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Top Christmas Venues in Dorset
Looking for Christmas party venues in Dorset? Book a private space with panoramic views of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, where you can toast to the season with local sparkling wine as the waves crash below. Or, go for a party deep in the countryside, where roaring fires and hearty feasts set the scene for a Dickensian-style gathering. If you're near Poole, keep an eye out for Santa arriving by boat! Check out our top picks right here. Happy holidays!
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![Riverside Suite at The Bridge House in Dorset]()
from £300
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityRiverside Suite
60 guestsThe Bridge HouseDorsetLLisa G.
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![Exclusive Use at The Green House in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £10000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
110 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouth, Dorset
#Supervenue
With the exclusive use, you have an acces to: -Arbor Restaurant with large curved windows and stylish design offers the perfect room for your ceremony and wedding breakfast of up to 70 guests. -
![Private Room at Vicolo in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £200
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityPrivate Room
40 guestsVicoloBournemouth, DorsetVicolo offers a versatile event setting, made for intimate gatherings, celebrations, or corporate functions, where you can enjoy the use of a private dedicated space for your events. -
![Whole Venue Hire at The Britannia, Parkstone - A Heartwood Inn in Dorset]()
from £5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue Hire
200 guestsThe Britannia, Parkstone - A Heartwood InnDorsetEnjoy exclusive access to our entire venue for your next event. Perfect for weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations, our stylish spaces and dedicated staff ensure a flawless experience. -
![Mauretania Suite at The Riviera Hotel Alum Chine in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £350
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMauretania Suite
160 guestsThe Riviera Hotel Alum ChineBournemouth, DorsetThis room has the capacity to accommodate up to 200 people. Ideal for Christmas parties, Wedding receptions & Birthday Parties as well as Conferences and Meetings. -
![Private Events Room at The Green House in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £34
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Events Room
110 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouth, Dorset
#Supervenue
The Private Events Room is a self-contained event room with bar, dance floor, private entrance, washrooms and direct access to the Green Hut where we have our pizza oven. -
![Ostler Room at The Bull Hotel Dorset in Dorset]()
from £500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityOstler Room
30 guestsThe Bull Hotel DorsetDorsetThe Ostler Room is an elegant and intimate space, ideal for a wedding breakfast with your closest family and friends or a small party. With a decorative floral motif on the wall and a fireplace in the corner, the room boasts -
![Whole Venue at The Noisy Lobster in Dorset]()
from £28
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
250 guestsThe Noisy LobsterDorsetFor larger occasions, the whole venue is available to hire. Perfect for all-day celebrations and events. Kick things off with a drinks reception in our bar, then sit down for an incredible bespoke feast in our restaurant, -
![Function Room at The Duck Westbourne in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £100
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityFunction Room
30 guestsThe Duck WestbourneBournemouth, DorsetOur function room can seat 16 around a table or up to about 25-30 people standing. It is situated next to our beer garden, which gives hirers the option to expand out into that area for increased party sizes. -
![Entire Venue at Dylans Kitchen & Bar in Dorset]()
from £20
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
300 guestsDylans Kitchen & BarDorsetDylan's Kitchen & Bar is a funky event space and eatery that is based between Bournemouth and Poole on the University Campus. It's a great space available for private parties at weekends (& weekdays out of University term -
![The Plantation at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £500
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Plantation
280 guestsMarsham Court HotelBournemouth, DorsetThe Plantation Function Room, with medium-high ceilings renovated, is airy and spacious for groups up to 280 persons. In the refurbishment, 2 centre columns were removed and a fully sprung dance floor was put in, making this -
![Piano Room at Weymouth Pavilion in Dorset]()
from £360
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPiano Room
70 guestsWeymouth PavilionDorsetFirst floor room overlooking the beach on one side and Weymouth's picturesque harbour on the other. Ideal for small meetings, receptions, parties, dining occasion.
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What Christmas packages are available in Dorset?
Festive event offers are suitable for family celebrations, company parties, and anything in-between. They usually include venue use, catering, drinks, and additional services such as A/V equipment. Some spaces might even come decorated for the holidays! Christmas deals in Dorset offer packages between £27 and £47.50 per person. You'll find options for 60 to 750 guests.
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
FAQs about Top Christmas Venues in Dorset
Booking costs of Christmas party venues average £30 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Dorset, based on Tagvenue data from August 2026:
| From £25 | to £33 | per person |
| From £200 | to £1000 | hire fee per event |
| From £100 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
You'll find Christmas party venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Dorset, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (August 2026):
| Small | up to 55 guests | prices average £200 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 110 guests | prices average £300 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £40 hire fee per hour |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of August 2026), users looking for Christmas party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Function Room | prices average £360 hire fee per day | typically between 65 and 110 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 80 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £2200 hire fee per event | typically between 60 and 160 guests |
| Bar | prices average £40 hire fee per hour | typically between 70 and 300 guests |
Smaller Christmas party venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Dorset, based on Tagvenue data as of August 2026:
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Garden Studio at Pavilion Dance South West, rated 5/5 - dance studio for 50 guests
Venue said: Our studios are available for hire and suit all kinds of dance events—classes, workshops, and more. -
Semi Private Dining Room at The Cliff - dining room for 40 guests
Venue said: The Cliff is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with its very own courtyard and garden, centrally located in the heart of the picturesque town of Poole. -
The Lounge at Rockwater - Branksome, rated 5/5 - lounge for 30 guests
Venue said: The Lounge area is located in our ground floor Bar & Kitchen. Capacity for smaller standing events, with some limited seating, ranges from 15 – 30 guests.
Cheap Christmas party venues in Dorset start from £350 hire fee per day or £100 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of August 2026:
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Mauretania Suite at The Riviera Hotel Alum Chine, from £350 hire fee per day (up to 160 guests seated)
Venue said: Our largest conference room is situated on the lower ground floor with level access, private external entrance from the car park and cloakroom, is climate controlled, has its own bar (if required), toilets & a mobility access... -
Function Room at The Duck Westbourne, from £100 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests standing)
Venue said: It is situated next to our beer garden, which gives hirers the option to expand out into that area for increased party sizes. The function room is fitted with a 50-inch TV, sound bar, free WiFi and is available for booking... -
The View at Marsham Court Hotel, from £175 hire fee per event (up to 60 guests standing)
Venue said: A beautiful, bright, south facing room for up to 50 guests with views over our garden and the bay beyond. The View connects directly with Under the Stairs function room and The Snug for additional space if required.
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