The Orangery Suite

The Orangery Suite, wedding and event venue in Wimborne (Dorset)

The Orangery Suite is a celebration venue set in an 18th-century walled garden, in a quiet rural setting just over a mile from Wimborne, in Dorset. The business presents itself as a family-run establishment and notes that the venue is accessible from Bournemouth, Poole and various areas of Dorset and Hampshire.

The walled garden, described as a quintessentially English example, features lawn games and a wisteria-covered pergola. The business also appeals to those looking for a wedding with dogs and pets, as it defines itself as a dog-friendly venue.

Weddings and ceremonies

The main activity is weddings, with five distinct ceremony spaces. These include the Sunken Garden, the Lawn Ceremony and under the Willow Tree, as well as the Orangery itself. The venue is offered for intimate ceremonies and for larger celebrations, with the possibility of each wedding being individually designed.

The business states that those who book obtain exclusive use of the gardens and venue rooms, with extensive facilities and flexible catering options tailored to each client's budget and tastes. The Grand Orangery Suite room holds up to 70 people for the ceremony.

Winter weddings

The venue offers a seasonal winter wedding experience available from 1 October to 1 March, with the Grand Orangery Suite as the main ceremony space.

Corporate, charity and social events

In addition to weddings, The Orangery Suite is offered as a venue for team-building activities, business meetings, training sessions, corporate and charity events, wakes and funeral receptions, christenings, baby naming ceremonies, vow renewals and other social gatherings.

The business distinguishes between entire venue hire, marquee hire and Orangery room hire, and has a specific section for function bookings and corporate events.

Services and suppliers

The venue works with caterers, cake, sweet treat, ice cream and dessert suppliers, as well as recommended entertainment suppliers and photographers. It also offers wedding styling services, with floral arrangements and lighting. The website includes a section for featured and recommended suppliers.

Visits and open events

The business organises open days to showcase the venue. The website announced an October Open Weekend on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th, from 11:00 to 15:00, with a walk through the gardens, a meet-and-greet with the team and a complimentary welcome drink upon registration. It also announced a Wedding Fest Fayre for Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd May 2027, with wedding suppliers, including fun and unusual suppliers.

The business recommends scheduling visits during daylight hours to see the space in its usual conditions and asks to indicate available dates and times and any additional information needed.

History and setting

The venue is presented as one of Dorset's hidden treasures, combining historical elegance with modern aesthetics. Access is through an iron gate leading to the 18th-century walled garden.

Location and contact

The Orangery Suite, Merley House Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3AA · Phone: 01202 881 368 · Email: enquiries@theorangerysuite.co.uk