Gardens closing at 2pm (last entry 12:45) on 20th December (click Book Tickets for January early closing dates). Gardens reopens for Illuminate at 5pm.

SUNDAY 22nd DECEMBER– GARDENS CLOSED DURING THE DAYTIME AND WE HAVE CANCELLED OUR ILLUMINATE EVENT FOR THAT EVENING, DUE TO THE HIGH WINDS FORECAST. THE CAFE AND SHOP WILL BE OPEN AS USUAL. SANTA'S GROTTO WILL GO AHEAD AS PLANNED FOR THOSE WITH BOOKINGS.

We will be sending an email to everyone with a booking for the Illuminated event for that evening. We have more dates availbe after Christmas and into the New Year.

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Weddings at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

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Fully licenced for Civil Ceremonies

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Exclusive use of the Wedding Marquee, West Lawn and Private Entrance

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Seating for up to 120 guests

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Venue only, flexibility to use your own wedding professionals.

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CELEBRATE IN STYLE

A magical garden setting

Imagine walking through a Himalayan glade, surrounded by exotic plants, or through a pathway under a canopy of giant gunnera leaves, or see the impressive expanse of Chesil Beach before you...

From a small and intimate ceremony, to a large ceremony and reception, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens offers a unique and stunning setting for your special day with a spectacular backdrop for photographs.

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THE BEAUTY OF THE GARDENS

A perfect wedding venue

Hold your ceremony in an exclusive area accessed via a private entrance. As your guests look on, take your vows on the stunning West Lawn, licensed for civil ceremonies.

The Wedding Marquee nestles amid the exotic planting on the edge of West Lawn, this light and airy space with clear panelled walls allows guests to feel they are truly a part of the Gardens.

With seating for up to 120 guests, a dance floor and access to 30 acres of Subtropical Gardens, it is a perfect unique coastal garden wedding setting.

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Secure your dream wedding

We have availability for ceremonies and receptions in 2026. Limited 2025 dates. Please contact us for a viewing and more information.

“We would just like to say a massive thank you to you all for making Hannah & Sam’s big day so perfect. The grounds looked absolutely beautiful. We could have asked for no more.”

Useful wedding information

Pricing

Weekend weddings or mid-week weddings, the Gardens as a venue only offers so much as a beautiful backdrop for the special day, Prices currently for weddings in 2025 and 2026. Please contact us for a ceremony only price.

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Where to stay

Abbotsbury village has a collection of holiday rentals and there are numerous B&B in and around the surrounding area. Alternatively slightly further afield there are holiday parks and a luxury family hotel. There is no accommodation onsite at the Gardens.

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FAQs & Info

For information and answers to many questions about a wedding at the Gardens, look to the FAQs. Included are some of the answers to the top questions to ask a wedding venue.

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