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Royal Assembly Rooms

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Norfolk, Great Yarmouth

from £3,650

50-180 guests

Benham Park Wedding Venue with stunning grounds in Newbury Berkshire
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Benham Park

Opening Spring 2026, Benham Park is a luxury wedding venue in Berkshire offering exclusive hire and a truly private countryside se

Berkshire, Newbury

£££ - ££££

140 guests

Weightman Suite Wedding At The Municipal
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The Municipal Hotel and Spa Liverpool

Historic hotel and spa The Municipal Hotel & Spa Liverpool offering weddings in adaptable event spaces and on-site accommodation.

Merseyside, Liverpool

from £15,000

30-60 guests

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Snape Maltings, Wedding Venue in Suffolk

Host your wedding at Snape Maltings, Suffolk's iconic riverside venue. Explore our unique industrial spaces and stunning landscapes. View prices and enquire online.

Suffolk, Saxmundham

£POA

Whitford Hall
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Vestry Hall, Wedding Venue in South London

Discover Vestry Hall, an elegant and affordable dry hire wedding venue in South London. Create your perfect day in our historic hall. View prices and enquire online.

Surrey, Mitcham

£2,500 - £10,000

Hayley and Tim
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8½ London, Wedding Venue in Central London

Plan your perfect wedding at 8½ London, a stylish blank-canvas venue in a beautifully restored Grade I listed building.

Central London, London

from £12,000

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The Grand Station has packages available for many different types of weddings, including Asian, Muslim, Caribbean and Traditional Weddings
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Grand Station Wedding Venue

Your dream is our passion

West Midlands, Wolverhampton

£3,000 - £50,000

40-700 guests

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The Theatre Chipping Norton

Wedding venue hire, The Theatre Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, civil ceremony and evening celebrations in a licensed theatre space.

Oxfordshire, Chipping Norton

from £2,282

150 guests

Bridwell Park, Venues in Devon
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Bridwell Park Wedding Venue

Discover timeless elegance at Bridwell Park, an exclusive historic estate in the heart of Devon.

Devon, Cullompton

£POA

12-15 guests

Forceleap Farm, Wedding Venue in Northamptonshire

Discover Forceleap Farm, a stunning and exclusive barn wedding venue in the Northamptonshire countryside. Plan your unique day.

Northamptonshire, Brackley

£2,995 - £3,995

Kilhey Court
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Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel

Create everlasting memories at Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel, an idyllic wedding venue in Wigan

Greater Manchester, Wigan

from £3,000

300 guests

Samie Lee
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RHS Garden Wisley, Wedding Venue in Surrey

RHS Wisley offers stunning garden weddings in Surrey with elegant venues, exclusive hire, external catering, ceremonies, receptions & photography in i

Surrey, Woking

from £2,625

2-320 guests

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A tranquil view of Solton Manor in Kent, showing the historic red-brick dovecote and the Grade II-listed Manor House reflected in a large wildlife pond, surrounded by lush gardens, meadow grasses and
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Solton Manor

An exclusive-use estate wedding venue in Kent with licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, gardens and on-site accommodation.

Kent, Dover

from £8,250

30-150 guests

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Stourport Manor Hotel

A peaceful Victorian Manor House, set on the edge of Stourport-on-Severn

Worcestershire, Stourport-on-Severn

from £500

4-400 guests

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Bretforton Grange & Theatrebarn, Wedding Venue in Worcestershire

Bretforton Grange & Theatrebarn, a stunning Grade II* listed venue in the Cotswolds. Exclusive use for your perfect wedding and possibility to get mar

Worcestershire, Evesham

from £4,000

Stanway House
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Stanway House & Fountain, Wedding Venue in Gloucestershire

Plan your unforgettable wedding at Stanway House, a stunning Gloucestershire venue with a world-famous gravity fountain.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £12,000

70-150 guests

Chichester Cathedral, Venues in Sussex West
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Chichester Cathedral

Your Dream Cathedral Wedding in Chichester, Elegant, Historic, Memorable

West Sussex, Chichester

£POA

120 guests

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Sant Ffraed House

Luxury Country House Wedding Venue near Abergavenny. Part of The Oldwalls Collection.

Monmouthshire, Abergavenny

from £9,500

55-150 guests

Country House with ceremony room and accommodation, a home from home.
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The Forest Country House Weddings, Wedding Venue in Powys

Discover an exclusive country house wedding venue in Powys. Forest offers a large house with 4 cottages in 4 acres of gardens, paddock and woodland

Powys, Newtown

from £3,400

40-120 guests

Tom and James Wedding
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The Cloisters Letchworth Wedding Venue

Hertfordshire's The Cloisters: a stunning setting for your perfect day. Discover more.

Hertfordshire

from £5,000

30-180 guests

Luxury Cotswolds Exclusive Use Wedding Venue
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Coombe End Manor, Wedding Venue in Gloucestershire

A timeless Cotswold manor set within 2,000 acres of private countryside, designed for unforgettable celebrations.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £30,000

150 guests

Bride and Groom during wedding ceremony on stage in Rhodes House McCall MacBain Hall with flowers
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Rhodes House, Wedding Venue in Oxfordshire

Celebrate your wedding at Rhodes House, a timeless Grade II* listed venue in the heart of Oxford.

Oxfordshire, Oxford

from £9,000

150 guests

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Oxcombe Weddings, Wedding Venue in Lincolnshire

Oxcombe offers exclusive, bespoke & intimate countryside weddings in All Saints Church in the Lincolnshire Wolds. View prices and start planning your perfect day.

Lincolnshire, Horncastle

from £1,500

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The Pickwick Room

Civil ceremony venue Ipswich Register Office at Ipswich Town Hall, Suffolk town-centre location, Pickwick Room for up to 36 guests.

Suffolk, Ipswich

from £375

2-36 guests

Sudbury Town Hall home of Mayors Parlour Suffolk Registrars wedding venue
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The Mayor's Parlour Registration Office

Sudbury Register Office, Suffolk civil ceremony venue in a Grade II listed building.

Suffolk, Sudbury

from £375

2-60 guests

Wedding couple stood next to a steam train
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The Mid-Norfolk Railway, Wedding Venue in Norfolk

Host an unforgettable wedding at The Mid-Norfolk Railway, a unique steam train venue. Discover our bespoke packages, view prices and plan your perfect

Norfolk, Dereham

££ - £££

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Chapel House Estate

Experience the enchantment of Chapel House Estate—where your Kent wedding becomes an elegant, unforgettable celebration.

Kent

££ - £££

10-200 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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