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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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Fison Barn
Rural wedding venue Fison Barn at Earth Trust, Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire, with indoor barn and private courtyard.
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East Mersea Hall
Bespoke Weddings, Exclusively Yours
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Blue Bell Hotel Wedding Venue
Northumberland's Blue Bell Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.
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The Raven Hotel Wedding Venue
Hampshire's Raven Hotel: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.
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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 Old Vicarage Boutique Wedding Venue
Discover Nottinghamshire's award-winning boutique venue for your exclusive wedding.
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Wallingford Town Hall
Historic Grade I listed town hall in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, offering two ceremony spaces for weddings.
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The Cary Arms Wedding Venue
Say "I do" with stunning coastal views at The Cary Arms, Devon.
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Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A seafront hotel wedding venue in Dover, Kent offering licensed indoor and outdoor ceremonies, spa facilities and guest accommodation.
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The Mansion House Wedding Venue
Bristol & Somerset couples: discover the Mansion House's unique wedding magic.
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Curradine Barns Wedding Venue
For a rustically charming barn wedding set amidst rolling Worcestershire countryside, discover Curradine Barns.
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Clock Barn Wedding Venue
Plan your dream countryside wedding at Clock Barn, an enchanting venue nestled in the heart of Hampshire.
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Ettington Park Hotel Wedding Venue
Discover Ettington Park Hotel, a luxurious Cotswold venue where your wedding dreams will become enchanting reality.
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Wadhurst Castle
Stunning castle venue nestled in 140 acre private estate in East Sussex countryside, exclusively yours for your wedding day
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The Riverside House Hotel
Unveil the picturesque setting of The Riverside House Hotel for an unforgettable wedding day nestled in the idyllic Suffolk countryside.
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Stifford Hall Hotel
Essex weddings: discover Stifford Hall Hotel's enchanting charm.
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Malmaison Oxford
Historic former prison Malmaison Oxford in Oxford providing adaptable rooms and rooftop terrace for weddings.
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The Green House Wedding Venue
The Green House Hotel - Bournemouth's most Sustainable Wedding Venue located in a stunning 18th Century Villa just moments from the seaside
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Birchwood Park Golf Centre
A golf course wedding venue in Kent with indoor event spaces and landscaped grounds suitable for ceremonies and receptions.
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The Saracens Head Wedding Venue
Northamptonshire's Saracens Head: Historic charm for your perfect day.
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Mythe Barn Wedding Venue
An exquisite barn wedding venue set in the heart of Leicestershire.
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Boulters Riverside Brasserie
Berkshire couples: Say "I do" by the riverside at Boulters. Discover more.
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Gunby Hall
a country house steeped in history, offers a unique and charming setting for your wedding. With the option of a church wedding on-site.
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Bells Hotel Wedding Venue
Discover your affordable dream wedding in the stunning Forest of Dean.
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The White Swan Hotel Wedding Venue
Northumberland's White Swan Hotel: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.
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Middleton Hall
Northumberland's Middleton Hall: Your dream manor house wedding awaits.
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Hilton Reading Hotel
Celebrate your love in elegance and style at Hilton Reading Hotel, the exquisite wedding venue in the heart of Berkshire.
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Reading Football Club, Wedding & Events
Score a winning wedding at Reading Football Club. Find out more.
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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