Planning a Summer Celebration or Private Dinner in the New Forest

Nestled in the village of Beaulieu on the edge of the New Forest National Park, the Montagu Arms is a classic country house hotel steeped in history and charm. Our wisteria-draped exterior, wood-panelled interiors and beautiful English country garden create an atmosphere that is warm, elegant and entirely unhurried, a place where time slows and every detail feels considered.

It's a setting that lends itself naturally to a celebration in Hampshire. From the moment your guests arrive at our New Forest party venue, the sense of occasion is felt by all.

For couples looking for something a little different for their wedding, the Montagu Arms offers two distinct wedding experiences, each designed to feel entirely personal.

Our Intimate Wedding Package is tailored for smaller wedding celebrations of between 4 and 32 guests. Set within our beautiful Oakwood Room, with its parquet floors and soft, forest-inspired hues, it's the kind of wedding where every guest feels close to the heart of the day and every detail can be shaped around you.

For those who want to go a little further, our Exclusive Private Hire Wedding package invites you to make the Montagu Arms entirely your own. Welcome up to 100 guests during the day and invite a further 50 to join you in the evening, taking over our beautiful country house in its entirety. It's the ultimate New Forest house party, with the warmth and character of a home rather than a function venue. Our beautiful English country garden provides a stunning setting for drinks receptions and photographs, adding a natural, unhurried beauty to the day.

As a Hampshire hotel wedding venue, we offer something that larger venues often can't: a personal, considered experience where our team knows your name, understands your vision and is with you every step of the way.

Not every great celebration involves a wedding. A significant birthday, an anniversary, a retirement, a family reunion and these moments are just as worthy of a beautiful setting and an exceptional meal.

Our private dining spaces in Hampshire can be reserved exclusively for your group, creating an event that feels entirely your own. The Paris Room, dating back to the original 17th-century building, is a particularly special space, intimate, characterful and warmed by an open fireplace, it seats up to 10 guests for a dinner that feels genuinely personal. For pre-dinner drinks, our terrace and garden offer a beautiful and relaxed setting as the evening gets underway.

For larger gatherings, the Terrace Restaurant and Oakwood Room offer flexibility without sacrificing atmosphere. Our dedicated events team will help you plan every detail, including your choice of dishes from our three-course party menu, crafted by our Head Chef from the finest seasonal ingredients.

There are many beautiful venues in Hampshire and the New Forest, but the Montagu Arms offers something that goes beyond a pretty setting. It is a hotel with genuine heart, a place where the team cares deeply about the experience of every guest, where the food is taken seriously and where the atmosphere is one of warmth rather than formality.

Our events team is on hand from the very first conversation to the final toast, helping with everything from room layouts and menus to accommodation for guests travelling from further afield. With bedrooms available within the hotel itself, your celebration can stretch into the following morning, with a leisurely breakfast, a walk in the forest, one last coffee before the real world returns.