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Your Perfect Wedding Reception Awaits Located in the heart of Dorset, our venues offer a choice between the storied heritage of a medieval town and the secluded elegance of a Jacobean manor. Whether you prefer the golden Ham stone of Sherborne or the refined privacy of the Hanford estate, both settings provide a sophisticated backdrop for a timeless celebration.
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HANFORD WEDDINGS 40 - 150 GUESTS
Hidden in the idyllic countryside, Hanford’s enchanting setting blends rustic charm with understated elegance. The old school buildings, wrapped in wisteria and history, provide an intimate and welcoming environment, ideal for relaxed, romantic celebrations.
HANFORD VENUES HANFORD GREAT HALL • A most beautiful hall in the heart of the Jacobean mansion, complete with grand fireplace • Most suited to long banqueting dining • Can seat up to 50 guests
MARQUEES For an outdoor celebration, our gardens provide a structured yet natural setting for a marquee. Enjoy the transition from afternoon drinks to evening dining with views of the historic estate and the surrounding countryside. At both Sherborne and Hanford, these lovingly maintained grounds offer a beautiful backdrop for your reception and photography.
SHERBORNE WEDDINGS 100+ GUESTS
Set in the heart of Sherborne, this prestigious historic school boasts magnificent Ham stone buildings, majestic halls, and finely manicured gardens. It’s unique architecture and grand interiors offer a stunning backdrop for both classic and contemporary wedding styles.
SHERBORNE VENUES BIG SCHOOL ROOM (BSR) + OLD SCHOOL ROOM (OSR) • Versatile, spacious and ready to host your one of a kind wedding • Unlimited options for your seating plan • Venues built for entertaining • The BSR comes complete with its own stage • The OSR has historic oak panelling, tucked away with its own entrance
CATERING PACKAGES
LAVENDER
PEONY
ENGLISH ROSE
Arrival Prosecco
Arrival Prosecco
Arrival Champagne
Two Course Meal
Canapés – 5 choices
Canapés – 5 choices
1 Glass of Wine with Meal
Three Course Meal
Three Course Meal
Toast Prosecco
2 Glasses of Wine with Meal
Cheese Course
Hot Refreshments
Toast Prosecco
Evening Meal
Hot Refreshments & Chocolates
Sherborne Penny
Half a bottle of wine Toast Champagne
Evening Meal
Hot Refreshments, Chocolates & Biscuits
Sherborne Penny
Evening Meal Sherborne Penny
FROM £58pp
FROM £82pp
FROM £100pp
Investment*
SHERBORNE
HANFORD
PRICES FROM £10,400
PRICES FROM £9,600
Grade II Listed Building
Grade II Listed Building
Big School Room
Great Hall
Courts for Parking and Photos
Walled Gardens
Fifth Form Lawn
Posh Loos
Stocked Bar with Experienced Bar Staff
Countryside Views and Stables
Use of Our In-House Catering Team
Stocked Bar with Experienced Bar Staff
Tables and Chairs
Parking
White Linen
In-House Catering Team
Experienced Events Manager support from enquiry to Wedding Day
45 Acres of Countryside
Waiting Staff for Canapés, Champagne or Cocktails
White Linen
Large Stage for Entertainment Cake Knife Prices for marquees available on request
Tables and Chairs Experienced Events Manager support from enquiry to Wedding Day Waiting Staff for Canapés, Champagne or Cocktails 40–150 Guests Cake Knife Prices for marquees available on request
UPGRADES TO MAKE YOUR DAY SPECIAL Indoor and Outdoor Ceremony Signature Horse Box for Cocktails or Evening Street Food Truck Lounge Shuttle bus for guests Sherborne accommodation available Lawn for Bespoke Marquee Glamping Permitted *Subject to change on an annual basis
Both venues have chapels available. Sherborne Boys' Chapel is available for couples who have an existing connection to the school. Hanford Chapel can be used for wedding ceremonies, and outdoor ceremonies can also be accommodated. Please note that the legal requirements and arrangements for your wedding ceremony are the responsibility of the couple. For further information and guidance, please get in touch with our team.
TRAVEL & TRANSPORT • Direct trainline from London to Sherborne 2 hour 30 minutes • 10 minute walk to Sherborne Boys • Bristol Airport to Sherborne 1 hour 10 minutes • Taxis available • Hanford is 30 minutes drive from Sherborne
M1
St Albans
OXFORD M40
Chepstow SWINDON
Newport
M25
LONDON Reading
M4
CARDIFF
M11
Luton
BRISTOL Waterloo
Weston-super-Mare
Basingstoke
BATH
A37
Taunton
SHERBORNE
HANFORD
EXETER A30
Honiton
Blandford Dorchester A35
WinchesterSWINDON
Newport
Weston-super-Mare SHERBORNE
A37
M5
A30
Weymouth
Honiton
M25
Basingstoke
BATH
M27
SOUTHAMPTON Shepton Mallet
A3
Winchester Salisbury
BOURNEMOUTH Yeovil Blandford Dorchester A35
Maidstone M23
M27
SOUTHAMPTON
Isle of Wight HANFORD PREP
Chichester PORTSMOUTH
BOURNEMOUTH
M20
A27
Royal Tunbridge Wells BRIGHTON
Horsham
PORTSMOUTH
A36
M2
Woking
M3
Chichester Guildford
Andover
M20
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Waterloo
Sherborne EXETER
LONDON
Horsham
Reading
M4
BRISTOL A36
A303
Taunton
A3
M40
Salisbury CARDIFF
Yeovil
Maidstone M23
St Albans Guildford
OXFORD Chepstow
A303
M2
M11
Luton
Woking
M3
Andover
Shepton Mallet
M5
M1
Hastings Eastbourne
A27
BRIGHTON
Hastings Eastbourne
Isle of Wight Weymouth
A38
A38
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