Located in between Dorchester and Poole just a mile from the A35, Athelhampton is ideally situated to look after entertaining needs
in Dorset and the South of England.
With easy access, free ample car-parking and the added attraction of the stunning gardens or the historic house makes Athelhampton the ideal venue for family and friends to come togethether.
Our dedicated team can provide you with a range of catering and refreshment options to suit your event.
Athelhampton for Entertaining
Examples of Styles of Entertaining
The Sunday Lunch
for 24 people in The Long Hall while open to the public
A two-course lunch with a carvery main course with a glass of wine, after lunch a stroll around the gardens before departing.
£699.60 inc vat
The Anniversary Lunch
for 60 people in The Long Hall
Glass of Fizz on arrival in The Gardens, followed by a three-course lunch served lunch with a glass of wine, after lunch a stroll around the gardens before departing.
£2758 inc vat
The Birthday Dinner
for 80 people in The Conservatory
Glass of Fizz on arrival in The Great Hall followed by a 3-course seated formal dinner with ½ bottle wine
served in the Conservatory with bar and dancing in The Long Hall until midnight
£4842.40 inc vat
The Party
for 100 people in The Conservatory
Glass of Fizz & Canapés on arrival in The Gardens followed by 2-course seated BBQ with Cash Bar
served in the Conservatory with bar and dancing in The Long Hall until midnight
£4494.40 inc vat
Movie Night
for 20 people in The Small AV room
Cash Bar & 2 Course Buffet Supper served privately in Conservatory followed with a movie in the
Small AV Room
£1056.60 inc vat
Considerate Catering for Difficult Times
for 80 people privately in The Long Hall
Tea on arrival in The Long Hall followed by sandwiches & cakes and access to the gardens
£1492 inc vat
The Celebration Afternoon Tea
for 24 people in The Parlour
Glass of Fizz on arrival in The Great Hall followed by a two-course afternoon tea
served in The Parlour
£880.24 inc vat
The Society Cream Tea
Cream Tea for 70 people served in The Long Hall with access to the gardens
£1022.70 inc vat
The Garden Party
for 200 people in The Gardens with access to The Coach House
Two Glasses of Pimm's on the lawn with a selection of 8 canapés
£3864 inc vat
Room Hire for 2021
(all prices on this page include VAT)
Daytime 9-5 Hire Charges
(per hour, 4 hour minimum)
Great Hall £60
Great Chamber £60
The Parlour Room £60
Board Room £36
Media Suite £48
Long Hall £48
Conservatory £60
Small AV Room £48
Secondary Room
on a private basis for reception, dining or as an entertainment space will be charged at 50%
Evening Hire Charges
(per hour, 4 hour minimum)
Great Hall £66
Great Chamber £66
The Parlour Room £66
Board Room £39.60
Media Suite £52.80
Long Hall £52.80
Conservatory £66
Small AV Room £52.80
Setup Service
Includes Table Menus, Name Cards,
Table Plan, Decoration £60
Catering Rates for 2021
(all prices on this page are per person and include VAT, Service Charge is mandatory)
Evening Catering Charges
Service Charge £6.60
(includes one serving tea/coffee/juice & water on tables)
Tea / Coffee / Juice £1.59
Shortbread £0.92
Selection of Cakes £2.65
Sandwich Supper £8.58
Soup & Sandwich Supper £9.24
Hog Roast with Buffet £20
Barbeque with Buffet £16
Sunday Carvery (sunday only) £15.95
Add a Dessert £6
Four Canapés £6
2 Course Buffet Supper £21.15
2 Course Dinner £26.40
3 Course Dinner £31.80
125ml Glass of House Wine £3.25
Bottle of House Wine £17.50
Bottle of Prosecco £24
Litre of Pimm's Cocktail £24
Daytime Catering Charges
Service Charge £6
(includes one serving of tea/coffee/juice & water on tables)
Tea / Coffee / Juice £1.44
Small Shortbread £0.84
Selection of Cakes £2.40
Cream Tea (tea served from service charge) £5.81
Soup & Roll £6
Sandwich Lunch £7.80
Ploughmans Lunch £9.60
Soup & Sandwich Lunch £8.40
Sunday Carvery (sunday only) £14.50
Add a Dessert £5.40
2 Course Buffet Lunch £19.20
2 Course Lunch Menu £24
3 Course Lunch Menu £28.65
125ml Glass of House Wine £3.25
Bottle of House Wine £17.50
Bottle of Prosseco £24
Litre of Pimm's Cocktail £24
Bespoke Planning
Our dedicated team can assist you in planning your event, our hands-on approach means that we can assist you throughout your time with us.
Our Hospitality Team are happy to assist you with every step.
The Spaces
We offer rooms within Athelhampton House and the Coach House, they
can be used as standalone spaces or for the larger event in numerous combinations.
The Great Hall
The Tudor Hall, the heart of Athelhampton House with it's high roof, open fire and stained glass is an impressive room for your presentation or reception.
Room Size
Availability
Standing Capacity
30
100
Not available at public times
10m x 5m
Dining Room Capacity
Steps to closest toilet.
Restrictions
Additional Features
Works in combination with The Great Chamber and The Parlour
The Great Chamber
This formal drawing room, en-suite to the Great Hall can be used for a smaller meeting, or breakout room. It makes a special dining room following a reception in the Great Hall.
Room Size
Availability
Standing Capacity
30
100
Not available at public times
10m x 5m
Dining Room Capacity
Steps to closest toilet.
Restrictions
Additional Features
Works in combination with The Great Chamber and Harmsworth rooms
The Parlour Room
Our Art Deco reception room filled with smaller tables and chairs can be used for less formal catering and classroom-style presentations, as well as a break-out for the Media Suite.
Room Size
Availability
Standing Capacity
32
30
At any time
10m x 5m
Dining Room Capacity
Steps to closest toilet.
Restrictions
Additional Features
Works in combination with The Great Chamber and The Parlour Rooms
The Media Suite
This modern facility offers 50 fixed seats & 25 extra seats for lectures and presentations, fitted with up-to date Audio-Visual equipment. A lift is available from the Harmsworth Room.
Room Size
Availability
Standing Capacity
N/A
N/A
At any time
10m x 5m
Dining Room Capacity
Fixed Immovable Seating
Restrictions
Additional Features
Use The Parlour Room for Refreshments
The Board Room
A small room at the top of the house, with a single board room table, ideal for quiet confidential meetings and brainstorming.
Room Size
Availability
Standing Capacity
8
N/A
At any time
10m x 5m
Dining Room Capacity
Steps to closest toilet.
Restrictions
Additional Features
Adjacent to the Media Suite
The Conservatory
The courtyard of the Coach House building with a glazed roof and Purbeck stone floor this rooms is a great looking multipurpose room with adjacent bar and toilets
Room Size
Availability
Standing Capacity
120
160
Not available at public times
10m x 1m
Dining Room Capacity
None
Restrictions
Additional Features
Adjacent to Bar and Long Hall, will fit 3 cars or similar for display
The Long Hall
A 17th Century Hall, located in the Coach House, elegant and tranquil room, en-suite to the Conservatory with direct access to the Gardens
Room Size
Availability
Standing Capacity
60
100
At any time
10m x 5m
Dining Room Capacity
None
Restrictions
Additional Features
Use in combination with The Conservatory.
The Small AV Room
A small presentation room suitable for use for the smaller presentation or a private cinema, with comfortable fixed seating and modern Audio-Visual equipment.
Room Size
Availability
Standing Capacity
N/A
N/A
Not available at public times
8m x 5m
Dining Room Capacity
Fixed Immovable Seating
Restrictions
Additional Features
Use in combination with Conservatory and Long Hall
The Side Lawn
A large lawn on the west-side of Athelhampton House offering space for a marquee or just an outside space for activities and demonstrations
Room Size
Availability
Standing Capacity
N/A
300
At any time
8m x 5m
Dining Room Capacity
Fixed Immovable Seating
Restrictions
Additional Features
Use in combination with Conservatory and Long Hall
Make an Entertaining Enquiry
send us a message, responses are usually quick, but can be the next business day.
Getting Here
By Rail
Dorchester South Station or Moreton Station for London Waterloo
Dorchester West Station for Bristol Temple Meads
Taxi rank available at Dorchester South to complete your journey
By Road
On the A35 from Dorchester or Poole, or A354 from Blandford follow our "Athelhampton"signs from "Northbrook" junction
Southampton - 50 miles / 60 minutes
Yeovil - 26 miles / 45 minutes
Exeter - 65 miles / 90 minutes
Bristol - 65 miles / 120 minutes
London - 125 miles / 165 minutes