Our striking Grade-II listed Tithe Barn is a blank canvas on which to create your dream wedding, with support from our expert Wedding Team. Built in the 1440s to thresh and store grain for the Cerne of Abbas and lovingly restored, our Barn seamlessly blends centuries of history with modern elegance to create a showstopping wedding venue. The private courtyard and gardens, plus the wider Estate, including Colmers Hill, are also the perfect backdrop to your all-important wedding photos, or opt for pictures by the Jurassic Coast, a few minutes’ drive away.
You can get married in the Barn, licensed for Civil Ceremonies and Partnerships, and spend your whole day here, or opt for a church service first at Symondsbury Church.
Features
Multi-day access
Onsite bar
Dog friendly
Inhouse coordinator
Underfloor heating
Private garden
Wedding accommodation
Licensed for civil ceremonies
Car parking
Your Wedding
With over 10 years’ experience hosting weddings in the Tithe Barn, our dedicated Wedding Team will help transform this stunning space into your dream venue. Enjoy exclusive multi-day hire as standard, giving you and your suppliers ample time to set up and take down with ease. The Barn is fully equipped with a licensed bar, space for a live band and dancefloor, underfloor heating and a professional PA system for ceremony music and speeches. We provide tables and elegant Chiavari chairs for up to 120 guests, along with wooden folding chairs for outdoor ceremonies.
The private gardens and courtyard are perfect for garden games, sunny drinks at the horsebox bar and capturing unforgettable confetti shots. Choose from our trusted suppliers and catering options – whether you prefer a relaxed meal or a lavish feast, the food will perfectly match your style. Your guests will also appreciate the thoughtful touches, including free nearby parking, luxurious WCs, a gallery break-out space and charming Estate holiday cottages just a short stroll away.
The Tithe Barn Wedding Hire Fees
The Tithe Barn is a year-round wedding venue. Our wedding hire fees include exclusive access to The Tithe Barn and Garden with an extended hire period as standard. Costs for venue hire vary depending on the day of the week and time of the year. Please note that catering and accommodation is charged in addition to the venue hire. Chat to our team for full pricing and package information.
2026
High Season 2026
April – October | £6,950
Low Season 2026
November – March | £6,450
Mid-Week 2026
Wednesday’s only | £5,500
2027
High Season 2027
April – October | £7,950
Low Season 2027
November – March | £7,450
Mid-Week 2027
Wednesday’s only | £6,250
2028
High Season 2028
April – October | £8,250
Low Season 2028
November – March | £7,650
Mid-Week 2028
Wednesday’s only | £6,750
Wedding Accommodation
At Symondsbury Estate, your wedding is more than just a day – it’s a chance to spend meaningful time with loved ones. Stay in one of our holiday cottages, either together in a big house or in several close by – and enjoy extra moments beyond the ceremony. From walking to your wedding together to relaxing in beautiful surroundings afterwards, it’s an unforgettable way to celebrate. Plus, these cottages can become part of your history – a place to return to and relive the magic of your special day.
Catering
At Symondsbury Estate, we make wedding catering simple. We work closely and exclusively with our two catering partners, Dorset Fine Dining & High Grange Devon, who consistently provide fantastic wedding menus and service for our couples. For evening celebrations, we can help you find unique food trucks for a fun twist!
Trusted Partners
After holding wonderful weddings on the Estate for over 10 years, we have the ultimate roster of partners. These are people we know and trust and whose relationships we truly value. And, as we don’t accept commission from any of them, you know that we’ll be genuinely recommending the best people to help you create the perfect day – from stylists, cakemakers, DJs and photographers, to florists, celebrants, make-up artists and more. Whatever you need, we know someone who can make it happen.
The Setting
Let’s talk about how we can help you create the perfect wedding. Email Amy Walklett at [email protected] or call 01308 424116.
FAQs on the Tithe Barn
What is the Tithe Barn’s capacity for our ceremony, dining and evening reception?
The Tithe Barn has capacity for 120 daytime guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast and up to 150 guests for your evening reception.
Are there any discounts for booking on certain days of the week or during off peak months?
The Tithe Barn Venue Hire Fee is dependent on both the time of year and day of the week. We offer three prices for each year – high season, low season and midweek.
What cottages are closest to the Tithe Barn?
The closest property to the Tithe Barn is Barton Cottage, a homely cottage that overlooks the estate courtyard and sleeps 4. Duck Street Cottage, Old Post Office and Oak Cottage are all within close walking distance, with all other properties a maximum 10-minute drive away.
What are our catering options at the Tithe Barn?
We work closely and exclusively with our two catering partners, Dorset Fine Dining & High Grange Devon, who consistently provide fantastic wedding menus and service for our couples. We’ll go through this with you in more depth during the booking process.
What time can we start setting up?
We offer multi-day hire for The Tithe Barn which means you have exclusive access to the barn from 10am the day before your wedding to set up.
Do you have parking facilities on site?
Yes! We offer free, on-site parking at the venue for wedding guests and have two reserved spaces for the registrars.
Does the Tithe Barn have a bar?
A fully staffed and stocked paid bar is included in the venue hire fee. You can choose whether guests pay for their own drinks, or you provide a tab.
What time does live music need to finish?
Live music finishes at 11pm and pre-recorded music finishes at 11:30pm. Last orders at the bar are 11:15pm and the site must be vacated by midnight. For midweek weddings, live music finished at 10:30pm, pre-recorded music at 11pm, last orders at the bar are 10:45pm and the site must be vacated by 11:30pm.
Do you have an option for fireworks displays or outdoor activities?
Chinese lanterns and fireworks are not permitted due to the location of the Tithe Barn and surrounding thatched buildings. Sparklers are permitted in the garden before 9pm.
The Tithe Barn
Customer Reviews
Photography Credit:
Laura Dean, Steph Newton, Robin Goodlad, Rockrose Photography, Wildly in Love Photography
