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Minstead Lodge is the perfect venue for your New Forest celebration or event.
With four panelled function rooms, a sweeping terrace with beautiful views and a tranquil location, Minstead Lodge will thrill your guests.
This Victorian country house is just minutes from the motorway yet secluded and quiet, set among its own beautiful gardens and grounds.
We offer a friendly, bespoke and flexible approach to organising your event.
We canโt wait to welcome you!
Our rooms
The Long Hall
The Long Hall is the perfect space for your celebration or event, comfortably seating up to 75 guests. This elegant room opens onto our terrace, allowing you and your guests to enjoy stunning views of the grounds and the New Forest. It’s an ideal setting to savor the special moments of the day, providing a beautiful backdrop for any occasion.
Congleton Room
Just off the Long Hall is the Congleton Room, a bright and airy space panelled in Regency style. Featuring a beautiful window seat and one of our hand-carved oak tables, it is an ideal setting for your celebration, event, or party. Accommodating up to 50 guests, the Congleton Room is also one of our favorite settings for capturing memorable photos.
Parnell Room
Another room off the Long Hall is the Parnell Room, a perfect addition for celebrations, events, and parties, seating up to 50 people. This oak-paneled room, featuring a beautifully hand-carved oak table, can also be used to provide more seating during your evening reception or serve as an ideal bar area. The large bay window offers stunning views overlooking the New Forest, adding to the charm of your event.
The Library
Our fourth room off the Long Hall is the oak-paneled library, a popular chill-out space during your event. Here, we can add additional seating, providing you and your guests with a comfortable area to relax and reflect on the day’s events.
“The staff were incredible, they were very attentive and went the extra mile. We hope to be able to use the Lodge again in the future.”
“The team at the Lodge created such a special, memorable day at such a difficult time. I really can not recommend this venue enough. We will be back.”
“The food for our event was excellent and the venue itself was stunning on a summer’s evening. The staff could not have been more professional or helpful.”
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or get in touch with our events team
Minstead Lodge, Seaman’s Lane, Minstead, SO43 7FT
weddings@minsteadtrust.org.uk
023 8081 2297
Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm
Sat: 11am – 5pm
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Minstead Lodge is a social enterprise of Minstead Trust, registered charity no. 1053319