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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: April 2025

Exclusive and romantic, Mapperton is a charming wedding venue located in Beaminster, Dorset. Boasting guest-pleasing gardens with views over the valley, stately home heritage, and a superb rustic yet modern rustic barn, the property will make the perfect backdrop for your celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

Mapperton is ideal for couples looking for a personalised approach to their wedding with plenty of wow factors as well as practical solutions for every element of your day. They have four beautiful outdoor ceremony locations and three licensed indoor areas including the Great Hall inside Mapperton House! After you exchange vows, you can celebrate with drinks and nibbles outside the Orangery and take in the stunning views of the gardens and further countryside. The property encourages guests to wander through its award-winning grounds and discover gorgeous photo opportunities. You and your guests can relax in the tranquil surroundings while sipping on a few cocktails. For your wedding breakfast at the Coach House, there is a capacity of up to 120 seated guests with alternative spaces to host up to 600 guests. The venue retains its heritage charm with original features while having up-to-date amenities. Event rentals such as banqueting tables and crossback chairs will be included in your package. If you would prefer an outdoor wedding, they offer a traditonal pole marquee to pitch up on-site, with space to extend. With the event tent beside the Coach House, it will make your special occasion an even bigger one!

Services Offered

At Mapperton, our Weddings Manager who will help guide you with the planning and will seamlessly oversee your day, allowing you to relax and enjoy every moment. Wake up in the bridal bedroom of Garden Cottage on the morning of your wedding, with an additonal 2 cottages also available. At the end of the festivities, you can stroll back across the lawn to the room hand in hand, reminiscing on your wonderful celebration. You and your guests can play fun lawn games for outdoor celebrations. Visit Mapperton to meet our approachable team and tell us more about your vision for the perfect wedding day.

Get in touch today to request our brochure and pricing to see the different packages we offer!

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Stately home
Historic
Marquees and tents
Church
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
Orangery on site
illustration notebook

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Reviews for Mapperton

Brian
Brian Sent on 27/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

incredible

Holly was amazing. Sorted everything and was amazing on the day too! We owe our special day to her and would recommend to anyone
E
Emily Sent on 27/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A fantastic wedding experience!

Holly, our amazing wedding coordinator, was an absolute dream to work with, and we couldn’t recommend her more! She coordinated our August wedding flawlessly, making the entire experience feel effortless and enjoyable. From day one, Holly was there to support us through every step, talking us through each part of the planning process in such a calm and reassuring way. She made us feel completely at ease and was always available to answer questions or offer advice. Holly also managed communication with all our suppliers, so we felt incredibly organised and stress-free throughout. Her passion for her work shines through in everything she does. If you’re looking for someone friendly, dedicated, and genuinely amazing, Holly is the one!
Beth
Beth Sent on 07/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding!!!

The absolute most perfect wedding venue ever! Mapperton had everything that we wanted and we absolutely fell in love with it, no venue in the area compared!! It was a complete blank canvas in the coach house which we really liked and there were many ceremony options (inside and outside) but we opted with the croquet lawn which was simply stunning. The gardens are sensational and many of our guests have said it’s the most beautiful wedding venue they have ever been to.

There’s two cottage’s on site too so we used one for the bridal party and then one for the grooms, this was such an amazing option to have and really added to the whole weekend experience!

Holly our wedding co-ordinator was incredible, so kind and understanding.
No question was too big and she helped us quickly on any wedding advice / help that we needed. We really appreciated her being there through anything that we needed, she was amazing on the day and it all ran smoothly which was completely all her hard work but also leading up to the wedding too. She helped so much & we truly appreciate her! She really understood our vision!

If you are thinking of booking Mapperton for your wedding then DO IT, it was simply a dream come true that we will remember for the rest of our lives.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 07/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the BESt

From the moment we meet Holly we were sold. She is so dedicated to her couples and goes above and beyond to ensure that our perfect day was created. Always available to answer our questions and nothing was to much trouble.
The grounds are stunning and everything is easily adaptable to have the day run how you wish.
The week of the wedding Holly was just incredible, constant communication throughout the week and anything that came up she sorted it was able to accommodate.
The day of the wedding ran perfectly, a few little blips with guests late arrival but Holly kept everything running calmly and smooth through out.
Holly became apart of our wedding party and I honestly feel like we came out with a friend.
Your incredible Holly, we will forever be grateful for having you as part of our day!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 20/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We had the best wedding day at Mapperton

Our wedding at Mapperton was a dream come true. Mapperton is a beautiful venue; the gardens are stunning, the Coach House is lovely. The scenery, amenities and ability to customise your wedding day is what drew us to it initially. We're still blown away by how beautiful everything turned out on the day.

Holly was our wonderful Events Manager and from the very beginning, we felt we were in safe hands. Holly was very responsive when we had questions and gave great advice when we weren't sure about certain details. She is an incredibly organised person and made the process so easy. We loved our meetings with Holly - we always left the meetings feeling reassured! On the day, she made sure everything ran smoothly so that we didn't have to worry about anything. Words can't express how grateful I was to work with someone like Holly! Holly is a great person - she's great fun and she really cares, and that shows in her attention to detail and commitment to make sure your best day is the best. We appreciate everything she did so much!

I would recommend Mapperton to anyone. It's such a special place and I'm so happy that we had our wedding day there.
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 22/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best day ever!

Mapperton is truly the best wedding venue—it felt like something out of a fairytale. Our friends couldn't stop raving about the stunning location, and with so many different areas to explore, it felt like having multiple incredible venues wrapped into one. Our photos speak for themselves!

The wedding coordinator Holly was an absolute star from start to finish. Throughout the planning process, she took our scattered ideas and effortlessly crafted the perfect timeline. Her enthusiasm and expertise shone through, and her thoughtful suggestions made all the difference. Holly made us feel comfortable asking any question, no matter how small, and never once made us feel silly—her knowledge of the wedding industry is unmatched.

In the lead-up to the big day, she was hands-on and proactive. During the prep day, Holly managed deliveries, coordinated vendors, and even took on tasks so we could relax and enjoy our evening without feeling rushed. We truly appreciated her support and dedication.

On the wedding day itself, Holly orchestrated everything flawlessly. Nothing went wrong, and if there were any small issues, she handled them swiftly, ensuring the day ran smoothly without needing our involvement. Her attention to detail and calm demeanor made all the difference.

Holly genuinely felt like a friend throughout this journey. We cannot recommend her enough for making our wedding day absolutely perfect.
Gee
Gee J. Sent on 20/12/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

A beautiful venue with excellent vendors

We had quite simply a perfect wedding day at Mapperton. The venue is beautiful and has so many different options for how you could have your day. We used the croquet lawn, formal gardens, marquee and coach house at various points. The two cottages on site are also lovely, and a wonderful place to get ready.

It's expensive but you do get a lot for your money. We also used a lot of their preferred suppliers who were great. Hungry Mule in particularly!

The best thing about using Mapperton though is that in the cost of the venue you also get a wedding planner - Holly. Holly is an absolute dream, fantastic to work with and made the whole experience of planning our wedding a dream come true. Mapperton has a real gem with Holly and she would be one of the main reasons I would recommend using the venue (as well as how beautiful it is!).
Emma
Emma Sent on 18/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue

Working with Holly & the team at Mapperton for our wedding was such an easy, seamless process. Holly made us feel at ease from the outset, listened to us and worked closely with us to ensure we would have the perfect day. Holly was very patient with us, going above and beyond to guide us when we didn’t know what we were doing and accommodate our all our requests. Holly was always on hand in the run up to the day to field any questions we had and were very supportive in guiding us through every stage of the planning - her expertise & experience really made us feel we didn’t have to worry about anything.

Holly and the team were amazing when it came to the set up the day before and the morning of the event, working hard to get everything set up according to the plan. We absolutely loved our wedding day at Mapperton, it was perfect and that’s mainly down to Holly making sure everything ran so smoothly. We’re so grateful that we were able to enjoy the day to the maximum because Holly was there to really take care of everything. Thank you to Holly & Mapperton for everything they did to help make our day come together so well, we couldn’t have done it without them!
Joelle
Joelle Sent on 25/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day at a dream venue

Patrick and I had the most incredible experience getting married at Mapperton. From the moment we first visited we knew it was the perfect venue for us due to how flexible, versatile and stunning it is.

Holly our amazing wedding coordinator was one of the reasons we chose the venue and is a true asset to Mapperton. She was there to take us through the whole process, being a fountain of knowledge for amazing suppliers in the South West and nothing was too big an ask. Most importantly she made sure our day ran like clockwork and we couldn't have asked for a better day. Our guests have given us so many compliments saying it is the favourite wedding they have ever been to and this is all thanks to the hard work put in by the team at Mapperton.

We can't wait to pop in, take a walk around the stunning Italian gardens and visit the Mapperton family to remember our special day.

Joelle & Patrick
Louise
Louise Sent on 31/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful - Mapperton is very special

We are delighted to have got married at Mapperton. Holly the wedding co-ordinator was very responsive and helpful and made us feel like No.1. She is confident and truly knows her stuff, covering bases we hadn't even thought of.
The grounds and venue are stunning - even though it rained on our day, we barely noticed because we were having so much fun. Holly was even armed with brollies as my bridesmaids and I approached the coach house for the ceremony. There is nothing I would have changed about our wedding and Mapperton certainly was the solid foundation of what made our day amazing.
Daisy
Daisy Sent on 29/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful, unique experience

The venue is so extensive you have all of the best worlds in one place. You want gardens, they've got them. A chapel for your celebrant, they've got it. A barn for your meal, done. A gorgeous house for picture backdrops, they've got that too!
They also have wonderful Holly who was fundamental to our day being so smooth and enjoyable. She was magically there when you needed her and disappeared when you didn't. She was quick on the phone, on email. Nothing was too big a deal. When we had a hiccup, she had a solution. We picked the venue after meeting Holly and she was just excellent.
Leah
Leah Sent on 24/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding venue!

We got married at Mapperton in September and couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day, it was everything we could have dreamed of! We were torn between two venues when we first viewed but Hollys amazing knowledge and customer service swayed it for us, she is incredible at what she does and made our day so smooth! We cannot thank her and Amy enough for all the effort they put in for us!
They made the whole planning process stress free and the venue is just beautiful! All of our guests loved looking around the gardens and the Garden Cottage is the perfect place to get ready!
Thank you again for making our day so special!
M
Meg P. Sent on 10/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day of Our Lives

We had an amazing experience planning our wedding at Mapperton, Holly was incredible, staying late to have meetings with us, and thinking of all the little things we may have forgotten.
On the day Holly insured everything ran smoothly, she was always there just when we needed her. All our guests had the most amazing time! They were all very complimentary about the setting, and local suppliers that Mapperton suggested.
We could not have wished for a better day!
G
Gabriela Sent on 27/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Mapperton wedding with Holly in the team

Holly and the Mapperton team were truly amazing to us. Holly played a key role in both our wedding day and the one prior. When our wedding planner failed to deliver everything we needed, Holly and her team seamlessly stepped in, assisting us with every detail and providing me with much-needed peace of mind. On the wedding day, they were not only a fantastic help in ensuring the smooth flow of the event but also provided valuable assistance with my bridesmaids and other wedding details. Their dedication and support made our special day truly memorable. We are genuinely grateful for their outstanding service and professionalism. Additionally, the catering by Jo was incredible, ensuring everything was perfect. I would definitely recommend Holly and the Mapperton team for your wedding!
C
Charlotte Sent on 26/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent venue manager & delightful venue

From the beginning of organising our wedding, we wanted to find an idyllic venue to reflect our personal values. We were looking for multiple areas with multiple uses so that we could make the most of the money we were spending. Not just a barn without accommodation or gardens.

Mapperton Estate provides, a coach house (barn), multiple gardens, and many places to party and build activities. Spending a hefty wedge of money on a venue is fine, if it provides multiple things. Included in the summer fee, there's selection of where you can marry, a large marquee for outside lawns, and accommodation included for two nights—which is excellent value and of a really high standard!

The venue manager, Holly is just absolutely insane. Without her, we wouldn't have known where to start, as I had never been to a wedding but my own one. Not only that, since I have attended my wedding (obviously!) and two others this summer, I have noticed that Holly's service is second to none. She is great at her job, and probably should get a lot more credit, in my opinion just a silent hero!! The day flowed so naturally, and it was as though she was one of our guests. Can't thank her enough.

The venue is a must-do. There's loads of local airbnb's all of reasonable prices and good hotels around the area.
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