Our beautiful 17th century stone barn is situated in its own pretty secret valley is just 2 miles from Abbotsbury on the Jurassic Coast. The light and airy Barn has underfloor heating, a south facing sunny terrace area, an outside and inside staffed bar, a large kitchen suitable for your choice of caterer to work in comfortably and well appointed toilets with wheelchair accessibility ensuring Gorwell Barn gives you a venue for your wedding which enables you to relax and enjoy your perfect day.
You have the chance to make your day unique, and so with the freedom to work to your style and flexibility of allowing your imagination to create for you your wedding at Gorwell Barn gives you the opportunity to have your dream wedding.
Gorwell Barn itself and the Pagoda in the grassy wooded area surrounded by trees and the natural environment are both licensed for legal ceremonies giving you the option of an indoor or an outdoor wedding.
The spacious grounds around the Barn or the gardens of the cottages and the private road and entrance to Gorwell provide so many lovely photo opportunities. The bluebell filled woods are stunning in the spring . Looking down from the entrance to Gorwell you have far reaching views of the rolling countryside and Jurassic coast either towards Portland or turn around and look towards Golden Cap and Lyme Bay so giving a unique backdrop to your photos .
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Mary
Hi Thank you for your interest in Gorwell Barn. Gorwell is a family run business which means we are passionate about working with you from day one through to your big day to ensure your wedding is exactly what you planned. Please contact us to book a viewing and see what we can offer you here at Gorwell. We look forward to meeting you.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Overview of Gorwell Farm
Wedding Venue Type
Barn
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
130
Reception Capacity
160
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Licence
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wedding Venue Details
Marquee Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
Disabled Access
Landscaped Gardens
Bridal Changing Facilities
Exclusive Use
In-House Wedding Coordinator
On-Site Parking
Pet Friendly
Wedding Catering
Alcohol Licence
In-House Wine List
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
External Catering Permitted
Bar
We do not have an inhouse caterer but allow couples to chose their own external caterer with their own style of food choice.
Gorwell Farm, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4JX, England, United Kingdom
Travel Notes
From Dorchester and Bridport take the A35 Dorchester to Bridport road and from Weymouth follow the B3157. The postcode is DT3 4JX and the what3 words for the Barn is ///performed.sharpened.pure
Nearest Town
Weymouth and Dorchester
Nearest Motorway & Junction
M5 Taunton or M3 Southampton
Nearest Train Station
Dorchester
Nearest Airport
Southampton or Bournemouth
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Gorwell Farm?
To be completely honest each time we host a wedding I think that is my favourite as our venue gives everyone chance to be completely unique with their wedding and styling choice . I haven't yet seen one I don't love. You have the opportunity to be individual and that makes each one the best for each occasion.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Once you have booked the venue then make sure all the basics are in place ie registrar booked and the the main stress will be reduced for you to enjoy organising all the fun extras you may want to have
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
There have been so many from homemade bunting, homemade paper flowers a complete fairground with props and homegrown flowers trees or plants, personal touches from friends and family or even input froma designer .
Describe Gorwell Farm in 5 adjectives
stunning private scenic secret rural
Where’s the best photo spot at Gorwell Farm?
Either in the bluebell woods when the bluebells are in full flower in late April or early May, or from our farm entrace which offers stunning wide sweeping and unique views over the Chesil Beach and Jurassic coastline.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Gorwell Farm?
yes
What’s your favourite canapé?
anything with smoked salmon or fish or now having had a Sri Lanka style catered wedding at the Barn the cauliflower popcorn was delicious.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Cheese Toasties Topped roast potatoes or icecream sandwiches
What is Gorwell Farm most unique feature?
The situation of the Barn in its own quiet scenic and private pretty valley
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our ethos of making sure the day is as relaxed and fits with the couples plans and ideas as much as possible.
Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook GiftFree Bottle of Champagne
Bridebook Special OfferBottle of Champagne for Head Table