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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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Carrickfergus Town Hall
Carrickfergus Town Hall: Your dream County Antrim wedding venue.
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Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa Wedding Venue
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa
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The Windermere Hotel
Say 'I do' with breathtaking Windermere views. Discover more about our stunning venue.
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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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Best Western Calcot Hotel
Planning your Berkshire wedding? Discover Calcot Hotel's stunning wedding options.
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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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The Great Hall Winchester Hampshire
Hampshire history meets your love story! The Great Hall: Unique venue, stunning setting, unforgettable wedding
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Highcliffe Castle Wedding Venue
Highcliffe Castle, Wedding venue in Dorset
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Doubletree By Hilton Edinburgh Skybar
Say "I do" with breathtaking city views at the Doubletree by Hilton Edinburgh
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Ramada Birmingham Solihull Wedding Venue
Solihull's Ramada: Enchanting weddings, West Midlands charm.
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The Bear Hotel Hungerford
Planning your Berkshire wedding? Discover the historic charm of The Bear Hotel, Hungerford.
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Farington Lodge Hotel Wedding Venue
a charming Georgian House Hotel, set in magnificent landscaped gardens.
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Willington Hall Wedding Venue
A stately home set in the beautiful countryside perfect say your I Do's.
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The Italian Villa at Compton Acres
An award-winning Italian-style Villa nestled in the picturesque Dorset countryside, surrounded by exquisite gardens.
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Pylewell Park
Exchange vows within 50 acres of Hampshire woodland and formal gardens at Pylewell Park, your enchanting wedding destination.
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Bedfordshire Golf Club
Luxury Golf Club, with stunning golf course views, offers a marquee or function suite for your special day.
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Old Luxters Barn
Barn venue Old Luxters Barn in Hambleden, Oxfordshire with licensed civil ceremonies amid vineyard and orchard space
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Fisher Theatre
Suffolk weddings: Say "I do" at the historic Fisher Theatre.
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Bargeman's Rest Wedding Venue
Isle of Wight weddings: discover Bargeman's Rest, a unique place of worship for your special day.
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Turner Contemporary
A contemporary art gallery wedding venue in Margate, Kent, offering licensed ceremonies with sea views and modern reception spaces.
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Millfields Hotel
Historic hotel wedding venue in the heart of Grimsby, a stones throw from Peoples Park for more stunning wedding photos!
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Wellington Barn Wedding Venue
Create a truly unforgettable day at Wellington Barn, Wiltshire's enchanting wedding venue surrounded by rural beauty.
Pendrell Hall
Plan your idyllic wedding at Pendrell Hall, a grand country house venue, known for its breathtaking architecture and stunning scenery
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Holiday Inn Swindon Wedding Venue
Wiltshire wedding? Discover Holiday Inn Swindon, a stunning venue.
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Sandwich Guildhall
A Grade I listed civil ceremony venue in Sandwich, Kent, providing historic surroundings for wedding ceremonies.
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Herons Barn
For an unforgettable wedding day immersed in rustic charm and natural beauty, discover Herons Barn, Berkshire's enchanting woodland wedding venue.
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Glewstone Court House
Glewstone Court Country House is a Georgian manor house in Herefordshire offering exclusive use and accommodation.
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The Ashes Barns
Rustic Barn Wedding Venue with Accommodation
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Copthorne Hotel Newcastle Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' in style at Copthorne Hotel Newcastle. Discover our elegant wedding packages.
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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