Based on a weekend wedding in April.
Based on a weekend wedding in April.
Please contact the venue for detailed prices.
The Tithe Barn at Hinton St Mary Estate is in North Dorset, the heart of the Blackmore Vale and sits on the River Stour. The estate owns eight miles of the river and offers tranquillity, space and freedom with uninterrupted views of the rural Dorset Countryside. Horse lovers will know this as the home of Fox-Pitt Eventing.
The venue is licensed for ceremonies both indoors and outdoors. The enchanting stone summerhouse provides a secluded spot for outdoor weddings, while the hall’s wooden floor and vaulted ceiling create a striking interior setting. Couples may also choose a romantic ceremony beneath the trees, adding a natural touch to their day.
The Tithe Barn’s versatility ensures it can accommodate a range of styles. Whether hosting a classic English rose or country garden celebration with drinks outdoors and dinner in the hall, a romantic tree-side ceremony, or a festival-inspired event featuring tents or tipis in the walled garden, the space adapts beautifully. At dusk, the summerhouse transforms into a charming bar area, adding an element of surprise for guests.
Overnight accommodation is available onsite for the night before the wedding, providing an opportunity to relax and prepare. Couples may choose to visit the local pub for supper or host rehearsal drinks in the walled garden.
As a dry-hire venue, the barn does not provide catering equipment such as tables, chairs, cutlery, or crockery. However, the team can recommend skilled suppliers to help craft a bespoke look for your celebration. They also provide helpful advice to ensure your day runs seamlessly.
The estate’s location in North Dorset is near the charming market towns of Sturminster Newton and Shaftesbury. Gillingham station, a short distance away, offers convenient rail links to London Waterloo, ensuring easy access for guests travelling from afar.
The Tithe Barn at Hinton St Mary could not have been more perfect for a cozy atmospheric wedding. The venue has a real wow factor and had a lot of flexibility too for different layout options. Our photographer was bowled over by the beautiful gardens which provided a great backdrop for the photos. The team at Hinton couldn’t have been more accommodating and made everything very easy. The added bonus was the gate lodge next to the barn which was lovely and comfortable to stay in as were the other stable flats which our friends used. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Hinton to any of our friends as a great venue for weddings or parties.
The Tithe Barn is a stunning wedding venue in the heart of the Dorset countryside with ample catering space and great access. The team are very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Communication with the team at the barn was very easy. I highly recommend Tithe Barn as a fantastic wedding venue personally and as a caterer.
I have known The Tithe Barn at Hinton St Mary for many years and have recently been lucky enough to work in it. It is a beautiful place to hold a party or celebration with an incredible atmosphere and warmth. The team who run it are helpful and efficient and it is in a beautiful area of the world. An incredibly special place and I am so happy that it is now a venue people can use for special occasions.
Yes we have three quirky and quaint cottages within walking distance. They are self catering and sleep 10 guests.
Yes we know that pets are part of the family, and it makes really special memories having them in your wedding photographs and to be part of your day. However we only permit your family pet, not those of your guests.
Yes, for winter weddings the roaring fire in the hall makes a wonderful warming focal point.
Yes plenty of it and we do not mind if guests leave their cars overnight.
No, not as standard, as we are a dry hire venue. Our events manager however has 16 years experience and can recommend the best people in the industry to help you out.