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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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Crossbasket Castle
Crossbasket Castle: Enchanting South Lanarkshire weddings. Discover more.
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Forss House Hotel
Highland romance awaits at Forss House Hotel. Discover your dream wedding venue.
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The Kirkwall Hotel
Discover The Kirkwall Hotel for an unforgettable Scottish harbourside wedding experience in the captivating Orkney Islands.
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Museum of London Barbican
Unique Historic Venue for Your Wedding!
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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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Newland Hall
Essex wedding venue Newland Hall, Roxwell, offering licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony settings and marquee receptions.
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Walled Garden Baumber
Say 'I do' surrounded by fragrant blooms, exposed brickwork and a charming, rustic atmosphere of The Walled Garden at Baumber
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Bishop's Cleeve Tithe Barn
Historic Wedding Barn. Hire for the weekend with the freedom to create your own special day
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St Mary's London
Exclusively yours in the heart of London — a timeless setting for unforgettable wedding celebrations
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Duisdale House Hotel Wedding Venue
Dreaming of a Highland wedding? Discover Duisdale House Hotel.
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Court Colman Manor Hotel
A lavish hotel wedding venue nestled in the heart of Bridgend, offers an enchanting setting for your special day.
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Dovecliff Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Dovecliff Hall Hotel: Staffordshire's perfect setting for your dream wedding.
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The Castle at Edgehill
Historic 17th-century wedding venue The Castle at Edgehill in Oxfordshire with licensed indoor rooms and garden space.
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The British Museum
Couples planning their nuptials can explore the grandeur of history at The British Museum, a stunning Central London wedding venue.
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Llangoed Hall
Historic country house hotel wedding venue in the heart of the beautiful Welsh countryside with exceptional views and flexible spaces.
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Hedingham Castle
The most romantic wedding venue in the country
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Burleigh Court Hotel
Say "I do" surrounded by Cotswolds charm at Burleigh Court Hotel. Discover more.
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Hintlesham Hall
Celebrate your love story in the enchanting setting of Hintlesham Hall, an exquisite country house wedding venue steeped in Suffolk's rich heritage.
Thornbury Castle Wedding Venue
Escape to a fairytale setting at Thornbury Castle, where timeless elegance meets modern luxury for your unforgettable wedding day.
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The Council House
Nottingham's iconic Council House: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.
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Castle Green Hotel Wedding Venue
Castle Green Hotel is a luxurious four-star wedding venue on the edge of the Lake District
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Ruddington Grange Golf Club Ltd Wedding Venue
Discover Ruddington Grange, a Nottinghamshire wedding venue with scenic surrounds and bespoke packages to create a memorable day.
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Chippenham Park Wedding Venue
An Elegant English Garden Wedding Venue
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Rowton Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day in the enchanting surroundings of Rowton Hall Hotel and Spa – your dream Cheshire wedding venue.
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Wharfedale Grange Wedding Barn
Wharfedale Grange: Your dream North Yorkshire wedding starts here.
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Askham Hall
Situated along the edge of the beautiful Lake District National Park in Cumbria, the venue is suitable for celebrations of all sizes and styles.
The Guildhall, Bury St Edmunds
Stunning Historic Grade I Listed Wedding Venue in the Heart of Bury St Edmunds
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Ty Fry Manor
A luxury Manor House available for exclusive hire
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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