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The Old House,Venues in Essex
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The Old House

Planning your Essex wedding? Discover the charm of The Old House.

Essex, Rochford

£300 - £750

Birds eye view of Mount Stuart House & Front Lawn
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Mount Stuart Estate

Exclusive use Wedding Venue

Argyll and Bute

£9,500 - £20,000

2-200 guests

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Regency Hall Wedding Venue

Yorkshire's Regency Hall: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

West Yorkshire, Bradford

£POA

550 guests

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Chalk Barn Wedding Venue

Escape to rural bliss at Chalk Barn, Wiltshire's enchanting wedding venue for unforgettable celebrations.

Wiltshire

£POA

60-200 guests

Eden Leisure Village Venues in Lanarkshire - North
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Eden Leisure Village

Planning your dream wedding in North Lanarkshire? Discover Eden Leisure Village.

North Lanarkshire, Glasgow

from £2,950

2-100 guests

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Manor Farm Wedding Venue

Hampshire's Manor Farm: Rustic charm for your perfect day. Discover more.

Hampshire, West Worldham

£POA

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Castle Green

Castle Green: enchanting Essex wedding venue. Discover more.

Essex, Dagenham

£POA

300 guests

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Inglewood House & Spa

Discover Inglewood House & Spa, an enchanting wedding venue nestled in the heart of Clackmannanshire, where you can create unforgettable memories.

Clackmannanshire, Alloa

£POA

The Oak Barn, Frame Farm Wedding Venue

Heritage, character and rural beauty all combine in perfect harmony at The Oak Barn. Nestled in an idyllic valley in the heart of Kent's AONB.

Kent

from £4,000

2-200 guests

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Barnutopia Wedding Venue

JANUARY SALE 20% OFF VENUE HIRE. Book by end of day 31 January 2026. Stunning venue, outdoor spaces and wedding barn in the Shropshire countryside.

Shropshire

from £1,500

15-120 guests

Abingdon United Football Club and Social Club,Venues in Oxfordshire
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Abingdon United Football Club

Event and function space, Abingdon United Football Club, Abingdon, offering a large function room and bar for weddings and celebrations.

Oxfordshire, Abingdon

£POA

Helston Town Council Wedding Venue Venues in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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Helston Guildhall Wedding Venue

Create your unforgettable wedding day at The Guildhall, Helston. Our elegant historic venue offers a range of spaces to make your special day perfect.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Helston

£POA

100 guests

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Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa Venues in Hampshire
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Chewton Glen Hotel Wedding Venue

Unforgettable weddings at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, Hampshire's exquisite venue.

Hampshire, New Milton

£POA

120 guests

The exterior of Laceby Manor Wedding venue with manicured gardens, balcony and lake view
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Laceby Manor

Set in the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds, Laceby Manor Spa and Golf Resort is a stunning venue for weddings of all sizes.

Lincolnshire, Grimsby

£POA

50-150 guests

The Barn at Berkeley Venues in Gloucestershire
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The Barn at Berkeley Wedding Venue

Discover an exclusive Cotswold barn, the perfect setting for your wedding.

Gloucestershire, Berkeley Heath

£POA

60-200 guests

Grantley Hall
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Grantley Hall Wedding Venue

Grantley Hall: Exquisite Yorkshire weddings. Discover more.

North Yorkshire, Ripon

from £15,000

2-180 guests

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The Manor Hotel Weddings, Yeovil

The Manor Hotel: Exquisite Bristol & Somerset wedding venue. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset, Yeovil

£POA

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The Highfield House Wedding Venue

offers exclusive use for your special day. Licensed for civil ceremonies, it boasts beautiful indoor spaces and picturesque gardens

East Yorkshire, Driffield

£POA

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The Red Lion Hotel at Todwick

South Yorkshire's Red Lion Hotel: a charming venue for your perfect day. Discover more.

South Yorkshire, Sheffield

£POA

The Inn South Stainley Wedding Venue  in North Yorkshire
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The Inn South Stainley Wedding Venue

North Yorkshire's Inn South Stainley: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

£POA

40-120 guests

Westminster Boating Base Venues in Central London
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Westminster Boating Base

Contemporary riverside wedding venue in Central London with panoramic Thames views and flexible event spaces.

Central London, London

£POA

80-350 guests

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Brewhouse & Kitchen (Nottingham) Wedding Reception Venue

Nottinghamshire's Brewhouse & Kitchen: a unique wedding reception venue. Discover more.

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

£POA

170 guests

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The Bridge Inn Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Manchester wedding? Discover The Bridge Inn's unique charm.

Greater Manchester, Sale

£POA

St Tewdrics House Wedding Venue, South Wales
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St Tewdrics House

Say "I do" surrounded by Monmouthshire's beauty at St Tewdrics House. Discover more.

Monmouthshire, Chepstow

£POA

Redbank Events Venues in Herefordshire
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Redbank Events Wedding Venue

Rustic elegance by the river? Redbank Barn: Unique Herefordshire wedding venue with camping for guests packages from £3990

Herefordshire, Hampton Bishop

£POA

80-200 guests

Rustic elegance? What’s your style? Make it your own!
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The Cherry Barn

Sussex couples: discover The Cherry Barn, your dream wedding venue.

East Sussex, Rye

£5,500 - £9,500

200 guests

Wedding couple at Shrivenham Memorial Hall
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Shrivenham Memorial Hall Wedding Venue

Shrivenham Memorial Hall: Your perfect Oxfordshire wedding venue. Discover more.

Wiltshire

from £1,250

450 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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