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Explore wedding venues from barns and hotels to country houses, gardens and exclusive-use venues. Filter by location, guest numbers and price to choose the right wedding venue, shortlist favourites and contact venues directly. Browse ceremony and reception venues for every guest list.
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Bellows Mill
Wedding Ceremony Venue in Dunstable
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The Queens Hall Wedding Venue
Sussex wedding? The Queen's Hall offers a majestic setting. Discover more.
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Lainston House Wedding Venue
Discover Lainston House, Hampshire's enchanting wedding venue where your dream day unfolds in timeless grandeur.
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The Saddle Club Wedding Venue
Plan your dream wedding at The Saddle Club, a picturesque Merseyside venue for an unforgettable celebration amidst horses and greenery.
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Elaine
Elaine has 13 years of experience working with wedding venues, and advises many of the top hotel and venue brands on their wedding marketing. She has a deep understanding of statistics that can accurately predict the online popularity of a particular venue and she is happy to share that knowledge with wedding couples and venues.
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Ashford International Hotel
A licensed hotel wedding venue in Ashford, Kent offering adaptable event spaces, guest accommodation and leisure facilities on site.
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Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park
Escape to the captivating expanse of Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park for an unforgettable wedding immersed in history and natural beauty.
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Silverstone Golf Club
Silverstone Golf Club is an exclusive-use wedding venue on the Buckinghamshire border with modern on-site accommodation.
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Homme House Wedding Venue
Exclusive use weekend hire country house
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Newbury Racecourse
Newbury Racecourse: Say 'I do' with stunning Berkshire views.
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Chigwell Hall
Versatile wedding venue Chigwell Hall in Essex with manor house rooms and marquee spaces for small to large celebrations.
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Victoria Hall Weddings, Saltaire
West Yorkshire wedding venue
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The Guildhall Weddings, Saltash
Celebrate your wedding in the heart of Cornwall's historic maritime town, Saltash, a charming venue offering exceptional value.
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The Old Vicarage Christchurch
Dorset's Old Vicarage: enchanting weddings in a beautiful country house setting. Discover more.
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The Old Vicarage, Elkesley
For a timeless wedding amidst character and charm, setting a picturesque scene, with an outside pergola and 3 Hat Tipi
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Ingatestone Hall
Historic Tudor house venue Ingatestone Hall in Essex with civil ceremony licence and flexible event spaces.
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Kings Oak Hotel
Essex event space Kings Oak Hotel High Beach combining indoor function rooms and pool garden settings.
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The Parkway Hotel
Set in seven acres of award-winning gardens, start planning your perfect day with us and see how we can bring your vision to life.
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Leicester Marriott Wedding Venue
Discover the Leicester Marriott Hotel, with suites to suit weddings of all sizes
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Fanhams Hall
Discover a luxurious haven, where dreams of an unforgettable wedding come to life.
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East Mersea Hall
Bespoke Weddings, Exclusively Yours
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Wharton Park Golf & Country Club
Celebrate your special day at Wharton Park Golf & Country Club, a picturesque setting where timeless elegance meets modern amenities.
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Spinnaker Tower Wedding Venue
Exchange vows with a breathtaking harbour vista and create unforgettable wedding memories at this historic landmark
Telford Hotel & Golf Resort Wedding Venue
Modern venue set on 170 acres of countryside
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Temple of Apollo Stourhead Wedding Venue
Create your perfect wedding day at the Temple of Apollo Stourhead, a magnificent National Trust venue set amidst stunning parkland in Wiltshire.
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Cliveden House Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by splendour at Cliveden House, Buckinghamshire.
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Maidenhead Rugby Union Football Club
Say 'I do' in style at Maidenhead Rugby Club. Discover more.
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Shendish Manor Hotel
Shendish Manor: Say 'I do' in Hertfordshire's idyllic stately home.
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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