Welcome to Merley House, an enchanting 18th century Georgian manor house and the perfect setting for a wedding reception, civil ceremony, conference, corporate event or private party.

The Old Library set up for a wedding

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Wedding guests posing for a photo in front of Merley House

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Business & Corporate Event Venue Merley House Dorset

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Testimonials

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“We had the most fantastic party at the beautiful Merley House for our Diamond Anniversary. With such a large family to look after everyone was so happy and very loud! Thank you for looking after us so well. I would not hesitate in recommending the venue. It was totally magical”

Diana

“Perfect!  Just perfect in every way!  Both Grahame and myself were thrilled with the success of our Golden Wedding event! Guests spoke of their delight at gathering in such an interesting building and made positive comment about the lawns and fountain display with pathways and floral trimmings too!  We thank the whole Merley House team for being so helpful and warm hearted during the planning process (over a couple of years!) and on the actual day.”

Betty & Grahame

“Thank you so much for making our party yesterday a great success, you were so helpful and always happy to make suggestions about things I hadn’t thought about!, especially the caterers. The setting at Merley House, of course, couldn’t be more perfect”

Christine and Michael

“Can’t thank you enough for helping us celebrate our son Ross’s 40th Birthday on Saturday. We had the most wonderful evening. The bar staff and security were absolutely brilliant. That was the second function we’ve had at Merley and we would recommend it to everyone. The party guests who’ve never been before were blown away by how lovely it is.”

Sue

“Thanks to you and the team at Merley House. It was a wonderful day and our guests were greeted and served with professionalism throughout.”

Jeremy

“We had a wonderful day yesterday and couldn’t have found a better place to celebrate the event, This was our third visit to Merley House. it will always be top of the list when we look to celebrate. Thank you  and your colleagues for all the care and trouble you took for our booking”

David

“I would certainly recommend you to anyone looking for an elegant, friendly and efficient venue.”

Anne

“A massive THANK YOU! The room was set up beautifully for us, so grateful for this, all my decorations were put out exactly how I envisaged. We all had the best day, everything went to plan and the children had an absolute ball with all the space and being able to run around. Thank you so much again for making Colby’s christening so memorable and stress free”

Hannah

“I just wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone at Merley House for your support and hospitality during last night’s A Conversation with Kate Adie event. Your beautiful venue provided the perfect setting for such a special evening, and we are incredibly grateful for the warm welcome and assistance from your team throughout the event. The atmosphere at Merley House truly helped make the evening memorable for our guests and supporters”.

Anna, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Thank you so much for making my birthday party such a success. Everyone enjoyed it and commented on how lovely the room was. You and your staff were really helpful and obliging, and on the ball. I had absolute confidence in you and everyone so that I could just enjoy my day.”

Sue

“I just wanted to thank you and your team for looking after us so well last Friday. The venue and service were really excellent and everyone had a great time.”

Jonathan

Dorset Function Venue

With a choice of three state rooms to suit any occasion, Merley House is a perfect venue for dinner dances, balls, luncheons, parties, anniversaries, christenings, naming ceremonies and commemorations. Host your private event in style and comfort.

Dorset Business Venue

Whether it is a meeting, seminar, networking event or trade fair, Merley House are able to offer competitive rates that include the use of many different technologies and professional staff on-hand to ensure that your event runs smoothly.

Dorset Wedding Venue

Merley House can be booked exclusively for you and your guests to enjoy as a magical wedding venue or as an affordable alternative to a registry office, thanks to our ceremony licence. Our event team will help you plan your perfect day with packages to suit every budget.

Perfect Function Venue in Dorset

Conveniently located just one mile south of Wimborne Minster, and within easy reach of Dorset and Hampshire, Merley House is a highly recommended venue for any kind of occasion, whether large or small, for business and for pleasure.

  • Weddings & Civil Ceremonies

  • Business/Corporate Events

  • Dinner Dances & Balls

  • Conferences & Seminars

  • Club/Society Luncheons

  • Parties & Anniversaries

  • Meetings & Networking Events

  • Christenings & Naming Ceremonies

  • Commemorations & Remembrance

iLawn and trees in front of Merley House

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Your Event, Your Choice

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In-House Event Planning

We believe everyone is unique and so is every event and celebration so we are happy to spend time with you, tailoring the day to your individual requirements. We understand the importance of your event and we will do all we can to ensure everything is perfect for you and your guests.

With excellent facilities and a wealth of experienced and friendly staff, Merley House has a lot of offer, enabling you to host your private event in comfort and style, with beautiful surroundings.

Simply contact us to have a chat about your plans and to find out what we can do for you.

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Entrance to Merley House. A stone staircase leading to large wooden doors with two small trees on either side
an ornate staircase with wooden railings and a carpeted floor

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Planning a Wedding, Private Event or Business Function?

To speak to us about hosting your event at Merley House please call us on 01202 885024.
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