1 photosImages not verifiedThe Museum Inn is a beautifully restored 18th-century coaching inn set in the picturesque Dorset countryside near Blandford Forum. This award-winning boutique hotel combines historic charm with contemporary luxury, featuring eight individually designed bedrooms, elegant dining spaces, and flexible event areas. The venue offers intimate settings for private dining, small conferences, and celebrations, with capacity for up to 120 guests for receptions. Located in the charming village of Farnham, the inn provides a peaceful retreat with excellent cuisine, attentive service, and stunning rural views, making it perfect for corporate events, weddings, and special occasions.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Restaurant | 60 | — | 20 | 40 | 25 | — | — |
| Private Dining Room | 25 | — | 12 | 18 | 15 | — | — |
| Garden Terrace | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Pricing available on request for private events, meetings and accommodation. Day delegate rates and room hire charges vary by season and requirements.
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Farnham, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DE, United Kingdom
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The Museum Inn is a verified boutique hotel in Blandford Forum, hosting up to 120 guests, with day delegate rates from £130. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 120 guests for receptions, 80 for seated dining, 60 for theatre-style meetings
Standard AV equipment including projector, screen, PA system and complimentary Wi-Fi
Full catering services with restaurant-quality cuisine and bar service
On-site parking available for guests and event attendees
The Museum Inn is a beautifully restored 18th-century coaching inn set in the picturesque Dorset countryside near Blandford Forum. This award-winning boutique hotel combines historic charm with contemporary luxury, featuring eight individually designed bedrooms, elegant dining spaces, and flexible event areas. The venue offers intimate settings for private dining, small conferences, and celebrations, with capacity for up to 120 guests for receptions. Located in the charming village of Farnham, the inn provides a peaceful retreat with excellent cuisine, attentive service, and stunning rural views, making it perfect for corporate events, weddings, and special occasions.
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