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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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The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club
Create magical memories at The Nottinghamshire, an enchanting wedding venue nestled in the heart of the English countryside.
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The George Hotel Wallingford
Historic coaching inn wedding venue, The George Hotel Wallingford, Oxfordshire, with walled garden receptions
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Silver Pear Weddings at Friars Court
Civil ceremony coordination by Silver Pear Weddings at Friars Court, intimate historic manor setting in Oxfordshire.
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Barton Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Barton Hall Hotel: Northamptonshire's dream wedding venue. Discover more.
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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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Beale Park
Say 'I do' surrounded by Beale Park's natural beauty. Discover more.
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The Copthorne Hotel Slough
Create unforgettable memories at The Copthorne Hotel Slough, an idyllic setting for your wedding celebration.
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Mapledurham House & Watermill
Celebrate your idyllic wedding in the enchanting surroundings of Mapledurham House & Watermill, Berkshire's premier riverside wedding venue.
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Whitstable Castle & Gardens Wedding Venue
Whitstable Castle offers a charming & historic setting for weddings, featuring beautiful gardens and stunning coastal views.
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Windsor & Maidenhead Registrars
Berkshire's Town Hall: Your perfect wedding venue. Find out more.
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Sandford Springs Hotel Wedding Venue
Hotel, Golf, Weddings & Meetings between Newbury & Basingstoke
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City Hall Wales
Currently Closed for Refurbishment - ReOpens October 2025
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Holiday Inn Maidenhead/Windsor
This Venue is Currently Closed to the Public. Not taking wedding bookings.
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Sudeley Castle Wedding Venue
Plan your dream Gloucestershire wedding at Sudeley Castle & Gardens, a historic castle hotel with stunning grounds.
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Gidleigh Park Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' amidst Dartmoor's beauty at Gidleigh Park. Discover more.
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Wollaton Hall Wedding Venue
Wollaton Hall: majestic backdrop for unforgettable Nottinghamshire weddings.
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Shrigley Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Unique Country House Wedding Venue
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The Dower House Hotel
offering a charming and elegant setting for your complete wedding day, this venue boasts stunning gardens, providing picture-perfect backdrops.
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The Swan Wedding Venue
Kent wedding? Say "I do" at The Swan. Learn more.
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The Falcon Hotel
Enchanting Rutland wedding venue, The Falcon Hotel: discover your perfect day.
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Burghley House
Luxury Historic Wedding Venue in Stamford with Stunning Ceremony & Reception Spaces
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The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow Wedding Venue
Dreaming of a picture-perfect Derbyshire wedding? Discover The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow.
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The White Hart Inn Wedding Venue
Planning a Gloucestershire wedding? Discover the White Hart Inn's unique charm.
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The Olde Bell
For couples seeking a historic and idyllic setting for their special day, The Olde Bell in Berkshire offers an unparalleled wedding experience.
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Cams Hall Wedding Venue
Hampshire's Cams Hall: Your perfect wedding ceremony venue. Discover more.
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The Hoste
Norfolk's The Hoste: a stunning venue for your unforgettable wedding ceremony.
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Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club
Say 'I do' in style at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club. Discover more.
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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