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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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The Elvetham
Discover The Elvetham, a stunning Hampshire wedding venue where your dream day becomes a timeless memory.
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Hartsfield Manor
Celebrate your love in the idyllic setting of Hartsfield Manor, an enchanting manor house wedding venue nestled amidst the rolling Surrey countryside.
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Little Green Barn
Exclusive-use wedding venue Little Green Wedding Barn near Diss, within a Grade II-listed barn with flexible indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces.
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Abbeywood Estate
Family-run wedding venue Abbeywood Estate in Cheshire featuring year-round function spaces and garden settings.
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Coombe Lodge
Plan your dream wedding at Coombe Lodge, a stunning venue nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Bristol and Somerset.
Rockbeare Manor
Escape to the enchanting Devon countryside for an unforgettable wedding at the stunning Rockbeare Manor, a luxurious venue offering bespoke weddings.
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Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel
Planning your dream Aberdeen city wedding? Discover the Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel.
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Walton Hall Hotel by Sunday
A 16th-century Warwickshire hotel with spaces for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Mercure Haydock Hotel
Georgian mansion-style hotel wedding venue, Mercure Haydock in Haydock, with courtyard marquee celebrations for up to 280 guests.
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Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday
Make your wedding day unforgettable at Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday, an exceptional venue in the heart of Bristol.
Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel by Sunday
City centre hotel wedding venue Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower, Liverpool, hosting ceremonies and receptions with waterfront landmark views.
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Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel
Historic manor house wedding venue, Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa, Lancashire, hosting celebrations for up to 400 guests.
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Bearwood Lakes Golf Club
Plan your perfect wedding day at Bearwood Lakes Golf Club. An exclusive picturesque wedding venue nestled in the heart of Berkshire.
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Henlade House
Discover Henlade House, an elegant country house wedding venue set in the Somerset countryside.
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park
Celebrate your special day at De Vere Cotswold Water Park, a stunning lakeside venue in Gloucestershire offering unforgettable wedding experiences.
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Hever Castle & Gardens
Historic castle wedding venue in Kent offering multiple ceremony locations across a private estate with on-site accommodation.
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Horwood House Hotel
A gorgeous, Grade II, Countryside Manor House Hotel Venue in Buckinghamshire
Villiers Hotel
Villiers Hotel, a romantic town centre setting for your nuptials, from ceremony to reception in Buckingham
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Brockholes Nature Reserve
Floating wedding venue Brockholes, Lancashire, set within a nature reserve with lake views and conservation-led celebrations.
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Wasing Park
Begin your forever at Wasing Park, a majestic Grade II listed barn wedding venue nestled in picturesque Berkshire countryside
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The Waltham Barns at Little Channels
Little Channels wedding venue in Little Waltham, Essex, with beamed ceremony room, outdoor areas and onsite cottage included.
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Leeds Castle
Iconic Kent castle wedding venue offering a choice of venues across one estate, from castle rooms to barn and outdoor settings.
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The Craiglands Hotel
Victorian hotel wedding venue The Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley, offering flexible ceremony rooms and large-capacity reception spaces.
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South Hill Park
Tailor your dream wedding day in the stunning mansion, gardens and Great Hall of South Hill Park, an exclusive Mansion House wedding venue.
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Losehill House Hotel
Boutique hotel venue Losehill House Hotel & Spa in Derbyshire Peak District with 24-hour exclusive use and on-site guest accommodation.
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Holiday Inn Gatwick Worth
Modern Hotel Wedding Venue in Crawley, West Sussex
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Hampton Court House Wedding Venue
Discover the enchanting Hampton Court House, an exclusive wedding venue in Surrey where your love story will unfold in timeless elegance.
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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