The Crown Hotel, Dorset

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£500 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
27 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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The Crown Hotel, Dorset Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£500
Exclusive evening hire of our Sealy Suite can be had for just £500. Optional extras can be added from DJ bookings to catering menus and drinks. A minimum number of 40 guests applies.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

In-house catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£16
Maximum Price
£145
What is included in this pricing:
Minimum numbers apply
Set menu options only
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Wine allowance per guest

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£85
Maximum Price
£145
Minimum Number of Guests
60
All our wedding packages include a dedicated Wedding Coordinator and Event Manager to oversee your wedding day. Red carpet on arrival, exclusive hire of our Sealy Suite and private walled gardens with full wedding license for indoor or outdoor ceremonies. The packages include accommodation for the Bride & Groom in our executive bridal suite and all furniture and chair covers for the reception with colour coordinated sashes of your choice. The venue is available all day until midnight and includes a private bar area and DJ. Other optional extras can be added if desired. The registrar will need to be booked by the couple and the relevant fees paid to Dorset Registration service. Silver package £70pp (excluding ceremony): Guests will receive a glass of Buck's fizz or Pimms on arrival, as well as a full three-course wedding breakfast, two glasses of 175ml house red or white wine with the wedding meal and a glass of bubbly for the toasts. Gold package £85pp (excluding ceremony): Guests will receive a glass of Buck's fizz or Pimms on arrival and three canapés during the welcome drinks, as well as a four-course wedding breakfast, two glasses of 175ml house red or white wine and two bottles of mineral water (per table) with the wedding meal, and a glass of bubbly for the toasts. Platinum package £110pp (excluding ceremony): Guests will receive a glass of Buck's fizz or Pimms on arrival and three canapés during the welcome drinks, as well as a four-course wedding breakfast, three glasses of 175ml wine and two bottles of mineral water (per table) with the wedding meal, and glass of bubbly for the toasts.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Canapés included
Furniture included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Couple accommodation included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£4,500
Maximum Price
£5,500
Number of Guests Included
80
Our 2024 special evening package includes a Wedding ceremony followed by an informal evening reception. Perfect for couples on a budget at just £4,500! Package includes: Use of the Sealy Suite or garden for a wedding ceremony after 4pm Glass of Prosecco for 80 guests Chair covers and sashes for 80 guests A five option informal finger buffet & fries for 80 guests Use of the Sealy Suite until midnight DJ disco entertainment *The Registrar will need to be booked by the couple and the relevant fees paid to Dorset Registration service.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
The Crown Hotel, Dorset Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
150
No. of Bedrooms
27
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Wedding Licence
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Exclusive Use
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Open Flame Permitted
Grade I/II Listed Building
Marquee Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
Pet Friendly

Food and Drink

In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
In-House Wine List
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
The Crown Hotel, Dorset Full Description
The Crown Hotel sits on the edge of Blandford Forum, with views of the River Stour’s water meadows and the historic town. We can accommodate 60-150 guests for both ceremony and wedding breakfast, with plenty of parking at the rear of the hotel. There are plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Crown Hotel, including: • Popular wedding venue situated in the beautiful North Dorset countryside • Catering for 60-150 guests • Full civil wedding license • Accommodation in beautiful rooms for family and friends at discounted rates on package bookings • A dedicated Wedding coordinator and Manager • Discounts for off peak and midweek weddings

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Laura
We'd be delighted to host your wedding day, please get in touch to discuss the wedding packages available to you.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1977
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
50
Reviews
(2)
(2)
Lee Gilbraith
Happy couple married in July
April 2023
We just had our wedding here most of our guests stayed 2 nights we had the most magical wedding full of love laughter and happy tears
We just had our wedding here most of our guests stayed 2 nights we had the most magical wedding full of love laughter and happy tears . Special thx to Sophia the events manager at the crown she made our day perfect and was on hand throughout the 18 months we had decided to have our wedding there . Special thx to Vinnie and Christine my guests all adored you the lady who was taking orders for breakfast was a delight and she even commented and said it had been a sheer joy to work the weekend because our guests had be so lovely polite and courteous Thankyou to the front of house the kitchen and all the staff at the crown you made memories for us that will last us a lifetime . Rob and I can't Thankyou enough . All our love.
Shabs Lopes
Happy couple married in March
April 2023
I was at the crown hotel on the 29/06/19 to attend a wedding reception
I was at the crown hotel on the 29/06/19 to attend a wedding reception. The food was 10 out of 10, it was excelent. Thats coming from a chef i would recommend this venue for any occasion that requires a sit down meal, the staff were excelent and on top form. I would like to say thank you to tommy the night porter for everything. You are a gentlemen, and a top man. Thanks for a great day and evening.
The Crown Hotel, Dorset Location & Contact Details

Address

West Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AJ, England

Travel Notes

From the M27: Follow the M27 WEST. Join the A31 and continue past Ringwood. Follow signs for A31 to Poole (do not branch off towards Bournemouth). After a series of roundabouts, follow signs to A350 Blandford. Continue through a few villages, beware of speed cameras! When you reach the Tesco store in Blandford, continue past the Brewery, and then turn right over the river. The Crown Hotel is situated in front of you. From Salisbury: If coming from A303 (Newbury / Andover area), follow signs to Salisbury. Go through Salisbury, following signs for A354, Blandford. Follow the A354 past Sixpenny Handley and Tarrant Hinton. After Pimperne, turn left at the next roundabout, following signs to the Brewery Visitor Centre and Blandford. Go over the bypass, and straight on at the next roundabout. Turn right at the Tesco roundabout, following signs to the Brewery Visitor Centre. Continue past the Brewery and turn right over the river. The Crown Hotel is situated in front of you. From West: Follow A35 past Bridport and Dorchester. Take the A354 to Blandford. Go through villages including Milborne St Andrew and Winterborne Whitechurch. At the Tesco roundabout, turn left, following signs to Brewery Visitor Centre. Continue past the Brewery, and then turn right over the river. The Crown Hotel is situated in front of you.

Nearest Town

Blandford Forum

Nearest Train Station

Salisbury, Dorchester, Poole, Bournemouth

Nearest Airport

Bournemouth

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