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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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Banqueting House
One of London's grandest venues, the Banqueting House’s timeless majesty promises to wow your guests.
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Tower of London
Historic event venue hire Tower of London London with hardwood-walled spaces and central Thames-side heritage setting.
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Kensington Palace
a breathtaking, luxury wedding venue in West London, highly sought after, licensed for ceremonies.
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Briar House Barns
Barn wedding venue Briar House Barns in East Sussex and Kent, with two adaptable barns and country setting for ceremonies and receptions.
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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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Belvoir Castle
Historic wedding venue Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire with curated ceremony and reception spaces.
The Barn At Upcote
Rustic Cotswolds Charm. The Perfect Barn Wedding Venue in Gloucestershire
Lewtrenchard Manor Hotel
The perfect country house wedding venue in beautiful Devon
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Dalston Hall
Exclusive-use wedding venue Dalston Hall in Cumbria, featuring a Grade II listed manor house with indoor and outdoor ceremonies.
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Plas Maenan
Country house wedding venue Plas Maenan in Conwy Valley with exclusive use and valley views.
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The Crazy Bear
Boutique hotel and wedding venue Crazy Bear Stadhampton in Oxfordshire with exclusive use and private terrace weddings.
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Greenlands Hotel at Venue Henley
Riverside wedding venue, Venue Henley in Henley-on-Thames, set on the historic Greenlands estate
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The Oxfordshire
Golf, hotel and spa wedding venue The Oxfordshire in Thame, Oxfordshire, with licenced civil ceremonies and elevated terrace views.
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Worton Hall
Oxfordshire wedding venue Worton Hall, a converted barn with mezzanine ceremony space and bar lounge.
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Ardington House
Exclusive-use Georgian stately home wedding venue Ardington House in Oxfordshire with riverside marquee and extensive gardens.
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Arrow Mill
Riversideside group dining and private hire at Arrow Mill, pub venue near Alcester with flexible room capacities.
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Wortley Hall
Historic stately home wedding venue Wortley Hall, Sheffield, set within 26 acres of formal gardens and woodland estate
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The White Hart Hotel
White Hart Hotel Lincoln weddings, historic Bailgate location with Royal Courtyard and King Richard II Suite for tailored celebrations.
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Kingston Bagpuize House & Gardens
Exclusive use historic estate venue Kingston Bagpuize House in Oxfordshire with on-site marquee and garden ceremony options.
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Shillingford Bridge Hotel
Riverside hotel wedding venue Shillingford Bridge Hotel in Wallingford Oxfordshire with panoramic Thames views and tailored planning.
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Stirk House Hotel
Historic hotel wedding venue Stirk House in Gisburn, Lancashire, set within a 22-acre Ribble Valley estate.
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The Bush Hotel
Discover The Bush Hotel, Surrey's premier wedding venue, where dreams of a magical celebration become reality.
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The Great Tythe Barn & Tythe House
A Cotswold stone barn wedding and events venue with accommodation to sleep 90 guests
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Mercure Kenwood Hall
Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa, a historic lakeside wedding venue in Sheffield that provides elegant ceremony spaces with bespoke and all-inclusive packages
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Rufford Mill
Historic mill wedding venue Rufford Mill in Nottinghamshire, seating 130 with exclusive use.
The Alton House Hotel
Say 'I do' in our historic hotel wedding venue in Alton, offering romantic ceremonies and receptions in a charming village setting.
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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