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Kimberley Hall Wedding Venue

Norfolk's Kimberley Hall: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Norfolk, Wymondham

£POA

250 guests

Chaucer Barn Wedding Venue

Norfolk's Chaucer Barn: enchanting weddings in a unique, historic setting. Discover more.

Norfolk, Gresham

£POA

200 guests

Delta Hotels by Marriott Warwick Wedding Venue

Dream Warwickshire wedding? Discover Delta Hotels Warwick, your stunning venue.

Warwickshire, Warwick

£POA

200 guests

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National Motorcycle Museum Wedding Venue

Say "I do" amongst iconic British bikes at the unique National Motorcycle Museum wedding venue.

West Midlands, Solihull

£40 - £68

30-700 guests

iDo The Country Wedding Company Wedding Venue

Bucks couples: dream country wedding at iDo The Country Wedding Company.

Buckinghamshire, Buckingham

£POA

200 guests

Elite Venue Wedding Venue

Kent's Elite Venue: Your dream wedding, exquisitely realised.

Kent, Gravesend

£POA

200 guests

The Bloomsbury Ballroom Wedding Venue

Central London's iconic Bloomsbury Ballroom: Your dream wedding venue.

Central London, London

£7,000 - £11,000

100-300 guests

Hatfield House Wedding Venue

Make your dream wedding a reality at the magnificent Hatfield House, a historic estate offering an unparalleled setting and exceptional hospitality.

Hertfordshire, Hatfield

£25,000 - £55,000

40-400 guests

DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North, a stunning hotel wedding venue where elegance meets style.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£2,000 - £6,000

20-200 guests

Carlton Towers Wedding Venue

Exclusive Use Spectacular Stately Home set in 250 acres North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire, Goole

£6,600 - £17,100

2-250 guests

Devonshire Place Wedding Venue

Leicestershire's Devonshire Place: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Leicestershire, Leicester

£POA

200 guests

Milwards House

Private secluded grade II 16th century house

East Sussex, Laughton

£POA

160 guests

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Keythorpe Manor Wedding Venue

Keythorpe Manor offers exquisite surroundings for unforgettable weddings in the heart of Leicestershire.

Leicestershire, Keythorpe

£4,600 - £8,600

450 guests

Village The Hotel Club Blackpool

Lancashire weddings: Say "I do" in Village Hotel Club Blackpool's charming setting.

Lancashire, Blackpool

£POA

12-200 guests

The Venue Fareham Wedding Venue

Discover The Venue Fareham, where dreams and unforgettable wedding moments become reality

Hampshire, Fareham

£POA

200 guests

The Empire Banqueting & Conference Hall

Leicestershire's Empire: Your fairytale wedding awaits. Discover more.

Leicestershire, Leicester

£POA

120-200 guests

Mycenae House Wedding Venue

Planning your East London wedding? Discover the magic of Mycenae House.

East London, Blackheath

£POA

120 guests

Aldourie Castle

Aldourie Castle: Highland romance realised. Discover your dream Scottish wedding.

Highland, Inverness

£POA

50-80 guests

Colehayes Park Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Devon's beauty at Colehayes Park. Discover more.

Devon, Newton Abbot

£POA

250 guests

Wilkswood Wedding Venue

Wilkswood, Dorset: Enchanting ceremonies in a breathtaking setting. Discover more.

Dorset, Swanage

£7,500 - £16,990

50-200 guests

Asia House Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover Asia House's unique charm.

Central London, London

£6,000 - £20,000

250 guests

Porth-en-Alls House Wedding Venue

Exchange vows by the rolling waves at our coastal wedding venue -with a breathtaking backdrop for your special wedding day.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Penzance

£6,500 - £13,000

200 guests

Trelowarren Wedding Venue

with its magnificent chapel and extensive grounds, can be exclusively yours for your marquee wedding

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Helston

£POA

200 guests

Northampton Town Centre Hotel

Planning your Northamptonshire wedding? Discover the Mercure Northampton Town Centre Hotel.

Northamptonshire, Northampton

£POA

420 guests

Ladywood Estate Wedding Venue

Leicestershire's Ladywood Estate: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Leicestershire, Oakham

£10,500 - £16,000

450 guests

Melodie Park Wedding Venue

North Yorkshire's Melodie Park: Say "I do" surrounded by breathtaking beauty. Discover more.

North Yorkshire, York

£POA

200 guests

Kilminorth

Discover Kilminorth: Cornwall’s hidden wedding haven, where wild beauty meets your once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Looe

£POA

250 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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