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The Ballroom
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Amalfi White Wedding Venue, Derbyshire.

Wedding & Event Venue in the heart of Melbourne Derbyshire

Derbyshire

£4,500 - £15,000

30-150 guests

Malmaison Leeds Hotel Weddings
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Malmaison Leeds

Create unforgettable memories at Malmaison Leeds, a stunning wedding venue in West Yorkshire, offering tailored packages to match your vision.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

from £40

2-100 guests

Sheepy Meadows Venues in Warwickshire
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Sheepy Meadows - Wedding Venue

Warwickshire couples: Say "I do" at Sheepy Meadows, a charming wedding venue.

Warwickshire, Atherstone

£POA

150 guests

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Nant Y Walch Barn

Say 'I do' in the rustic charm of Nant Y Walch Wedding Barn. Discover more.

Powys, Llanwrtyd Wells

£POA

Wennington Hall
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Wennington Hall

Discover the grandeur of Wennington Hall, an exclusive country house wedding venue, where your dream day becomes a reality.

Lancashire, Lancaster

£POA

25-250 guests

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Alfriston War Memorial Hall

Celebrate your love in the charming ambiance of Alfriston War Memorial Hall, a beautiful Sussex village hall venue for unforgettable weddings.

East Sussex, Polgate

£POA

Wentbridge House Hotel Venues in Yorkshire - West
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Wentbridge House Hotel Wedding Venue

Country House Hotel wedding venue

West Yorkshire

from £7,995

170 guests

Llanelli wedding venue - The Diplomat Hotel
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The Diplomat Hotel & Spa

Discover The Diplomat Hotel, Llanelli's premier wedding venue for an unforgettable day.

Carmarthenshire, Llanelli

£POA

70-250 guests

Bride at St Marys Guildhall
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St Mary's Guildhall

Step back into grandeur at St. Mary's Guildhall, a historic gem that promises an unforgettable wedding in the heart of the West Midlands.

West Midlands, Coventry

£POA

120 guests

The exterior of riverside wedding venue, Egypt Mill, with wedding guests seated outside
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Egypt Mill

Celebrate your special day in the picturesque Cotswolds at Egypt Mill, a charming pub hotel venue offering bespoke wedding experiences.

Gloucestershire, Stroud

from £7,995

20-150 guests

Exterior of Cotswold Wedding Venue, The Frogmill. Image by Stu Jotham
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The Frogmill

Plan your idyllic waterside wedding at The Frogmill Hotel, where romance and elegance meet in the heart of Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £3,500

20-200 guests

Silverholme Manor, waterside wedding venue in cumbria
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Silverholme Manor Wedding Venue

Cumbria's Silverholme Manor: Your perfect wedding venue. Find out more.

Cumbria, Ulverston

from £12,000

250 guests

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Sheepdrove - One of the UK's most sustainable wedding venues
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Sheepdrove Organic Farm

Sheepdrove Organic Farm provides an idyllic setting for couples seeking a unique and environmentally conscious wedding venue in Berkshire.

Berkshire, Hungerford

£1,950 - £4,500

20-150 guests

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Abbey Farm Weddings

For a rustic and romantic barn wedding venue nestled in the tranquil Lincolnshire countryside, complete with our own Church in the grounds.

Lincolnshire, Woodhall Spa

£POA

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The Octagon Barn

Plan your perfect day at The Octagon Barn, a countryside venue with a unique setting for your ceremony and reception.

Norfolk, Plumstead

£4,725 - £7,800

250 guests

Ceremony
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The Princess Royal

Your elegant Surrey wedding begins at the historic Princess Royal.

Surrey, Farnham

from £1,500

225 guests

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Woodland Lodge at Culden Faw Estate

Small wedding and event venue Woodland Lodge at Culden Faw Estate, Henley-on-Thames, set in ancient woodland.

Oxfordshire

£POA

70 guests

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Littlebury Hotel

Hotel and wedding venue Littlebury Hotel Bicester Oxfordshire with licensed ceremonies and onsite gardens.

Oxfordshire, Bicester

£POA

80-120 guests

Rayle Farm Events Venue
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Rayle Farm Events Venue, Wedding Venue in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Rayle Farm Events Venue is a 5 acre field nested among the beautiful countryside with large marque

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Redruth

from £2,200

400 guests

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Battleswick Farm

Planning an idyllic Essex wedding? Discover Battleswick Farm.

Essex, Colchester

£POA

Spring Barn
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The Harty Estate

Riverside Wedding venue with a license for civil ceremonies

Kent, Sheerness

from £6,500

350 guests

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Foxcombe Hall

Grade II listed architecture at Foxcombe Hall in Oxfordshire with woodland grounds for summer weekend weddings.

Oxfordshire, Oxford

£4,400 - £7,500

150 guests

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Blackwell Grange Hotel Wedding Venue

Blackwell Grange is a stunning 17th century mansion

County Durham, Darlington

£POA

The stunning interior of GGs Yard wedding venue in Galloway Scotland
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GG's Yard

GG's Yard, a coastal barn wedding venue in Dumfries and Galloway, offers a picturesque and unforgettable setting for your special day.

Dumfries and Galloway, Castle Douglas

££ - £££

30-300 guests

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Sandon Manor, Wedding Venue in Hertfordshire

Escape to the enchanting Sandon Manor, a romantic wedding haven nestled in the heart of Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire, Buntingford

from £4,500

18-150 guests

Garden House Venue Venues in Oxfordshire
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Garden House Venue

Flexible countryside wedding venue Garden House Venue in Steventon, Oxfordshire with exclusive use and self-catering freedom.

Oxfordshire

from £4,500

20-300 guests

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Troon Concert Hall and Town Hall, Wedding Venue in Ayrshire South

Say "I do" in Troon's elegant halls. Learn more about our beautiful venue.

Ayrshire South, Troon

£POA

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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