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Venues-Civil Ceremonies in Staffordshire
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The Club House at Baden Hall

Wedding Venue in Eccleshall, fully licensed for civil ceremonies of up to 100 guests and 200 for wedding receptions.

Staffordshire

from £6,500

60-200 guests

The Royal Hotel Venues in Devon
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The Royal Hotel Bideford

Make your Devon wedding dreams a reality at The Royal Hotel, renowned for its historic charm and stunning river views.

Devon, Bideford

£POA

Bridal couple atop tower at Ludlow Castle
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Ludlow Castle Wedding Venue

Your castle wedding awaits at the historic Ludlow Castle, where charm and elegance combine for an unforgettable occasion.

Shropshire

£450 - £7,500

2-300 guests

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The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Venues in Kent
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

A licensed hotel wedding venue in Maidstone, Kent offering flexible ceremony and reception spaces, gardens and guest accommodation.

Kent, Maidstone

from £1,000

400 guests

Wedding Venue in Cambridgeshire
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The Old Hall Ely Manor House

A captivating manor house in picturesque village of Ely. Enjoy exclusive use and cherish unforgettable moments amidst idyllic surroundings.

Cambridgeshire, Ely

£POA

80-250 guests

Hawkesyard Estate Wedding venue Staffordshire
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Hawkesyard Estate Wedding Venue

Discover Hawkesyard Estate, a majestic wedding venue in Staffordshire that promises an unforgettable experience for the most special day of your life.

Staffordshire, Lichfield

from £2,995

40-120 guests

Venues-Receptions in Surrey
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Holiday Inn London - Shepperton

A Large Hotel Wedding Venue; suitable for Multicultural Weddings, with the option to split the room.

West London, Shepperton

£POA

120 guests

Sheffield Town Hall Venues in Yorkshire - South
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Sheffield Town Hall Wedding Venue

Discover the historic grandeur of a wedding ceremony at Sheffield Town Hall.

South Yorkshire, Sheffield

£POA

200 guests

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The Trout at Tadpole Bridge

Riverside wedding venue The Trout at Tadpole Bridge pub in Oxfordshire with licensed garden ceremony space and seated Tipi for 60.

Oxfordshire, Faringdon

£POA

120 guests

Hotel entrance from the lochside
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The Four Seasons Hotel

Back to nature wedding venue in central Scotland with accommodation

Perth and Kinross

from £35

2-100 guests

Manchester Airport Marriott Hotel Venues in Cheshire
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Cheshire, Altrincham

£POA

20-140 guests

Sonning Golf Club Wedding Venue Venues in Berkshire
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Sonning Golf Club

Say 'I do' in style at Sonning Golf Club, Berkshire's picturesque wedding venue.

Berkshire

£7,000 - £10,000

20-180 guests

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Warren Weir Venues in Bedfordshire
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Warren Weir Wedding Venue

Bedfordshire's Warren Weir: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Bedfordshire, Luton

£POA

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Runnymede Hall

Planning your Essex wedding? Discover the enchanting Runnymede Hall.

Essex, Benfleet

£POA

200 guests

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The Paddocks

Essex couples: discover The Paddocks, a charming place of worship for your perfect wedding.

Essex, Canvey Island

£POA

200 guests

Get married with the stunning Peak District as your backdrop
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Bentley Brook Inn Wedding Venue

Discover Bentley Brook Inn, an idyllic Derbyshire haven where dreams of a romantic wedding become reality.

Derbyshire, Ashbourne

£POA

4-200 guests

Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel Venues in Yorkshire - West
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Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel

Create your perfect day at Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel, a stunning wedding venue in West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

from £2,250

300 guests

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The Granary Estates Wedding Barn

The Granary Estates is a rustic barn venue located on the Suffolk & Cambridgeshire border, focused on creating memorable and bespoke experiences.

Suffolk

from £8,000

20-240 guests

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Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel hosts memorable weddings with charming venues, fine dining and a blissful spa for couples to unwind.

Surrey, Camberley

£4,000 - £15,000

2-160 guests

Sefton Park Palm House Wedding Venue Venues in Merseyside
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Sefton Park Palm House Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day in a unique Victorian Glass House Wedding Venue

Merseyside, Liverpool

£POA

200 guests

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Doubletree By Hilton Milton Keynes Wedding Venue

For a memorable budget wedding in the heart of Buckinghamshire, explore Doubletree by Hilton Milton Keynes.

Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

£POA

50-200 guests

Hilton Cobham,Venues in Surrey
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Hilton Cobham Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in Surrey splendour at Hilton Cobham. Discover more.

Surrey, Cobham

£POA

40-220 guests

High Lodge Wedding Venue Venues in Suffolk
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High Lodge

A unique Wedding venue on the Suffolk Coast

Suffolk

from £8,000

2-300 guests

Shaw Hill Golf & Spa Hotel Venues in Lancashire
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Shaw Hill Golf & Spa Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love in Lancashire's grandeur at Shaw Hill Golf & Spa Hotel, where every detail will enchant for an unforgettable wedding day.

Lancashire, Chorley

£POA

230 guests

Venues-Civil Ceremonies in Bristol & Somerset
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Little Quarme Intimate Weddings in Somerset

Plan your perfect day at Little Quarme, an idyllic countryside venue in Exmoor Country Park, offering a charming setting for your wedding

Bristol and Somerset, Taunton

£2,985 - £6,450

2-80 guests

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Hilton Croydon Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Hilton Croydon, Surrey. Discover more.

Surrey, Croydon

£POA

200 guests

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The Hoxton Edinburgh

Planning your dream city wedding? Discover The Hoxton, Edinburgh.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

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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