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Wedding Safari
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Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

Wedding venue in Kent set within a wildlife reserve, offering varied licensed settings and on-site stays across the estate.

30 reviews

Kent, Ashford

from £10,000

20-140 guests

Thief Hall weddings North Yorkshire northallerton
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Thief Hall

Exclusive-use North Yorkshire barn wedding venue at Thief Hall with flexible catering choices and extended wedding access.

3 reviews

North Yorkshire, Northallerton

£4,000 - £15,000

250 guests

Wethele Manor Wedding Venue
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Wethele Manor

Exclusive-use manor house barn and garden venue at Wethele Manor, Leamington Spa, for celebrations from 20 to 300 guests

10 reviews

Warwickshire, Leamington Spa

from £4,000

20-300 guests

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Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport

Hotel venue Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport in Ponteland with flexible wedding packages near Newcastle International Airport.

5 reviews

Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne

from £1,800

10-300 guests

Elmhay Park
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Elmhay Park

Somerset wedding venue with Victorian walled gardens, exclusive use, on-site accommodation, and flexible one- to three-day packages.

17 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Frome

from £6,592

500 guests

Asian Wedding at London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel External Caterers in Essex London
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London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel

Hotel Wedding Venue The London Chigwell Prince Regent in Essex with Georgian architecture and flexible indoor and outdoor ceremony function halls.

1 review

Essex, Epping

from £4,500

20-400 guests

Village the Hotel Club Manchester Bury Venues in Greater Manchester
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Village Hotel Club Bury

Large Hotel Wedding Venue in Bury, with a license for civil ceremonies, wedding packages available.

8 reviews

Greater Manchester, Bury

from £5,000

4-200 guests

Old Bridge Venue, beautiful gardens and woods surrounding the house and marquee, quiet rural setting
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Old Bridge

A picturesque rural marquee venue, where classic charm meets modern comforts in the heart of the beautiful Somerset countryside

3 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, South Petherton

£5,350 - £6,700

25-200 guests

West Midlands barn wedding venue on our farm
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Bennetts Willow Barn

Wedding venue Bennetts Willow Barn near Worcester combining oak-framed barn, garden and marquee for bespoke celebrations.

21 reviews

Worcestershire, Worcester

from £1,595

50-160 guests

Caer Rhun Hall Wedding Venue in Conwy
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Caer Rhun Hall

Discover Caer Rhun Hall, a magnificent countryhouse hotel wedding venue set within stunning Welsh countryside, for an unforgettable day.

Conwy, Llandudno

from £6,500

4-150 guests

Exterior wedding venue - the story museum in Oxford
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The Story Museum

Oxford museum venue The Story Museum offering licensed live entertainment and café facilities for wedding receptions.

5 reviews

Oxfordshire, Oxford

from £2,500

100 guests

Your Wedding Ceremony Vision, at Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel
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Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel

Plan your dream wedding at Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel, a barn wedding venue nestled amidst the stunning Surrey Hills.

94 reviews

Surrey, Dorking

from £5,150

60-180 guests

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The Chilterns View

The Chilterns View rural Oxfordshire venue with on-site lodges, safari tent and land for tents and marquee.

1 review

Oxfordshire, Wallingford

£6,000 - £10,000

22-200 guests

Parkland Weddings at Cokethorpe School
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Parkland Weddings

Cokethorpe School wedding venue in Witney offering exclusive use and marquee receptions

Oxfordshire, Witney

£POA

20-200 guests

The Queen Hotel Leeds, Wedding Venue
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The Queens Hotel

The Queens Hotel Leeds wedding venue offering 15 licensed event spaces from intimate ceremonies to large ballroom celebrations.

16 reviews

West Yorkshire, Leeds

from £9,690

50-450 guests

Novotel Southampton
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Novotel Southampton Wedding Venue

Southampton wedding venue with a modern vibe! Novotel: stylish space, onsite catering & perfect for your city celebration

Hampshire, Southampton

from £4,085

40-320 guests

The Spread Eagle

Historic boutique hotel venue The Spread Eagle Hotel in Thame, Oxfordshire with multiple licensed ceremony spaces for flexible celebrations.

30 reviews

Oxfordshire, Thame

from £500

2-200 guests

Whirlowbrook Hall Venues in Yorkshire - South
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Whirlow Brook Hall

A luxury exclusive‑use manor house wedding venue in Sheffield, surrounded by stunning scenery.

15 reviews

South Yorkshire, Sheffield

from £4,350

15-180 guests

Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane
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Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro

A stunning hotel in the heart of Central Scotland with views of the Trossachs

12 reviews

Perth and Kinross, Dunblane

£5,000 - £10,000

30-300 guests

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The Manor Estate

Discover the charm of Manor Estate, an idyllic barn wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside.

16 reviews

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£5,900 - £8,000

35-120 guests

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Tall John's Barn

Discover the charm of Tall John's Wedding Barn, a picturesque blank canvas venue nestled in the idyllic Powys countryside.

13 reviews

Powys, Brecon

from £3,000

2-160 guests

Weddings at Forty Hall
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The Banqueting Suite at Forty Hall

Enfield’s Banqueting Suite at Forty Hall with large seated and evening reception capacity on a parkland estate.

North London, Enfield

£POA

25-300 guests

Couple kiss outside of Worcester Guildhall on wedding day with confetti
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Worcester Guildhall Weddings

Historic City Centre Wedding Venue

Worcestershire, Worcester

£300 - £2,000

2-180 guests

Southampton Wedding Venue, The Bugle House
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The Bugle

For an unforgettable wedding celebration in Hampshire, discover The Bugle, an enchanting venue with picturesque scenery and exceptional hospitality.

4 reviews

Hampshire, Southampton

from £2,500

15-130 guests

Tawstock Court - Georgian Country House in North Devon
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Tawstock Court

Devon's Tawstock Court: Your dream country wedding awaits.

2 reviews

Devon, Barnstaple

£POA

180 guests

Trinity House London Wedding Venue
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Trinity House

Exclusive-use historic Georgian venue Trinity House, London EC3N | city location with Tower of London views.

13 reviews

Central London, London

from £9,000

30-180 guests

Wedding Venue The Pumping House
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The Pumping House

Celebrate your love in the exquisite surroundings at this Exclusive Victorian Grade II Listed Wedding Venue in Sherwood Forest

36 reviews

Nottinghamshire, Newark

from £8,000

2-250 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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