Corporate Events & Private Dining at Minterne
Welcome to Minterne One of Dorset s best country houses & great gardens of England 1 Mile of spectacular garden walks Birthplace of The Duke of Marlborough Cradle of the Churchill Dynasty Home of Admiral Henry Digby, Captain of HMS Africa at the Battle of Trafalgar Now home to one of his ancestors, The Hon Henry Digby, his wife Sophie & their young family
Exclusive Corporate Events The ideal venue for: Seminars Director s Board Meetings Strategy Think Tanks Marketing Conferences Product Launches Awards Presentations Staff Training/Away Days/ Team Buildings Heritage dining with access to top local chefs Capacity: 450 Drinks 160 Theatre Style 100 Seated for Dining Minterne hosted the launch of Dorset Business Awards Accommodation: 70-room hotel nearby Prices: Travel: Tailored to budgets Within 45 minutes of Bournemouth & Poole
Private Dining & Special Occasions The Dining Room, richly decorated with splendid 18th century Dutch tapestries, can seat up to 60 guests for dinner, while the Trafalgar Hall can accommodate 100. For larger parties, marquees can be erected on the lawn.
Filming, Photoshoots & Cookery Courses THE OLD KITCHENS 40 feet square Original features Old Ranges Dresser Units & cupboards Game hooks Original Wall tiles Belfast Sinks Larder Still Room Cookery Courses for Corporate Clients by Lesley Waters & Matt Cook, winner of 2012 ECATS Bronze Award for more information: www.lesleywaters.com for more information: www.fishfaceevents.com FILMING & PHOTO SHOOTS Minterne House is an Edwardian House built in 1906 and is available for Filming & Still Photography. Features within the Estate: Period Cottages Original Kitchen Gardens Swimming Pool Stables Formal & Informal gardens Lakes, Cascades & Ornamental Bridges Cobbled stableyard Wood paneling Parapets Gothic & Elizabethan Windows Barrel Vaulted Ceilings Fireplace in Trafalgar Hall made for the Duke of Westminster
Accommodation 4 Exquisite bedrooms. Each individually decorated to reflect historical context & character. All have ensuite facilities. Commanding spectacular views across the Minterne valley.
Activities International Go-karting track International Clay pigeon shooting range Mini Hovercraft racing Zorbing Cookery Courses by Celebrity Chef Lesley Waters The 1600 acres of parkland and woodland that comprise the Minterne estate are ideally suited to a wide range of outdoor country pursuits. Apart from a host of opportunities for team-building events, the estate has excellent facilities for clay and game shooting, stalking, four-wheel drive and many other activities. A large historical collection of ancestral artefacts relating to the Churchill and Digby families is held within the house. Tours can be arranged of both house and gardens with the present Lord Digby, providing a fascinating insight into the 1,000 year history of these influential families. Lesley Waters hosts cookery classes in the unique surroundings of Minterne House. Designed by Lesley to celebrate great food, these exclusive workshop events make a great day out for anyone who simply loves to cook & enjoy great food. Demonstration style & Hands-On workshops are available to suit all levels.
How to find us Minterne House is located in 1600 acres of parkland stretching through an enchanting valley in the heart of the Dorset countryside. Situated between Dorchester and Sherborne on the A352, the house is easily accessible from London and the Southwest of England. For guests from further afield the house lies midway between the regional airports of Exeter, Southampton, Bournemouth and Bristol. For further details, please contact: Minterne House, Minterne Magna Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7AU T: 01300 341370 F: 01300 341747 Email: enquiries@minterne.co.uk Website: www.minterne.co.uk MINTERNE follow us Photos Courtesy of: Bill Norris Mark Westwood Old Etonians Josie Sturgiss-Mills Tim Macpherson MINTERNE