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Price: £300 – £500
Guests: 80
Bedrooms: 42
Deals available: 3
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (3)
Description
Description
The St Leonards Hotel is a traditional country hotel on the edge of the New Forest. Within reaching distance of our local busy towns such as Bournemouth and Poole, yet engulfed by nature in the New Forest and boasting 42 sophisticated refurbished rooms all with private facilities, the hotel is an idyllic location for your dream wedding. We love helping celebrate your traditional English wedding so if you’re tying the knot, speak to us. We offer a range of excellent wedding packages, whatever your budget or needs, and have function rooms to accommodate up to 80 friends and family for your sit down meal and 140 guests for the evening celebrations. You’ll have your own dedicated wedding coordinator to make sure everything runs smoothly and all your wedding day wishes are taken care of. • In the middle of the stunning New Forest • Spacious ground suitable for marquees for larger weddings • Suitable for up to 80 guests • 42 Bedrooms At St Leonards Hotel we offer a range of bespoke packages including drinks reception, great food and even your evening celebrations.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Holly Fuggle
Having worked as a wedding coordinator at this hotel for many years, I can confidently say that it is one of the most rewarding jobs I could have ever imagined. There’s something incredibly special about planning a couple’s wedding—from the initial meetings to the final touches on the big day.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1970
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5
Overview of St Leonards Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
80
Reception Capacity
140
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
42
Sleeps No. of People
88
Bridal Suite
Standard Room
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding license
Confetti permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Alcohol license
Pricing for St Leonards Hotel
Pricing for St Leonards Hotel
What's Included?
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Exclusive use
External caterers not permitted
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Furniture included
Venue Hiring can depend on the package that you choose, as some of our packages or special offers already have our room hire added.
Hide detailsReviews (11)
(11)
- AA. Cooper04/02/2026What A Wonderful Wedding What A Wonderful WeddingGood afternoon, I hope you are well! I’m reaching out to let you know about a special offer we have on our August wedding dates—just £1,700. If you’ve already found a venue, no worries at all—we wish you all the very best 🙂Good afternoon, I hope you are well! I’m reaching out to let you know about a special offer we have on our August wedding dates—just £1,700. If you’ve already found a venue, no worries at all—we wish you all the very best 🙂
- SSophie30/10/2025Lovely Wedding Day Lovely Wedding DayHolly & her team were fab! Myself my husband and all my guests had a fantastic dayHolly & her team were fab! Myself my husband and all my guests had a fantastic day
- KKaren30/10/2025Amazing Wedding Day Amazing Wedding DayHolly delivered all of our expectations and beyond! The service that was provided was exceptional and Holly made everything stress free. She decorated the function room beautifully and managed the day amazingly! The food was delicious and guests keep commenting to me now 3 months later how lovely it was. She made sure that the evening ran smoothly and swiftly and I cannot fault anything. I would highly recommend this business again for wedding functions and the price was very reasonable.Holly delivered all of our expectations and beyond! The service that was provided was exceptional and Holly made everything stress free. She decorated the function room beautifully and managed the day amazingly! The food was delicious and guests keep commenting to me now 3 months later how lovely it was. She made sure that the evening ran smoothly and swiftly and I cannot fault anything. I would highly recommend this business again for wedding functions and the price was very reasonable.
- HHolly & Adam30/10/2025Amazing Day Amazing DayWe chose the st leonards hotel to get married. Our very first meeting we were a yes the feel of the venue and most of all the welcome we got it felt so right, from day one.. Holly was just absolutely fantastic organised and done so much from decorating to every detail was an absolute perfect day and so stress free Holly handled everything ❤️, from guest bookings to last minute changes and talking to everyone for a smooth run. The food the chefs catered for all needs nothing was to much trouble aWe chose the st leonards hotel to get married. Our very first meeting we were a yes the feel of the venue and most of all the welcome we got it felt so right, from day one.. Holly was just absolutely fantastic organised and done so much from decorating to every detail was an absolute perfect day and so stress free Holly handled everything ❤️, from guest bookings to last minute changes and talking to everyone for a smooth run. The food the chefs catered for all needs nothing was to much trouble a
- CChelsea30/10/2025Perfect wedding venuePerfect wedding venueMy wedding here was absolutely gorgeous. The colour I chose were dusky pink and Holly made that happen, she had great eye to detail, very thorough within making our day perfect. Everything just rolled in to one perfectly within having the ceremony, to the meal, to the evening (all done in one room) with such a small time frame. Holly and Jodie did an incredible job and hoping to book our next function with them again soon.My wedding here was absolutely gorgeous. The colour I chose were dusky pink and Holly made that happen, she had great eye to detail, very thorough within making our day perfect. Everything just rolled in to one perfectly within having the ceremony, to the meal, to the evening (all done in one room) with such a small time frame. Holly and Jodie did an incredible job and hoping to book our next function with them again soon.
- TTracy30/10/2025Wedding CeremonyWedding CeremonyHad my wedding in June … Holly was amazing , nothing was too much trouble , she was always calm and the whole ceremony and party afterwards was seamless .. the food was amazing and all the staff helpful and accommodating . They all worked there socks off for us and our 120 guests . Holly never stops the decorations , the ceremony room , the music everything was perfect . I can’t thank Holly enough 😊Had my wedding in June … Holly was amazing , nothing was too much trouble , she was always calm and the whole ceremony and party afterwards was seamless .. the food was amazing and all the staff helpful and accommodating . They all worked there socks off for us and our 120 guests . Holly never stops the decorations , the ceremony room , the music everything was perfect . I can’t thank Holly enough 😊
- JJen23/10/2025Wonderful wedding reception at a very reasonable pWonderful wedding reception at a very reasonable pWe had our wedding reception at St Leonards on the 23rd August, and cannot speak highly enough of Holly and Jodie, who made our day absolutely perfect. From initially getting in touch Holly was professional, helpful and friendly. In our initial meeting she was so accommodating, understanding and caring in the effort that she put into the planning the day with us, and that continued until the wedding was done. We had multiple rooms booked for our wedding party and they were lovely, with comfy beWe had our wedding reception at St Leonards on the 23rd August, and cannot speak highly enough of Holly and Jodie, who made our day absolutely perfect. From initially getting in touch Holly was professional, helpful and friendly. In our initial meeting she was so accommodating, understanding and caring in the effort that she put into the planning the day with us, and that continued until the wedding was done. We had multiple rooms booked for our wedding party and they were lovely, with comfy be
- BBeth & Joe23/10/2025Our wedding day 2nd august 2024Our wedding day 2nd august 2024Me and my husband got married here on the 2nd of august last year! Honestly it was the best day of our lives! St Leonard’s were amazing! Such good decorations for our special day, great food and thank you to Holly our events manager she was amazing! She is such a lovely person and so down to earth. I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to celebrate our special day with us! Thank you to all ❤️Me and my husband got married here on the 2nd of august last year! Honestly it was the best day of our lives! St Leonard’s were amazing! Such good decorations for our special day, great food and thank you to Holly our events manager she was amazing! She is such a lovely person and so down to earth. I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to celebrate our special day with us! Thank you to all ❤️
- DDanniella16/10/2025Happy Couple Happy CoupleHolly was amazing start to finish. Listened to everything we wanted and made it happen! Always answered emails promptly and was always available at the end of the phone. On the day itself the whole team were amazing and kept the day running smoothly! Our day was perfect and we wouldn't change anything about it! We thoroughly recommend the St Leonards Hotel!Holly was amazing start to finish. Listened to everything we wanted and made it happen! Always answered emails promptly and was always available at the end of the phone. On the day itself the whole team were amazing and kept the day running smoothly! Our day was perfect and we wouldn't change anything about it! We thoroughly recommend the St Leonards Hotel!
- DDebbie & Terry02/02/2023Excellent service by miss holly marie kingsburyExcellent service by miss holly marie kingsburyMy husband and I were both very happy with the wedding package we got for our wedding back in June 2022 our wedding planner miss holly Marie Kingsbury did us proud also the food we had for reception was excellent highly recommend St Leonard's hotel to any one who is getting marriedMy husband and I were both very happy with the wedding package we got for our wedding back in June 2022 our wedding planner miss holly Marie Kingsbury did us proud also the food we had for reception was excellent highly recommend St Leonard's hotel to any one who is getting married
Location & Contact Details for St Leonards Hotel
Location & Contact Details for St Leonards Hotel
St Leonards Hotel Wedding Showcase
1st March 2026
Experience our venue beautifully decorated for a wedding and get inspired for your big day!
During the event, you'll have the opportunity to speak with our on-site Wedding Coordinator.
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Located in our back garden, the space sits naturally between the trees, with a peaceful woodland background
What’s your favourite canapé?
Smoked salmon with lemon and cracked black pepper
What’s your favourite midnight treat
It will have to be the Hot rolls which is Pulled Pork Baps.
With the following:
- Stuffing
- Roast Potatoes
- Apple Sauce
- House Salad
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Memory table for those who are no longer here.
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
No wedding is the same and each one has it's own unique feature.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The great team we have.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives?
Chilled, unique, formal, elegant, inviting.
What is your No.1 planning tip for couples
Wedding book helps. But also do not take to much stress on, it definitely doesn't need too.
Have you had any celebrity or special wedding at your venue?
Ohhh, that would be telling!!
What is the capacity to have for a wedding breakfast
80 is our max, for evening reception it's 150.
