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Outdoor ceremony at Rutland Hall hotel
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Rutland Hall Hotel

Wedding venue Rutland Hall Hotel, Rutland, offering lakeside views and flexible indoor and outdoor spaces.

34 reviews

Rutland, Oakham

from £7,795

10-500 guests

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The Adelphi Hotel

Central Liverpool wedding venue, The Adelphi Hotel, offering historic suites and in-house catering for celebrations of all scales.

19 reviews

Merseyside, Liverpool

from £2,499

40-600 guests

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Grand Hotel Gosforth Park

Newcastle upon Tyne hotel Grand Hotel Gosforth Park offering adaptable function suites and guest accommodation on 12 acres.

13 reviews

Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne

from £3,000

80-400 guests

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Grenadier Suite holds up to 150 guests with DJ and Dancefloor
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Holiday Inn Reading-South M4 J11

Contemporary Berkshire wedding venue with flexible spaces, expert planners and accommodation for seamless celebrations and pre-wedding stays.

1 review

Berkshire, Reading

from £4,000

2-180 guests

Tredudwell barn wedding venue in Cornwall
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Tredudwell Manor

Country manor and barn wedding venue, Tredudwell Manor, Cornwall with exclusive hire and on-site guest accommodation.

30 reviews

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Fowey

from £4,750

20-220 guests

Portland Heights Suite
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voco® Manchester

City hotel wedding venue with 189 onsite bedrooms, licensed for civil ceremonies and a maximum capacity of 150 guests.

6 reviews

Greater Manchester, Manchester

from £2,500

30-150 guests

Deene Park Estate Marquee Weddings Northamptonshire
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Deene Park

Outdoor wedding venue Deene Park, Northamptonshire, offering historic gardens, woodland and lakeside event sites.

82 reviews

Northamptonshire, Corby

from £5,250

60-400 guests

Thornton Manor Venues in Merseyside
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Thornton Manor Country Estate

Tie the knot in splendour at Thornton Manor, a magnificent manor house wedding venue nestled amidst picturesque landscapes

13 reviews

Merseyside, Wirral

from £4,500

60-250 guests

Bosworth Hall Spa & Hotel
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Bosworth Hall Hotel

Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa, historic 17th-century wedding venue in Market Bosworth with gardens and versatile rooms.

13 reviews

Leicestershire

from £5,000

50-275 guests

Warbrook House
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Warbrook House

Country estate wedding venue Warbrook House in Hampshire with Grade I listed gardens and versatile indoor and marquee spaces.

91 reviews

Hampshire, Fleet

from £7,500

30-130 guests

Hackney Glass House Wedding Venue London
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The Glass House

Modern wedding and events venue The Glass House in Springfield Park, Hackney with retractable skylights and garden courtyard access.

East London, Springfield

from £500

150 guests

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Lambeth Assembly Hall

Brixtons Lambeths Assembly Hall wedding reception space with heritage architecture and dedicated event coordination.

38 reviews

South London, Lambeth

from £150

2-300 guests

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New House Farm

Grade II-listed barn and country house New House Farm in Cumbria’s Lorton Valley offers exclusive use and flexible wedding spaces.

22 reviews

Cumbria, Cockermouth

from £2,000

40-130 guests

East Sussex National Resort

Hotel resort weddings at East Sussex National, Uckfield, with licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces.

42 reviews

East Sussex, Uckfield

from £105

20-700 guests

Hunton Park
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Hunton Park Hotel

Historic Georgian mansion and garden estate, Hunton Park Hotel, Hertfordshire, with multiple licensed ceremony spaces.

39 reviews

Hertfordshire, Kings Langley

from £7,440

2-500 guests

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Burnham Beeches Hotel

A countryside hotel wedding venue in Burnham, with an outdoor pavilion and three licensed wedding options inside

22 reviews

Buckinghamshire, Burnham, Slough

from £5,000

20-200 guests

Brympton House luxury country house wedding venue in Somerset with gardens and historic exterior
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Brympton House

Luxury exclusive-use country estate in Somerset. 32 bedrooms, up to 260 guests, and five flexible wedding options — designed for multi-day celebration

362 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Yeovil

from £35,000

60-260 guests

Royal Court Spa Hotel Venues in West Midlands
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Royal Court Hotel

Hotel wedding venue, Royal Court Hotel Coventry, with manor house setting and Garden Suite for large receptions.

1 review

West Midlands, Coventry

from £2,500

100-500 guests

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Sprowston Manor Hotel & Spa

Sprowston Manor Hotel, Spa & Golf Norwich weddings situated in parkland estate with marquee, function rooms and on-site guest bedrooms.

33 reviews

Norfolk, Norwich

from £4,850

30-300 guests

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Bromsgrove Hotel

Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa wedding venue in Worcestershire offering three wedding suites and dedicated planning support.

11 reviews

Worcestershire, Bromsgrove

from £4,000

30-200 guests

Winters Tale Country Barn Venues in Buckinghamshire
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Winters Tale Barn

Well hidden - worth finding ! Magical Venue unspoilt in the heart of the Countryside

72 reviews

Buckinghamshire

from £4,800

35-200 guests

The Midland Hotel Room set for wedding dinner with beautiful chandelier and dance floor.
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The Midland Hotel

Hotel wedding venue Midland Hotel Bradford in Bradford West Yorkshire with two grand ballrooms and varied suite options.

7 reviews

West Yorkshire, Bradford

from £3,999

20-400 guests

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Westonbirt House

Cotswold estate wedding venue Westonbirt House, Tetbury, with exclusive use of period state rooms and gardens.

3 reviews

Gloucestershire, Tetbury

from £12,000

50-150 guests

Nride and groom toasting at their wedding reception at The Coduit, London
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The Conduit

Central London wedding and private events venue The Conduit, Covent Garden, with panoramic rooftop skyline views.

6 reviews

Central London, London

from £3,000

10-190 guests

Wedding at the DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa
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Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa

Hotel wedding venue with Victorian interiors and landscaped gardens perfect for your wedding photography

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

from £5,000

18-650 guests

Ceremony room with flower arch at end of aisle and yellow seat decorations
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Grand Hotel Blackpool

Seafront hotel venue Grand Hotel in Blackpool with versatile suites and coastal views.

3 reviews

Lancashire, Blackpool

from £2,026

10-350 guests

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Duvale Priory

Licensed civil ceremonies venue Duvale Priory in Tiverton, Devon with hall for up to 120 guests and included setup.

Devon, Tiverton

from £3,500

6-120 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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