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Stourport Manor Hotel

A peaceful Victorian Manor House, set on the edge of Stourport-on-Severn

Worcestershire, Stourport-on-Severn

from £500

4-400 guests

Midelney Manor traditional british country house wedding venue Bristol & Somerset
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Midelney Manor Wedding Venue

Enchanting Somerset manor house weddings: Discover Midelney.

Bristol and Somerset, Somerset

£15,000 - £20,000

150 guests

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Bretforton Grange & Theatrebarn, Wedding Venue in Worcestershire

Bretforton Grange & Theatrebarn, a stunning Grade II* listed venue in the Cotswolds. Exclusive use for your perfect wedding and possibility to get mar

Worcestershire, Evesham

from £4,000

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The Room In The Rodings

Beautiful, rural wedding venue in the heart of the Essex countryside. Flexibility to create your perfect day.

Essex, Dunmow

from £5,000

2-150 guests

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Luxe Venue

Discover Luxe Venue, an exclusive wedding venue in the West Midlands. Create your dream day with unparalleled elegance. View prices and enquire online

West Midlands, Birmingham

from £800

Stanway House
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Stanway House & Fountain, Wedding Venue in Gloucestershire

Plan your unforgettable wedding at Stanway House, a stunning Gloucestershire venue with a world-famous gravity fountain.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £12,000

70-150 guests

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Country House with ceremony room and accommodation, a home from home.
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The Forest Country House Weddings, Wedding Venue in Powys

Discover an exclusive country house wedding venue in Powys. The Forest offers a stunning glass barn and woodland setting for your dream day. View prices & enquire online.

Powys, Newtown

from £3,400

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Stanbridge & Tilsworth Community Hall, Wedding Venue in Bedfordshire

Create your dream wedding at our rural Bedfordshire venue. A stunning blank canvas offering exclusive use for your perfect day. View prices and enquir

Bedfordshire, Leighton Buzzard

from £950

Coombe End Manor
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Coombe End Manor, Wedding Venue in Gloucestershire

A timeless Cotswold manor set within 2,000 acres of private countryside, designed for unforgettable celebrations.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £30,000

150 guests

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Rhodes House, Wedding Venue in Oxfordshire

Celebrate your wedding at Rhodes House, a timeless Grade II* listed venue in the heart of Oxford.

Oxfordshire, Oxford

from £9,000

150 guests

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Oxcombe Weddings, Wedding Venue in Lincolnshire

Oxcombe offers exclusive, bespoke & intimate countryside weddings in All Saints Church in the Lincolnshire Wolds. View prices and start planning your perfect day.

Lincolnshire, Horncastle

from £1,500

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Cardiff Holland House Hotel

Celebrate your special day in style at Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa, an idyllic wedding venue nestled in the heart of Cardiff.

Cardiff, Cardiff

£55 - £75

30-400 guests

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The Mid-Norfolk Railway, Wedding Venue in Norfolk

Host an unforgettable wedding at The Mid-Norfolk Railway, a unique steam train venue. Discover our bespoke packages, view prices and plan your perfect

Norfolk, Dereham

££ - £££

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Riverside Cabins, Wedding Venue in Shropshire

Host your dream DIY wedding at our exclusive Shropshire venue. Perfect for a weekend celebration with riverside cabins & accommodation for 52.

Shropshire, Shrewsbury

from £7,699

House and Garden
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Hill Farm

Exclusive rural wedding venue Hill Farm in Gainfield, Oxfordshire with marquee space for up to 350 guests.

Oxfordshire, Faringdon

from £2,000

350 guests

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The Oak Grove, Wedding Venue in Kent

Exchange vows beneath ancient oaks at The Oak Grove, Kent's enchanting, exclusive-use woodland wedding venue. View prices and enquire today.

Kent, Sittingbourne

£££ - ££££

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Tendring Hall Estate

Tendring Hall Estate, an exclusive historic Suffolk wedding venue. We host a limited number of bespoke weddings, each shaped around you. View packages

Suffolk, Stoke-by-Nayland

from £5,000

1000 guests

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Withnoe Field

Plan your dream clifftop wedding at our stunning 7-acre blank canvas venue in Cornwall. Offering breathtaking sea views for your perfect day.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Torpoint

£ - ££

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Glandyfi Castle, Wedding Venue in Ceredigion

Host your fairytale wedding at Glandyfi Castle. An exclusive use, luxury wedding venue in Ceredigion with stunning views of the Welsh coast.

Ceredigion, Machynlleth

from £5,995

50 guests

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Royle Forest, Wedding Venue in Staffordshire

Royle Forest Weddings is a venue offering something completely unique, set within it's own magical world lost in the middle of a forest.

Derbyshire, Burton on Trent

from £9,999

160 guests

Upper Library Roundtable Wedding Setup
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The Geological Society

Plan an elegant wedding at our historic Grade II* listed venue in Piccadilly. A unique Central London Wedding Venue.

Central London, Mayfair

from £5,200

Barra Castle Weddings
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Barra Castle

Your fairytale wedding awaits at Barra Castle, an exclusive-use venue with a historic castle and stunning rustic barn.

Aberdeenshire, Inverurie

££ - £££

350 guests

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Highfield Church Centre

Plan your perfect Hampshire wedding at Highfield Church Centre. Our modern, light-filled venue is ideal for your celebration.

Hampshire, Southampton

from £1,300

200 guests

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Beaulieu Village Hall, New Forest, Wedding Venue in Hampshire

Beaulieu Village Hall: A budget, affordable DIY wedding venue in the prettiest village in the New Forest. A perfect blank canvas for your day. View prices / enquire.

Hampshire, Brockenhurst

from £495

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The Japanese Garden, Wedding Venue in Clackmannanshire

Submerse yourself in the ancient trees and the unique beauty of a traditional Japanese garden set in the Scottish countryside.

Clackmannanshire, Alloa

from £4

30 guests

Ford Green Hall Wedding Venue

Ford Green Hall: historic charm for your perfect Staffordshire wedding.

Staffordshire

£POA

30 guests

Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Make your wedding dreams a reality at the Cardiff Marriott Hotel, a premier wedding venue offering stunning settings and exceptional service.

Cardiff, Cardiff

£POA

50-260 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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