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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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Foxcombe Hall
Grade II listed architecture at Foxcombe Hall in Oxfordshire with woodland grounds for summer weekend weddings.
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Sandon Manor, Wedding Venue in Hertfordshire
Escape to the enchanting Sandon Manor, a romantic wedding haven nestled in the heart of Hertfordshire.
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The Guildhall
Planning a Cambridgeshire wedding? Discover the historic Guildhall's unique charm.
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The Great Barn at Headstone Manor & Museum, Wedding Venue in North London
Discover The Great Barn at Headstone Manor & Museum for your unforgettable wedding day in the heart of North London's history.
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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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Layer Marney Tower Marquee
Historical wedding venue
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Cain Manor
Exclusive Use Barn-Style Wedding Venue in Surrey
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The Kings Arms Berwick
Historic hotel The Kings Arms Hotel Berwick-upon-Tweed featuring a private bar and Juliet balcony for wedding celebrations.
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Boconnoc
Historic Cornwall country estate wedding venue with parkland, lakeside views and exclusive celebration spaces.
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Villa Maggio, Overseas Wedding Venue
Villa Maggio is an ancient located in Sicily, Italy, where you can celebrate your wedding
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Westenhanger Castle Wedding Venue
Castle Wedding Venue with Manor House
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Fairyhill Wedding Venue
Exclusive wedding venue, picture perfect setting
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Ivory Tower
A Historic characterful wedding venue in Preston, available with a ceremony license. Maximum Capacity is 400 Guests!!
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Langley Castle Hotel Wedding Venue
Langley Castle Hotel offers unforgettable castle weddings in Northumberland with historic charm and stunning grounds.
Blackfriars Restaurant weddings
Blackfriars Restaurant - Stunning wedding venue in the heart of Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Bardney Hall
Exclusive Use Country House Wedding Venue on the border of East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire
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Wild by Nature at Lower House Farm
Wild Weddings at Lower House Farm. Sustainable farm weddings, inspired by nature.
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Bruisyard Hall Wedding Venue
Celebrate your love in Suffolk’s grandest stately home, Bruisyard Hall.
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The Grand
Celebrate your love in the grandeur of The Grand, Hampshire's most sought-after wedding venue, where elegance meets exquisite dining.
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Blackbrook Barns
Rustic yet elegant Staffordshire barn wedding venue for personalised ceremonies and receptions.
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The Reading Room Wedding Venue
A hidden gem in the beautiful Norfolk countryside
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Hotel Du Vin Bristol Avon Gorge Hotel
Host your dream wedding in a historic and dramatic setting overlooking the breathtaking Avon Gorge at Hotel Du Vin Bristol.
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Hotel Du Vin Winchester Hotel Wedding Venue
Celebrate your love story at Hotel Du Vin Winchester, an enchanting hotel wedding venue nestled in the heart of Hampshire.
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Hotel Du Vin Tunbridge Wells Hotel Wedding Venue
Plan your perfect wedding day at the idyllic Hotel Du Vin Tunbridge Wells, offering stunning gardens and exquisite cuisine in the heart of Kent.
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Hotel Du Vin Brighton Boutique Hotel Wedding Venue
Celebrate your love at Hotel Du Vin Brighton, a Sussex wedding venue with award-winning cuisine and an intimate atmosphere.
Hotel du Vin Wimbledon
Celebrate your special day in style at Hotel du Vin Wimbledon, a stunning wedding venue in South London
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The Sessions House, Spalding
A Historic Wedding Venue with Exclusive Use in Spalding.
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The Long Gallery
Historic wedding venue, Abingdon Abbey Buildings, Oxfordshire, with medieval Unicorn Theatre and riverside gardens.
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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