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The Thompson Inn & Cyderhouse
4.9 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Durham, New Hampshire
Informal venue for weddings and other events with a rustic barn, garden and on-site catering.
Plan your tour
- Capacity hosts up to 152 guests, per the venue's own info — couples mention 100–125-guest events in reviews
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Phone +1 603-988-1399
- Website thethompsoninn.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Amenities couples mention
“The getting-ready spaces are great and picturesque.”
“Whether the ceremony is outside or inside the Cyderhouse, the views are gorgeous!”
“The dance floor space was perfect allowing for doors to be open outside.”
“Hailey was a jack of all trades; she was the best inn keeper, bartender and server all weekend long.”
What couples say again and again
“I was fortunate to photograph one of the first weddings on the property back in 2017 when the beautiful barn was just being framed, as well as the first wedding in the barn.”
“This venue goes above and beyond and is absolutely turn key requiring little to no prep work from the couples!”
“They answered all our questions, they anticipated our needs all weekend long, and truly made the weekend as stress-free as possible (and they're just amazing people to be around!”
“I cannot say enough about the beautiful venue, the food by chief Alex which to this day people still rave about 3 years later, and the amazing wedding coordinator Stephanie!”
“The food all around was absolutely incredible all weekend, our guests are still raving about how delicious everything was!”
From the reviews
We had our wedding at the Thompson Inn on 07/02/2022. This weekend was nothing short of magical. Every aspect of our experience with the Thompson Inn was spectacular: The grounds, the food, the staff, the planning meetings, the rooms, everything.
We just got married at The Thompson Inn this past August and to stay that it was the most incredible day/experience of our lives would be a complete understatement. From the very beginning, Lauren, the coordinator and one of the owners had every single thing handled and under control.
The Thompson Inn and Cyderhouse was a dream wedding come true. We love the landscape, the Inn, the Cyderhouse, the greenery, the Ceremony space outside (or inside) and all the hydrangeas throughout the property. The garden party atmosphere for the rehearsal dinner was beautiful and intimate.
11/10 experience at The Thompson Inn & Cyderhouse!! From our first visit to the final drive out, we had nothing but a positive experience. The grounds are stunning - incredibly well-maintained, classic New England Inn.
Getting married at The Thompson Inn & Cyderhouse
The Thompson Inn & Cyderhouse comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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