About us.
Get to know us better…
Located at Morden Park Corner, just off the A35 and only 15 minutes from Poole, Morden Lake feels like a world away.
Set within peaceful woodland and overlooking open countryside, we offers a truly unique setting for weddings, a place where nature, space, and atmosphere come together to create something unforgettable.
What feels wonderfully secluded is, in reality, effortlessly accessible, making it the perfect escape for you and your guests.
Morden Lake has been thoughtfully brought to life by the team behind award-winning Abbots Court — Dorset Wedding Venue of the Year — and Almer Manor, combining years of experience with a passion for creating exceptional wedding spaces.
Every detail has been carefully considered to offer couples the freedom to create a day that feels personal, relaxed, and entirely their own.
Whether you envision a lakeside ceremony, a woodland celebration, or a weekend-long wedding immersed in nature, Morden Lake provides a beautiful blank canvas.
Frequently asked questions.
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Fireworks are not permitted at any time. This is a forest woodland site.
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You may bring your own wines and bottled beer to be served up until the end of the wedding breakfast (corkage charges apply).
Our onsite bar is available throughout the day and can open straight after your ceremony if you wish. Please speak with your Event Manager for further details.
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You are welcome to choose your own catering - we have a list of trusted caterers should you wish. In the evening you can either use our Defender Pizza Bar or your own choice of food truck.
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Yes, provided the maximum number does not exceed 150.
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No, guest vehicles are not allowed to be left overnight unless camping has been arranged.
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Well behaved dogs are welcome. Please bear in mind that dogs are only allowed within our grounds as the surrounding fields are prIvate property belonging to the estate.
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We are licensed for live bands and amplified music (DJs) until 11pm. Any guests not staying on the property must be offsite by midnight. Charges will apply after this time.
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Yes, our bar accepts card payments only.
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Our sister venue Almer Manor is close by. Please speak to your Wedding Manager for further recommendations.
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The lakeside ceremony area and treble tipi are wheelchair accessible. Please be advised that it is a distance between the lakeside ceremony and the treble tipi areas. An accessible toilet is available at the forest tipi area.
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Morden Lake is fully self-catering. You are welcome to hire in a caterer to cook breakfast for you, otherwise feel free to bring in your own food and use the cottage kitchen as you wish. (if booked)
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We strongly recommend that you take out wedding insurance. Weddings are a big investment and fingers crossed you’ll never need to call on your insurance but having it in place will give you that peace of mind.
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Your caterers will provide all of this for you other than the glassware, which is hired by the venue (as part of our drinks package offering or in the corkage fee charge).
If you wish to upgrade to coloured glassware or cutlery, please speak with a stylist such as House of Styling, about hiring privately.
Getting to us.
Tucked away in the quiet Dorset countryside, our woodland wedding venue sits within the beautiful surroundings of Morden Park, just outside Wareham. Surrounded by ancient woodland, open heathland and the peaceful waters of Morden Lake, it is a setting that feels wonderfully secluded while still being easy for guests to reach.
Located between Wareham and Poole, and only a short drive from the Jurassic Coast, the venue is perfectly placed for couples travelling from across Dorset and the South Coast. The nearby market town of Wareham offers charming pubs, cafés and accommodation, while the historic landscapes of the Purbeck countryside and the Isle of Purbeck sit just beyond.
Guests arriving by car can easily access the venue from the A35 or A31, with the peaceful lanes leading into Morden Park guiding you into a truly natural setting. As you arrive, the woodland opens up to reveal Morden Lake and the surrounding forest, creating a magical backdrop for a wedding that feels completely immersed in nature.