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Experience the Charm of The Victorian Barn: A Stunning DIY Barn Wedding Venue with Accommodation in the Beautiful Dorset Countryside.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Dorset's countryside as you celebrate your special day at our unique barn wedding venue with accommodation. With its captivating romantic backdrop, our venue offers the perfect setting for your wedding or civil ceremony throughout the year, exclusively reserved for you and your loved ones for three days!

Create Your Perfect DIY Wedding at Our Elegant Barn Wedding Venue with Accommodation for your wonderful three day event.

Our stunning barn offers the ideal setting for couples who want a fully customisable, DIY wedding experience. As a DIY wedding venue, you have complete freedom to choose every detail of your special day—from decor to catering, and everything in between giving you the flexibility to bring in your own team to craft your dream wedding exactly the way you envision it.

The Victorian Barn is a spacious building offering comfortable accommodation for up to 55 guests. At the heart of this beautiful building lies the Osborne Hall, a versatile space perfect for hosting both your wedding ceremony and reception. Attached to the Osborne Hall is the Albert Bar area, creating a seamless flow for your guests to socialise and revel in a joyous party atmosphere. Adjacent to The Victorian Barn, you will find additional cottages and lodges that can accommodate another 34 guests, bringing the total capacity to 89. This makes our venue an ideal choice for larger gatherings, ensuring your loved ones can stay close by and enjoy every moment of your special day together.

Discover your own private oasis amidst the stunning rural landscapes, infused with a touch of contemporary elegance.

Experience the best of both worlds with our versatile wedding options, where you can choose to say 'I do' indoors within the Osborne Hall or embrace the open air on our front lawn in our picturesque outdoor setting.

Introducing The Victorian Barn: Your Perfect Exclusive DIY Wedding Venue with Accommodation

Celebrate your special day surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of 65 acres of Dorset countryside and tranquil lakes. At The Victorian Barn Dorset, we offer more than just a wedding venue – we offer an unforgettable experience that is exclusively yours.

Why settle for anything less than having your nearest and dearest by your side throughout your wedding journey? With our exclusive use policy, you can move freely around the entire venue, knowing that you and your guests are the only ones sharing this magical space. No strangers, just cherished family and friends creating memories together.

Flexibility is key, and we pride ourselves on providing you with a range of options to suit your preferences. At The Victorian Barn Dorset, we offer you the freedom to curate your perfect DIY wedding. Choose a caterer of your choice and let your culinary dreams come to life. Plus we do not charge corkage fees, allowing you to bring your own drinks (T&Cs apply) to complement your culinary delights. If you prefer, our fantastic bar service is at your disposal, ensuring your beverages are chilled and served to perfection.

A wedding at The Victorian Barn Dorset is a three day event.

Example Wedding Timeline

Tuesday or Friday (Day 1 - Arrival and Pre-Wedding Day):

  • 12:00 PM – Arrival and Check-In
    Guests can arrive and check into the accommodation. Explore The Victorian Barn and surrounding cottages.

  • 1:00 PM – Venue Setup and Relaxation
    Begin decorating Osborne Hall for the ceremony and reception. In the afternoon, enjoy the on-site leisure facilities, including the hot tubs.

  • 6:00 PM – Evening Gathering
    Consider hiring a food truck (like a pizza van or fish and chips) to cater for all guests staying overnight. Socialise with friends and family in the Albert Bar area. Osborne Hall is also available, but you may prefer to keep it as-is if it's already decorated for the big day.

Wednesday or Saturday (Day 2 - Wedding Day):

  • 9:00 AM – Morning Preparation
    Guests staying overnight can enjoy their own breakfast items in their kitchens. Some couples provide breakfast items for their guests. Leisure facilities are available for a relaxing start to the day.

  • Wedding Ceremony and Reception
    The wedding day itself is flexible; couples can choose their own timing for the ceremony and reception.

  • 12:00 AM (Midnight) – End of Day Celebration
    Guests not staying overnight must depart by midnight. Alcohol sales and professional music cease at this time. However, couples and their overnight guests can continue to celebrate in Osborne Hall, provided the noise is not audible from outside the premises. Note that the leisure facilities including the hot tubs are not available in the evening due to health and safety regulations.

Thursday or Sunday (Day 3 - Departure and Farewell):

  • 9:00 AM – Breakfast with Guests
    You can organise and enjoy a leisurely breakfast together in Osborne Hall with your guests, catered by a professional of your choice or you can self cater.

  • Leisure Time
    Take advantage of the leisure facilities or consider having a BBQ with your overnight guests. Clear Osborne Hall of decorations before departure.

  • Flexible Departure Time – Departure
    Departure times on Thursday or Sunday are flexible and can be discussed upon booking.

We recommend using a professional wedding planner or coordinator to ensure your day runs smoothly.

Our accommodation offers 39 bedrooms within 14 individually styled cottages that can accommodate up to 89 guests. Enjoy the flexibility of self-catering, giving you the freedom to create your own schedule and enjoy leisurely breakfasts with your loved ones. And let's not forget the highlight of our venue – The Osborne Hall. With its magnificent chandeliers, contemporary charm, and a glass ceiling that fills the space with natural light, it's the perfect setting for your ceremony and reception. With seating for up to 120 guests and room for up to 150 for an evening celebration, your dreams will become a reality in this stunning space.

Contact us today to start planning your exclusive DIY wedding. Turn your dreams into reality and create a truly magical celebration that you and your guests will cherish forever.

Our three day package is tailored to exceed your expectations and ensure an unforgettable experience. With our all-year-round guide price of £19,999 for weekends and £14,999 for mid weeks, you can embrace the magic of your wedding celebration in any season.

Indulge in the charm of winter, the blossoming of spring, the warmth of summer, or the enchantment of autumn as you exchange vows amidst our idyllic surroundings.

For more details and to discuss your specific requirements, please get in touch with us.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Asian wedding
Historic
Woodland and festival
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue leisure facilities:

Swimming pool

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Changing room for wedding guests
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Charlie Sent on 25/11/2015
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The Victorian Barn an exception venue

The Victorian Barn is an EXCEPTIONAL venue for a wedding. It is set in the stunning Dorset countryside with amazing accommodation for all the guests. It was really important for us to be able to have everyone stay over and make a full weekend of celebrations. I wanted everyone to be in their own groups and Penny was so helpful with this, changing our minds up to the day before where everyone should be located! We stayed the night after the wedding and I would recommend this to any Bride and Groom- we enjoyed our complimentary fizz and sweet treats after a dusk dip in the hot tub!

The best day of our lives, made so special by the team, I have no doubt we will be returning for many anniversaries in the future. Mr and Mrs Howorth xxx
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Bam Sent on 30/10/2015
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Ceremony, Wedding Breakfast & Evening Reception

We chose the Victorian Barn as the venue for our Wedding. They were able to host the Ceremony, Wedding Breakfast and Evening Reception. As they are set up as self catering accommodation, our guests didn't have very far to go at the end of the night either.
We had family travelling from long distance so this seemed like the perfect option.
With exclusive use of the venue, you are safe in the knowledge that your friends and family are secure. The venue location is quite remote but part of the charm.

Breakfast is provided as part of the room package, and we fed our guests for Wedding, but the only night not covered was the night before. So we travelled to the Green Man in Kings Stag - which we can also recommend.

We got married mid-September and were very lucky with the weather, which helped highlight the beauty of the Barn and the surrounding areas.

Penny was really helpful in the run up to the Wedding and on the day. I'm sure those guys were frantically running around in the background, getting things set up, but their 'management' was very subtle and everything just seemed to flow very smoothly.
Would highly recommend this venue for your Wedding.
All guests were very positive about the rooms - spacious, comfortable, so I can imagine that the accommodation would be very nice for holidays also.
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