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The Windmill Village Hotel

Hotel wedding venue Windmill Village Hotel, Coventry, with 17th-century windmill and parkland setting.

36 reviews

West Midlands, Coventry

from £3,750

20-250 guests

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The Manor Hotel Solihull

Georgian manor house wedding venue Manor Hotel Solihull offering indoor and outdoor ceremony settings in Meriden.

138 reviews

West Midlands, Solihull

from £3,095

50-300 guests

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Oakley Hall Hotel

Create your dream wedding at Oakley Hall Hotel, where stunning grounds and elegant interiors will make your special day unforgettable.

17 reviews

Hampshire, Basingstoke

from £180

50-400 guests

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The Oaks
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The Oaks

Flexible affordable wedding & reception spaces in Eltham SE9 with indoor & outdoor areas, for intimate gatherings or larger celebrations with car park

38 reviews

South London, Eltham

from £1,900

60-300 guests

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Vale Resort

Resort wedding venue in Vale of Glamorgan with Castle Suite, Morgannwg Suite and landscaped terraces.

1 review

Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff

from £7,000

40-400 guests

Osmaston Park, Marquee Wedding Reception Venue in Derbyshire
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Osmaston Park

Marquee reception venue Osmaston Park in Ashbourne, Derbyshire offering full-day access for tailored wedding celebrations.

3 reviews

Derbyshire, Ashbourne

from £3,000

20-500 guests

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The Elvetham

Discover The Elvetham, a stunning Hampshire wedding venue where your dream day becomes a timeless memory.

37 reviews

Hampshire, Hook

from £15,000

50-110 guests

Little Green Wedding Barn Venues in Norfolk
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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.

35 reviews

Norfolk, Diss

£POA

50-200 guests

Walton Hall Hotel & Spa Venues in Warwickshire
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Walton Hall Hotel by Sunday

A 16th-century Warwickshire hotel with spaces for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

10 reviews

Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon

from £4,500

20-250 guests

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Mercure Haydock Hotel

Georgian mansion-style hotel wedding venue, Mercure Haydock in Haydock, with courtyard marquee celebrations for up to 280 guests.

18 reviews

Merseyside, St Helens

from £2,750

30-240 guests

Bristol Grand Hotel Venues in Bristol
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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.

Bristol and Somerset

from £2,500

20-500 guests

Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel by Sunday

City centre hotel wedding venue Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower, Liverpool, hosting ceremonies and receptions with waterfront landmark views.

3 reviews

Merseyside, Liverpool

from £2,750

30-180 guests

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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.

31 reviews

Lancashire, Accrington

from £4,500

30-400 guests

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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.

14 reviews

Gloucestershire, Cirencester

from £4,150

10-650 guests

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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.

11 reviews

Kent, Edenbridge

from £14,000

25-220 guests

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Horwood House Hotel

A gorgeous, Grade II, Countryside Manor House Hotel Venue in Buckinghamshire

63 reviews

Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

from £6,000

25-250 guests

Villiers Hotel Wedding Venue Venues in Buckinghamshire
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Villiers Hotel

Villiers Hotel, a romantic town centre setting for your nuptials, from ceremony to reception in Buckingham

16 reviews

Buckinghamshire, Buckingham

from £1,500

15-180 guests

Bride and groom next to the water
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Brockholes Nature Reserve

Floating wedding venue Brockholes, Lancashire, set within a nature reserve with lake views and conservation-led celebrations.

5 reviews

Lancashire, Preston

£POA

120-120 guests

Weddings at the Craiglands
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The Craiglands Hotel

Victorian hotel wedding venue The Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley, offering flexible ceremony rooms and large-capacity reception spaces.

1 review

West Yorkshire, Ilkley

from £2,995

2-700 guests

Modern Wedding Venue in Crawley, West Sussex
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Holiday Inn Gatwick Worth

Modern Hotel Wedding Venue in Crawley, West Sussex

16 reviews

West Sussex, Crawley

£3,500 - £10,000

280 guests

Two Woods Estate, Outdoor Weddings
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Two Woods Estate

Say "I do" in the magical Enchanting Redwood Forest at the Two Woods Estate

6 reviews

West Sussex, Pulborough

£ - ££

120 guests

Countryhouse weddings at Ringwood Hall Hotel
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Ringwood Hall Hotel

Set within its own grounds on the edge of the Peak District National Park, offering both indoor and outdoor wedding spaces

5 reviews

Derbyshire, Chesterfield

£7,995 - £17,995

30-250 guests

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Bird Hills Golf Centre Wedding Venue

Beautiful, affordable Wedding Venue near Maidenhead

3 reviews

Berkshire, Maidenhead

from £1,000

50-200 guests

The Mansion House at De Vere Wokefield Estate
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De Vere Wokefield Estate Wedding Venue

Wokefield Place and The Mansion House; Two different wedding venue options on one Estate!

47 reviews

Berkshire, Reading

from £5,000

4-400 guests

Reigate Hill Golf Club Venues in Surrey
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Reigate Hill Golf Club Wedding Venue

an affordable, lakeside wedding venue, set with stunning countryside

30 reviews

Surrey, Reigate

£4,500 - £15,000

4-150 guests

Park Hall Hotel & Spa Wolverhampton West Midlands
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Park Hall Hotel

Park Hall Hotel & Spa wedding venue in Wolverhampton with Ballroom and Orangery suites and countryside garden setting

71 reviews

West Midlands, Wolverhampton

from £3,000

30-550 guests

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Parkhill Hotel

Parkhill Hotel country-house wedding venue in Suffolk featuring historic Barn and flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces.

7 reviews

Suffolk

from £5,000

300 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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