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Elsham Golf Club Wedding Venue

Elsham Golf Club: Picture your perfect Lincolnshire wedding.

Lincolnshire, Brigg

£POA

Vale Country Club Wedding Barn Venues in Denbighshire
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Vale Country Club

Vale Country Club is an exclusive wedding venue in North Wales, set within a restored barn with a 35-foot wishing well.

Denbighshire, Ruthin

from £5,000

60-300 guests

Ashridge Great Barn wedding
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Ashridge Court

Looking for a Rustic barn with gorgeous gardens and outdoor ceremony spaces for your wedding day?

Devon, Chulmleigh

from £6,000

50-200 guests

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Glansevin Mansion

Glansevin Mansion: an exclusive-use Georgian venue in Carmarthenshire, offering the freedom of self-catering and no corkage.

Carmarthenshire, Llangadog

££ - £££

14-80 guests

Stourton Estates Ltd

Rustic woodland weddings at Stourton Woods in the safari tent venue for unique and exclusive celebrations

Lincolnshire, Horncastle

from £5,999

50-500 guests

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Hadsham Farm

Escape to the tranquil Cotswold countryside for your dream Tipi wedding at Hadsham Farm, for a stunning lakeside marquee wedding!

Oxfordshire, Banbury

from £5,950

50-200 guests

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The Barn Didcot

Community venue The Barn Didcot in Oxfordshire, licensed bar and open-plan Main Hall for weddings and receptions.

Oxfordshire, Didcot

£POA

Bolton Excellency Venues in Greater Manchester
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Bolton Excellency Wedding Venue

Celebrate your dream day in style at Bolton Excellency, where elegance, grandeur, and impeccable service await.

Greater Manchester, Bolton

£POA

Covered courtyard area at Eden Leisure Village near Glasgow
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Eden Leisure Village

Woodland weddings with onsite accommodation near Glasgow

North Lanarkshire, Glasgow

from £3,850

2-100 guests

The Oak Barn, Frame Farm

YOUR OWN PRIVATE FARM ESTATE IN KENT: Three barns, six luxury cottages, terraces, courtyard and 22 acres of countryside: Exclusively Yours.

Kent

from £4,000

2-200 guests

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Barnutopia Wedding Venue

JANUARY SALE 20% OFF VENUE HIRE. Book by end of day 31 January 2026. Stunning venue, outdoor spaces and wedding barn in the Shropshire countryside.

Shropshire, Oswestry

from £1,500

15-120 guests

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Chapter Hall Wedding Venue

West Yorkshire's Chapter Hall: a unique wedding venue. Discover more.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£2,300 - £4,000

40-200 guests

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Waltham Forest Town Hall

Waltham Forest Ceremonies provides civil ceremonies within a Grade II listed Town Hall on Fellowship Square.

East London, Walthamstow

from £350

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Carwinion House

Carwinion House: An exclusive-use 18th-century country house venue in Cornwall, set within 12 acres of sub-tropical gardens.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Falmouth

£695 - £8,000

2-120 guests

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West Usk Lighthouse

West Usk Lighthouse offers a captivating and romantic setting for couples seeking an unforgettable wedding ceremony and reception.

Newport, Usk

£POA

25-80 guests

Redbank Events Venues in Herefordshire
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Redbank Events Wedding Venue

Rustic elegance by the river? Redbank Barn: Unique Herefordshire wedding venue with camping for guests packages from £3990

Herefordshire, Hampton Bishop

£POA

80-200 guests

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Shrivenham Memorial Hall Wedding Venue

Shrivenham Memorial Hall: Your perfect Oxfordshire wedding venue. Discover more.

Wiltshire

from £1,250

450 guests

New Craven Hall Wedding Venue Venues in Yorkshire - West
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New Craven Hall Wedding Venue

Yorkshire wedding? New Craven Hall offers a stunning venue for your special day. Learn more.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£POA

250 guests

Pauntley Court Venues in Gloucestershire
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Pauntley Court

A Cotswold Wedding Venue like no other...

Gloucestershire, Gloucester

from £2,500

2-100 guests

Frieda And The Moon

A romantic, quirky venue in a hidden valley in Cornwall not far from the coast. Specialising in exquisite tiny weddings, elopements and ceremonies.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Looe

from £1,400

12 guests

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Euridge Manor Luxury Weddings

We have reason to believe that Euridge Manor is no longer taking wedding bookings (APRI 2026)

Wiltshire, Chippenham

£22,600

150 guests

The Willows Venues in West Midlands
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The Willows Wedding Venue

Discover The Willows, the enchanting West Midlands wedding venue where your dreams come true.

West Midlands, Willenhall

££ - £££

50-600 guests

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Hook Norton Brewery

Brewery wedding venue Hook Norton Brewery in Hook Norton, comprising a Victorian industrial spaces with flexible ceremony and reception rooms.

Oxfordshire, Banbury

£POA

140 guests

Sedgewell Barn Venues in Yorkshire - North
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Sedgewell Barn

Sedgewell Barn offers a breathtaking wedding venue in North Yorkshire's picturesque countryside for an exquisite celebration of romance and elegance.

North Yorkshire, Northallerton

£POA

30-150 guests

London Ellipse Hall
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Museum of London Barbican

Unique Historic Venue for Your Wedding!

Central London

£POA

800 guests

The Langley Buckinghamshire Venues in Buckinghamshire
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The Langley Buckinghamshire

Discover timeless elegance at The Langley, a stunning luxury wedding venue in the heart of Buckinghamshire, perfect for your unforgettable celebration

Buckinghamshire, Iver

£20,000 - £100,000

30-100 guests

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Walled Garden Baumber

Say 'I do' surrounded by fragrant blooms, exposed brickwork and a charming, rustic atmosphere of The Walled Garden at Baumber

Lincolnshire, Horncastle

£POA

20-160 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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