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Explore wedding venues from barns and hotels to country houses, gardens and exclusive-use venues. Filter by location, guest numbers and price to choose the right wedding venue, shortlist favourites and contact venues directly. Browse ceremony and reception venues for every guest list.
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Copthorne Hotel Manchester Wedding Venue
Copthorne Hotel Manchester: Your dream wedding venue. Learn more.
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Coltsfoot Country Retreat
Hertfordshire couples: discover Coltsfoot Country Retreat, the perfect place to say "I do".
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Frensham Hall
Experience the grandeur of a historic country estate at Frensham Hall, an exquisite wedding venue in the heart of Surrey, UK.
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Theydon Bois Golf Club
Golf club and event space Theydon Bois Golf Club in Essex with up to 200 guest capacity including veranda seating.
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Elaine
Elaine has 13 years of experience working with wedding venues, and advises many of the top hotel and venue brands on their wedding marketing. She has a deep understanding of statistics that can accurately predict the online popularity of a particular venue and she is happy to share that knowledge with wedding couples and venues.
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Mayfair Hotel Wedding Venue
Currently unavailable for wedding bookings.
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City Hall Wedding Venue
Bristol & Somerset's City Hall: Your perfect wedding venue. Find out more.
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The Castle Bude Wedding Venue
Unveil a fairy-tale wedding amidst the captivating coastal charm of The Castle Bude in Cornwall.
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Bodmin Registration Office Wedding Venue
Cornish wedding? Bodmin Register Office, a charming venue.
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Camborne Registration Office Wedding Venue
Say "I do" in beautiful Cornwall. Discover Camborne Registration Office for your special day.
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Bude Registration Office Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' with stunning Cornish views at Bude Registration Office. Discover more.
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Falmouth Registration Office Wedding Venue
Cornish wedding? Falmouth Registration Office, perfect for your big day.
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Launceston Registration Office Wedding Venue
Cornish wedding? Launceston Registration Office: a charming venue.
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Liskeard Registration Office Wedding Venue
Say "I do" in charming Liskeard: discover Cornwall's perfect intimate wedding venue.
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Penzance Registration Office Wedding Venue
Cornish wedding? Penzance Registration Office: a charming venue.
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The Clermont Charing Cross
Central London wedding? Discover the iconic Clermont Charing Cross.
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Fanhams Hall
Discover a luxurious haven, where dreams of an unforgettable wedding come to life.
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Fison Barn
Rural wedding venue Fison Barn at Earth Trust, Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire, with indoor barn and private courtyard.
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East Mersea Hall
Bespoke Weddings, Exclusively Yours
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Blue Bell Hotel Wedding Venue
Northumberland's Blue Bell Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.
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Dunstable Downs Golf Club
Say 'I do' with breathtaking views at Dunstable Downs Golf Club.
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East Anglian Railway Museum
Heritage venue at East Anglian Railway Museum, Essex, hosting wedding receptions in a historic railway goods shed.
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The Anchor Inn Wedding Venue
Create unforgettable moments at The Anchor Inn, an idyllic pub wedding venue nestled in the heart of Hampshire.
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The Raven Hotel Wedding Venue
Hampshire's Raven Hotel: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.
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The Old Vicarage Boutique Wedding Venue
Discover Nottinghamshire's award-winning boutique venue for your exclusive wedding.
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Wallingford Town Hall
Historic Grade I listed town hall in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, offering two ceremony spaces for weddings.
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Didcot Civic Hall
Multi-purpose event hall Didcot Civic Hall in Oxfordshire with licensed ceremony rooms up to 350 capacity.
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The Cary Arms Wedding Venue
Say "I do" with stunning coastal views at The Cary Arms, Devon.
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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