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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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We The Curious Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by science at We The Curious, Bristol's unique wedding venue.
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The View
Hertfordshire's 'The View' offers stunning wedding ceremonies. Discover more.
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Victoria Hall Weddings, Saltaire
West Yorkshire wedding venue
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The Shire London
Hertfordshire couples: discover The Shire London, a unique wedding venue with a place of worship.
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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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The Riviera Hotel Wedding Venue
Looking for a seaside wedding venue in Dorset
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The Guildhall Weddings, Saltash
Celebrate your wedding in the heart of Cornwall's historic maritime town, Saltash, a charming venue offering exceptional value.
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Aston Villa Football Club Wedding Venue
Sporting Wedding Reception Venue in West Midlands.
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Holiday Inn Ashford North
A licensed hotel wedding venue near Ashford International, offering flexible event spaces, guest accommodation and easy access from London.
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The Royal Hotel Ventnor, Isle of Wight
Royal Hotel, Isle of Wight: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.
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The Old Vicarage Christchurch
Dorset's Old Vicarage: enchanting weddings in a beautiful country house setting. Discover more.
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voco® Fareham-Solent Wedding Venue
Celebrate your love story in style at voco Fareham-Solent, Hampshire's enchanting wedding venue offering bespoke packages and exquisite cuisine.
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Woolley Grange Hotel & Spa
Temporary Closure: Woolley Grange will close on 5th May 2025 Phased Re-Opening: From mid October 2025, parts of the hotel will open
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Rivervale Barn Wedding Venue
A charming countryside wedding venue nestled amidst Hampshire's rolling hills.
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Gaynes Park
Gaynes Park wedding venue in Essex offering Mill Barn receptions and Orangery ceremonies on a private estate.
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Bury Court Barn
Surrey's Bury Court Barn: enchanting ceremonies and unforgettable receptions.
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Upwaltham Barns Wedding Venue
A collection of lovingly restored long barnsm available exclusively for your wedding day
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The Old Vicarage, Elkesley
For a timeless wedding amidst character and charm, setting a picturesque scene, with an outside pergola and 3 Hat Tipi
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The Bull Hotel Halstead
The Bull Hotel Halstead, a traditional Essex pub hotel dating to 1398 with exposed beams, on-site dining and guest rooms.
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Ingatestone Hall
Historic Tudor house venue Ingatestone Hall in Essex with civil ceremony licence and flexible event spaces.
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Rayleigh Windmill
Say "I do" at Rayleigh Windmill, a unique Essex wedding venue.
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Baddow Park
Country house wedding venue Baddow Park House in Essex with exclusive use and flexible indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces.
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Kings Oak Hotel
Essex event space Kings Oak Hotel High Beach combining indoor function rooms and pool garden settings.
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Town Hall Wedding Venue
Planning a Midlands wedding? Discover Town Hall's unique charm.
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The County Hotel Walsall
West Midlands weddings: Say "I do" in The County Hotel's elegant spaces. Discover more.
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Bedford Registration Office
Bedford Registration Office offers a beautiful and historic setting for your wedding ceremony, with flexible spaces to accommodate your special day.
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Allington Castle
An exclusive-use castle wedding venue in Maidstone, Kent, offering civil ceremonies in the castle and barn receptions within private grounds.
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The Deck Wedding Venue
Planning a Central London wedding? Discover The Deck, a unique place of worship.
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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