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Durlston Country Park

Overview

  • Clifftop venue on the Jurassic Coast with breathtaking views over the sea and countryside.
  • Historic Durlston Castle set within over 320 acres of parkland, meadows, and coastal scenery.
  • Licensed ceremony spaces including the Fine Foundation Gallery and the Belvedere.
  • Flexible reception options with marquee hire available at the Learning Centre.
  • Capacity for up to 120 guests for ceremonies and 90 for seated dining.
  • In-house catering coordination with approved local caterers offering bespoke menus.
  • Outdoor terraces, amphitheatre, and gardens ideal for photography and receptions.
  • Nearby Swanage provides a range of accommodation options for guests and couples.

Durlston Country Park

Durlston Country Park & Castle sits on a dramatic clifftop on the Jurassic Coast near Swanage, Dorset. The venue combines sweeping sea views, woodland and meadows with a heritage castle building, creating a romantic and atmospheric setting for weddings. It feels secluded yet is within easy reach of Swanage town and local accommodation options.

Facilities

Couples can choose from several licensed indoor spaces such as the Fine Foundation Gallery and the Belvedere, or hire a marquee at the Learning Centre for larger celebrations. The site offers practical amenities including toilets, disabled access, on-site café/restaurant, parking and landscaped gardens and amphitheatre areas ideal for photographs and mingling.

Capacities

The Belvedere suits intimate ceremonies (up to around 50 guests), while the Fine Foundation Gallery can host ceremonies up to approximately 120 guests and seating for around 90 for wedding breakfasts. Marquee options at the Learning Centre provide flexibility to increase capacity depending on layout and guest numbers.

Catering

Catering for weddings is coordinated with the venue's events team and approved caterers. Options include plated wedding breakfasts, relaxed buffets, canapé receptions and bespoke menus tailored to a couple’s preferences. Licensed bars are available and indoor spaces can support evening entertainment, subject to the venue’s guidelines.

To find out more information about this unique venue, please use the contact buttons, or the enquiry form to speak to their team directly. Happy venue searching!

Durlston Country Park
Lighthouse Road
Swanage
BH19 2JL

Durlston Country Park

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Swanage, Dorset

Durlston Country Park

Swanage, Dorset

Overview

  • Clifftop venue on the Jurassic Coast with breathtaking views over the sea and countryside.
  • Historic Durlston Castle set within over 320 acres of parkland, meadows, and coastal scenery.
  • Licensed ceremony spaces including the Fine Foundation Gallery and the Belvedere.
  • Flexible reception options with marquee hire available at the Learning Centre.
  • Capacity for up to 120 guests for ceremonies and 90 for seated dining.
  • In-house catering coordination with approved local caterers offering bespoke menus.
  • Outdoor terraces, amphitheatre, and gardens ideal for photography and receptions.
  • Nearby Swanage provides a range of accommodation options for guests and couples.

Durlston Country Park

Durlston Country Park & Castle sits on a dramatic clifftop on the Jurassic Coast near Swanage, Dorset. The venue combines sweeping sea views, woodland and meadows with a heritage castle building, creating a romantic and atmospheric setting for weddings. It feels secluded yet is within easy reach of Swanage town and local accommodation options.

Facilities

Couples can choose from several licensed indoor spaces such as the Fine Foundation Gallery and the Belvedere, or hire a marquee at the Learning Centre for larger celebrations. The site offers practical amenities including toilets, disabled access, on-site café/restaurant, parking and landscaped gardens and amphitheatre areas ideal for photographs and mingling.

Capacities

The Belvedere suits intimate ceremonies (up to around 50 guests), while the Fine Foundation Gallery can host ceremonies up to approximately 120 guests and seating for around 90 for wedding breakfasts. Marquee options at the Learning Centre provide flexibility to increase capacity depending on layout and guest numbers.

Catering

Catering for weddings is coordinated with the venue's events team and approved caterers. Options include plated wedding breakfasts, relaxed buffets, canapé receptions and bespoke menus tailored to a couple’s preferences. Licensed bars are available and indoor spaces can support evening entertainment, subject to the venue’s guidelines.

To find out more information about this unique venue, please use the contact buttons, or the enquiry form to speak to their team directly. Happy venue searching!

Durlston Country Park
Lighthouse Road
Swanage
BH19 2JL
Request Brochure
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