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Orange Grove Hotel & Gardens

Our breathtaking mansion house setting amidst idyllic Hampshire landscapes is the perfect backdrop for your special wedding day.

Hampshire, Southampton

£POA

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Royal Norwich, Wedding Venue in Norfolk

Luxury Golf Club Wedding Venue in Norwich

Norfolk, Norwich

£POA

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Ystwyth Garden Nursery

Off-grid Natural Rustic Intimate Wedding Venue in the Welsh Cambrian Mountains, available for short-notice bookings and exclusive use.

Ceredigion

£1,200 - £3,500

10-50 guests

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Adamton Country House

Say "I do" surrounded by Ayrshire beauty at Adamton Country House. Discover more.

Ayrshire East, Prestwick

£POA

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The Oaks Golf & Country Club

Nestled in the picturesque Surrey countryside, The Oaks Golf & Country Club provides an exquisite backdrop for your unforgettable wedding day.

Surrey, Carshalton

£POA

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Fulbourn Lodge

Fulbourn Lodge is a charming barn nestled in the countryside just 5 miles from Cambridge offering unique and relaxed atmosphere for weddings.

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£5,250 - £5,950

60-250 guests

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Harbour Lights

A waterfront civil licensed wedding venue in Burton Waters

Lincolnshire, Lincoln

£POA

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The Guildhall

City centre weddings at Guildhall Winchester, historic 1871 building overlooking Abbey Gardens with adaptable interior halls.

Oxfordshire, Abingdon

£POA

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The Guildhall

Planning a Cambridgeshire wedding? Discover the historic Guildhall's unique charm.

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£POA

50-500 guests

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Oxleaze Barn Cotswold Wedding Venue

Cotswold stone barn wedding venue

Gloucestershire

£3,450 - £9,375

150 guests

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Best Western Kenwick Park Hotel

A Hotel Wedding Venue sitting beautifully Lincolnshire Wolds countryside, offering a tranquil setting for your wedding day.

Lincolnshire, Louth

£POA

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The Great Barn at Headstone Manor & Museum, Wedding Venue in North London

Discover The Great Barn at Headstone Manor & Museum for your unforgettable wedding day in the heart of North London's history.

North London, Harrow

£POA

200 guests

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Holbrook Manor Wedding Venue

Discover Holbrook Manor, an enchanting manor house nestled amidst the picturesque countryside, offering an exquisite setting for your dream wedding.

Bristol and Somerset, Wincanton

from £7,000

250 guests

Manor House, Country Wedding Venue in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
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Pennard House Wedding Venue

Exclusive Georgian Manor House Wedding Venue in the rolling hills of Somerset, surrounded by gardens, wildflower meadows and cider orchards.

Bristol and Somerset, Shepton Mallet

from £2,750

60-180 guests

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Hanwell Wine Estate

Hanwell Wine Estate offers an idyllic setting for your wedding day.

Leicestershire, Melton Mowbray

£POA

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The Aviary, Wedding Venue in Lancashire

Lancashire's Aviary: a unique, enchanting chapel for your dream wedding. Discover more.

Lancashire, Ormskirk

£POA

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The Wild Rabbit

Cotswolds inn and restaurant The Wild Rabbit in Kingham, Oxfordshire, with a contemporary private dining space and seasonal menus.

Oxfordshire, Chipping Norton

£POA

18 guests

Bredenbury Court Barns Venues in Herefordshire
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Bredenbury Court Barns Wedding Venue

Bredenbury Court Barns is an award winning, exclusive use & no corkage barn wedding venue nestled within the grounds of a charming manor house

Herefordshire, Bromyard

from £5,450

40-180 guests

The Ballroom
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The Whitworth Centre, Wedding Venue in Derbyshire

Wedding and special events venue

Derbyshire, Chesterfield

£4,500 - £9,000

180 guests

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Parkside Community Hall, Wedding Venue in Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire weddings: discover picturesque Parkside Community Hall.

Bedfordshire, Bedford

£POA

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The Bell Hotel Weddings, Tewkesbury

Enjoy a budget-friendly pub wedding at The Bell Hotel, Gloucestershire, with a charming atmosphere and flexible packages.

Gloucestershire, Tewkesbury

£POA

50-200 guests

The Boathouse Wedding Venue, Ormesby, Norfolk.  Wedding Venue, Boat Arrival, Outdoor Ceremony
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The Boathouse Ormesby Broad, Wedding Venue in Norfolk

The Boathouse Ormesby Broad is an idyllic romantic Wedding Venue situated on the enchanting Ormesby Broad

Norfolk

£POA

50-250 guests

Colchester Weeding Venue
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Holiday Inn Colchester

A versatile and welcoming choice for a wedding venue situated on the edge of historic Colchester, Essex

Essex, Colchester

from £2,450

20-150 guests

Holiday Inn Ipswich - Orwell Venues in Suffolk
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Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell Wedding Venue

Beautiful Suffolk Wedding Venue

Suffolk, Ipswich

from £3,150

20-150 guests

Ipswich Holiday Inn
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Holiday Inn Ipswich Wedding Venue

Intimate Suffolk Wedding

Suffolk, Ipswich

from £3,150

20-80 guests

Weddings at The Deck 747
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The Deck, Wedding Venue in Greater Manchester

Hold your Wedding at our Unique Venue The Deck 747 in Manchester

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£2,500 - £5,000

10-150 guests

Gileston Manor, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales
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Gileston Manor

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Vale of Glamorgan, Barry

£8,550 - £21,440

50-200 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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