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Minterne House & Gardens

Secluded gardens, famed for their seasonal profusion of rhododendron, azalea, Japanese cherries and magnolia.

Minterne Magna, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AU

Minterne House wedding reception

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Weddings

Free admission to members of Historic Houses when you show a valid membership card.
Free admission to members of Historic Houses when you show a valid membership card.
Capacity
  • 100+
  • 25-50
  • 51-100
  • Under 25
Venue Types
  • House rooms
  • Marquee space
  • Outdoor / garden
Facilities
  • Accessible parking
  • Bridal suite
  • Guest parking
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Suppliers list
  • Wedding planner
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Accessibility
  • Accessible parking
  • Guide dogs welcome
  • Accessible toilets
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Nestling in the Cerne Valley, Minterne House is a stunning house for all seasons.

Whether you are planning a Spring or Summer wedding, or Autumn / Winter celebration, Minterne provides a taste of the privacy that only this family home can offer. Enjoy champagne of the East Terrace overlooking the lake, or enjoy the candlelit ambience with roaring log fires to complete your dream wedding.

Minterne wedding in the historic house

Licenced for Civil Ceremonies and Wedding Receptions Minterne House is the ideal location for your big day. The barrel vaulted ceilings in the Trafalgar Hall supply exquisite acoustics for live music. The South front lawn can host large drinks receptions and the gardens provide a glorious backdrop for those wedding photos. Enjoy fireworks from the Terrace overlooking the lake, and dance the night away in a marquee opposite the house.

for the latest information.
Accessibility
  • Accessible parking
  • Guide dogs welcome
  • Accessible toilets
Does our information need updating?
Let us know here

Testimonials

This letter is to thank you for making our Wedding Day possible. Had it not been for you, we would not have had such a perfect venue for the reception. Everybody who came said that it was one of the best weddings they had been to. Thank you for all your kindness, guidance, help & advice in making not only our day possible, but making it so special for Vivvy, as after all, it was her day.

Minterne Gardens in summer

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Minterne Gardens, Dorchester, Dorset

Minterne House & Gardens

Minterne Magna, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AU

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