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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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Crossbasket Castle
Crossbasket Castle: Enchanting South Lanarkshire weddings. Discover more.
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Foxtail Barns
70-acre estate boasts beautiful countryside with five picturesque lakes, majestic woodlands, and romantic wildflowers
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Ruthin Castle Hotel & Spa
Make your fairy tale wedding become a reality.
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The Kirkwall Hotel
Discover The Kirkwall Hotel for an unforgettable Scottish harbourside wedding experience in the captivating Orkney Islands.
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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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Sedgewell Barn Weddings
Sedgewell Barn offers a breathtaking wedding venue in North Yorkshire's picturesque countryside for an exquisite celebration of romance and elegance.
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Stratton House Hotel Wedding Venue
Cotswold Wedding Venue!
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Pan Pacific London
Planning a luxurious London wedding? Discover Pan Pacific London.
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Longridge House Wedding Venue
Discover the timeless elegance of our exclusive country house wedding venue in the Ribble Valley
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Curds Hall Barn
Light and bright renovated 17th Century barn. Two rooms in extensive grounds with accommodation.
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Newland Hall
Essex wedding venue Newland Hall, Roxwell, offering licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony settings and marquee receptions.
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Stanlake Park
Exchange vows amidst the picturesque beauty of Stanlake Park & Vineyard, where your wedding dreams will flourish in an idyllic Berkshire setting.
Whitworth Estate & Deer Park
Celebrate your love story amidst the grandeur of Whitworth Estate & Deer Park, a breathtaking wedding venue in the heart of County Durham.
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The Langley Buckinghamshire
Discover timeless elegance at The Langley, a stunning luxury wedding venue in the heart of Buckinghamshire, perfect for your unforgettable celebration
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Walled Garden Baumber
Say 'I do' surrounded by fragrant blooms, exposed brickwork and a charming, rustic atmosphere of The Walled Garden at Baumber
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The Oakwood At Ryther
For a memorable wedding in North Yorkshire, The Oakwood At Ryther offers a beautiful wedding barn with exceptional service.
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Duisdale House Hotel Wedding Venue
Dreaming of a Highland wedding? Discover Duisdale House Hotel.
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Court Colman Manor Hotel
A lavish hotel wedding venue nestled in the heart of Bridgend, offers an enchanting setting for your special day.
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Dovecliff Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Dovecliff Hall Hotel: Staffordshire's perfect setting for your dream wedding.
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The Castle at Edgehill
Historic 17th-century wedding venue The Castle at Edgehill in Oxfordshire with licensed indoor rooms and garden space.
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The British Museum
Couples planning their nuptials can explore the grandeur of history at The British Museum, a stunning Central London wedding venue.
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Tilgate Park Weddings
Say "I do" surrounded by natural beauty at Tilgate Park Weddings, Sussex.
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IXL Centre
Warwickshire's IXL Centre: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.
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Hedingham Castle
The most romantic wedding venue in the country
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Burleigh Court Hotel
Say "I do" surrounded by Cotswolds charm at Burleigh Court Hotel. Discover more.
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Hintlesham Hall
Celebrate your love story in the enchanting setting of Hintlesham Hall, an exquisite country house wedding venue steeped in Suffolk's rich heritage.
Thornbury Castle Wedding Venue
Escape to a fairytale setting at Thornbury Castle, where timeless elegance meets modern luxury for your unforgettable wedding day.
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Gwesty'r Marine Hotel
offers stunning coastal views, creating a picture-perfect backdrop for your special day.
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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