While a beach wedding may bring visions or Spain, Greece or the Caribbean in the first instance, you don't have to travel abroad to have a beautiful wedding by the sea! The UK has plenty of fabulous coastal wedding venues that provide everything you need for a romantic wedding by the sea.
Whether you're after somewhere you can wear your dream beach wedding dress or a clifftop setting for striking wedding photos, here we have a list of stunning coastal wedding venues across the country that you'll simply fall in love with.
Talhenbont Hall
Talhenbont Hall is a stunning 17th-century hall with a beautifully restored coach house. Nestled in 100 acres of ancient woodland and secluded gardens, the Hall rests on the stunning Llyn Peninsula. This gorgeous manor house is available for exclusive use for up to 3 days, so you and your guests can have total privacy for a full weekend celebration. Talhenbont Hall offers bespoke wedding services tailored to your wishes. So, why not escape for a magical weekend at a beautiful country estate for your coastal wedding?
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Talhenbont Hall
Indulge in the enchantment of Talhenbont Hall, an idyllic Gwynedd wedding venue nestled in the picturesque Welsh countryside.The Rosevine
Located in Truro, The Rosevine has expansive views over the Cornish coast that will have you in total awe! This gorgeous "big house by the sea" is perfect for an intimate wedding and can hold up to 56 guests for the ceremony and reception. Plus, there is plenty of accommodation allowing all of your loved ones to stay at the venue, making it the perfect place for an exclusive, Cornish wedding. If you want somewhere that will provide an escape for your friends and family, has sweeping views over Gerrans Bay, and is a romantic location then this Georgian manor house is your ideal setting!
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Georgian Manor House Hotel By The SeaCultra Manor at Ulster Folk Museum
Looking for a unique wedding setting near the Northern Irish coast? The stunning Cultra Manor is ideal for weddings of up to 150 guests. This contemporary setting is clean and bright, but full to the brim with history. Located in Holywood in County Down, Cultra Manor is a short stroll away from the coast and a beautiful backdrop for your wedding photos. What's more, you'll have exclusive use of Cultra Manor for your special day as well as complimentary entry to the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum for you and your guests on your wedding day!
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Cultra Manor at Ulster Folk Museum Wedding Venue
Add your story to those that have gone before you at Cultra ManorMalmaison Brighton
Nestled in the heart of Brighton’s vibrant Lanes, Malmaison Brighton offers a stylish and sophisticated setting for your wedding, blending historic charm with modern elegance. With stunning event spaces like the intimate Mal Bar and the grand Maison Royale, accommodating up to 150 guests, this exclusive venue ensures a bespoke celebration tailored to your vision. Guests will enjoy exquisite cuisine, luxurious accommodations, and breathtaking coastal views, while the dedicated wedding team meticulously plans every detail. Whether exchanging vows in the glass-domed atrium or celebrating in the elegant ballroom, Malmaison Brighton promises an unforgettable wedding experience in the heart of this iconic seaside city.
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Malmaison Brighton Seaview Hotel Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day at Malmaison Brighton, a Sussex wedding venue with opulent accommodation, fine dining, and an enchanting atmosphere.Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle overlooks miles of England's stunning North East coastline. This Northumberland castle provides a romantic and impressive location for your special day with direct access to the beach for your wedding photos. If you are looking for a location that will truly wow your wedding guests, then this venue is perfect! You'll feel like royalty as you celebrate your special day with up to 150 of your nearest and dearest at this historic coastal location.
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Bamburgh Castle Wedding Venue
Iconic and Historic Castle Weddings on the Northumberland CoastlineGrand Villa Heights
Dramatically situated 600 feet above sea level overlooking Robin Hood's Bay in the North York Moors National Park, this wedding venue has one the most enviable settings for your coastal wedding. Grand Villa Heights has a choice of banqueting suites, from the original Great Hall to the Viking Suite depending on the number of people. There is also an option for an outdoor ceremony, a truly romantic setting. The idyllic location of the Hotel, with its cliff-top views out to sea and over the North Yorkshire Moors, provides the perfect location for a dreamy coastal wedding.
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Grand Villa Heights
Escape to Grand Villa Heights, a North Yorkshire wedding retreat where dreams unfold into timeless memories: Sun, Sea & Countryside Views!Glendower Hotel
Located on the seafront of Lytham St Annes, the Glendower Hotel is nestled a stone's throw from the beach and sand dunes. The hotel is also located behind Ashton Gardens, making it perfect for breathtaking images with greenery and water features. The Georgian Suite offers ceiling swagging and fairy lights to accommodate a grand wedding. The Lowther Room is perfect for a more intimate setting, with a maximum of 35 guests.
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Glendower Hotel Wedding Venue
Large Hotel Wedding Venue on the Sea Front Lytham St Annes near BlackpoolThe Grand Hotel Sunderland
With stunning beach views and plenty of photo opportunities, The Grand Hotel in Sunderland is the perfect place for a seaside wedding. With all-inclusive wedding packages and impressive floor to ceiling views of Whitburn Bay, this hotel is ideal for couples who want an immersive experience. With a number of event suites to choose from for your ceremony and reception as well as the ability to get ready at the venue, The Grand Hotel Sunderland makes getting married very convenient and memorable.
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The Grand Hotel Sunderland Wedding Venue
Celebrate your love in the grandeur of The Grand Hotel Sunderland, the perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding day in Tyne and Wear.Bron Eifion Hotel
From small and simple affairs to grand and lavish wedding celebrations, Bron Eifion Hotel is a beautiful hotel wedding venue located just outside of Criccieth in Gwynedd, North Wales. The location boasts glorious views over Cardigan Bay making it ideal for couples who want the Welsh coast to feature within their wedding day backdrop. Plus, if you are looking for a pretty setting with excellent wedding packages and quick access to a beach, you're in luck! Bron Eifion Hotel is just 5 minutes from Criccieth's beaches creating a truly romantic setting for wedding photos. With plenty of ways to personalise your day, you'll be able to make your wedding a true reflection of your relationship at this coastal wedding venue.
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Exclusive Luxury Coastal Wedding Venue and HotelThe Royal Bath Hotel
Nestled in the heart of Bournemouth, The Royal Bath Hotel offers a stunning and elegant setting for a truly unforgettable wedding. With its grand Victorian architecture, breathtaking sea views, and beautifully landscaped gardens, this venue provides a perfect blend of timeless charm and sophistication. Couples can choose from a selection of exquisite spaces, including the opulent Grand Ballroom, the light-filled Pavilion overlooking Bournemouth Bay, or the intimate Silverlake Suite with its private terrace. The hotel's dedicated wedding planners ensure every detail is flawlessly executed, from bespoke menus to stunning décor, while luxurious guest accommodations and top-tier amenities, including a spa and fine dining, complete the experience.
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The Royal Bath Hotel Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day in the grandeur of The Royal Bath Hotel, an enchanting wedding venue nestled amidst the picturesque hills of Dorset.Grand Hotel Scarborough
Located in the heart of Scarborough, The Grand Hotel offers a stunning blend of historical charm and modern elegance, making it a perfect wedding venue. With breathtaking sea views, exquisite period features, and a magnificent staircase for unforgettable photos, this iconic hotel provides a regal setting for your special day. Couples can exchange vows on the scenic Sun Terrace before celebrating in the elegant Palm Court Ballroom, which accommodates up to 150 guests for a luxurious wedding breakfast and evening reception. With refined interiors, stunning architecture, and lavish accommodations, The Grand Hotel ensures a timeless and unforgettable wedding experience.
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Grand Hotel Scarborough Wedding Venue
Celebrate your wedding in coastal splendour at The Grand Hotel, Scarborough's Iconic Venue since 1867!The Royal Clifton Hotel
Located on Southport's scenic Promenade, this Grade II listed hotel offers a beautiful setting for weddings, with a full license for ceremonies and flexible packages for both intimate and larger celebrations. Couples can choose from the Windsor Suite, featuring original Victorian details for a unique atmosphere, or the contemporary Balmoral Suite, complete with art deco features and a private courtyard for an outdoor ceremony. The Royal Clifton hotel can accommodate up to 250 evening guests, with options for indoor or patio celebrations depending on the weather. With stunning views of King's Gardens and Marine Lake for perfect wedding photos and a complimentary luxury suite for the newlyweds, this venue promises a memorable and elegant wedding day.
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Victorian Hotel Wedding VenueThe George in Rye
Set near the East Sussex coastline is The George in Rye, a pretty boutique hotel wedding venue set in the centre of the medieval town of Rye. This Grade II venue is a short walk from ceremony locations including a local registry office and church. Perfect for your wedding reception, The George in Rye offers fabulous wedding packages and lovely spaces to host your day. The Georgian Ballroom is a real stand-out space which features breathtaking, hand-painted Chinoiserie panelled walls. Plus, if you fancy some time at the seaside for your wedding photos, the shores of Camber are only a short distance from the venue, making it the ideal wedding venue for beach lovers.
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The George in Rye Wedding Venue
A charming boutique hotel and pub wedding venue offering picturesque scenery and bespoke experiences.The Bugle
The Bugle is a charming townhouse wedding venue with a breathtaking view of Southampton's Royal Pier. It harmoniously combines classic old-world elegance with contemporary style, boasting picturesque sea views and the allure of a historic city. With a capacity to accommodate up to 104 guests, it offers three event spaces, eight luxurious bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a blank canvas space that you can decorate perfectly to suit your wedding theme. The Bugle ensures an unforgettable and personalised experience for you and your partner as you plan your big day with the support of their friendly team.
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The Bugle
For an unforgettable wedding celebration in Hampshire, discover The Bugle, an enchanting venue with picturesque scenery and exceptional hospitality.Marine North Berwick
Marine North Berwick is a 19th century Victorian building offers a unique and elegant venue for a romantic coastal wedding. The hotel boasts many stunning features that will enhance your day. For example, the beautiful wood-panelled Library, gorgeous hotel grounds and breathtaking views. Marine North Berwick can cater for all size wedding parties from intimate celebrations of 10 guests in The Library to lavish celebrations for 180 in the Fidra Suite. The hotel has 84 bedrooms to accommodate your guests and includes luxury suites for the newly married couple.
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Marine North Berwick Wedding Venue
Victorian Hotel Wedding venue with breathtaking seaside viewsWoodbury Park Hotel & Golf Club
If you are looking for a wedding venue surrounded by greenery and near the coast, then Woodbury Park may just be the ideal location. Situated in Exeter and near the Devon coast, the warm atmosphere makes this venue feel super relaxed and perfect for celebrating. Woodbury Park is surrounded with idyllic views. Plus, couples love their exclusive rooms, private terrace, accommodation, Swiss lodges, spa facilities and tailored wedding packages that help look after the small details of your day.
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Woodbury Park Hotel & Golf Club
Discover Woodbury Park's affordable elegance, and stunning settingClevedon Hall
You want your wedding to be truly unique and that calls for a very special venue. Clevedon Hall is an ideal wedding reception venue near Bristol, created with impressive hospitality and lavish entertaining very much in mind. The stately interior, with its variety of spacious rooms and splendid decor is wonderful for winter weddings, as well as wining, dining and dancing late into the night. During the summer the gardens, with their terraces, fountain, lawns, gazebo and lake offer a host of other wonderful opportunities for ceremonies, dramatic photography, al fresco feasting, fun, games and even fireworks, for that perfect day. Whether you are going for grand and elaborate or cosy and intimate, something in between or off the wall, this venue has it all!
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a luxurious exclusive use wedding venue in the picturesque Somerset countryside, where your dream day awaits.Chateau Rhianfa
Chateau Rhianfa is a stunning wedding venue on the Isle of Anglesey. This castle wedding venue offers a French provincial look that is perfect for couples wanting a fairytale wedding by the seaside. Located on the Menai Strait with mountain views, the setting is impressive and will have your guests gushing over it's beauty! With 27 bedrooms, exclusive use options, lavish event rooms and an in-house chef to create your dream wedding menu, this Welsh wedding venue is both convenient and desirable. Conveniently situated 20 minutes from the Menai Suspension Bridge, it's also easily accessible for guests from North Wales. This is a popular wedding venue in this region, so book early to secure your dream wedding date and experience the enchantment of Chateau Rhianfa.
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Chateau Rhianfa Wedding Venue
Celebrate your love in grandeur at Chateau Rhianfa, an idyllic Isle of Anglesey wedding venue.The Netherwood Hotel
Located on the edge of Grange-over-Sands overlooking the magnificent Morecambe Bay, the Netherwood Hotel is a beautiful mansion venue. This fantastic wedding location has 5 unique rooms available. Enjoy the mesmerizing exquisiteness of Netherwood with your guests over some celebratory reception drinks and flavoursome canapes, guaranteed to deliver memorable photographic experiences. Set in a stunning location amidst acres of remarkable surroundings and amazing views, the Netherwood Hotel is a gorgeous coastal wedding venue.
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The Netherwood Hotel Wedding Venue
Grade II listed Victorian Mansion with panoramic bay viewsWalton Castle
Walton Castle is a beautifully restored 17th-century historic wedding venue in Clevedon, Somerset. Set upon a hilltop, the castle offers exclusive use and stunning views of the Bristol Channel and Wales. The Grade II listed castle is perfect for various wedding styles, from grand black tie weddings, to festival themed weddings and simple and elegant micro-weddings. The team at Walton Castle take pride in creating bespoke weddings at affordable prices that suits their couple's style and budget. With self-contained suites and a license to host civil ceremonies, Walton Castle is the perfect fairytale backdrop to your wedding by the coast.
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Walton Castle Wedding Venue
Unveil the allure of Walton Castle, a timeless wedding haven in Somerset. Step into a fairytale and make your grandest wedding dreams a reality.St. Augustine's
With five elegant banqueting rooms, a garden gazebo and a stunning chapel, St Augustine's can cater for every wedding! You may choose to have your civil wedding in the Drawing Room, Oak Room, Board Room, Amber Room, Ruby Room, the distinctive, elegant outdoor Gazebo or the magnificent Chapel. The magnificent French-style Chapel at St Augustine's was built in the early 1900's and contains 350-year-old carvings from Paris. Not only creating an impressive setting for your blessing but ensuring an unforgettable occasion. With huge flexibility, St Augustine's can tailor a package to suit your particular needs and budget, whether it be an intimate gathering or a large gathering for 200 guests.
Rushpool Hall
Rushpool Hall is an exquisite 19th Century Manor House and beautiful wedding venue in North Yorkshire. Situated just a few minutes from Saltburn Beach, it is an idyllic location on the Yorkshire coastline. With beautifully maintained grounds, stunning ocean views, and delightful interiors, Rushpool Hall is an ideal wedding venue for celebrations of all sizes. From big bashes of up to 110 in their Ballroom to intimate celebrations in their Peacock Room, this stunning location has everything you need for the ultimate coastal wedding.
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Rushpool Hall
For a truly unforgettable wedding day in North Yorkshire next to the beach, discover Rushpool Hall's enchanting venue and exquisite services.Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Southend Cliffs Pavilion is an iconic venue that sits in an idyllic location on Southend on Sea's famous cliff top. The unrivalled setting offers spectacular panoramic views of the Thames Estuary and beautiful backdrops for your treasured wedding photographs. The venue's beautiful paths will lead you and your guests to the stunning scenic gardens and down to the seafront. Cliffs Pavilion has an exceptional team of dedicated and experienced wedding specialists on hand to help throughout. Also, there is a fantastic selection of wedding packages available for your big day.
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Southend Cliffs Pavilion Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day at Southend Cliffs Pavilion, Essex's enchanting coastal wedding venue.Still looking for your ideal wedding venue? Use the Guides for Brides Wedding Venue Finder to filter through our list of fabulous wedding venues!
