£5,500 - £6,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 110
5 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
The Tithe Barn Full Description
We offer the historic Tithe Barn and gardens on an exclusive use basis, for you and your guests, with no one else around. As you approach up the tree lined avenue, past the horses and the village cricket pitch, you are met by the impressive gates to the Manor and enter into a haven of tranquility with goldfish and lilies on the pond and marvel at the subtle majesty of our Medieval Grade II* Listed Tithe Barn. Our site is simply spaceous, so spaceous, like something from a Thomas Hardy novel. St. Peter's church is within walking distance should you want a traditional service or we are licensed for relaxed weddings inside and out. We're so relaxed, you can do it all yourself, or we can guide and provide depending on the time you have to plan. Our wonderful elevated stone Summerhouse within the walled garden is licensed for wedding ceremonies, as is the main hall of the barn with its wooden polished floor. Marry in the gardens, drink and celebrate in our English Country Garden, surrounded by the scent of honeysuckle and lavender; then dine and dance under our impressive vaulted ceiling. The walled garden lawn lends itself perfectly to a marquee or tipi if you wanted a touch of something different. New to weddings, this is a rare opportunity. We have accommodation for the wedding party on site in The Lodge and Manor Stables, plenty of parking and a list of tried and tested brilliant suppliers to put together the best day of your lives. Summer weddings in the gardens or winter weddings by the fireplace, we have got it covered. Large or small guest numbers, we can create just the right ambience for you. Hinton St Mary sits on the River Stour, is surrounded by rolling countryside and offers the perfect wedding weekend retreat.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Gail Payne
Congratulations on your engagement, you are embarking on such an exciting time. Planning a wedding is really exciting. Here at Hinton St Mary, we offer the most incredible setting - a listed building, beautiful grounds and stunning gardens. Your experience at Hinton St Mary will be unique however I personally have 20 years experience, having planned and run hundreds of weddings, so if you need a little bit of help with the detail, it will be my pleasure.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2020
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5
The Tithe Barn Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Garden
Outdoor
Dining Capacity
110
Reception Capacity
150
No. of Bedrooms
5
Sleeps No. of People
10
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Wedding Licence

Venue

Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
Water View
On-Site Parking
Grade I/II Listed Building
Open Flame Permitted
Landscaped Gardens
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Ballroom

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted
Alcohol Licence
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Cultural Specialists

Other
The Tithe Barn Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£5,500
Maximum Price
£6,000
Dry-hire venue price range. Extras are possible if you'd like assistance.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Choice of preferred caterers
Reviews
(3)
Becky & Damian
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
We could not have wished for a better venue!

The Tithe Barn is the most stunning, fairy tale venue and we had the best day of our lives! All of our guests were blown away by the gardens, the barn and the beautiful and charming characteristics of the venue, which is so full of history too. We had an amazing time designing our wedding exactly how we wanted it - which is the beauty of a dry-hire venue, and it certainly paid off on the day. Staying in the cottages on site took so much stress out of travelling on the day and these were just lovely. Nothing was ever too much trouble for the venue's event planner, she helped us hugely from the moment of visiting to the moment of walking down the aisle. We honestly could not have chosen a more perfect venue for us as a couple, who wanted to get married outside and celebrate with all of our friends and family in such an incredible setting. We'll treasure The Tithe Barn for the rest of our lives and we'll be back to celebrate anniversaries in the cottage, I'm sure.

Shivani & Jamie
Happy couple married in August
September 2023
A beautiful venue with the freedom to really personalise your wedding

We recently had the pleasure of hosting our wedding at this exquisite venue, and couldn't be happier with our choice. The gardens are absolutely beautiful, leaving a strong impression on our guests and the tithe barn where we held our wedding breakfast was a charming setting. Gail, who helped us throughout, was incredibly friendly and helpful. One standout feature for us was their dog-friendly policy, allowing our furry friend to be a part of our special day. What we really appreciated was the flexibility to bring in our own suppliers with no corkage fees, as it gave us the freedom to tailor our wedding to our preferences, including specific caterers and an open bar. Having on-site accommodation was very convenient, making it easy for us to enjoy the day without worrying about travel. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. The venue provided a beautiful backdrop for our wedding, and the friendly service and thoughtful amenities helped us to plan a day memorable for everyone. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate our big day.

Alice & Charlie
Happy couple married in January
February 2021
'real wow factor'

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. Charlie and Alice, Dorset

The Tithe Barn Location & Contact Details

Address

Hinton St Mary Estate, Sturminster Newton,, Dorset, DT10 1NA, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Escape to rural Dorset, but find us exactly with 'what 3 words' - waltzes.deflation.modules

Nearest Town

Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M3, A303

Nearest Train Station

Gillingham, Dorset

Nearest Airport

Southampton

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What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

enjoy the process, it only happens once and it should be magical

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

a seating plan where the guests on each table are given an introduction by the bride and groom, so personal and thoughful

Describe The Tithe Barn in 5 adjectives

different, romantic, rustic, spaceous, relaxed

Where’s the best photo spot at The Tithe Barn?

the sunken water garden

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Tithe Barn?

celebrities live on site, William Fox-Pitt

What’s your favourite canapé?

anything with salmon on a summer's day, or pastry in the winter................

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

nothing beats a bacon butties

What is The Tithe Barn most unique feature?

the ceiling inside the Tithe Barn - everyone, but everyone walks in and goes WOW!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

we're just so tucked away, it's a little bit of Thomas Hardy which you can hire for the weekend.