The

gardens

Our picturesque garden spaces provide a stunning backdrop for your outdoor ceremony, allowing you to personalise every detail. Whether you envision a rustic setting under our stone arch or a romantic scene in our Blade Garden, our team is dedicated to bringing your vision to life. 

The Top Terrace

The Long Hall opens out onto glorious views of the New Forest from the Top Terrace, providing a perfect setting for your drinks reception. From the terrace, you can stroll down to our beautiful and peaceful grounds, leading you through lush gardens, tranquil ponds, and serene wooded areas. This enchanting landscape offers a picturesque backdrop for memorable moments, making it an ideal spot for you and your guests to relax and enjoy the natural beauty surrounding the Lodge.

A summers view of a garden with a bench and parosoles.

The Blade Garden

Just off the Congleton Room, we have our charming Veranda and Blade Garden, which in the springtime is adorned with stunning rhododendrons and wisteria in full bloom. This enchanting area offers a lovely setting to welcome your guests to the gardens before your outdoor ceremony. The Blade Garden also provide the perfect space for a marquee, creating an elegant outdoor space for you and your guests to enjoy throughout the year. This versatile space ensures an unforgettable experience for any celebration.

A lush garden with building in the background

The Arch

Our stone arch is a secluded area ideal for intimate outdoor ceremonies, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and romantic ambiance. Placed on our Middle Terrace, this enchanting spot is accessible by a sweeping stone staircase, which provides a grand and picturesque entrance for the wedding party as they arrive through the Blade Garden. Surrounded by lush greenery and the serene sounds of nature, the stone arch creates a captivating focal point for your special moments, ensuring a memorable and magical setting for your ceremony and photographs.

A stone archway surrounded by green trees and bushes

The Middle Terrace

Our Middle Terrace is a beautifully space for you and your guests to enjoy, with the best view of the Lodge. Whether you choose to use this space to host outdoor games or simply to enjoy a refreshing drink while taking in the breathtaking views of the surrounding New Forest, the Middle Terrace provides an idyllic retreat. The lush greenery and serene ambiance make it an ideal spot for mingling and unwinding.

Pond and garden with a large building in the background

The Japanese Garden

Tucked away at the bottom of the Lodge grounds, we have a stunning area perfect for you and your guests to explore. Our Japanese garden is a tranquil oasis, with the soothing sound of trickling water from the pond, where you can watch our beautiful Koi fish and reflect on your day.

View of lush gardens and trees with blue sky in the background.

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more

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Minstead Lodge, Seaman’s Lane, Minstead, SO43 7FT

weddings@minsteadtrust.org.uk

023 8081 2297

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