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Grand Hotel Blackpool

Seafront hotel venue Grand Hotel in Blackpool with versatile suites and coastal views.

3 reviews

Lancashire, Blackpool

from £2,026

10-350 guests

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Royal Bath Hotel

Historic seafront hotel venue The Royal Bath Hotel in Bournemouth with beachfront gardens and licensed ceremony spaces.

1 review

Dorset, Bournemouth

from £2,350

30-200 guests

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Duvale Priory

Licensed civil ceremonies venue Duvale Priory in Tiverton, Devon with hall for up to 120 guests and included setup.

Devon, Tiverton

from £3,500

6-120 guests

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Higher Holcombe Weddings

Rustic Barn & Woodland Wedding Venue in Devon - perfect for relaxed and friendly weekend weddings.

7 reviews

Devon, Exeter

from £1,500

85 guests

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Holne Park House

Devon wedding and accommodation venue Holne Park House, Ashburton, offering exclusive use and flexible celebrations.

45 reviews

Devon, Newton Abbot

from £5,000

200 guests

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Royal Hotel Scarborough

Hotel wedding venue The Royal Hotel Scarborough, North Yorkshire, offering Regency architecture and sea views.

20 reviews

North Yorkshire, Scarborough

from £4,000

10-120 guests

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Grand Hotel Scarborough

The Grand Hotel Scarborough seaside hotel in Scarborough with sea-view ceremony options and central harbour location.

3 reviews

North Yorkshire, Scarborough

from £250

20-120 guests

Brockwell Hall, Entrance Walk, Lambeth Wedding Venue
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Brockwell Hall

South London event location Brockwell Hall in Brockwell Park, offering historic rooms and park views.

South London

from £3,000

2-200 guests

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Winton Castle Estate

Exclusive-use castle wedding venue Auchen Castle, Dumfriesshire with gardens, historic rooms and 26 bedrooms.

10 reviews

East Lothian, Edinburgh

from £12,650

20-150 guests

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Red Row Estate

Countryside estate, Black Horse Beamish weddings offers permenant marquee with bar and kitchen plus original interior character.

19 reviews

County Durham, Stanley

from £6,000

2-250 guests

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The Ministry

London wedding venue The Ministry in Borough combining historic industrial character with versatile wedding layouts.

5 reviews

Central London, London

£15,000 - £30,000

50-300 guests

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Trunkwell House

Marquee and manor house wedding venue Trunkwell House in Reading with six boutique bedrooms and multiple ceremony spaces.

14 reviews

Berkshire, Reading

£ - ££

40-350 guests

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Hawkwell House Hotel

Historic manor house and gardens wedding venue at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House, Iffley Village, with versatile spaces for ceremonies and receptions.

17 reviews

Oxfordshire, Oxford

from £1,000

10-250 guests

Stubton Hall
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Stubton Hall

Luxury exclusive use country house wedding venue in Nottinghamshire near Lincolnshire, with beautiful gardens and elegant spaces for your wedding day

33 reviews

Lincolnshire, Grantham

from £10,000

240 guests

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Stock Farm

Exclusive wedding barn and grounds hire at Stock Farm Barn in Cheshire with garden, courtyard and farmhouse accommodation.

20 reviews

Cheshire, Knutsford

from £6,500

10-280 guests

The Draycote Hotel, Wedding Venue in Rugby, Worcestershire
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Draycote Hotel

Warwickshire wedding hotel Draycote Hotel overlooking Draycote Water with licensed ceremony rooms.

4 reviews

Warwickshire, Rugby

from £4,000

4-250 guests

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South Farm

Barn wedding venue South Farm in Hertfordshire with Tudor barn and on-site accommodation.

199 reviews

Hertfordshire, Royston

from £6,000

15-200 guests

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Sopwell House

Georgian hotel wedding venue, Sopwell House in St Albans, with landscaped grounds and licensed suites.

5 reviews

Hertfordshire, St Albans

from £3,000

4-300 guests

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Stock Brook Manor Country Club

Stock Brook Manor – luxury wedding venue in Essex.

2 reviews

Essex, Billericay

£££ - ££££

200 guests

Broome Park Hotel, Canterbury, Kent
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Broome Park

Country house wedding venue Broome Park Hotel in Kent with historic mansion and flexible indoor-outdoor spaces.

52 reviews

Kent, Canterbury

from £4,995

5-200 guests

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The Vermont Hotel

City centre wedding venue The Vermont Hotel Newcastle upon Tyne with skyline rooftop terrace and varied reception rooms.

4 reviews

Tyne and Wear, Newcastle

from £6,000

40-250 guests

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The Old Mill

Riverside wedding venue The Old Mill Aldermaston in Berkshire offering exclusive use and multiple licensed ceremony spaces.

37 reviews

Berkshire, Reading

from £2,999

10-180 guests

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Daresbury Park Hotel

Cheshire wedding venue Daresbury Park Hotel in Warrington with adaptable event spaces for up to 300 guests.

Cheshire, Warrington

from £2,500

5-200 guests

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Newburgh Priory

Newburgh Priory wedding venue in Coxwold North Yorkshire combining Georgian interiors with lakeside grounds and marquee reception options.

2 reviews

North Yorkshire, York

£POA

4-300 guests

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Prestwold Hall

Exclusive-use country house wedding venue in Leicestershire, with stunning indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions.

10 reviews

Leicestershire, Loughborough

from £10,000

40-75 guests

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Hodsock Priory

Country house wedding venue Hodsock Priory in Nottinghamshire with exclusive-use estate and diverse ceremony spaces.

39 reviews

Nottinghamshire, Worksop

from £10,000

60-250 guests

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The Hall Barns at Prestwold

The Hall Barns at Prestwold in Leicestershire; a rural renovated barn wedding venue can be exclusively yours to eat, drink and be merry.

8 reviews

Leicestershire, Loughborough

from £4,500

50-150 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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