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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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Hotel Mercure St Helens
Let’s start planning your dream wedding, your way at the award-winning Mercure St. Helens!
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Essendon Country Club Wedding Venue
Bespoke Wedding Venue in Hertfordshire
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Lilleshall House & Gardens
Historic Country House Wedding Venue
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Village the Hotel Club Manchester Ashton Moss
Manchester Ashton Moss Village hotel club offers the perfect setting for your wedding, with stunning surroundings, tailored packages and superb servic
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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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St Hilda's College
Licensed civil ceremony and reception venue St Hilda’s College in Oxford with riverside gardens and flexible event spaces.
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Holiday Inn South Normanton M1/J28 Wedding Venue
Large Hotel Wedding Venue
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The Owl Barn at Little Seed Field
Discover a picturesque sanctuary at The Owl Barn, a Rustic Stone Barn & Outdoor Wedding Venue in the Yorkshire Dales
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Lumley Castle Hotel Wedding Venue
Step into the grandeur of Lumley Castle Hotel for an unforgettable wedding day, where history intertwines with modern elegance.
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De Vere Beaumont Estate
Say 'I do' surrounded by historic grandeur at De Vere Beaumont Estate, Berkshire.
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Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
Host your special day in a stunning setting at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, the perfect choice for a memorable wedding experience.
Leicester Guildhall - Wedding Venue
Say "I do" in the historic grandeur of Leicester Guildhall. Learn more.
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Abbey Pumping Station
Victorian grandeur wedding at the Abbey Pumping Station, Leicestershire.
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The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa
Lakeside Venue Nestled In A Private Estate
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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
Exchange vows in style at Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel, a stunning wedding venue nestled in picturesque Gloucestershire.
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The Pavilion
Elevate your wedding day to new heights at The Pavilion, an exclusive and stunning venue in the heart of Derbyshire.
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Hall Garth Hotel Wedding Venue
Your dream wedding awaits at Hall Garth Hotel, where elegance and charm meet amidst the picturesque Durham countryside.
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The Netherwood Hotel Wedding Venue
Grade II listed Victorian Mansion with panoramic bay views
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The Morritt Hotel Wedding Venue
"Create an unforgettable wedding day amidst the grandeur of The Morritt Hotel, a picturesque venue nestled in the heart of County Durham."
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Cathedral Hotel Wedding Venue
Your perfect day, your way at The Cathedral Hotel
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Moor Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Discover the enchanting Moor Hall Hotel & Spa, a breathtaking wedding venue with exquisite facilities and impeccable service in Sutton Coldfield
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Best Western The George Hotel Wedding Venue
Say I do and discover your perfect wedding day!
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Best Western The Gables Hotel Wedding Venue
Large Wedding Venue in South Gloucestershire
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Beamish Hall Hotel Weddings
Dream Durham wedding? Beamish Hall awaits.
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Glendower Hotel Wedding Venue
Large Hotel Wedding Venue on the Sea Front Lytham St Annes near Blackpool
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Norwood Park Country House Wedding Venue
Elevate your wedding dreams at our enchanting country hotel wedding venue blending timeless elegance with modern sophistication.
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The Secret Garden Marquee
Exclusively yours for a weekend to remember!
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Morgans Hotel
Swansea, South Wales weddings at Morgans Hotel
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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