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Last update: August 2026

Iwerne House is a unique wedding and event venue nestled in the picturesque countryside near Blandford Forum, Dorset. Located on the grounds of Clayesmore School, this High Victorian Gothic manor house offers a historic ambience and the perfect spot to say 'I do.'

Facilities and Capacity

Iwerne House has a number of fabulous spaces in which you can celebrate and honour your love story in style. The selection of beautiful period rooms offers stunning backdrops for your nuptials and countless photo opportunities on your big day. Accommodating up to 100 guests for ceremonies, the venue presents options such as the light and airy De Selincourt Room and Drawing Room. For larger gatherings, the elegant Ismay Room or the enchanting wood-panelled Library are perfect for dining and dancing the night away with the ones you love most. You will also have the option to set up a Marquee reception on the expansive grounds, with the Main House providing the most breathtaking background. The team can configure their versatile rooms to meet a range of needs, celebration styles, and preferred formats. These adaptable spaces are also well equipped with modern amenities, ensuring your wedding runs seamlessly from beginning to end.

Services Offered

The dedicated team at Iwerne House would be delighted to help bring your vision to life and offer top-class services and hospitality. With an in-house catering team, you can enjoy a personalised menu tailored to you. Whatever dining style you envision, the staff will be on hand to create a culinary experience to impress you and your guests and leave a lasting impression. Reach out to Iwerne House for more information about their packages and services today.

  • Asian-owned

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Stately home
Historic
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Fitness centre

Other features:

Car parking
Confetti permitted
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Reviews for Iwerne House

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Victoria Sent on 05/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding 29.08.26

We had the most perfect wedding reception here at Clayesmore, everything was seamless from start to finish and the staff could not have been more helpful. Pricing is extremely reasonable as well in comparison to other places. Everything looked so beautiful, the food delicious and lots of drink choices for the bar. We even got to stay in the boarding house at a very reasonable price including breakfast and our dog was allowed to enjoy the celebrations and stay too! Clayesmore means a lot to us all as a family and we will always remember it as one of the best days of our lives. Thanks to Chloe and all the staff who helped!
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Clayesmore School, Iwerne Minster DT11 8LL Blandford Forum (Dorset)
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