Set in idyllic surroundings, Kingston Maurward House and Gardens are Dorset's best kept secret. A tranquil, peaceful and intimate spot, beautifully situated in undulating Dorset countryside, with a picturesque lake, broad sweeping lawns and formal gardens. Approached through parkland, the House and its beautiful state-rooms make the perfect venue for marriage ceremonies and receptions, parties, balls, dinner dances, conferences, exhibitions, team-building days, luncheons and many other occasions.
Catering available
Bar Available
Wedding Receptions
Private Functions & Parties
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What types of event is Kingston Maurward suited to?
Kingston Maurward is suitable for a wide range of uses as a private hire venue.
To give you some idea about suitability, the following events have been or are planned to be held at Kingston Maurward:
Does Kingston Maurward offer catering for private functions?
Previous users have told us that Kingston Maurward offers hot meals and/or table service - the extent of which and costs will need to be discussed with the venue directly.
Is there a bar at Kingston Maurward?
We understand that a cash bar is available at Kingston Maurward serving a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to hirers and their guests.
Is Kingston Maurward fully accessible?
We are sure that Kingston Maurward strives to offer a welcoming environment for all guests, but based on customer feedback we understand that full accessibility may vary depending on individual needs. To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience, we recommend contacting Kingston Maurward directly to discuss any accessibility requirements you may have.
How much should I expect to pay a mobile DJ company for a disco to be held at Kingston Maurward?
Based on our analysis of 347 recent events in the Dorchester area, you can expect to pay an average of £342 for a DJ for an evening wedding reception, around £250 for a typical evening function (birthday party, anniversary, fundraiser etc.), or in the region of £192 for a 2-3 hour childrens' party, for the DJ and disco sound / lighting equipment but no other extras. Visit needadisco.com to get rapid DJ quotes with no obligation to book.
Wedding Receptions in Dorchester and nearby
| Venue | Guests | Times | £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athelhampton House | 150 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 750 |
| Bennetts Water Gardens | 48 | 19:30 - 23:00 | 700 |
| The Tithe Barn | 100 | 19:00 - 23:30 | 600 |
| Hope Farm | 130 | 19:00 - 23:30 | 600 |
| Symondsbury Manor & Estate | 130 | 19:30 - 23:30 | 575 |
| Not specified | 100 | 14:00 - 00:00 | 500 |
| Corton Denham Village Hall | 40 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 500 |
| The Walled Garden at Moreton | 140 | 17:00 - 00:00 | 500 |
| Riviera Hotel | 120 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 500 |
| Salway Ash Village Hall | 150 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 500 |
| Portland Con Club | 100 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 500 |
| Stockbridge Farm Barn | 120 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 500 |
| Not specified | 50 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 500 |
| Eastbury Hotel | 70 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 500 |
| Langton Arms | 70 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 500 |
| Loders Village Hall | 90 | 18:30 - 23:30 | 500 |
| Willowbed Hall | 150 | 17:00 - 23:00 | 450 |
| Weymouth Pavilion Theatre | 200 | 18:00 - 23:45 | 450 |
| Dorchester Municipal Buildings (Corn Exchange) | 80 | 18:00 - 00:00 | 450 |
| Loders Village Hall | 75 | 18:00 - 23:00 | 440 |
| Kingston Maurward | 55 | 19:30 - 23:30 | 425 |
| Tarrant Hinton Village Hall | 50 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 400 |
| Weymouth & Portland Rugby Club | 180 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 400 |
| Stratton Village Hall | 200 | 19:30 - 23:00 | 400 |
| Weymouth Centenary Club | 50 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 400 |
| Durweston Village Hall | 90 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 400 |
| Blackdown Village Hall | 100 | 19:00 - 01:00 | 400 |
| Frampton Village Hall | 85 | 21:00 - 00:00 | 400 |
| Weymouth Pavilion Theatre | 80 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 400 |
| Stockbridge Farm Barn | 150 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 400 |
| Stockbridge Farm Barn | 100 | 16:00 - 00:00 | 400 |
| Digby Hall | 200 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 400 |
| Dorchester Municipal Buildings (Corn Exchange) | 180 | 18:00 - 23:30 | 400 |
| Loders Village Hall | 100 | 17:30 - 23:30 | 360 |
| Stockbridge Farm Barn | 120 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 350 |
| Not specified | 100 | 17:00 - 23:30 | 350 |
| Bridport Rugby Club | 90 | 19:00 - 23:30 | 350 |
| Stockbridge Farm Barn | 100 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 350 |
| Riviera Hotel | 120 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 350 |
| Not specified | 50 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 350 |
| Not specified | 50 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 350 |
| Athelhampton House | 130 | 19:30 - 23:30 | 350 |
| West End Community Centre & Social Club | 105 | 20:00 - 01:00 | 350 |
| Wessex Royale Hotel | 65 | 19:30 - 23:30 | 350 |
| Stockbridge Farm Barn | 120 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 320 |
| Weymouth Pavilion Theatre | 250 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 305 |
| Wessex Royale Hotel | 80 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 304 |
| Bryanston Club | 100 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 303 |
| The Wyke Smugglers | 120 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 303 |
| Eastbury Hotel | 150 | 21:00 - 00:00 | 300 |
| Wellworthy Sports & Social Club | 50 | 18:30 - 23:30 | 300 |
| Ashton Farm Barn | 85 | 18:30 - 23:00 | 300 |
| Not specified | 100 | 18:00 - 00:00 | 300 |
| Dorchester Trinity Club | 150 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 300 |
| The Abbey House | 120 | 19:30 - 23:30 | 300 |
| Eastbury Hotel | 80 | 20:00 - 00:00 | 300 |
| Langton Arms | 50 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 300 |
| Redlands Community Sports Hub | 100 | 15:00 - 00:00 | 300 |
| Wellworthy Sports & Social Club | 50 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 300 |
| Not specified | 50 | 17:00 - 00:00 | 300 |
| Littlemoor Youth & Community Centre | 60 | 18:00 - 22:30 | 300 |
| Not specified | 75 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 300 |
| George Albert Hotel | 150 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 300 |
| Riviera Hotel | 120 | 22:00 - 01:00 | 300 |
| Eastbury Hotel | 120 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 300 |
| Milton Abbey School | 85 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 300 |
| Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy | 100 | 18:00 - 00:00 | 300 |
| Weymouth & Portland Rugby Club | 50 | 13:00 - 20:00 | 260 |
| Halsey Arms | 50 | 19:30 - 23:30 | 260 |
| Dorchester Municipal Buildings | 110 | 17:00 - 23:00 | 250 |
| Shipton Gorge Village Hall | 100 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 250 |
| Uplyme Village Hall | 120 | 19:30 - 23:30 | 250 |
| Portland United Youth Football Club (The Blues) | 50 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 250 |
| St Andrews Community Hall | 100 | 19:00 - 23:30 | 250 |
| Crown Hotel | 150 | 20:00 - 00:00 | 250 |
| St Aldhelms Church Centre | 100 | 15:30 - 22:30 | 250 |
| Stockbridge Farm Barn | 150 | 20:30 - 00:00 | 250 |
| Sherborne Town Football Club | 90 | 18:30 - 23:30 | 250 |
| Stockbridge Farm Barn | 130 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 250 |
| Kimberlin Club | 60 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 250 |
| Party House | 70 | 17:00 - 23:00 | 250 |
| Kingston Maurward | 300 | 19:00 - 23:30 | 250 |
| Digby Hall | 100 | 19:30 - 23:30 | 250 |
| Loders Village Hall | 70 | 19:30 - 23:30 | 250 |
| Not specified | 100 | 19:30 - 23:30 | 250 |
| Not specified | 80 | 13:00 - 23:30 | 250 |
| True Lovers Knot | 285 | 19:30 - 21:30 | 250 |
| Wellworthy Sports & Social Club | 120 | 18:00 - 00:30 | 250 |
| Bridport Masonic Hall | 50 | 18:00 - 00:00 | 250 |
| Langton Arms | 45 | 20:00 - 23:30 | 250 |
| Loders Village Hall | 120 | 18:00 - 00:00 | 250 |
| Salway Ash Village Hall | 150 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 250 |
| Not specified | 50 | 14:00 - 00:00 | 250 |
| Redlands Sports Centre | 200 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 250 |
| Uplyme Village Hall | 100 | 20:00 - 23:30 | 250 |
| Kingston Maurward | 80 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 250 |
| The Walled Garden at Moreton | 120 | 19:00 - 23:00 | 250 |
| Wyke Regis Working Mens Club | 80 | 19:30 - 00:00 | 250 |
| Wessex Royale Hotel | 50 | 19:30 - 23:30 | 250 |
| Minterne House | 180 | 19:00 - 23:30 | 250 |
| Wessex Royale Hotel | 50 | 19:00 - 23:30 | 250 |
| Salway Ash Village Hall | 90 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 250 |
| Riviera Hotel | 120 | 17:30 - 00:00 | 250 |
| South Portland Working Mens Conservative Club | 80 | 18:00 - 00:00 | 250 |
| George Albert Hotel | 100 | 20:00 - 01:00 | 250 |
| Willowbed Hall | 150 | 19:00 - 00:00 | 250 |
| Sherborne Football Club | 50 | 19:00 - 23:30 | 250 |
Evening Functions in and around Dorchester
Kids Parties in Dorchester and the DT postcode area
This listing has been compiled from public domain information, details provided by Kingston Maurward or its representatives, and/or feedback from previous users of the venue. It is presented in good faith but is not warranted to be complete or free from errors. It is your responsibility to verify facts prior to making any commitments in respect of the details provided here. E&OE
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Details last updated: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:17:42 +0000
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Kingston Maurward
Dorchester
DT2 8PY
01305 215050
