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Marquee Wedding Venues

Marquee wedding venues offer flexible indoor-outdoor space for weddings of all sizes. Some venues have permanent marquees, while others provide outdoor space for temporary marquees, tipis or stretch tents. From country estates to hotels with extended reception space, marquee weddings give couples more flexibility over layouts, styling and catering.

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Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Say "I do" surrounded by Kentish charm at Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel. Discover more.

Kent, Canterbury

from £5,000

150 guests

Hamilton Park Racecourse

Hamilton Park Racecourse: Say 'I do' in unique style.

South Lanarkshire

£POA

200 guests

Horniman Conservatory Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love amidst the beauty of nature at Horniman Conservatory, London's unique historic museum wedding venue.

South London, London

£POA

80-200 guests

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The Speech House Hotel Wedding Venue

Enchanting Gloucestershire wedding venue, The Speech House Hotel, awaits. Discover more.

Gloucestershire, Coleford

£POA

200 guests

Marshall Meadows Country House Wedding Venue

Country House Hotel Wedding Venue

Northumberland

£POA

200 guests

The Old Swan Hotel Wedding Venue

Yorkshire charm meets timeless elegance at The Old Swan Hotel. Discover your dream wedding.

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

£POA

200 guests

Addington Palace Wedding Venue

Addington Palace: Create unforgettable wedding memories in a stunning historical palace nestled in South London.

South London, Croydon

£POA

15-150 guests

Redhall Estate

Say "I do" surrounded by Antrim's beauty at Redhall Estate. Discover more.

County Antrim

£POA

80-120 guests

Drenagh

Say 'I do' amidst Drenagh's historic splendour. Discover more about our unique wedding venue.

County Londonderry

£POA

200 guests

Armagh City Hotel

Planning your dream Armagh wedding? Discover the perfect venue.

County Armagh

£POA

50-200 guests

Bannville House

Bannville House Hotel: Your dream County Down wedding awaits. Discover more.

County Down

£POA

200-200 guests

Silver Birch Hotel

Tie the knot amidst the splendour of County Tyrone's Silver Birch Hotel. Discover more.

County Tyrone

£POA

200 guests

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Hagley Hall Wedding Venue

Discover Hagley Hall's enchanting wedding venue with elegant spaces and stunning countryside views

Worcestershire

£POA

1500 guests

Castle Ward

The perfect backdrop to your wedding ceremony

County Down

£POA

120-200 guests

Jockey Club Rooms Wedding Venue

A beautiful, rural Georgian Club

Suffolk

£POA

300 guests

The Point at Polzeath

Celebrate your love by the enchanting Cornish coast at The Point at Polzeath. Sea breezes and breathtaking views create an unforgettable wedding day.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

£POA

200 guests

Alexandra Hotel Wedding Venue

Dorset's Alexandra Hotel & Restaurant: Your dream wedding awaits. Discover more.

Dorset, Lyme Regis

£POA

120 guests

Oceanside Hotel beachside Wedding Venue

Newquay + Hotel Weddings = our two favourite things.
Oceanside + your big day = a match made in heaven.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Newquay

£POA

200 guests

Pencarrow Wedding Venue

From large formal weddings to intimate affairs, we're dedicated to making your dreams a reality.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Bodmin

£POA

2-300 guests

The Rosevine Wedding Venue

Georgian Manor House Hotel By The Sea

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Truro

from £500

2-120 guests

The Vean Wedding Venue

The Vean is a beautifully restored Georgian country house on the Caerhays Estate set in the Porthluney valley with far-reaching views of the gardens.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, St Austell

£POA

2-20 guests

Hitchin Priory Ltd Wedding Venue

Hitchin Priory: historic grandeur for your perfect Hertfordshire wedding.

Hertfordshire, Hitchin

£POA

50-200 guests

Novotel Stevenage Wedding Venue

Discover an unforgettable venue for your wedding day at Novotel Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire, Stevenage

from £999

150 guests

Watermill Hotel Wedding Venue

The Watermill Hotel

Hertfordshire

from £4,500

700 guests

Temple Island

Boat-access wedding reception venue Temple Island in Henley-on-Thames with flexible marquee and catering options

Oxfordshire, Henley-on-Thames

£POA

120 guests

Norton Park Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day amidst the grandeur of Norton Park Hotel, an exquisite Hampshire wedding venue renowned for its captivating ambiance.

Hampshire, Winchester

from £3,500

2-340 guests

Hawk Conservancy Trust Wedding Venue

Hampshire's Hawk Conservancy Trust: a unique wedding venue soaring above the rest.

Hampshire

£POA

50-80 guests

Why choose a marquee wedding venue?

Marquee wedding venues are popular with couples looking for flexible indoor-outdoor space and more freedom over the style of their wedding. Some venues have permanent marquees within their grounds, while others offer outdoor space where couples can hire a marquee for the wedding reception.

Hotels and country estates may also use temporary marquees to extend dining or evening reception space, particularly for larger weddings. Marquee weddings are popular with couples wanting more flexibility over seating layouts, entertainment areas and catering styles that may not fit within a traditional indoor venue space.

Couples planning a temporary marquee setup may also want to explore wedding marquees and tipi suppliers, alongside land for hire and festival wedding venues with space for outdoor receptions.

What to consider when booking a marquee wedding venue

When comparing marquee wedding venues, couples should check whether the marquee is permanent, included within the venue hire or needs to be arranged separately. Some venues provide flooring, lighting, furniture and catering facilities, while others offer open grounds where couples can hire their own marquee and suppliers.

It is also important to consider guest capacity, parking, power supply, toilet facilities and wet weather options, particularly for outdoor receptions and temporary marquee setups.

Couples looking for a more formal garden setting may also want to explore orangery wedding venues, which combine natural light and outdoor views with a permanent indoor structure.

Marquee Wedding Venue FAQs

Not always. Some marquee wedding venues include a permanent marquee within the hire cost, while others only provide outdoor space where couples can arrange a marquee separately. Many venues can also recommend marquee suppliers they regularly work with.

Not necessarily. While marquee weddings can offer more flexibility, couples may need to budget separately for items such as flooring, generators, toilets, lighting and furniture depending on what the venue includes.

Yes, if the wedding venue is licensed for civil ceremonies and the marquee is included within that licence. If you are hiring private land or a field for your marquee wedding, you may need to hold the legal ceremony elsewhere before using the marquee for the reception or celebrations.

Some wedding venues have permanent marquees already installed within their grounds, often used for larger receptions. Other venues provide outdoor space where couples can hire temporary marquees, sailcloth marquees, stretch tents, tipis or yurts depending on the style of wedding and the size of the guest list.

Most professional wedding marquees are designed to handle typical British weather conditions, including rain and wind. Couples should still discuss wet weather plans with the venue, particularly for guest access, heating, parking and outdoor areas.

Some marquee wedding venues offer on-site accommodation within the main venue, while others may recommend nearby hotels, cottages or guest houses for wedding guests. Venues with larger outdoor space may also allow glamping tents, tipis or camping areas so guests can stay on-site after the reception.