Weddings

An idyllic Dorset wedding venue, our beautiful and exclusive use venue spaces are comprised of the ceremony room, The Kings Pavilion and our split-level Kings Priory Suite, both decorated in a New-England style.

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Our packages

Our Wedding Crew will make planning your special day a sea breeze. Start with a standard package that’s perfect for expanding out as needed, with flexible menus that marry the freshest, locally sourced ingredients with the most indulgent of flavours.

Event rooms

The King’s Pavilion

Restored in a beautiful New England-style, this impressive space features views over the bowling green, River Avon and grand castle ruins.

  1. Area 106 sq m / 1,106 sq ft
  2. Max capacity 96
  3. Dining capacity 80
  4. Licensed

Event rooms

The King’s Priory Suite

Our split-level Kings Priory Suite is designed to host your wedding breakfast on the first floor and your evening celebrations on the ground floor. Guests will enjoy a delicious meal and views overlooking the breathtaking local grounds, then head downstairs to dance the night away. Featuring its own private bar and our dedicated bar team at your service.

  1. Area 100 sq m / 1,081 sq ft
  2. Max capacity 120
  3. Dining capacity 96
  4. Licensed

Event space

The Bowling Green

This unique outdoor space - a retired bowling green opposite from the hotel, bordered by the River Avon on one side, castle ruins on the other – is ideal for receptions and stunning wedding photography.

  1. Area 40 sq m / 430 sq ft
  2. Max capacity 96
  3. Licensed

Event rooms

Private Restaurant Extension

Perfect for dinner the night prior to your wedding, or breakfast the morning after, this space is perfect to kick-start your celebrations or say bon voyage to your guests after your special day. Specially-created menus include a banquet-style ‘Bring Me Food’ menu, a ‘3,3,3’ set menu (3 courses, 3 choices for each course), or a 5-course tasting menu with optional wine pairings.

  1. Max capacity 30
  2. Dining capacity 30
  3. Licensed
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Offers & Events

Themes

Need some inspiration?

Need some inspiration? Are you looking for a seasonally themed wedding? Or just some inspiration? We offer the following special wedding themes, uniquely suited to our venue. Our wedding coordinators are here to support and help with your plan whether you’re looking for a theme or to enjoy the simplistic beauty of our venue. The choice is yours.

Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it

Some of our past happy couples have kindly agreed to share their wedding experience to help you decide. See what’s possible, be inspired by their choices.

Recommended suppliers

They’ll help too

Our recommended suppliers know our venue space inside out and are some of the best at what they do. You are of course welcome to organise your own should you prefer, or ask our wedding team for further recommendations.

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Food & Drink

Treat your guests

Here at Harbour Hotels, we understand the importance of treating your guests to exceptional food & drink in making any day a special one.

Our passionate chefs have created several different menus, using only the highest quality, locally-sourced ingredients, that will delight your guests.

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Private tours

See for yourself

Finding a wedding venue, is like finding a new place to live. You’ll know it’s right as soon as you walk in. To arrange a private viewing, please call our weddings team on 01202 588933, or send us an online enquiry.

Your wedding, your way

We want you to have your dream wedding and anything is possible.

If you don’t see what you want, or have questions, just call us. Our specialist wedding team is here to help – and we will undoubtedly have lots of other great ideas and suggestions.

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How to find us

Bournemouth Airport 15 mins by car
Southampton Airport 35 mins by car
Christchurch train station 5 mins by car
London [Waterloo] 2 hours by train

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