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Bank House Hotel

Bank House Hotel, a romantic Staffordshire manor, offers stunning views, exquisite cuisine, and bespoke wedding packages tailored to your dreams.

Staffordshire, Uttoxeter

£POA

50-200 guests

Town Hall assembly Room
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Great Yarmouth Town Hall

Say "I do" in the grandeur of Great Yarmouth Town Hall. Learn more.

Norfolk

£POA

200 guests

Astley Bank Hotel Venues in Lancashire
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Astley Bank Hotel

a charming Lancashire wedding venue, offers enchanting settings and impeccable service to create your dream celebration.

Lancashire

£POA

50-200 guests

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Tewin Bury Farm Hotel Wedding Venue

Step into a world of romance and elegance at Tewin Bury Farm Hotel, Hertfordshire's enchanting wedding haven

Hertfordshire, Welwyn Garden City

£POA

200 guests

Historic Castle Wedding Venue Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Grade II* Listed Wedding Venue Outdoor Wedding Venue
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Chiddingstone Castle

An exclusive-use castle wedding venue in Kent offering licensed ceremonies, historic interiors and reception options within the castle or marquee.

Kent

from £3,320

20-130 guests

The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa Venues in Yorkshire - North
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel Wedding Venue

All you need from a wedding venue, Devonshire Arms Hotel is a beautiful venue with a license for civil ceremonies in Skipton, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire, Skipton

£POA

110 guests

Headland Hotel, Torquay, Devon.
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The Headland Hotel Wedding Venue

Looking for the perfect wedding venue? The Headland Hotel in Torquay will provide you with the best sea views venue in Devon.

Devon, Torquay

from £4,999

50-100 guests

Stunning Gardens at the Manor
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Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel

Your dream wedding awaits, with award winning gardens surrounded by stunning countryside.

West Yorkshire

£POA

15-200 guests

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Friern Manor Country House

Manor House Wedding Venue

Essex, Brentwood

£POA

120 guests

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Tabley House Wedding Venue

Historic Palladian Mansion House

Cheshire, Knutsford

from £1,000

4-100 guests

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Highclere Castle

No Wedding Space until 2025

Berkshire, Newbury

£POA

200 guests

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Witney Lakes Resort

Lakeside celebration and event venue Witney Lakes Resort in Witney, Oxfordshire, supporting ceremonies, dining and receptions in one location.

Oxfordshire, Witney

from £5,000

50-250 guests

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The Tithe Barn, Petersfield - Hampshire

Hampshire's Tithe Barn: Rustic charm for unforgettable weddings.

Hampshire, Petersfield

£POA

250 guests

1901 Ballroom
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Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel Wedding Venue

An Andaz London Liverpool Street wedding will take your breath away!

Central London, London

from £6,000

220 guests

The BMA House Courtyard in the daytime
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BMA House Wedding Venue

BMA House is a stunning Grade II listed wedding venue located in the heart of Bloomsbury

Central London

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320 guests

Ceremony
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough

Planning your dream Cambridgeshire wedding? Discover Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough, with suites to suit weddings of all sizes.

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

from £62

50-180 guests

Haslam Wedding room
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club

Historic Hotel Wedding Venue in Derbyshire

Derbyshire

£POA

20-110 guests

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County

A perfect City Wedding Venue in Durham

County Durham, Durham

£POA

120 guests

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The Urban Hotel

Our versatile, light-filled suites provide the perfect canvas for your celebration

Lincolnshire, Grantham

£POA

120 guests

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Kings Mills Hotel

Highland romance awaits at Kings Mills Hotel. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Highland, Inverness

£POA

200 guests

St Pierre Wedding
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Delta Hotels by Marriott St Pierre Country Club

Set in 400 acres of beautiful Welsh parkland, a large hotel wedding venue perfect for weddings of all sizes

Monmouthshire, Chepstow

from £5,000

20-200 guests

Belton Woods
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Belton Woods Hotel

offering a picture-perfect setting for your dream wedding ceremony and reception. Boasting elegant spaces for intimate or grand celebrations

Lincolnshire, Grantham

from £6,090

20-220 guests

Luxury Hotel Wedding Venue in Cambridge, The University Arms
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The University Arms

Beautiful Boutique Hotel Wedding Venue in Cambridge

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£POA

120-200 guests

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Lakeside Hotel Wedding Venue

Cumbria's Lakeside Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Cumbria, Windermere

£POA

100 guests

Evening Reception Set Up
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Village the Hotel Club

We're a Large Hotel Venue which caters for all types of Weddings and offers different packages.

West Midlands, Coventry

from £3,000

50-180 guests

A spectacular, Grade II*  listed Country House hotel nestles in the heart of the Shropshire countryside
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Haughton Hall

Discover the enchantment of Haughton Hall, an exquisite Shropshire haven for your unforgettable wedding celebration.

Shropshire, Shifnal

from £1,700

110 guests

Pembroke Lodge Wedding Venue Venues in West London
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Pembroke Lodge Wedding Venue

Pembroke Lodge: Say 'I do' surrounded by stunning parkland in West London.

West London, Richmond

£POA

50-200 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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