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Best Western Broadfield Park Hotel

Discover the elegance and charm of Best Western Broadfield Park Hotel, the perfect setting for your unforgettable Manchester wedding day.

Greater Manchester, Rochdale

£POA

50-200 guests

The Fieldhead Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover The Fieldhead Hotel, an exquisite traditional country pub wedding venue where dreams of love and matrimony intertwine.

Leicestershire

£POA

80 guests

Hillbark Hotel & Spa Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Hillbark Hotel & Spa, Merseyside. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Merseyside, Wirral

£POA

200 guests

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Blackbrook House Wedding Venue

Derbyshire's Blackbrook House: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Derbyshire, Belper

£POA

200 guests

Old Royal Navy College Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love story in a historic nautical setting at Old Royal Naval College, a stunning wedding venue in South London.

South London

£POA

50-200 guests

The Tunnel House Wedding Venue

Gloucestershire's unique Tunnel House: enchanting weddings with a difference.

Gloucestershire, Cirencester

£POA

The West Arms Hotel

Wrexham weddings: Discover The West Arms Hotel's unique charm.

Wrexham

£POA

200 guests

Le Gothique Wedding Venue

Let Le Gothique, a captivating gothic London wedding venue, transport you into a realm of enchantment and timeless allure.

South London, London

£POA

120 guests

Newcastle Racecourse Wedding Venue

Newcastle Racecourse: Say 'I do' in style.

Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne

£POA

50-200 guests

The Best Western Stuart Hotel

Planning your dream Derbyshire wedding? Discover the Stuart Hotel's charming elegance.

Derbyshire, Derby

£POA

120 guests

The Trout Hotel Wedding Venue

Plan your dream Lake District wedding at The Trout Hotel, a stunning venue amidst the captivating beauty of Cumbria.

Cumbria, Cockermouth

£POA

120 guests

Belgrave Rooms Wedding Venue

Experience timeless elegance at Belgrave Rooms—Nottinghamshire's perfect backdrop for your unforgettable wedding celebration

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

£POA

200 guests

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Holiday Inn Doncaster Wedding Venue

Plan your perfect day in style with Holiday Inn Doncaster, offering a stunning budget-friendly wedding venue in South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire, Doncaster

from £4,450

20-250 guests

Ansty Hall Wedding Venue

Ansty Hall is a luxurious wedding venue in Warwickshire, offering stunning surroundings for your special day.

Warwickshire, Coventry

from £6,000

150 guests

Lingfield Park Wedding Venue

Surrey's Lingfield Park: a unique wedding venue. Discover more.

Surrey

from £3,000

50-300 guests

Newmarket Racecourses Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' at Newmarket Racecourses: a unique Suffolk wedding venue.

Suffolk

£POA

50-200 guests

Pied Bull Inn Wedding Venue

Leicestershire's Pied Bull Inn: a unique wedding venue. Discover more.

Leicestershire

£POA

50 guests

Bicton Park (Botanical Gardens)

Celebrate your wedding day amidst the enchanting botanical wonders of Bicton Park, a hallowed sanctuary in the heart of Devon.

Devon, Exeter

£POA

120 guests

The Old Rectory Weddings Great Melton

Norfolk's Great Melton Old Rectory: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Norfolk

£POA

200 guests

Leyburn Registration Services Wedding Venue

Planning your North Yorkshire wedding? Discover the charm of Leyburn Registration Services.

North Yorkshire

£POA

50 guests

Ribby Hall Village Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in Ribby Hall's idyllic Lancashire setting. Discover more.

Lancashire, Blackpool

from £2,750

350 guests

Pale Hall

Say "I do" in majestic splendour at Pale Hall, Gwynedd. Discover more.

Gwynedd

£POA

50 guests

The Crooked Inn Wedding Venue

Indulge in an intimate and unforgettable wedding celebration at The Crooked Inn, set within Saltash's enchanting countryside.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Saltash

£POA

80 guests

Plas Hyfryd Country Hotel

Pembrokeshire's Plas Hyfryd: Your dream country wedding awaits.

Pembrokeshire

£POA

200 guests

Middle Temple Hall Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love in the heart of London at Middle Temple Hall, an enchanting venue for grand weddings.

Central London

£POA

50-300 guests

Malton Registration Office Wedding Venue

Couples seeking a stunning and convenient venue for their wedding in picturesque North Yorkshire should consider Malton Registration Office.

North Yorkshire

£POA

80 guests

Ardmore House Hotel Wedding Venue

Ardmore House Hotel: Your perfect Hertfordshire wedding venue. Discover more.

Hertfordshire, St Albans

£POA

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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