OLD THORNS HOTEL & RESORT 01428 738 510 | www.oldthorns.com Old Thorns Hotel and Resort is located in the beautiful Hampshire countryside in the village of Liphook. The venue includes a golf course, spa, health club, several bars and restaurants. With so much going on, the team are proud to put couples’ satisfaction first and are experts in managing celebrations, however big or small. Set in rolling countryside, pairs will always be close to nature with woods, ponds, wildflowers and a range of wildlife a few short steps away. Being nestled in such a beautiful space will make wedding photographs extra special. As the largest Hotel and Resort in the Hampshire area, several different wedding spaces are available, perfect for all celebrations. No matter the vision, the team will work with lovebirds to deliver their dream day with five to 500 guests. Couples can have civil ceremonies on-site in the designated chapel or outdoors among the flourishing blooms of the Walled Garden in the summer months. There are several interior spaces, including the Hampshire Suite, Gatsby Ballroom and Grand Ballroom – all adaptable to cater for dining, dancing and celebrations. Each wedding space has a terrace with patio furniture or a private balcony overlooking the grounds. Alternatively, The Atrium Champagne Bar is a glamorous and spacious location perfect for drink receptions. DURLSTON CASTLE AND COUNTRY PARK 01929 424 443 | www.durlston.co.uk Set on the top of an impressive headland jutting out into the sea, surrounded on three sides by high cliffs and bordered by mature woodland on the other, Durlston Castle is set within Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve. The clifftop paradise boasts stunning views, wildlife and wildflowers. The Victorian Castle is a unique building with stone turrets, a terracotta balustrade around the copper-roofed Belvedere room and exclusive terraces. The building has a long stone wall running along its spine, upon which are numerous stone inscriptions and carved maps, all built in the 1880s. The glass-sided Belvedere room with stunning views of Old Harry Rocks, Isle of Wight and the English Channel sits on the top of the recently renovated Victorian Castle. The exquisite location for intimate weddings of 50 people is perfect for the vows followed by drinks receptions on the exclusive roof terrace. For larger celebrations with 120, the Gallery has a stunning glass front overlooking the sea, a rear stone wall and wooden flooring. It’s perfect for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts surrounded by loved ones. For those after al fresco celebrations, the Amphitheatre is a grassy outdoor space with seating looking out across the sea. Adjacent to the Castle is the Great Globe, an extraordinary feature that provides a beautiful backdrop for wedding pictures. 24
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