Venues Minstead Lodge
Minstead Lodge

Overview

  • Bespoke Country House Wedding Venue
  • Five locations licensed for civil ceremonies
  • Tranquil and beautiful garden and grounds
  • Wooden detailed original features throughout
  • Wedding profits go to charity, Minstead Trust
  • Charming Lodge
  • Surrounded by magical woodland
  • Trusted onsite caterers

Minstead Lodge

Minstead Lodge offers an exclusive and elegant retreat for a truly unique country house wedding. Nestled in the picturesque New Forest, the Lodge provides a historic and inspiring backdrop that will make your special day truly unforgettable.

Each event at Minstead Lodge supports over 320 individuals with learning disabilities across the South Coast. Your contribution helps them gain independence and develop valuable skills, including hands-on training in hospitality and catering. By celebrating your love at Minstead Lodge, you’re making a meaningful difference in their lives.

About

Minstead Lodge offers a selection of indoor spaces that provide the perfect setting for your wedding ceremony and reception. The elegant rooms, each with their own unique character, allow you to tailor your special day to match your vision. From the grandeur of the Long Hall with its oak-panelled walls and stunning views of the New Forest, to the cosy intimacy of the smaller rooms, you’ll find the ideal backdrop for every moment of your celebration.

Each space is designed to create an unforgettable atmosphere, whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a grand celebration. The dedicated events team will work with you to ensure every detail reflects your style and aspirations, making your wedding day truly unique and memorable.

Facilities

The Long Hall

The Long Hall is the perfect space for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception. This beautiful room opens out onto the terrace so you and your guests can enjoy glorious views of the grounds and the New Forest while taking in the special moments from the day.

Civil ceremony capacity – 75 guests
Wedding breakfast capacity – 75 guests

The Congleton Room

Just off the Long Hall is the Congleton Room. A bright and airy room, panelled in a Regency style with a beautiful, large bay window and seat. This is a perfect space for a smaller ceremony and is a favourite setting for your wedding photos.

Civil ceremony capacity – 50 guests

The Parnell Room

Another room off the Long Hall is the Parnell Room. Beautifully lit by a large bay window, this room is ideal for smaller ceremonies or can be used to offer additional seating during your evening reception or can be an ideal bar area.

Civil ceremony capacity – 50 guests

The Library

The fourth room leading off from the Long Hall is the oak-panelled library. This is a popular chill out room where additional seating is available offering you and your guests time to take in the day’s events.

Civil ceremony capacity – 20 guests

Catering

Whilst Misntead Lodge doesn’t offer a catering service, they do have a curated list of recommended caterers or are happy to welcome your preferred caterers into their fully equipped kitchen. Please speak to the team directly to discuss your requirements.

Packages

Ceremony only:

Up to 30 people - £1,300
Up to 60 people - £1,600
Up to 80 people - £2,100

Ceremony & evening reception:

May – September and December (Monday to Thursday) - £6,500
May – September and December (Friday and Saturday) - £7,500
January – April, October and November (Monday to Thursday) - £5,500
January – April, October and November (Friday and Saturday) - £6,500
Additional ceremony cost - £300

Accommodation

The friendly and professional events team would love to offer recommendations for local accommodation.

If you have fallen in love with Minstead Lodge and can envisage getting married here then please use the contact details on this page to get in touch.

Address
Minstead Lodge
Seaman's Lane
Minstead
Lyndhurst
S043 7FT

Minstead Lodge

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Minstead, New Forest

Overview

  • Bespoke Country House Wedding Venue
  • Five locations licensed for civil ceremonies
  • Tranquil and beautiful garden and grounds
  • Wooden detailed original features throughout
  • Wedding profits go to charity, Minstead Trust
  • Charming Lodge
  • Surrounded by magical woodland
  • Trusted onsite caterers

Minstead Lodge

Minstead Lodge offers an exclusive and elegant retreat for a truly unique country house wedding. Nestled in the picturesque New Forest, the Lodge provides a historic and inspiring backdrop that will make your special day truly unforgettable.

Each event at Minstead Lodge supports over 320 individuals with learning disabilities across the South Coast. Your contribution helps them gain independence and develop valuable skills, including hands-on training in hospitality and catering. By celebrating your love at Minstead Lodge, you’re making a meaningful difference in their lives.

About

Minstead Lodge offers a selection of indoor spaces that provide the perfect setting for your wedding ceremony and reception. The elegant rooms, each with their own unique character, allow you to tailor your special day to match your vision. From the grandeur of the Long Hall with its oak-panelled walls and stunning views of the New Forest, to the cosy intimacy of the smaller rooms, you’ll find the ideal backdrop for every moment of your celebration.

Each space is designed to create an unforgettable atmosphere, whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a grand celebration. The dedicated events team will work with you to ensure every detail reflects your style and aspirations, making your wedding day truly unique and memorable.

Facilities

The Long Hall

The Long Hall is the perfect space for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception. This beautiful room opens out onto the terrace so you and your guests can enjoy glorious views of the grounds and the New Forest while taking in the special moments from the day.

Civil ceremony capacity – 75 guests
Wedding breakfast capacity – 75 guests

The Congleton Room

Just off the Long Hall is the Congleton Room. A bright and airy room, panelled in a Regency style with a beautiful, large bay window and seat. This is a perfect space for a smaller ceremony and is a favourite setting for your wedding photos.

Civil ceremony capacity – 50 guests

The Parnell Room

Another room off the Long Hall is the Parnell Room. Beautifully lit by a large bay window, this room is ideal for smaller ceremonies or can be used to offer additional seating during your evening reception or can be an ideal bar area.

Civil ceremony capacity – 50 guests

The Library

The fourth room leading off from the Long Hall is the oak-panelled library. This is a popular chill out room where additional seating is available offering you and your guests time to take in the day’s events.

Civil ceremony capacity – 20 guests

Catering

Whilst Misntead Lodge doesn’t offer a catering service, they do have a curated list of recommended caterers or are happy to welcome your preferred caterers into their fully equipped kitchen. Please speak to the team directly to discuss your requirements.

Packages

Ceremony only:

Up to 30 people - £1,300
Up to 60 people - £1,600
Up to 80 people - £2,100

Ceremony & evening reception:

May – September and December (Monday to Thursday) - £6,500
May – September and December (Friday and Saturday) - £7,500
January – April, October and November (Monday to Thursday) - £5,500
January – April, October and November (Friday and Saturday) - £6,500
Additional ceremony cost - £300

Accommodation

The friendly and professional events team would love to offer recommendations for local accommodation.

If you have fallen in love with Minstead Lodge and can envisage getting married here then please use the contact details on this page to get in touch.

Address
Minstead Lodge
Seaman's Lane
Minstead
Lyndhurst
S043 7FT
Request Brochure