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Explore wedding venues from barns and hotels to country houses, gardens and exclusive-use venues. Filter by location, guest numbers and price to choose the right wedding venue, shortlist favourites and contact venues directly. Browse ceremony and reception venues for every guest list.
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Mour Hotel
Mour Hotel is a modern wedding venue in Nottinghamshire, offering exclusive use and a self-contained suite with a private terrace.
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Brickendon Grange Golf Club
Create your dream wedding at Brickendon Grange - versatile venue for all styles & sizes
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Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere
Create the wedding of your dreams at Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, a luxurious and idyllic venue nestled in the heart of Cheshire.
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Elaine
Elaine has 13 years of experience working with wedding venues, and advises many of the top hotel and venue brands on their wedding marketing. She has a deep understanding of statistics that can accurately predict the online popularity of a particular venue and she is happy to share that knowledge with wedding couples and venues.
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Alexander House Hotel
Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa: a 17th-century manor in West Sussex, offering five-star service and an on-site spa.
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Elaine
Elaine has 13 years of experience working with wedding venues, and advises many of the top hotel and venue brands on their wedding marketing. She has a deep understanding of statistics that can accurately predict the online popularity of a particular venue and she is happy to share that knowledge with wedding couples and venues.
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Barnett Hill Hotel
Barnett Hill Hotel is a Queen Anne-style mansion in the Surrey Hills, offering exclusive hire of its 26-acre estate.
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Rowhill Grange Hotel
A stunning barn wedding venue in Kent's countryside. Experience luxury and create unforgettable memories on your special day.
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Bedford Lodge Hotel
A historic hotel wedding venue near Newmarket, set within a former Duke's hunting lodge surrounded by acres of beautiful landscaped grounds.
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Glaziers Hall Wedding Venue, London.
Unique city wedding venue near London Bridge
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The Biltmore
Wedding and events hotel The Biltmore Mayfair Mayfair London, offering layered event spaces and in-house dining.
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Novotel Southampton Wedding Venue
Southampton wedding venue with a modern vibe! Novotel: stylish space, onsite catering & perfect for your city celebration
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The NICI Bournemouth
Bournemouth wedding venue offering a luxurious seaside setting, ocean views and a relaxing spa experience
The Spread Eagle
Historic boutique hotel venue The Spread Eagle Hotel in Thame, Oxfordshire with multiple licensed ceremony spaces for flexible celebrations.
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Huntsmill Farm Wedding Venue
A rustic 18th-century stone barn wedding venue nestled in the Buckinghamshire countryside
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Thicket Priory
Historic country house wedding venue Thicket Priory, North Yorkshire, offering exclusive hire within 18 acres of private grounds.
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Elmbank Hotel
Boutique hotel wedding venue, Elmbank Hotel York, offering flexible event spaces with on-site accommodation for celebrations and guest stays.
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Retreat East
Exclusive countryside wedding venue Retreat East in Hemingstone, Suffolk with licensed indoor and garden ceremony spaces.
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The Royal Pavilion
A Royal Palace by the sea, this Regency icon was built by a King to entertain and impress!
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Fort Amherst
Historic fort wedding venue in Kent offering dramatic outdoor spaces and flexible layouts within a Napoleonic landmark.
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Sledmere House
Create a wedding of historic grandeur at Sledmere House, a majestic stately home nestled in the heart of Yorkshire's rolling countryside.
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Tottington Manor Hotel
Tottington Manor Hotel: A boutique hotel and wedding venue in the South Downs National Park.
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Charlton House Hotel & Spa
Your love story deserves the perfect setting, and at Charlton House, we specialize in creating unforgettable weddings.
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Caswell House Barn
Cotswold barn wedding venue Caswell House in Oxfordshire with exclusive use of restored barns and private gardens.
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Whirlow Brook Hall
A luxury exclusive‑use manor house wedding venue in Sheffield, surrounded by stunning scenery.
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The Great Hall, Winchester
The Great Hall is a historic wedding venue in Winchester, one of the finest surviving medieval halls in England.
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Basing House
Basing House is a dry hire wedding venue in Hampshire, offering ceremonies and receptions in a Tudor barn and historic ruins.
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The Retreat Elcot Park
Country Manor House Hotel Wedding Venue in the heart of the North Wessex Downs
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Chateau Rhianfa
Celebrate your love in grandeur at Chateau Rhianfa, an idyllic Isle of Anglesey wedding venue.
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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