THE SHERBORNE 01935 313 000 | https://thesherborne.uk The Sherborne is a heritage landmark situated in the thriving Dorset town of Sherborne. It has been reborn as a leading destination for the arts, events and the community. Reopened in spring 2024, the a Grade I-listed Georgian house is a unique destination home to the nationally significant Thornhill Mural and boasts beautiful sculpture gardens. After more than 30 years of unsuccessful revival attempts, the house has been lovingly restored by heritage architects and craftspeople, led by Stefan Pitman of SPASE Design. Visitors can now enjoy beautiful sculpture gardens, various exhibitions and versatile art-filled spaces for events, as well as Macready’s, a restaurant and bar championing a locally sourced menu. The venue, with its rich and colourful history, is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts. From its origins as a residence built to impress the young wife of the octogenarian landowner to being the country retreat of a renowned Shakespearean actor who held literary events with guests such as Charles Dickens, the building has seen it all. In the 20th-century, it housed a girls’ school and then went on to become a home for a prestigious art programme. Positioned on the edge of the beautiful town of Sherborne, this stunning building had long offered huge potential for rebirth since it closed its doors. The building, which encompasses a Georgian house, Tudor wing and coach house, has been reimagined and restored to its former glory. It blends historic interiors with the finest contemporary hospitality spaces. A new architect-designed wing houses a new set-piece events space, restaurant, and bar. THE GRAND MAGAZINE - THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY 023 9250 5600 | www.nmrn.org.uk/venue-hire/weddings-grand-magazine Housed in a museum, the beautiful 18th-century Grand Magazine was a gunpowder store now offering an enchanting wedding setting. Originally used to house guns and ammunition for the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic wars, this setting promises to get the sparks flying and is a memorable backdrop guests will never forget. The Grand Magazine is a beautiful blank canvas near the shoreline with history etched into the very brickwork. Its vaulted ceilings and exposed brickwork make it an extraordinary location and the ultimate setting for special events. Located next to Camber Basin, which boasts incredible views across the naval dockyard and into the Solent beyond, it can be transformed for ceremonies and receptions with up to 150 guests. Walk hand in hand along the shoreline as guests enjoy refreshments in the private walled garden, allowing guests to enjoy this space while still being captivated by the picturesque scenery. Let nature’s beauty complement celebrations as the sun sets over the horizon, painting the sky with hues of gold and pink as pairs begin their married life together. NMRN offer dry-hire only of their venue spaces, but suppliers who understand how to protect this heritage venue and historic vessels are recommended and on hand, leaving pairs to relax and enjoy their bespoke occasion. The staff work directly with their suppliers to create the perfect event package. UNUSUAL VENUES 29
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