An elegant historic house set in ancient gardens, a stone’s throw from the centre of Wimborne Minster in Dorset. Run by William and Ali Hanham, Deans Court has been in William's family for nearly 500 years. Today the estate hosts a venue for weddings and events, a vintage lifestyle shop, home-cooked café and holiday lets.
Pop-up markets, open-air theatres, tours, fly-fishing and growing organic vegetables in a walled kitchen garden - are just some of the other activities taking place here - all of them under the ethos of living sustainably within a heritage environment in the 21st century.

Openings, Tours & NGS

The house & grounds are open to the public by guided tour and on open garden days.

Learn More →

Venue & Location Hire

The venue presents a wide range of opportunities for venue hire, from corporate and social events to photo shoots. Our events team can provide input and assistance with all the details on styling, sourcing and catering.

Just get in touch by sending an email to events@deanscourt.org

Fishing

The River Allen, one of England’s most unspoilt chalk streams, runs through the estate. The stream holds a strong wild brown trout population and is occasionally stocked. The Mayfly hatch is particularly good, and the river is open for Grayling in the winter. Generally best fished by wading, with varied deep & shallow water. Upstream dry fly & nymph, catch & release.

Find Out More →