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Outdoor ceremony at Rutland Hall hotel
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Rutland Hall Hotel

Wedding venue Rutland Hall Hotel, Rutland, offering lakeside views and flexible indoor and outdoor spaces.

34 reviews

Rutland, Oakham

from £7,795

10-500 guests

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The Adelphi Hotel

Central Liverpool wedding venue, The Adelphi Hotel, offering historic suites and in-house catering for celebrations of all scales.

19 reviews

Merseyside, Liverpool

from £2,499

40-600 guests

Washingborough Hall Hotel in Lincolnshire Facade, with mature gardens and a beautiful Georgian Country house exterior.
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Washingborough Hall Hotel

Country hotel Grade II listed Georgian manor house nestled within secluded, mature gardens, just a short distance from the historic city of Lincoln

14 reviews

Lincolnshire, Lincoln

from £3,000

4-150 guests

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Grand Hotel Gosforth Park

Newcastle upon Tyne hotel Grand Hotel Gosforth Park offering adaptable function suites and guest accommodation on 12 acres.

13 reviews

Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne

from £3,000

80-400 guests

Interior of the Copdock Hall wedding barn with brand new oak bar and exposed red brick
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Copdock Hall

Exclusive-use barn wedding venue Copdock Hall in Suffolk, with historic barn and vineyard settings.

35 reviews

Suffolk, Ipswich

from £9,995

60-200 guests

Milton Hill House - Manor house wedding venue in Oxfordshire - Georgian manor house Abingdon
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Milton Hill House

Georgian manor wedding venue Milton Hill House, Abingdon, Oxfordshire with licensed ceremony spaces and on-site accommodation.

100 reviews

Oxfordshire, Didcot

from £3,499

50-200 guests

Weddings at Oxford Town Hall
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Oxford Town Hall

Oxford Town Hall – A Historic Wedding Venue in the Heart of Oxford

7 reviews

Oxfordshire, Oxford

from £525

6-300 guests

Grenadier Suite holds up to 150 guests with DJ and Dancefloor
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Holiday Inn Reading-South M4 J11

Contemporary Berkshire wedding venue with flexible spaces, expert planners and accommodation for seamless celebrations and pre-wedding stays.

1 review

Berkshire, Reading

from £4,000

2-180 guests

Meon Valley Hotel & Country Club, Venues-Receptions in Hampshire
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Meon Valley Hotel

Hotel wedding venue Meon Valley Hotel & Country Club in Hampshire with multiple indoor suites and panoramic golf course views.

29 reviews

Hampshire, Southampton

from £5,499

10-100 guests

Red Rum Suite - The Bold Hotel
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The Bold Hotel

Boutique historic hotel The Bold Hotel in Southport offering coordinated weddings and dedicated function spaces.

7 reviews

Merseyside, Southport

from £2,000

40-150 guests

Cotswold House Hotel & Spa wedding venue Gloucestershire
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Cotswold House Hotel & Spa

Cotswold weddings with versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, elegant manor house setting, and personalised service for unforgettable celebrations.

53 reviews

Gloucestershire, Chipping Campden

from £134

15-120 guests

summer garden wedding
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Peterstone Court Country House

Country house wedding venue Peterstone Court in Brecon with Pen y Fan views and on-site spa.

12 reviews

Powys, Brecon

from £7,000

10-180 guests

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Tredudwell barn wedding venue in Cornwall
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Tredudwell Manor

Country manor and barn wedding venue, Tredudwell Manor, Cornwall with exclusive hire and on-site guest accommodation.

30 reviews

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Fowey

from £4,750

20-220 guests

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Ridgeway Golf Club

A Caerphilly golf club wedding venue with a permanent marquee and in-house catering.

64 reviews

Caerphilly, Cardiff

from £2,500

20-300 guests

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Eastington Park

Historic Grade II listed house Eastington Park in Gloucestershire offering on-site accommodation and up to 250 evening guests.

124 reviews

Gloucestershire, Stroud

from £2,500

30-250 guests

manor hill house wedding venue
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Manor Hill House

Exclusive-use wedding house Manor Hill House in Worcestershire with flexible reception rooms, marquee and licensed outdoor spaces.

316 reviews

Worcestershire, Bromsgrove

from £3,700

50-180 guests

Strathaven Hotel Ceremony
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Strathaven Hotel

A hotel wedding venue for ceremonies and receptions with accommodation.

South Lanarkshire, Strathaven

££

2-200 guests

voco Oxford Thames Hotel Wedding Venue
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voco® Oxford Thames

Oxford hotel weddings at voco® Oxford Spires Hotel with positioned city access and flexible reception spaces.

72 reviews

Oxfordshire, Oxford

from £7,000

50-200 guests

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Holmewood Hall

Country house wedding venue Holmewood Hall in Cambridgeshire with exclusive use and grand Victorian interiors.

78 reviews

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

from £8,000

30-350 guests

Crowne Plaza Felbridge,Venues in Sussex - West
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Felbridge Gatwick Hotel & Spa

Hotel wedding venue Felbridge Gatwick Hotel & Spa in East Grinstead with dedicated on-site wedding specialists at every stage.

West Sussex, East Grinstead

from £4,000

10-500 guests

the barn at the manor greasby, wirral wedding receptions
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The Manor at Greasby

Country wedding barn venue The Barn at The Manor, Greasby Wirral, with private bar and courtyard for receptions.

7 reviews

Merseyside

from £5,800

80 guests

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Skylark County Venue

Country wedding venue Skylark Country Venue Northamptonshire with panoramic rural views and flexible indoor-outdoor spaces.

40 reviews

Northamptonshire, Daventry

from £3,500

50-200 guests

talhenbont hall house wedding venue in gwynedd
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Talhenbont Hall

Country wedding venue Talhenbont Hall in Gwynedd, North Wales set on 100 acres of Welsh woodland.

173 reviews

Gwynedd, Pwllheli

from £4,750

50-200 guests

Rackleys Barn, An Exclusive Use Wedding Barn in Buckinghamshire
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Rackleys Chiltern Hills

Rackleys: a stunning wedding barn venue in Buckinghamshire offering exclusive use, beautifully restored rustic charm, and expansive landscaped grounds

125 reviews

Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe

££ - £££

50-150 guests

Inside Winters Barn in Canterbury, set for a wedding breakfast
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Winters Barns

16th century barn wedding venue Winters Barns, Canterbury, seating 150 with exclusive use and onsite accommodation.

293 reviews

Kent, Canterbury

from £5,500

12-200 guests

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Llangoed Hall

Historic country house hotel wedding venue in the heart of the beautiful Welsh countryside with exceptional views and flexible spaces.

11 reviews

Powys, Brecon

from £12,750

20-70 guests

Bron Eifion Hotel and Wedding Venue North Wales
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Bron Eifion Country House Hotel

Exclusive wedding venue in North Wales, offering garden ceremonies, on-site accommodation and space for up to 150 guests.

23 reviews

Gwynedd, Criccieth

from £90

30-150 guests

Wedding Venue Types

There are many types of wedding venues, each offering a different setting and level of flexibility. Barn wedding venues are popular for countryside weddings, while hotel wedding venues provide a structured option with catering and accommodation. Country house wedding venues suit traditional celebrations, and outdoor wedding venues such as gardens and estates are ideal for seasonal weddings.

If you are planning to hold your ceremony elsewhere, such as at a town hall or registry office wedding, you may want to focus on reception venues for your celebration. For more flexibility, dry hire wedding venues allow you to choose your own suppliers and styling rather than working within a set package.

Comparing Wedding Venues

When comparing wedding venues, consider how the space supports your plans for the ceremony, reception and evening. Guest capacity is a key factor, along with layout, accessibility and how the day will flow between each part of the celebration.

Transport, parking and nearby accommodation affect the experience for your guests. Timelines, priorities and key decisions are typically defined early when planning a wedding. As you narrow down your options, many couples begin organising their wedding suppliers, including key services such as wedding photographers.

Ceremony and Reception Venues

Wedding venues are either licensed to host both the ceremony and reception or used as wedding reception venues only. This affects how the day is structured, including timings and guest travel between locations.

Wedding reception venues offer greater flexibility, particularly when working with external suppliers or planning a specific style. If you are still deciding on your ceremony, exploring different wedding ceremonies can help you understand the options available.

Wedding Venue FAQs

Wedding venue costs vary widely depending on location, guest numbers, season and what is included. Some venues charge hire only, while others offer all-inclusive packages with catering and accommodation. Prices range from lower-cost options to premium packages, with a wide range of wedding venue costs depending on the type of venue and package.

Popular wedding venues are often booked around 12–24 months in advance, particularly for summer weekends and peak dates. More flexible dates, such as midweek or off-peak weddings, usually have greater availability, so timing will depend on your plans.

Wedding venue capacity depends on the spaces available and how they are used, with different rooms or layouts allowing for different guest numbers. Having a rough guest list early will help you choose a venue that fits your plans.

Hotels, pubs and restaurants often provide in-house catering, while venues such as barns or dry hire wedding venues may work with preferred suppliers or require you to arrange your own. This means you may either choose from set menus or bring in your own caterer, depending on how the venue operates.

Whether you can bring your own suppliers depends on the type of venue. Dry hire wedding venues usually offer full flexibility, while many other venues have recommended suppliers but may still allow alternatives. If you have your heart set on a particular supplier, it’s best to check the venue’s policy early on.

Around 45–60% of a total wedding budget is allocated to the venue and catering, as these are the largest costs. This covers the hire of the space alongside food and drink, which together make up a significant part of overall wedding spend.

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