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Top Unusual Venues in Dorset
Dorset’s event spaces come with quirks you won’t find anywhere else. How about a Grade II listed country house with 56 acres of land and a private access beach? Whoa! What about an award-winning arcade space that has famously hosted big gala dinners and dazzling festivals? How does a woodland venue with ziplining adventure sound for your next team building event? A massive theatre, a billiards bar, or a charming glasshouse; we’ve found the most awe-inspiring and unusual venues in Dorset for you. Check them out here. Book today before they’re gone!
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![Roof Terrace at Rockwater - Branksome in Dorset]()
from £1250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRoof Terrace
190 guestsRockwater - BranksomeDorsetOur capacity on the Roof ranges from 12 or more guests for seated, smaller semi-exclusive bookings, to larger standing events, with some limited seating, for a maximum of 195 guests. -
![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 -
![Terraced Gardens at The Victorian Rectory in Dorset]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityTerraced Gardens
200 guestsThe Victorian RectoryDorsetA highlight of this beautiful property is its stunning tiered gardens, with four large, graded spaces, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a moment of reflection. -
![Pine Hall at The Victorian Rectory in Dorset]()
from £180
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPine Hall
60 guestsThe Victorian RectoryDorsetPine Hall is a bright venue with a capacity of 60. The space has big window walls, beautiful views, and high open rafters. This 80sqm layout can be set up for theater-style seating, dining, banquet, mingling, and more. -
![The Lounge at Rockwater - Branksome in Dorset]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Lounge
30 guestsRockwater - BranksomeDorsetThe Lounge area is located in our ground floor Bar & Kitchen. Capacity for smaller standing events, with some limited seating, ranges from 15 – 30 guests. -
![Whole Venue at Kingston Country Courtyard in Dorset]()
from £5750
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
175 guestsKingston Country CourtyardDorsetThe place is perfect for both small and large gatherings, with spaces for both intimate meetings of up to 20 and large celebrations for up to 175 of your family and friends. -
![Entire Venue at Abbots Court in Dorset]()
from £10500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
150 guestsAbbots CourtDorsetWhile overlooking the Dorset hills and six acres of woodlands and fields, you and your guests can enjoy food, beverages, and each other’s company in a unique setting boasting an indoor and outdoor bar, 6 luxury glamping pods -
![Main Room at O2 Academy Bournemouth in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £2000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMain Room
1800 guestsO2 Academy BournemouthBournemouth, DorsetA bold, round, multi-level playground of a venue spread across three floors—perfect for anything from high-energy gigs to elegant seated dinners or even a punchy night of combat sports. -
![Exclusive Hire at Marshwood Manor in Dorset]()
from £12000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Hire
300 guestsMarshwood ManorDorsetSet amidst ten acres of rolling countryside with sweeping scenic views, our exclusive-use venue offers complete privacy and freedom to create an event that is truly yours. -
![Whole Venue at The Orangery Suite in Dorset]()
from £2695
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
85 guestsThe Orangery SuiteDorsetWedding parties are offered exclusive use of a specially designed garden during their event. The place is licensed for ceremonies not only inside but also outside, meaning you can hold your celebration directly under the -
![Garden Studio at Pavilion Dance South West in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £54
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGarden Studio
30 guestsPavilion Dance South WestBournemouth, DorsetOur studios are available for hire and suit all kinds of dance events—classes, workshops, and more. Combined with the theatre, the studios also work well as changing rooms, catering areas and breakout spaces. -
![Private Events Room at The Green House in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £34
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Events Room
110 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouth, DorsetThe 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.
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FAQs about Top Unusual Venues in Dorset
The cost of unusual venues averages around £5000 hire fee per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Dorset, based on Tagvenue data from January 2026:
| From £2695 | to £5750 | hire fee per event |
| From £200 | to £2000 | hire fee per day |
| From £375 | to £1250 | minimum spend per event |
You'll find unusual 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 (January 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £500 hire fee per day |
| Medium | between 50 and 110 guests | prices average £2695 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £2000 hire fee per day |
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