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Warren House Wedding Venue

A historic wedding venue nestled in the picturesque countryside of Surrey

Surrey, Mitcham

£ - ££

20-120 guests

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Shuttleworth Wedding Venue

Exchange vows beneath the grandeur of Shuttleworth, a historic Bedfordshire venue steeped in charm and elegance.

Bedfordshire, Biggleswade

£POA

1000 guests

Wotton House Wedding Venue Venues in Surrey
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Wotton House Wedding Venue

An enchanting manor country house wedding venue in Surrey, where dreams of an unforgettable day unfold.

Surrey, Dorking

from £11,000

200 guests

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Pierremont Hall Venues in Kent
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Pierremont Hall

Victorian mansion wedding venue in Kent offering elegant interiors, licensed ceremony rooms and a private courtyard setting.

Kent, Broadstairs

from £300

10-70 guests

Carr Bank Exclusive Use Wedding Venue in Nottinghamshire
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Carr Bank Wedding Venue

NEW Nottingham Wedding Venue

Nottinghamshire, Mansfield

from £5,500

200 guests

Outdoor Ceremony
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Best Western Forest Hills Hotel Wedding Venue

Situated amidst beautiful Cheshire countryside and residing on the top of Frodsham Hill

Cheshire, Frodsham

£1,500 - £5,000

4-180 guests

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Falcon Manor, Settle
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Falcon Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Nestled amidst the Yorkshire Dales, our boutique hotel is a glamorous, stylish & contemporary wedding venue that offers an unforgettable setting

North Yorkshire, Settle

£POA

50-85 guests

Shireburn Arms, Hurst Green
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Shireburn Arms Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover Shireburn Arms Hotel, an idyllic Lancashire wedding venue, for an enchanting countryside affair.

Lancashire, Clitheroe

£POA

50-100 guests

Mitton Hall
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Mitton Hall

a country house venue in the Ribble Valley, joining 15th-century architecture with contemporary interior design.

Lancashire, Clitheroe

££ - £££

50-350 guests

Holmes Mill
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Holmes Mill

Historic textile mill wedding venue in Clitheroe, Lancashire with on-site brewery, bowling alley and boutique accommodation.

Lancashire

from £2,500

50-150 guests

Stanhill Court Hotel Venues in Surrey
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Stanhill Court Hotel Wedding Venue

A country manor house hotel in the heart of Surrey Countryside.

Surrey, Horley

£5,000 - £25,000

20-300 guests

The Cider Barn (Dillington Estate) Venues in Bristol and Somerset
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The Cider Barn (Dillington Estate)

A romantic, rural and rustic wedding venue located just outside Ilminster, Somerset, with a countryside and woodland setting

Bristol and Somerset, Ilminster

£POA

150 guests

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The Grand York Venues in Yorkshire - North
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The Grand York

Discover the perfect wedding venue at The Grand York, where elegance meets grandeur, creating unforgettable memories for your special day.

North Yorkshire, York

from £8,000

2-120 guests

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Botleys Mansion

An exclusive-use Palladian country house wedding venue set within 56 acres of Surrey parkland.

Surrey, Chertsey

from £6,500

60-500 guests

Notley Abbey exclusive-use wedding venue
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Notley Abbey

A Medieval Masterpiece & Luxury Wedding Venue in Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

from £4,000

50-250 guests

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County Down, Newcastle

£POA

400 guests

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Venues in Cardiff
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Royal Welsh College of Music

A bespoke wedding venue in the heart of Cardiff.

Cardiff, Cardiff

££ - £££

20-300 guests

Cultra Manor at Ulster Folk Museum Co Down
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County Down, Holywood

££ - £££

40-100 guests

London Museum Docklands. Venues in East London
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Museum of London Docklands Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by history at the London Museum Docklands.

East London

from £850

300 guests

Ballygally Castle Hotel Venues in County Antrim
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Ballygally Castle Hotel

Leading wedding venue on the Antrim coast

County Antrim, Larne

£POA

200 guests

Gilbert White & The Oates Collections Venues in Hampshire
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Gilbert White

Historic Hampshire barn and house wedding venue set within South Downs parkland.

Hampshire, Alton

from £2,800

100 guests

mansion house, summer wedding
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Parklands Quendon Hall

17th century Georgian Manor house in 100 acre Deer Park and picture perfect grounds

Essex, Saffron Walden

from £5,500

20-500 guests

Clifton Observatory Venues in Bristol and Somerset
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Clifton Observatory

Say "I do" with breathtaking views at Clifton Observatory, a unique wedding venue in Bristol.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

Swynford Manor Venues in Cambridgeshire
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Swynford Manor

An exclusive-use Cambridgeshire wedding venue where historic grounds meet bold, contemporary monochrome interiors.

Cambridgeshire, Newmarket

from £8,499

30-150 guests

Ballyscullion Park Venues in County Londonderry
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Ballyscullion Park

Family run, exclusive use, luxury Marquee wedding venue in Co. Derry / L'Derry

County Londonderry, Derry

from £5,000

220 guests

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Ulster Museum

Get Married in an Iconic Museum in Northern Ireland

County Antrim, Belfast

from £500

40-160 guests

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Cockliffe Country House – Exclusive use Wedding Venue

Beautiful countryside hotel wedding venue just outside the City of Nottingham, available for your wedding day exclusively!

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

from £4,995

30-120 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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