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Parade House is a Beautiful Georgian mansion
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Parade House Trowbridge

Trowbridge country house offering exclusive use for intimate weddings, tailored packages, and licensed spaces for ceremonies and receptions.

Wiltshire, Trowbridge

£POA

The Haybarn Wedding Venue, Herefordshire
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The Haybarn

Planning a Herefordshire wedding? Discover The Haybarn's unique charm.

Herefordshire, Hereford

£POA

Anvil Wedding
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The Famous Blacksmith Shop

Forge unforgettable elopement memories at Gretna Green's Famous Blacksmiths Shop.

Dumfries and Galloway, Gretna

£POA

2-50 guests

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Beautiful 19th century buildings of Castle Hill, in the centre of historic Winchester
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Winchester Register Office

Located in the 19th century Castle Hill building

Hampshire, Winchester

from £376

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Llantilio House

An exclusive Monmouthshire manor house country wedding venue for your unforgettable special day!

Monmouthshire, Abergavenny

from £10,000

40-200 guests

Cave Hotel & Golf Resort Venues in Kent
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Cave Hotel & Golf Wedding Venue

A unique wedding venue, for that 'Something different'

Kent, Faversham

from £250

2-200 guests

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Church Manor Barn

Carbon Negative Barn Wedding Venue

Norfolk, Norwich

from £4,000

50-250 guests

Holiday Inn Portsmouth, Venues in Hampshire
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Holiday Inn Portsmouth Wedding Venue

Beautiful, Picturesque Beach Setting

Hampshire, Portsmouth

from £3,520

20-200 guests

Holiday Inn Brighton - Seafront, Venues in Sussex East
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Holiday Inn Brighton - Seafront

Elegant Seafront Wedding Venue in Vibrant Brighton

East Sussex, Brighton

from £3,520

20-400 guests

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Helston Registration Office

Plan your perfect Cornwall wedding day in the historic setting of Helston Registration Office.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Helston

£50 - £800

Ceremonies In Cornwall St Austell
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St Austell Registration Office

Celebrate your special day in St Austell Registration Office. This charming venue offers beautiful ceremony rooms for an unforgettable wedding day.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, St Austell

£50 - £800

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Priory House and The Oriental Brewhouse

Elegant Interiors, Stunning Spaces, an Unforgettable Lincolnshire Wedding at Priory House

Lincolnshire, Newark

£2,500 - £5,000

2-120 guests

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Walton Castle Wedding Venue

Unveil the allure of Walton Castle, a timeless wedding haven in Somerset. Step into a fairytale and make your grandest wedding dreams a reality.

Bristol and Somerset, Clevedon

£5,500 - £10,500

80-300 guests

The Wellbeing Farm Ltd Venues in Lancashire
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The Wellbeing Farm Ltd Wedding Venue

Envision your perfect wedding at The Wellbeing Farm, a picturesque venue in Greater Manchester, offering bespoke experiences for an unforgettable day.

Greater Manchester, Bolton

£8,000 - £16,000

40-300 guests

Beautiful Barn Ceremony at Cantley House Hotel
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Cantley House Hotel

Cantley House Hotel, an enchanting house and barn wedding venue with a conservatory option and a Grand Ballroom!

Berkshire, Wokingham

from £3,950

50-120 guests

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The Shack Revolution

a unique urban and industrial-style wedding venue in the heart of Herefordshire. Perfect for couples wanting a non-traditional, laid-back celebration.

Herefordshire, Hereford

from £1,200

2-150 guests

DoubleTree by Hilton London

West London hotel DoubleTree by Hilton London Ealing offering licensed civil ceremony spaces and flexible guest suites for weddings.

West London, Ealing

from £9,400

30-200 guests

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Square Tower Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in Portsmouth's historic Square Tower. Discover more about this unique wedding venue.

Hampshire, Portsmouth

£ - ££

120 guests

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The Weald Of Kent Golf Course & Hotel

Say 'I do' surrounded by Kent's stunning countryside at The Weald of Kent.

Kent, Ashford

from £3,500

50-200 guests

Lakeside wedding
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Low Osgoodby Grange

Beautiful location for the perfect marquee wedding - celebrate in style, with a blank canvass to create the day you've dreamed of!

North Yorkshire, Thirsk

£POA

Treseren small wedding venue in Cornwall
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Treseren Wedding Venue

An award-winning small wedding venue in Cornwall, Treseren is an exclusive use country house for small weddings that are big on style.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Newquay

from £2,550

2-22 guests

Summerhouse at Hanbury Manor, Civil Licensed wedding venue
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Hanbury Manor - A Marriott Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' to Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club, London's Original Country Retreat.

Hertfordshire, Ware

from £8,000

50-150 guests

Ta Mill Wedding Venue in Launceston
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Ta Mill

WE ARE UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP AND UNDERGOING RENOVATION WORKS. WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY TAKING ANY WEDDING BOOKINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Launceston

from £4,000

25-150 guests

Hedsor House Luxury Wedding Venue in Buckinghamshire
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Hedsor House Weddings

Exclusive Georgian Country Mansion Wedding Venue

Buckinghamshire, Marlow

from £6,450

4-250 guests

 Ingliston Country Club Venues in Renfrewshire
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Ingliston Country Club

Say "I do" in style at Ingliston Country Club. Discover our Renfrewshire wedding venue.

Renfrewshire

£POA

25-200 guests

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Mere Court Hotel Wedding Venue

Your dream country wedding awaits. Discover more with Mere Court Hotel

Cheshire, Knutsford

from £5,500

15-180 guests

Village the Hotel Club Manchester Hyde Venues in Cheshire
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Village the Hotel Club Manchester Hyde

Celebrate your special day at Village Hotel Club Manchester Hyde, a stylish venue offering stunning surroundings for your dream wedding.

Greater Manchester

from £4,000

100-120 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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