The Gardens offer a unique, stunning setting for your special day and a spectacular backdrop for your photographs. From a small intimate service and reception to a large event - all can be arranged to the highest standard.

The Oak Pavilion, with its elevated position and 'aisle-like' access walkway is the perfect place for the ceremony. There are other unusual buildings within the Gardens, such as the Summer House, that are also fully licensed.

Smaller intimate receptions can be catered for in the Colonial Restaurant after 6p.m. until 9.30p.m., whilst larger receptions and/or evening parties can be arranged on the West Lawn - the ideal location for a marquee. Whatever the case, guests can have exclusive use of the 30 acre Gardens after 6p.m.
Please note that the Gardens are open to the public from 10a.m. until 6p.m. and during this time the designated wedding areas will be roped off.


Civil Ceremonies & Wedding Receptions

Licence Capacities
Oak Pavilion Max 300
Bothy 20
Summer House 20
Sculpture Trail Cabin 30
Colonial Restaurant 40*
(*Nov - Jan ONLY - subject to availability)

Reception - guest capacity

Colonial Restaurant40
After 6p.m only from 1st Feb - 31st Oct (excluding Floodlit Evenings event mid October) daily from 1st Nov - 31st Jan, subject to availability.
West Lawn marquee 300 maximum
(smaller options available)

Wedding Options

Ceremony only 10a.m. - 5p.m.
To include Ceremony area, access to the Gardens for photographs and free parking.

Ceremony + small reception
(40 max) late afternoon - 9.30p.m.
To include Ceremony area, use of the Colonial Restaurant from 6p.m., access to Gardens for photographs and free parking (catering costs to be advised - subject to requirements).

Ceremony + larger reception
10a.m. - midnight
To include Ceremony area, exclusive use of the West Lawn, access to Gardens for photographs and free parking (marquee & furnishings hire + catering costs to be advised by specified suppliers - subject to requirements)
Exclusive use of the Gardens is from 6p.m.

Reception area (West Lawn) without ceremony
10a.m. - midnight
To include exclusive use of the West Lawn, access to Gardens for photographs and free parking (marquee and furnishings + catering costs to be advised by specified suppliers - subject to requirements)


Catering - Marquees
Photographers - Video/Film - Entertainment - Party Planners - Fireworks etc
Wedding Co-ordinator
Hire Charges
Helpful notes for your big day
Civil Marriage and Partnership Ceremony applications
Wedding Photos and Testimonials
Terms & Conditions
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Abbotsbury Tourism Ltd.

West Yard Barn

West Street,

Abbotsbury

Dorset DT3 4JT


Tel: 01305 871130

Fax: 01305 871092

info@abbotsbury-

tourism.co.uk