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Corporate and Private Events

Corporate and Private Events

We offer a superb range of spaces to suit every size and occasion.

Founded in 1891, Leweston School is situated three miles outside of Sherborne in Dorset, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside in the heart of Hardy’s Wessex.

The school is centred around a beautiful Georgian Manor House built in the late eighteenth century, although the interior is one of the best examples of Art Deco design in the country.

The 46 acres of grounds include gardens designed by Thomas Mawson in the early 1900s.

EVENT ROOMS

The Sheringham Room

The Sheringham Room

IMG_8501-300x200The Sheringham Room is a small drawing room off the White Hall. It has some of the finest, and rarest, examples of Art Deco interior design in the country, painted by George Sheringham.

The murals feature Persian hunting scenes and the barrel ceiling has decorative motifs of the zodiac.

This is accompanied by Maxwell Ayrton’s stunning chimneypiece.

Available for small private meetings or dinners.

Price to hire per hour: £24.00

The Drawing Room

The Drawing Room

85_SixthFormBall_Leweston_July2018-©JayArmstrong-300x200The light and airy Drawing Room with its impressive bay windows commands a view of the Italian Garden and sweeping grounds.

Designed in the 1930s when light was encouraged to flood into rooms through large windows or reflected in glass, and the room has a mirrored wall inspired by the large ocean liners of the day. It also contains a beautiful grand piano.

This room can accommodate dinners, weddings or small conferences. An adaptable space it can be complimented by the Black Hall for drinks receptions or delegate registrations.

Price to hire per hour: £40.00

St Antony's Chapel

St Antony's Chapel

Leweston_Image_08-300x224Our modern chapel is able to comfortably sit 200 people for a wedding ceremony. Thanks to its minimalist, modern style the space is versatile and can be dressed with rich fabrics or gorgeous flower arrangements

The chapel has its own balcony which can provide additional seating or be used by a choir. The altar commands attention and is very much a focal point.

Please note St Antony’s Chapel is available for Roman Catholic services only.

Price to hire per hour: £120.00

The Dining Hall

The Dining Hall

dr5Our multi purpose dining hall is the largest space available and can be used for dinners, weddings and private parties and balls.

The size of the room allows it to accommodate a dance floor and still have ample seating for your guests.

The simple modern shape and decoration lends itself to a range of decorative effects.

The max capacity for guests is 200, depending on table layout.

Price to hire per hour: £45.00

The Purcell Room

The Purcell Room

big_3A2A6115-300x200The Purcell Room is used by the school as a concert space but can be adapted for meetings and corporate events.

The room has a projector, TV, computers, full Wi-Fi connectivity and video conference capabilities. It is located next to our recording studio.

Please note that the Purcell Room is upstairs and there is no lift available due to the historic grading of the Manor House.

Price to hire per hour: £40.00

Cedars Café

Cedars Café

big_3A2A6057-300x200Cedars Café is a flexible facility which can meet a variety of needs.

Potential uses include small functions and parties.

Located next to the School Pool the Café is open on a regular basis to the school and local community serving tea, coffee, cakes and light lunches.

Price to hire per hour: £55.00

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Our lettings are open 7 days a week with extended opening hours during school holidays. There is ample parking available onsite and our friendly staff are always available to help. Should you wish to clarify anything, please use the messaging feature.