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The Larmer Tree Wedding Venue

Larmer Tree is an award-winning wedding venue on the Wiltshire-Dorset border, offering a blend of history, natural beauty and relaxed luxury.

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£4,000 - £8,500

20-250 guests

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Dartington Hall Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Dartington Hall's historic splendour. Discover more.

Devon, Totnes

£POA

200 guests

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Upper House Wedding Venue

Upper House, a prestigious wedding venue in Derbyshire, invites you to create unforgettable memories in a tranquil and breathtaking setting.

Derbyshire, High Peak

£POA

120 guests

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Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa Wedding Venue

Nestled in The Cotswolds, Whatley Manor is an enchanting venue for a quintessential English country wedding.

Wiltshire, Malmesbury

£POA

10-100 guests

Bickleigh Castle, Venues in Devon
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Bickleigh Castle Wedding Venue

Castle with own private chapel in Devon

Devon, Tiverton

£POA

200 guests

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The Corn Barn Wedding Venue

Devon's unique Corn Barn: Rustic charm for unforgettable weddings.

Devon, Exeter

£POA

120 guests

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Skylark Hotel

Essex couples: discover Skylark Hotel, your dream wedding venue.

Essex, Soutend-on-Sea

£POA

200 guests

The Athenaeum Wedding Venue Venues in Suffolk
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The Athenaeum

The Athenaeum: Timeless elegance in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, where your wedding dreams become reality.

Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds

£POA

50-200 guests

Zoe & Joes Lemur Experience
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Jimmy's Farm Weddings

Jimmy's Farm Weddings is a relaxed and truly unique experience. Go wild on your wedding day

Suffolk, Ipswich

£5,000 - £16,000

20-150 guests

Outdoor wedding breakfasts overlooking 312 acres
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Buxted Park Hotel

For couples seeking an unforgettable wedding celebration, Buxted Park Hotel in Sussex provides a luxurious setting and exceptional service.

East Sussex, Uckfield

from £8,000

50-200 guests

Venues-Receptions in Kent
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Chilston Park Hotel a Countryside Wedding Venue

Exchange vows in the grandeur of Chilston Park Hotel, a luxurious wedding venue with picturesque gardens and elegant event spaces.

Kent, Lenham

£1,500 - £22,000

50-200 guests

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Wilderness Reserve at Sibton Park Estate

An exclusive-use country estate in Suffolk for weddings with on-site guest accommodation

Suffolk, Saxmundham

from £23,000

200 guests

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Assynt House Wedding Venue Venues in Highland
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Assynt House

Exclusive Wedding Venue in Scottish Highlands

Highland, Evanton

£7,500 - £18,500

2-50 guests

Smedmore House Venues in Dorset Georgian Country House with sea views
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Smedmore House Wedding Venue

Discover Smedmore House, a beautiful Dorset historic country house with sea views for unforgettable coastal weddings and celebrations

Dorset

from £650

2-200 guests

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Dartmoor Zoo Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by wildlife at Dartmoor Zoo, a unique Devon wedding venue.

Devon, Plymoith

£POA

200 guests

Bath Stone House
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Mercure Bristol North Grange Wedding Venue

Create unforgettable wedding memories at Mercure Bristol North Grange, a beautiful hotel set in the picturesque landscapes of Bristol and Somerset.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

from £3,600

200 guests

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Venues in Greater Manchester
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Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel

The perfect urban wedding venue. Ideal for both traditional and multicultural weddings

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£6,000 - £10,000

200 guests

Bassmead Manor Barns Venues in Cambridgeshire
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Bassmead Manor Barns

Host your dream barn wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns, where rustic charm blends seamlessly with

Cambridgeshire, St Neots

£POA

50-150 guests

The Belmont Hotel Venues in Devon
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The Belmont Hotel Sidmouth

Devon's Belmont Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Devon, Sidmouth

£POA

50 guests

Assembly Rooms Wedding Venue Venues in Midlothian
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Assembly Rooms

Midlothian's Assembly Rooms: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

10-750 guests

Staffordshire Wedding Venue, Fishmore Hall
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Fishmore Hall Wedding Venue

Shropshire's Fishmore Hall: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Shropshire

£POA

4-200 guests

Formby Hall Golf Resort
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Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa

set within acres of parkland, a luxury hotel wedding venue, with a license for ceremonies.

Merseyside, Liverpool

£5,800 - £13,500

50-250 guests

Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa, Venues in Berkshire
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Macdonald Berystede Hotel

Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa: A Country Manor House Hotel Wedding Venue is Berkshire's beautiful choice for your wedding day.

Berkshire, Ascot

from £3,000

25-220 guests

The Southcrest Manor, Venues in Worcestershire
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The Southcrest Manor Hotel

Embrace the allure of The Southcrest Manor, where unforgettable weddings amidst elegant surroundings await in the heart of Worcestershire.

Worcestershire, Redditch

from £2,000

20-100 guests

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Great North Museum - The Hancock

Historic "I do's" at the Great North Museum: Your perfect Tyne & Wear wedding venue.

Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne

£POA

50-200 guests

The Moonraker Hotel
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The Moonraker Wedding Venue

Every couple envisions their dream day differently—and that’s exactly what makes it yours. At The Moonraker, we promise a wedding as unique as you.

Wiltshire

from £6,000

50-90 guests

Stowe House, Venues-Receptions in Buckinghamshire (Richard Galloway Photography)
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Stowe House Wedding Venue

Stowe House: Exquisite Buckinghamshire weddings. Discover more.

Buckinghamshire, Buckingham

££ - £££

250 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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