Athelhampton for Business
Located in between Dorchester and Poole just a mile from the A35 Athelhampton is ideally situated to serve the varying needs of businesses in
Dorset and the South of England.
Athelhampton offers the use of a range of spaces for your use throughout the year. Large free car park, Wifi and superfast internet throughout and our concierge services available.
Our dedicated team can provide you with a range of catering and refreshment options to suit your event.
Room Hire for 2021
(all prices on this page exclude VAT)
Daytime 9-5 Hire Charges
(per hour, 4 hour minimum)
Great Hall £50
Great Chamber £50
The Parlour £50
Board Room £30
Media Suite £50
Long Hall £40
Conservatory £50
Small AV Room £40
Secondary Room
on a private basis for reception, dining or as a break-out room this will be charged at 50%
Early Morning & Evening Hire Charges
(per hour, 4 hour minimum)
Great Hall £55
Great Chamber £55
Harmsworth Room £55
Board Room £33
Media Suite £55
Long Hall £44
Conservatory £55
Small AV Room £44
Concierge Service
Includes IT support, flipcharts, pens, paper, photocopying for £50
Catering Rates for 2021
(all prices on this page are per person and exclude VAT, Delegate Rate / Service Charge is mandatory)
Early Morning & Evening Catering Charges
Delegate Rate / Service Charge £5.50
(includes a serving tea/coffee/juice & water on tables)
Tea / Coffee / Juice £1.32
Shortbread £0.77
Selection of Cakes £2.20
Sausage & Bacon Roll £4.40
Continental Breakfast £6.60
Full English Breakfast £8.80
Soup £5.50
Sandwich Supper £7.15
Ploughmans Supper £8.80
Soup & Sandwich Supper £7.70
Sunday Carvery* £13.30
Four Canapés £ 5.00
2 Course Dinner £22.00
3 Course Dinner £26.50
125ml Glass of House Wine £2.70
Bottle of House Wine £14.60
Bottle of Prosecco £20.00
Daytime Catering Charges
Delegate Rate / Service Charge £5.00
(includes a serving of tea/coffee/juice & water on tables)
Tea / Coffee / Juice £1.20
Shortbread £0.70
Selection of Cakes £2.00
Cream Tea (2 scones, cream and jam, tea from Delegate Rate) £4.85
Sausage & Bacon Roll £4.00
Continental Breakfast £6.00
Full English Breakfast £8.00
Soup £5.00
Sandwich Lunch £6.50
Ploughmans Lunch £8.00
Soup & Sandwich Lunch £7.00
Sunday Carvery* £12.08
2 Course Buffet Lunch £16.00
2 Course Dining Menu £20.00
125ml Glass of House Wine £2.70
Bottle of House Wine £14.60
Bottle of Prosecco £20.00
Examples of Cost
The Weekday Morning Meeting
for 8 people in The Boardroom
Coffee on arrival, mid-morning coffee and shortbread followed by Soup & Sandwich Lunch with a drink served in the public restaurant.
£231.20 plus vat
The Afternoon Meeting
for 40 people in The Media Suite
with coffee & cake served in privately in The Harmsworth Room.
£480 plus vat
A Mid-Week Evening Sales Seminar
for 80 people in The Long Hall
Wine on arrival, and after the presentation a 2-course dinner followed by coffee served in the Conservatory
£2702 plus vat
Thursday's Networking Breakfast
for 100 people
Seated Full English Breakfast with Orange Juice & Tea or Coffee served in the Conservatory
£1782 plus vat
A Mid-Week Day Conference
for 50 people in The Media Suite
Tea / Coffee on Arrival, Mid Morning Tea / Coffee & Shortbread
2 Course Buffet Lunch with Soft Drinks served privately in The Long Hall and Mid Afternoon Tea
£1825.00 plus vat
The Friday Night Dinner
for 120 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
£5768 plus vat
*organisations registered with the charity commission and raising funds will not pay a room hire charge
The Sunday Fayre
for unlimited people on The Side Lawn
Use of this area for either outside stalls or your supplied marquee
50% of admission subject to a minimum of £1000.00 plus vat
Commercial Filming
on the whole site
prices on application
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 optional concierge service is with you every step of the way, offering reception staff, IT assistance, telephony, printing and photocopying.
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
Theatre Style Capacity
Classroom Style Capacity
30
60
100
Not available at public times
10m x 5m
40
Dining Room Capacity
Steps to closest toilet.
Restrictions
Additional Features
Works in combination with The Great Chamber and The Parlour rooms
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
Theatre Style Capacity
Classroom Style Capacity
30
60
100
Not available at public times
10m x 5m
40
Dining Room Capacity
Steps to closest toilet.
Restrictions
Additional Features
Works in combination with The Great Chamber and The Parlour 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
Theatre Style Capacity
Classroom Style Capacity
32
24
30
At any time
10m x 5m
N/A
Dining Room Capacity
Steps to closest toilet.
Restrictions
Additional Features
Works in combination with The Great Chamber
The Media Suite
This modern facility offers 70 fixed 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
Theatre Style Capacity
Classroom Style Capacity
N/A
50 (flip out writing pad on seat)
N/A
At any time
10m x 5m
70
Dining Room Capacity
Mostly 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
Theatre Style Capacity
Classroom Style Capacity
8
8
N/A
At any time
10m x 5m
N/A
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
Theatre Style Capacity
Classroom Style Capacity
120
80
160
Not available at public times
10m x 1m
80
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
Theatre Style Capacity
Classroom Style Capacity
60
60
100
At any time
10m x 5m
100
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
Theatre Style Capacity
Classroom Style Capacity
N/A
N/A
N/A
Not available at public times
8m x 5m
24
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
Theatre Style Capacity
Classroom Style Capacity
N/A
N/A
N/A
At any time
8m x 5m
24
Dining Room Capacity
Fixed Immovable Seating
Restrictions
Additional Features
Use in combination with Conservatory and Long Hall
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
Make a Business Enquiry
send us a message, responses are usually quick, but can be the next business day.