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Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield Wedding Venue

Contemporary Style Yorkshire Gem

South Yorkshire, Rotherham

from £2,000

20-260 guests

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The Old Kings Head, Kirton

Discover the perfect historic barn setting for a village wedding near Boston. With an option of a stunning outside courtyard wedding ceremony.

Lincolnshire, Boston

£1,500 - £5,000

100 guests

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The Berwick Manor Hotel

Say 'I do' in style at the Berwick Manor Hotel, Essex. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Essex, Rainham

£POA

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Peterstone Lakes

Exchange vows among breathtaking lakeside views and forge unforgettable memories at Peterstone Lakes, a romantic wedding venue in Cardiff's heart.

Cardiff, Newport

£POA

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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham

Tie the knot amidst the elegance of Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham, a picturesque wedding venue in the heart of Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

£POA

200 guests

Copthorne Hotel Cardiff Venues in Vale of Glamorgan
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Copthorne Hotel

Celebrate your eternal love in the idyllic setting of Copthorne Hotel Cardiff, a charming wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan.

Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff

from £2,250

20-200 guests

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Meadow & Marquee, Wedding Venue in Nottinghamshire

Craft your perfect day in our exclusive Nottinghamshire meadow wedding venue.

Nottinghamshire, Newark

£POA

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Layer Marney Tower Marquee

Historical wedding venue

Essex, Colchester

from £3,550

30-200 guests

Outdoor tipi or marquee wedding venue Norfolk
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Low Barn Farm, Wedding Venue in Norfolk

A unique and charming 'dry hire' outdoor wedding venue set in the heart of the Norfolk countryside

Norfolk, Fundenhall

£2,000 - £12,000

150 guests

Middleton Hall Wedding Venue Venues in Staffordshire
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Middleton Hall Wedding Venue in Tamworth

Staffordshire's Middleton Hall: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Staffordshire

£POA

50-200 guests

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Hanbeck Farm Weddings

From rustic barn dances to elegant marquee receptions, all yours exclusively, at Hanbeck Farm Weddings

Lincolnshire, Grantham

£POA

The Bull Hotel Venues in Suffolk
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The Bull Hotel, Long Melford, Sudbury

Exchange vows amidst the charm of a historic pub hotel at The Bull Hotel, a picturesque wedding destination in Suffolk.

Suffolk, Sudbury

£POA

200 guests

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The Guildhall Weddings, Ipswich, Suffolk.

Hadleigh Guildhall: Historic Suffolk charm for your perfect wedding day.

Suffolk, Ipswich

£POA

120 guests

The Shire Hall, Woodbridge, Suffolk
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The Shire Hall

Located in the heart of Woodbridge in beautiful Suffolk

Suffolk, Woodbridge

from £700

Cain Manor Music Room Ceremony
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Cain Manor

Exclusive Use Barn-Style Wedding Venue in Surrey

Hampshire, Bordon

from £3,750

40-200 guests

Thoresby Weddings Wedding Venue Venues in Nottinghamshire
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Thoresby Weddings Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in Nottinghamshire's stunning Thoresby Hall. Set within the stunning Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire, Newark-on-Trent

from £3,000

60-200 guests

Hazlewood Castle, Luxury Yorkshire Wedding Venue
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Hazlewood Castle Wedding Venue

For a truly memorable wedding experience, consider us, a majestic venue located in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside.

North Yorkshire

from £6,000

20-350 guests

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Beadnell Towers Hotel, Wedding Venue in Northumberland

Say 'I do' at Beadnell Towers, a stunning Northumberland wedding venue. Discover more.

Northumberland, beadnell

£POA

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Boconnoc

Historic Cornwall country estate wedding venue with parkland, lakeside views and exclusive celebration spaces.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

£POA

50-200 guests

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Holiday Inn Runcorn Wedding Venue

The Holiday Inn Runcorn in Cheshire is a versatile and well‑equipped wedding venue offering a blend of professionalism, flexibility and charm.

Cheshire, Runcorn

from £2,750

20-350 guests

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Villa Maggio, Overseas Wedding Venue

Villa Maggio is an ancient located in Sicily, Italy, where you can celebrate your wedding

Italy, Vittoria

£3,000 - £5,000

20-250 guests

Smallfield Place weddings Surrey
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Smallfield Place Wedding Venue Unique Surrey wedding venue weekend hire

Smallfield Place, exclusively yours for your wedding

Surrey

from £8,300

60 guests

Crown Hall Farm

Exclusive countryside wedding venue on the border of Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, with lakeside and barn style ceremonies inside heated marquee

Lincolnshire, Spalding

from £6,000

25-250 guests

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The Westin London, Wedding Venue in Central London

Say 'I do' in the heart of London at The Westin London City. Discover more.

Central London, Blackfriars

££ - £££

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Garth Park Room

County registration service Oxfordshire offering marriage and civil partnership ceremonies across multiple ceremony rooms.

Oxfordshire, Bicester

from £403

48 guests

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Beaumanor Hall Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Leicestershire's grandeur at Beaumanor Hall. Discover more.

Leicestershire, Loughborough

£POA

200 guests

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Pastures Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at Best Western Plus Pastures Hotel, a charming hotel wedding venue nestled in the heart of South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire, Mexborough

£

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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