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On Hitched.co.uk since 2024

Last update: August 2026

Parley Manor is a wedding venue located in Christchurch, Dorset. This Georgian gem dates back to the 1700s and is just minutes from Bournemouth. It is surrounded by four acres of meticulously designed grounds. The serene lawns, a tranquil lake, and a spectacular Italian walled garden await.

Facilities and Capacity
At Parley Manor, you can exchange vows in the intimate glass Pavilion draped in luxury fabrics and enjoy champagne and canapes on manicured lawns. Then, move on to dine and dance in the stunning marquee nestled within the Italian garden. The versatile space accommodates up to 150 seated guests while maintaining an atmosphere of refined intimacy. There are seven luxury bedrooms, making it the perfect location for a weekend wedding with plenty of space for loved ones. The venue offers the perfect blend of historic magic and modern comfort, creating an unforgettable setting for your special day. The venue can accommodate live music for a memorable night of dancing. Whether illuminated by natural sunlight or twinkling evening stars, Parley Manor provides an exclusive, magical backdrop for your love story. The stunning grounds also make a beautiful setting for the perfect wedding portraits, including intricate statues and delicate fountains. A tranquil haven, this charming venue is the ideal spot to both celebrate and unwind.

Services Offered
The vetted catering services at Parley Manor can create an exquisite menu tailored to fit your taste and vision. They take pride in the thoughtful curation of every detail. A wide range of dining styles can be catered for, including anything from formal sit-down dining to a relaxed luxury BBQ.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Stately home
Historic
Marquees and tents
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
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:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Parley Manor

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Hannah Sent on 22/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely unbeaten 😍

What can I say about parley!
Apart from that is a 10/10 insane venue, with professional helpful amazing staff members!
Parley itself is stunning, breathtaking and you will get so many compliments about the big day!
We was overwhelmed with the day and how well it went!
Huge thank you to everyone at parley for making our day magical!
From the new Mr and Mrs Taylor
Gareth
Gareth Sent on 08/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue, great staff, what a place

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What a fantastic time The Real Singing Waiters had performing at Parley Manor for Ellenor & Ben’s wedding! From the moment we arrived, the venue looked absolutely stunning and created the perfect backdrop for such an amazing celebration.

The atmosphere throughout the day was incredible, the guests were full of energy, and it was an absolute pleasure to be part of such a special wedding. The team at Parley Manor were friendly, professional and wonderful to work alongside, helping everything run smoothly from start to finish.

We loved every minute of performing there and genuinely can’t wait to return to Parley Manor again soon. A beautiful venue with a brilliant team behind it!
Alexander
Alexander Sent on 30/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent venue

Amazing venue with some lovely gardens. Guests were happy throughout with the space. Staff were excellent at ensuring that everything was well organised and where it needed to be and when!
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Nadia Sent on 26/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection doesnt even come close

No thank you will be big enough to truly express our appreciation to you all for providing us with what we can only describe as the most magical day of our lives!
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Laura Sent on 26/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

You made our wedding day unforgettable

All staff were amazing through the whole planning process and even better on the day! You made our wedding day unforgettable.
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Fleur Sent on 26/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We made such amazing memories

Thank you for being so calm and helpful for our rehearsal, when we arrived at Parley on our wedding day and the day after when we came to collect our wedding cake.
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Amanda Sent on 26/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Parley has no area to improve on

Excellent from start to finish. Everyone said it was the best wedding they have ever been to.
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Sarah Sent on 26/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We could not recommend you enough

Our guests commented on the amazing venue, it really is beautiful. Merlins catering were also amazing and are a great asset to yourselves.
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Erin Sent on 26/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The venue was absolutely perfect!

The service we received from everybody was exemplary, there was nothing I could fault. Absolutely perfect!
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Becky Sent on 26/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

It really is something quite special

Parley has such a knack at making the couple feel like they are the most important pair and the only pair ever to get married.
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Jenny Sent on 26/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

I could not have asked for anything more

It was the most perfect day, the organisation blew us away as well as such unbelievably beautiful grounds
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Anonymous Sent on 13/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating

A Day we will never forget!

Thank you for giving us the wedding of our dreams. From day one you were all so helpful and having Nikki with us on the day made everything run smoothly, we didn't have to worry about a thing!
Thank you all so much.
A day we will never forget!
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Lucy Sent on 13/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Fabulous Wedding Day

We would like to say a huge thank you to all for a truly fabulous Wedding Day!

We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful day!
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Anonymous Sent on 13/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating

Venue & service you provide is incredible!

Thank you so much for helping us achieve the wedding of our dreams! Your venue & the service you provide is incredible. The gardens looked beautiful & the marquees provided the perfect setting.
Not only on the day, in the run up to our big day we had every confidence in your team, from the moment we booked nothing was too much trouble!
Nikki, thank you for being the perfect host on the day. You made my parents & us feel very at ease & took care of the minor details perfectly.
Parley Manor exceeded all expectations we had, we couldn't of wished or asked for more. We can't thank you enough for creating such amazing memories for us that we will treasure for a lifetime. We have had nothing but fabulous comments from our guests!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!
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Anonymous Sent on 09/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating

Huge Thank you

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for making our wedding day amazing!
It all ran so much better then we could have hoped and it was lovely hearing everyone say ' what a great time' they'd had!
Nikki and David- we couldn't have asked for 2 nicer and more proffessional individuals such as yourselves to help run the day!
A huge thank you again.
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24 Sep
Open Door

An exclusive evening designed for new, booked, and past couples to indulge in a beautifully curated dining experience by Merlins Catering.

More than just a tasting event, this is a dining experience designed for new, booked, and returning couples of Parley Manor. Set within the elegant surroundings of Parley Manor Walled Garden, guests can expect a warm welcome with a glass of fizz, followed by a selection of beautifully crafted canapés. The experience continues with a thoughtfully curated three-course meal, each dish expertly paired with wine to showcase flavour, creativity, and presentation. Ticket price from £70 per guest.

Tickets can be purchased using the link: https://chefstastingevening.eventbrite.co.uk

Date: From 24/09/2026 to 24/09/2026 Schedule 18:30 - 22:00
Place: Parley Manor, Parley Green Lane,, Christchurch, Dorset

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Parley Manor, Parley Green Lane, BH23 6BB Christchurch (Dorset)
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