded on three sides by high cliffs and bordered by mature woodland on the other, Durlston Castle is set within Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve. The clifftop paradise boasts stunning views, wildlife and wildflowers.

The Victorian Castle is a unique building with stone turrets, a terracotta balustrade around the copper-roofed Belvedere room and exclusive terraces. The building has a long stone wall running along its spine, upon which are numerous stone inscriptions and carved maps, all built in the 1880s.

The glass-sided Belvedere room with stunning views of Old Harry Rocks, Isle of Wight and the English Channel sits on the top of the recently renovated Victorian Castle. The exquisite location for intimate weddings of 50 people is perfect for the vows followed by drinks receptions on the exclusive roof terrace. For larger celebrations with 120, the Gallery has a stunning glass front overlooking the sea, a rear stone wall and wooden flooring. It’s perfect for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts surrounded by loved ones. For those after al fresco celebrations, the Amphitheatre is a grassy outdoor space with seating looking out across the sea.

Adjacent to the Castle is the Great Globe, an extraordinary feature that provides a beautiful backdrop for wedding pictures.

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