Exploring our Inspiring Spaces in the New Forest
Looking for a stylish setting to collaborate with colleagues, host clients, celebrate with friends or say “I do”? Our versatile meeting and event spaces can be tailored to suit any occasion.
High Tides
A grand Victorian-era space defined by soaring sculpted ceilings, generous proportions and a striking central fireplace. Hide Tides is our largest and most versatile venue, suited to conferences, banquets, weddings and large-scale celebrations. Opening onto the Queen Mary lawn terrace, it offers a seamless flow between indoor elegance and outdoor space.
Maximum capacities:
Theatre-style seating for up to 120 guests
Banqueting for up to 100 guests
Cabaret-style for up to 50 guests
Boardroom layout for up to 50 guests
U-shape seating for up to 40 guests
Classroom-style for up to 60 guests
The Neap
Set within the manor house, The Neap is a refined, wood-panelled space ideal for smaller meetings, private dining and intimate receptions. With a relaxed yet polished atmosphere and its own private bar, it works beautifully for board meetings, presentations and hosted gatherings that call for discretion and comfort.
Maximum capacities:
Theatre-style seating for up to 90 guests
Boardroom layout for up to 20 guests
U-shape seating for up to 16 guests
ACCOMMODATION
Make the most of your time at THE NICI New Forest with an overnight stay. Our collection of stylish guest rooms and suites offers a calm, contemporary retreat after a day of meetings or celebrations, allowing your event to unfold at an unhurried pace.
From Cosy Doubles to spacious Family Rooms and standout Sea View Suites, every stay is designed with comfort, quiet luxury and ease in mind.
Discover more about staying with us or get in touch to plan your event in full.
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Your wedding moodboard, in real life. Join us at our Wedding Open Days to explore our spaces and meet our teams. 💍
Bournemouth — Saturday 24 October | 10am–1pm
New Forest — Sunday 1 November | 10am-3pm
Newquay — Sunday 8 November | 12pm – 2:30pm
Coastal vows, champagne towers and a dance floor worth staying up for. Three hotels, plenty of ways to make it yours.
Find your setting and book your visit via the link in bio. ✨
#weddingvenue #THENICI #Weddings
Your Halloween plans just checked in. Three hotels, three parties, one very good excuse to dress up. 🎃
Bournemouth | 29 October
New Forest & Newquay | 31 October
From 6.30 pm, expect a welcome Spooked Punch or fizz, DJ and disco, Halloween décor, three bowl dishes, two desserts and a prize for the best-dressed member.
From £19 members | £29 non-members
Tickets via the link: https://thenici.com/offers/halloween-at-the-nici/?fbclid=PAdGRleAUzdN9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAmZkaWQWUP1o2MXE9oy-y-pgNLjcF6ENi5tnvXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp-1vgq1-qIKGDegZk6VuNNBHQAHGYbmUGbUxnQBOqderKXKBMAWqIFRP_f4l_aem_K9dPK2u44Ac1yx2tJpr0Zw ✨
#THENICI #TheNewForest #Newquay #Bournemouth #Halloween
New routine. New playlist. One night on us. 🎧
Find your rhythm with an annual NICI Club membership at your hotel of choice. Join this October, and we’ll waive the joining fee, plus treat you to a complimentary one-night stay.
Discover the Club at your chosen hotel and join via the link: https://thenici.com/bournemouth/spa/club-membership/ ✨
#THENICI #ClubMembership #SpecialOffer
[[Offer available to new members taking out an annual CLUB membership at one hotel. Membership access applies to your chosen hotel. Complimentary stay must be redeemed by 15 March 2027. Standard double room, room-only, Sunday–Friday, excluding Christmas and New Year’s Eve ]]
This year, Christmas gets an edit. THE NICI way. 🥂
Miami style in Bournemouth. Hamptons style in the New Forest. Amalfi style in Newquay.
Three destinations, each with their own take on the festive season. Think coastal stays, festive feasts, spa days, party nights and a very good excuse to stay for New Year.
Bring your favourite people, pick your place and start making plans.
Christmas at THE NICI: The Holiday Edition. Explore via the link – https://thenici.com/christmas/ 🎁
#CoastalChristmas #Christmas #THENICI
