Bournemouth's sandy beaches and clifftop gardens usually steal the spotlight, but just outside the town the Dorset countryside offers a real alternative: barn wedding venues in Bournemouth and its surrounding villages, with exposed beams, open fields and space for a marquee alongside. Read moreThe town itself is known for its gardens - the Lower, Central and Upper Gardens run right through the centre - and a short drive into the surrounding Dorset countryside turns up plenty more green space, including barn venues that offer a calmer, more rustic setting for exchanging your vows.