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Weymouth Pavilion Weddings

Located next to Weymouth beach - stunning views - perfect for weddings!

Dorset, Weymouth

£POA

2-200 guests

Wedding Ceremony at Carden Park
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Carden Park Hotel Wedding Venue

A large Cheshire wedding venue with a beautiful countryside setting in Chester

Cheshire, Chester

from £9,200

60-300 guests

Thonock Park
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Thonock Park

For an unforgettable wedding in Lincolnshire's serene countryside, choose Thonock Park, where memories are treasured forever.

Lincolnshire, Gainsborough

£POA

200 guests

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Macdonald Windsor Hotel

Celebrate your special day in grand style at Macdonald Windsor Hotel, a majestic wedding venue in the heart of Berkshire.

Berkshire, Windsor

£40 - £95

25-100 guests

Windsor Guildhall

Windsor Guildhall, Heritage Wedding Venue, famous for hosting the wedding of Their Royal Highnesses Charles and Camilla.

Berkshire, Windsor

from £800

2-100 guests

Malmaison Hotel Dundee Wedding Venue
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Malmaison Dundee Hotel

Host an unforgettable day at our chic, historic venue on the Dundee waterfront.

Angus, Dundee

£POA

150 guests

Mayfair Venue Weddings
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The Mayfair Venue

Mayfair Venue banqueting and wedding space in Romford combining historic character with flexible room options.

Essex, Romford

£2,000 - £15,000

15-500 guests

Gladstone Library at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, Whitehall Place
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The Royal Horseguards Hotel

Historic Victorian event spaces at The Royal Horseguards Hotel in London, four licensed rooms for ceremonies and receptions.

Central London, London

from £15,000

10-320 guests

Town Hall Hotel Venues in East London
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Town Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Whether you're looking for fairy-tale magic, or contemporary urban glamour, we can provide a stunning setting for your London wedding venue.

East London, Tower Hamlets

£POA

80-120 guests

Lythe Hill Hotel Venues in Surrey
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voco® Lythe Hill Hotel Wedding Venue

Plan your perfect Surrey wedding at voco® Lythe Hill Hotel, an enchanting wedding venue with stunning grounds and exceptional service.

Surrey, Haslemere

from £6,540

10-200 guests

Three Rivers Golf and Country Club, Venues in Essex
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Three Rivers Golf and Country Club

Golf and country club Three Rivers Club in Essex offering dry-hire flexibility and landscape views for weddings.

Essex, Purleigh

£POA

200 guests

The Arlington,Venues in Essex
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The Arlington

Essex couples: discover The Arlington, a stunning venue for your perfect wedding day.

Essex, Leigh on Sea

£POA

80-250 guests

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Stone House Hotel, Venues in Staffordshire
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Stone House Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover Stone House Hotel, an exquisite wedding venue in Staffordshire, and embark on the journey to create your dream wedding day.

Staffordshire

from £2,500

150 guests

Royal Windsor Racecourse, Venues in Berkshire
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Royal Windsor Racecourse

Say 'I do' with stunning views at Royal Windsor Racecourse. Discover more.

Berkshire, Windsor

£POA

60-300 guests

Priest house Hotel
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The Priest House Hotel Wedding Venue

Historic Wedding Venue

Derbyshire

£POA

50-200 guests

Briery Wood Country House Hotel, Venues in Cumbria
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Briery Wood Country House Hotel Wedding Venue

Set in seven acres of secluded gardens and woodland and moments away from the shores of Lake Windermere

Cumbria, Windermere

from £2,750

140 guests

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The Lion House

The Lion House wedding and event venue in Chelmsford Essex with private bar and flexible spaces for celebrations.

Essex, Chelmsford

£POA

60-150 guests

Tudor Barn Eltham, Barn Wedding Venue
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Tudor Barn Eltham Wedding Venue

Planning a fairytale wedding? Discover Tudor Barn Eltham, a unique East London venue.

East London, Eltham

£6,200 - £10,935

50-200 guests

Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre, Venues in Kent
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Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre. An exquisite wedding venue set in the heart of Kent, where history meets modernity.

Kent, Faversham

from £3,610

200 guests

Pentney Abbey Venues in Norfolk
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Pentney Abbey Wedding Venue

Romantic, historic venue with guest accommodation

Norfolk, King's Lynn

£POA

15-170 guests

Offley Place Venues in Hertfordshire
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Offley Place Wedding Venue

17th Century Manor House Wedding Venue

Hertfordshire, Hitchin

from £7,000

250 guests

Quay Hotel Sunset
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The Quay Hotel and Spa

Large Hotel Wedding Venue

Conwy, Deganwy

£POA

10-180 guests

Couple under Apple Arch at Outdoor Garden Wedding in Pippley Walled Garden
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Pippley Walled Garden

An Enchanting, Award-Winning Outdoor Garden Wedding Venue in the Heart of Nottingham

Nottinghamshire, Beeston

from £5,000

80-250 guests

Wychwood Park, Venues in Cheshire
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Wychwood Park

Plan the fairytale wedding you have always dreamed of at the enchanting Wychwood Park Hotel in Cheshire

Cheshire, Crewe

from £4,000

50-180 guests

Couple walking in the courtyard of wedding venue, Hockwold Hall
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Hockwold Hall

A manor house wedding venue in Norfolk offering exclusive use and overnight accommodation.

Norfolk, Thetford

from £5,500

60-200 guests

Cally Palace Hotel, Venues in Dumfries and Galloway
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Cally Palace Hotel

An 18th century country mansion house hotel wedding venue on the Solway Coast

Dumfries and Galloway, Castle Douglas

£POA

200 guests

The Abbey Hotel, Venues in Worcestershire
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The Abbey Hotel Wedding Venue

Worcestershire's Abbey Hotel: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Worcestershire, Great Malvern

£83 - £110

10-200 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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