Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - September/October 2022 (Issue 94)

STANSTED PARK Set in more than 1,000 acres in the South Downs National Park, with far-reaching views across open countryside and ancient woodland, this former home of the Earls of Bessborough is ideal for those wanting a distinctive backdrop for their big day. Check out: www.stanstedpark.co.uk AVINGTON PARK Through the wrought iron gateway and down the long avenue of lime trees, couples will discover the historic Avington Park. Beautiful inside and out, with two conservatories flanking a pillared orangery, the venue dates back to the 10th-century and has a wonderfully grand feel to the interior. Check out: www.avingtonpark.co.uk OLD THORNS Originally a farmhouse, this versatile venue has been transformed over the last two decades into one of the region’s wedding hotspots. We’re talking ten different spaces licensed for ceremonies, panoramic countryside views, a spa, health club, bars and restaurants, bags of accommodation and not to mention an 18-hole championship golf course! Check out: www.oldthorns.com WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL Set in the heart of the historic city, Winchester Cathedral is renowned as one of the finest Medieval cathedrals in Europe. A jewel in the city’s crown, countless couples have posed for just-wed shots in front of the famous landmark. Check out: www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/venue-hire/weddings Also check out... www.chrissuch.co.uk www.nomadiccreatives.co.uk 19 LOCAL VENUES

RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTA0NTE=