Ringwood is one of the charming market towns in the New Forest, located on the River Avon, close to the New Forest National Park. The New Forest is renowned for being a magical destination, categorised by striking and varied landscapes, charming towns and the native species that live in the area.
The New Forest is truly one of the most charming areas of the UK and if you’re looking for a romantic location to get married, there are plenty of gorgeous wedding venues in Ringwood.
The Ringwood area is known for its historic town centre, its proximity to the New Forest, and the many shops, restaurants, and pubs. The town is also home to several local businesses and industries, including Ringwood Brewery, which produces the popular Ringwood Brewery ales.
What’s more, Ringwood is well-connected to other parts of the UK by road and rail. The town is served by the A31 road, which links it to Bournemouth, Southampton, and London. Ringwood also has a railway station, which is served by trains to Bournemouth, Southampton, and Salisbury.
If you’re looking to get married in Ringwood or the New Forest area, perhaps one of the best choices for wedding venues in Ringwood is the New Forest Collection. A group of hotels dotted across the towns and villages within the New Forest National Park, and incredibly close to Ringwood. The New Forest Collection is comprised of several hotel wedding venues, each boasting a selection of rooms and suites to hold your special day.
The tranquil New Forest setting offers beautiful open heathlands, ancient woodlands, stunning countryside and free-roaming ponies. Creating the perfect location to tie the knot and celebrate your special day. Whether it’s a grand affair or an intimate gathering of friends and family, a Ringwood hotel wedding at the New Forest Collection is scenic and remarkable.
Beaulieu Inn is one of the charming hotels that make up the collection, holding 3 gorgeous reception and wedding rooms for a Ringwood hotel wedding. The Ipley room holds up to 120 guests and provides ample space and a gorgeous backdrop to your wedding celebrations. And the Exbury Room, a slightly smaller, but still incredibly romantic room can hold up to 90 guests. However, if your wedding celebrations are on the larger side, combining the Ipley and Exbury rooms can house a guest list of up to 210 people.
The gorgeous Beaulieu Inn is one of the largest wedding venues in Hampshire and boasts uninterrupted panoramic views and quaint gardens, perfect for some pictures after the ceremony. Guests are invited to enjoy an extended stay here also, making the most of their marriage bliss.
Charming Forest Lodge is an elegant Georgian townhouse that provides an excellent small wedding venue near Ringwood. Forest Lodge has two rooms, 1820 and The Dowry, which the former can hold 70 guests and the latter, 50. If you’d like to expand your guest list in the evening, the Forest Suite can hold 120 guests. Forest Lodge is known for its historical character and quaint space, a wonderful location to tie the knot and a romantic bubble to begin your honeymoon.
Bartley Lodge is a fantastic Ringwood hotel wedding venue, a Grade-II listed building abundant in an English country charm and a selection of gorgeous rooms perfect for the wedding party to take full advantage of. The inside and outside of Bartley Lodge are truly magnificent. The hotel itself is set within 8 acres of beautiful grounds and a captivating woodland driveway. Perfect for capturing striking photos of your big day.
Bartley Lodge is home to a selection of grand rooms and intimate spaces for a variety of weddings. The Crystal room can hold up to 80 guests, and if you’re having a wedding in the warmer months, Bartley Lodge is home to an incredible outdoor venue with a capacity of up to 80 guests, with the option to expand to 150 guests in the evening. The Bartley Lodge wedding packages include everything you could need for a truly magnificent occasion; sights across the terrace of the breathtaking national park, a selection of delicious canapes, and drinks to toast to your special day.
Burley Manor is a grand, Baronial Manor House hotel in the New Forest. Burley Manor is a romantic 800 year old estate, backed by the nearby red deer sanctuary, with charming views across from the gardens. Perfect for browsing while toasting on your special day.
The rooms at Burley Manor are rusting and charming, with floor to ceiling brick fireplaces and a beautiful barn space to say “I do”. Burley Manor can accommodate wedding ceremonies of up to 80 guests, with receptions of up to 120 guests. Burley Manor is also home to wellness facilities, perfect for a Temple Spa relaxing treatment before or after the special day.
Forest Lodge, Bartley Lodge and Beaulieu Inn each have their own swimming pools and a host of spaces to welcome guests for an extended stay. Each of the hotels also boasts an onsite restaurant, a large area for parking and EV charging facilities for guests.
If you’re considering a New Forest Wedding, the Ringwood wedding venues of the New Forest Collection are truly gorgeous, providing the perfect space to tie the knot, enjoy the charm of the New Forest, and stay for an extended wedding celebration and early honeymoon.
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