Find Wedding Venues
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.
I'm looking for
located in
683 results
voco® Grand Central Hotel W
We're a Large Historic City Hotel Wedding Venue, in Glasgow!
The Marine Troon
Marine Troon
The Old Church Wedding Venue
The Old Church offers a unique, stunning venue for your special day. Experience the charm and beauty of our wedding venue for your dream wedding.
Ask Our Expert
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.
Ewell Court House Wedding Venue
Surrey's hidden gem, Ewell Court House: historic charm for your perfect day.
Ask Our Expert
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.
Castle Goring Wedding Venue
Say "I do" in stately splendour at Castle Goring, Sussex. Discover more.
The Reading Room Wedding Venue
A hidden gem in the beautiful Norfolk countryside
Chiltern Open Air Museum Wedding Venue
At Chiltern Open Air Museum, create unforgettable wedding memories amidst stunning historic buildings and picturesque gardens.
Burton Town Hall Wedding Venue
Beautiful Grade II Gothic Style Wedding Venue
The Square Club Wedding Venue
A Unique Wedding Venue in Bristol
Pembroke Castle
Say "I do" surrounded by history at Pembroke Castle. Discover more about our unique wedding venue.
Rothamsted Manor Wedding Venue
Historic Rothamsted Manor: Your perfect Hertfordshire wedding venue.
Elton Hall Wedding Venue
Nestled in the Cambridgeshire countryside, Elton Hall provides a picturesque setting for unforgettable wedding celebrations.
Get helpful tips and advice for planning your wedding
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens Wedding Venue
Romantic Hidden Gem in Gorgeous Gardens
Dulwich Picture Gallery Wedding Venue
A stunning historic South London wedding venue
One Aldwych Wedding Venue
Spectacular Luxury 5* Boutique Hotel Wedding Venue
Eden Barn Wedding Venue Cumbria
Boutique Barn Wedding Venue near the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales
Get helpful tips and advice for planning your wedding
Hogarths Hotel Wedding Venue
Solihull's Hogarths Hotel: Your perfect West Midlands wedding venue. Discover more.
Minstead Lodge Wedding Venue
Country house wedding venue in the heart of the New Forest
The Engine Shed Wetherby Wedding Venue
For an unforgettable wedding day, consider The Engine Shed Wetherby, a unique and enchanting venue in the heart of West Yorkshire.
Jervaulx Abbey Wedding Venue
Celebrate your wedding day at Jervaulx Abbey, a North Yorkshire abbey with stunning backdrops and exceptional service for your special day.
Kippilaw House Wedding Venue
Kippilaw House: Exquisite Scottish Borders romance. Discover your dream wedding venue.
Came House Wedding Venue
Came House: Dorset's idyllic country estate for your perfect wedding. Discover more.
The Derby Conference Centre Wedding Venue
Choose The Derby Conference Centre for your dream wedding venue, where elegance and convenience unite to create a memorable and enchanting day.
East Lancashire Railway Wedding Venue
For a truly unforgettable wedding experience, consider East Lancashire Railway, a unique railway heritage venue nestled in Greater Manchester.
The Fisher's Hotel Wedding Venue
Planning your dream Perthshire wedding? Discover The Fisher's Hotel.
Folkerton Mill
Bespoke, exclusive use, sustainable, barn wedding venue in central Scotland.
Goodwood Estate Wedding Venue
A 12,000-acre Estate with flexible wedding spaces
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.
Latest Reviews
