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Photography to follow Came House Winterborne Came Country House

Winterborne Came

Came House

Dining capacity: 200

An exclusive-use country house near Dorchester, available as a weekend wedding venue with indoor and outdoor ceremony settings. Official information states outdoor ceremonies up to 165, dining up to 200 and accommodation for 32 guests in 14 bedrooms.

Photography to follow Deans Court Wimborne Country House

Wimborne

Deans Court

Dining capacity: Venue to confirm

A historic private estate in central Wimborne with garden ceremonies, a marquee reception and estate accommodation. Dorset Council lists 150 as the venue maximum; the official site describes comfortable evening parties around 160–180.

Photography to follow Merley House Wimborne Country House

Wimborne

Merley House

Dining capacity: 85

An 18th-century Georgian manor near Wimborne with five state rooms, exclusive-use wedding options and flexible catering. The licensed venue capacity reaches 150; the 2026 Ultimate package is based on 85 day guests and 150 evening guests.

Photography to follow Parley Manor Parley Country House

Parley

Parley Manor

Dining capacity: 150

An exclusive Georgian manor wedding estate near Christchurch, with garden ceremonies, a ceremony pavilion and a main marquee. Current first-party information gives capacities of 150 for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts, 200 in the evening, plus seven manor bedrooms for up to 18 wedding-night guests.

Photography to follow The Italian Villa Poole Country House

Poole

The Italian Villa

Dining capacity: 180

An exclusive three-floor wedding venue within Compton Acres, with indoor and outdoor ceremony choices and access to ten acres of landscaped gardens. Current first-party information states ceremony space for up to 160 and formal dining for up to 180 depending on layout.

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Upton

Upton House

Dining capacity: 70

A restored historic manor in Upton Country Park with indoor ceremonies, house receptions and seasonal marquee celebrations in the Walled Garden. The published capacities reach 70 for a wedding breakfast, 150 for an evening reception and 500 for a Walled Garden marquee.

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