In the beautiful county of Dorset this Grade I listed building, is a wonderful and picturesque venue for your special day. At Canford, we want your wedding to be unique so we only offer a handful of dates every year, each with exclusive use of the manor house and grounds. We are licensed for civil ceremonies of between 60 and 130 guests taking place in the stunning Old Library or Long Gallery. For your reception, dine in the breath taking Great Hall, with its sweeping staircase and minstrels’ gallery where the Prince of Wales once danced after a shooting party. Our talented chefs will use the finest locally sourced ingredients to provide you with a delicate yet delicious menu. Our maximum number for your evening reception is 180. We offer flexibility within such a distinctive venue, and strongly believe your wedding day should be tailored to you -whatever your style and taste, our events team will work with you create a memorable day. Make use of our extensive knowledge and network of local professionals or choose your own suppliers. If you would like more information about weddings at Canford, please get in touch with the team.

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Canford School Main Building

Wedding Venue Type

School

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

130

Reception Capacity

180

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence

Wedding Venue Details

Grade I/II Listed Building

Exclusive Use

Disabled Access

On-Site Parking

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Pricing for Canford School Main Building

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£5,500 - £8,000

Reviews for Canford School Main Building
(5)

A & T

Happy couple married in April

January 2024

Outstanding

I cannot fault Canford, the service was exceptional from the beginning to end. Nothing was ever too much and we just had the most incredible day within such a beautiful venue. Thank you so so much once again!!

L & R

Happy couple married in May

January 2024

Thank you so much!

Thank you for making our wedding day so perfect. We appreciate all your efforts in the lead up to & on the big day. It was the most perfect day & everyone commented on how amazing the venue & staff were. We were truly blown away & wouldn't change a thing. It really is true what they say your wedding day is the best day of your life! We feel so lucky to have had the most amazing venue. Thanks again for everything you did, you are amazing at what you do & we'll be forever grateful to you.

C & D

Happy couple married in August

January 2024

I couldnt recommend anywhere better to get married

We would just like to say a HUGE thank you for everything you have done and helped us with over the last couple of years whilst planning our big day at Canford. The day we had was everything we dreamed of and more! The day couldn’t have run any smoother and that’s testament to you both and your work. You were both so attentive and there as soon as we needed anything / had a question. We’ve had so many compliments from our guests about you guys as individuals and of the venue, food, decor etc.

K & T

Happy couple married in October

January 2024

The Little Details

Thank you both, so much, for everything you managed to pull off on the day. As well as everything leading up to the day. Including lots of emails and planning! We are both very grateful. We could not have asked for a better team of people to help us plan. It was everything we wanted and more. We had many compliments on the venue (which included both of you helping to run the day). We had a lot of compliments about the food too. The little details you sorted for us did not go unnoticed either.

B & M

Happy couple married in August

January 2024

Exceptional venue and team

We couldn't recommend Canford as a wedding venue highly enough! The venue is absolutely stunning and has all the options you could wish for in a venue. The team were exceptional throughout, helping us arrange every detail in the build up to the wedding, helpful, patient and professional throughout and we felt we were in very safe hands. On the wedding day itself, they worked extremely hard to make sure everything went smoothly, thanks to them we we now have very fond memories to last a lifetime.

Location & Contact Details for Canford School Main Building

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Wimborne, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AD, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

We have easy links to the south and London, we have signage on site for your guests to park and see the house in all of its glory as they walk to your ceremony

Nearest Town

Wimborne

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M27

Nearest Train Station

Poole

Nearest Airport

Bournemouth

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Canford School Main Building?

We have had an owl flying down the aisle as the ring bearer

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Your wedding is about you, put your spin and style into it, it's easy to think about everyone else.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We had a seating plan that was hand written letters to each guest

Describe Canford School Main Building in 5 adjectives

Unique, Hogwarts, Historic, Exclusive, Grand

Where’s the best photo spot at Canford School Main Building?

The Great Staircase

What’s your favourite canapé?

Goat cheese mousse & fig on savoury shortbread

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Pizza

What is Canford School Main Building most unique feature?

The ceiling in our Great Hall

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our personal service, we are with you throughout your planning and on the day - we love to see our couples and their guests on the day after all the planning has all come together

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