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Moonacre is a picturesque wedding venue located near Lytchett Matravers in Dorset, England. Nestled on five acres of private woodlands, this venue acts as a peaceful retreat away from the fast-paced city life. We will work to make sure you to ensure you and your guests have an unforgettable celebration!

Facilities and Capacity

Surrounded by woodland and greenery, Moonacre acts as a naturally stunning backdrop for couples to enjoy. Our ceremony space is an an elevated woodland platform encased in nature. A purpose-built boho style wooden teepee can also be found in the woodland and is also available for ceremonies or drinks receptions making it an intimate option sheltered from the English weather.

Situated in the main field area is the ready-to-use varn style marquee. While it sports a traditional look on the outside, it features a rustic barn interior with draped chiffon roofing, fairy lights and floral rings, providing plenty of space for feasting, lounging and dancing.

Also available are six unique, quirky accommodation options, from a shepards hut, a floating treehouse and a double decker bus! We also provide a large area for camping, caravans an bell tents! Ample parking is available onsite for up to 300 cars, ensuring that all of your guests arrive at the venue safely.

Services Offered

Moonacre is available for exclusive hire from Friday to Sunday, giving couples the chance to enjoy a full weekend celebrations in your own personal style! An onsite wedding coordinator will be present, along with stewards to ensure everything goes smoothly on your big day. A fully-licenced onsite bar is present for you and your guests to enjoy drinks throughout your celebration. Whether you're relaxing around the campfire pit or taking photos by the coloured spotlights, Moonacre is sure to make for a memorable setting.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
Barn
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Fire ceremony

Dining options:

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

Evening entertainment:

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

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser

Other features:

Exclusive use
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests

Reviews for Moonacre

Carrie
Carrie Sent on 30/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue for a nature/festival themed wedding

Moonacre is a stunning venue with excellent staff. The venue itself is gorgeous we saved so much on decoration as the natural beauty of the venue did a lot of leg work, alongside all the beautiful details already there including the draping and lighting in the marquee and lights outside. Just exactly what we had dreamed of.
The accomodation was perfect, meant we could have all our friends and family around us .
Hayley and Dom were excellent, they were responsive in the lead up to the wedding and on the day they were great and worked hard to enable us to have what we dreamed of despite various storm related challenges. They and the bar staff worked loads in the background to keep everything moving smoothly and we're great all round.

This venue was perfect for our nature/festival themed wedding, we couldn't have asked for anything better
Anna
Anna Sent on 28/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful private outdoor venue & excellent staff

We hosted our festival wedding at Moonacre and it was the best decision to choose this beautiful venue! We had so many wonderful comments on how unique our event was & everyone had a blast. Hayley & Dom were a pleasure to work with & nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend this venue if you’re looking for something a little different & love the outdoors.
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