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Hinckley Golf Club & Parklands

Stunning Function Rooms for your Wedding Reception

Leicestershire, Hinckley

£POA

200 guests

Crystal Palace Football Club Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at Crystal Palace Football Club, the enchanting wedding venue in South London.

South London, London

£POA

The White Horse Country Park Wedding Venue

Wiltshire weddings: Say "I do" at the stunning White Horse Country Park. Discover more.

Wiltshire, Westbury

£POA

200 guests

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Swancar Farm Country House Wedding Venue

Swancar Farm Country House: Your dream Nottinghamshire wedding venue.

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

£5,000 - £25,000

300 guests

Northover Manor Wedding Venue

Northover Manor: enchanting Bristol & Somerset wedding venue. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset, Yeovil

£POA

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£1,750 - £2,700

10-140 guests

ZSL London Zoo Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love amidst the enchanting wildlife at London Zoo, a unique and unforgettable wedding venue at an iconic venue.

North London, London

£POA

40-300 guests

Alma Lodge Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover Alma Lodge Hotel, the quintessential wedding venue in Greater Manchester, where your love story unfolds in an exquisite setting.

Greater Manchester, Stockport

£POA

200 guests

GoGlasgow Urban Hotel

For an unforgettable urban wedding in North Lanarkshire, choose GoGlasgow Urban Hotel. Experience modern elegance in the heart of the city.

North Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£POA

The Winking Man Wedding Venue

Celebrate your wedding day in style at The Winking Man, an enchanting country pub wedding venue

Staffordshire, Upper Hulme

£1,600 - £3,500

50-300 guests

The Ridge Golf Club Wedding Venue

Kent wedding bliss awaits at The Ridge Golf Club. Discover more.

Kent, Maidstone

£POA

Farmhouse Inn Southwick Wedding Venue

Wiltshire couples: discover Farmhouse Inn Southwick, a charming venue for your perfect day.

Wiltshire, Southwick

£POA

80 guests

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Blackburne House Wedding Venue

Blackburne House: Your perfect Merseyside wedding venue. Discover more.

Merseyside, Liverpool

£POA

Houghwood Golf Club Wedding Venue

Houghwood Golf Club: Say 'I do' in Merseyside's stunning setting. Discover more.

Merseyside, St Helens

£5,500

180 guests

The Bishop's Palace Wedding Venue

Wedding venue in Bristol and Somerset.

Bristol and Somerset, Wells

£POA

175 guests

The Montague Hotel Wedding Venue

Central London's Montague on the Gardens: a charming wedding venue. Discover more.

Central London, London

£POA

200 guests

Owl Lodge Wedding Barn

Discover Owl Lodge, a romantic wedding venue nestled in Wiltshire, where dreams of an unforgettable celebration become reality.

Wiltshire, Lacock

£POA

120 guests

The American Museum in Britain Wedding Venue

Create everlasting memories at The American Museum in Britain, a captivating wedding venue blending history and charm.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£POA

200 guests

Staffordshire Registration Services Wedding Venue

Staffordshire Ceremonies: Your perfect Staffordshire wedding venue. Discover more.

Staffordshire, Stafford

£POA

Chartridge Park Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Buckinghamshire beauty at Chartridge Park Golf Club. Discover more.

Buckinghamshire, Chesham

£POA

120-200 guests

Beechwood Park Wedding Venue

Hertfordshire couples: discover Beechwood Park, a unique wedding venue for your special day.

Hertfordshire, St Albans

£POA

200 guests

The Isla Gladstone Conservatory Wedding Venue

Liverpool's Unique Glass Wedding Venue

Merseyside, Liverpool

£6,000

50-200 guests

Park Manor Wedding Venue

Cheshire's Park Manor: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Cheshire, Warrington

£POA

80-200 guests

Nurstead Court Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in the idyllic setting of Nurstead Court, Kent. Discover more.

Kent, Gravesend

£POA

200 guests

Crossley House Wedding Venue

Discover Crossley House, a stunning wedding venue in West Yorkshire, for an unforgettable celebration in a picturesque setting.

West Yorkshire, Halifax

£POA

50-200 guests

Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate

Indulge in an unforgettable wedding experience at Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate, where elegance and hospitality intertwine.

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

£POA

30-180 guests

Boxted Hall Wedding Venue

Suffolk's Boxted Hall: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds

£5,500 - £8,500

2-120 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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