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Beaumanor Hall Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Leicestershire's grandeur at Beaumanor Hall. Discover more.

Leicestershire, Loughborough

£POA

200 guests

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Pastures Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at Best Western Plus Pastures Hotel, a charming hotel wedding venue nestled in the heart of South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire, Mexborough

£

120 guests

Westenhanger Castle in Kent
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Westenhanger Castle Wedding Venue

Castle Wedding Venue with Manor House

Kent, Hythe

£6,500 - £17,320

50-300 guests

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Crow's Nest @ The Waterfront Venues in Staffordshire
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Crow's Nest @ The Waterfront

Crow's Nest Waterfront: unique worship setting. Discover more.

Staffordshire, Burton-on-Trent

from £60

2-200 guests

Castle Inn Venues in Yorkshire - North
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Castle Inn

Say "I do" surrounded by Yorkshire charm at Castle Inn. Discover more.

North Yorkshire, Spoffoth

£POA

30-100 guests

Dallas Burston Polo Club
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Dallas Burston Polo Club

Brand New and Unique Hotel, based in 600 acres of picturesque Warwickshire countryside. Just outside Royal Leamington Spa.

Warwickshire, Leamington Spa

£POA

50 guests

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Brickwall House

Sussex couples: discover Brickwall House, a unique wedding venue.

East Sussex, Northiam

£POA

200 guests

RSA House Staircase
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RSA House Wedding Venue

A glorious London venue, offers exclusive hire, dedicated staff and an array of ceremony and reception spaces for weddings and civil partnerships.

Central London

from £20,000

30-220 guests

Bright and elegant Orangery at Hayne House in Kent, featuring open French doors, manicured gardens, and vibrant floral arrangements, perfect for a picturesque wedding celebration.
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Hayne House Wedding Venue

Hayne House is a family-run, exclusive-use wedding venue, set on 35 acres of beautifully landscaped with a modern yet naturally elegant Orangery.

Kent, Hythe

from £9,000

20-150 guests

Lains Barn Venues in Oxfordshire
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Lains Barn

Barn wedding venue Lains Barn in Wantage, Oxfordshire, with a restored historic setting and flexible indoor-outdoor spaces.

Oxfordshire, Wantage

£POA

250 guests

Fairyhill Wedding Venue South Wales
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Fairyhill Wedding Venue

Exclusive wedding venue, picture perfect setting

Swansea, Swansea

£POA

55-300 guests

Yorkshire wedding barn, Bunny Hill, set for wedding breakfast
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Bunny Hill Wedding Barn

Barn wedding venue with a difference

East Yorkshire, York

£10,500 - £20,000

60-350 guests

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Ivory Tower

A Historic characterful wedding venue in Preston, available with a ceremony license. Maximum Capacity is 400 Guests!!

Lancashire, Preston

£90 - £115

65-350 guests

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Wild Thyme & Honey

Embrace the magic of Wild Thyme & Honey, a captivating Cotswold wedding haven where nature's wonders create an inspiring backdrop for your special day

Gloucestershire, Cirencester

from £9,000

24-140 guests

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The Wellington Arms Wedding Venue

Beautiful blank canvas venue perfect for Weddings of all sizes.

Hampshire, Basingstoke

£7,000 - £12,000

12-160 guests

Barnsley Football Club Ltd Venues in Yorkshire - South
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Barnsley Football Club Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' at Barnsley FC, a unique South Yorkshire venue for your special day. Learn more.

South Yorkshire, Barnsley

£POA

180 guests

Woodland wedding ceremony Aberdeenshire
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Riverside, Wedding Venue in Aberdeenshire

Unique and bespoke weddings set in Aberdeen’s local Woodland alongside the River Don.

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen

from £2,495

20-160 guests

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Crowne Plaza Plymouth Wedding Venue

Large Hotel Wedding Venue on the Hoe in Devon.

Devon, Plymouth

£POA

500 guests

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Bowerchalke Barn, Wedding Venue in Wiltshire

Thatch Threshing Barn Wedding Venue near Salisbury

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£5,000 - £7,500

130 guests

Bride & Groom In front of Langley Castle
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Langley Castle Hotel Wedding Venue

Langley Castle Hotel, a majestic backdrop for your wedding. Explore our grand Great Hall and enchanting woodland gardens for a regal celebration.

Northumberland, Hexham

from £2,000

4-150 guests

Main entrance
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Brickendon Grange Golf Club

Create your dream wedding at Brickendon Grange - versatile venue for all styles & sizes

Hertfordshire, Hertford

from £4,995

20-200 guests

Blackfriars Restaurant weddings

Blackfriars Restaurant - Stunning wedding venue in the heart of Newcastle Upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne

from £2,000

2-65 guests

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Baylis House

Stunning wedding venue in Bekshire

Berkshire, Slough

£POA

Bradbourne House
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Bradbourne House Wedding Venue

Luxury Steeped In History & Exclusively Yours

Kent, West Malling

from £10,940

200 guests

Bardney Hall,Venues in Lincolnshire
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Bardney Hall

Exclusive Use Country House Wedding Venue on the border of East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire, Barton-upon-Humber

from £1,000

15-100 guests

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The Barn at Avington Wedding Venue

Discover The Barn at Avington, an exclusive wedding venue offering idyllic settings and tailored services for an unforgettable day.

Hampshire, Winchester

£10,995 - £11,995

120 guests

Grange Barn,Venues in Cheshire
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Grange Barn Wedding Venue

Rustic Barn on Family Farm, Charming with Countryside Views

Shropshire, Whitchurch

from £5,000

4-150 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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