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Walton Hall Hotel & Spa Venues in Warwickshire
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Walton Hall Hotel by Sunday

A 16th-century Warwickshire hotel with spaces for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

10 reviews

Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon

from £4,500

20-250 guests

Bristol Grand Hotel Venues in Bristol
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Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday

Make your wedding day unforgettable at Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday, an exceptional venue in the heart of Bristol.

Bristol and Somerset

from £2,500

20-500 guests

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Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel

Historic manor house wedding venue, Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa, Lancashire, hosting celebrations for up to 400 guests.

31 reviews

Lancashire, Accrington

from £4,500

30-400 guests

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Henlade House wedding venue in Somerset, a grand white country house surrounded by rolling countryside, mature trees and landscaped gardens
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Henlade House

Discover Henlade House, an elegant country house wedding venue set in the Somerset countryside.

Bristol and Somerset, Taunton

£POA

40-200 guests

Wedding Couple on the bridge in front of Hever Castle in Kent
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Hever Castle & Gardens

Historic castle wedding venue in Kent offering multiple ceremony locations across a private estate with on-site accommodation.

11 reviews

Kent, Edenbridge

from £14,000

25-220 guests

bride and groom at Horwood House
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Horwood House Hotel

A gorgeous, Grade II, Countryside Manor House Hotel Venue in Buckinghamshire

63 reviews

Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

from £6,000

25-250 guests

Villiers Hotel Wedding Venue Venues in Buckinghamshire
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Villiers Hotel

Villiers Hotel, a romantic town centre setting for your nuptials, from ceremony to reception in Buckingham

16 reviews

Buckinghamshire, Buckingham

from £1,500

15-180 guests

Wasing Park Wedding Venue Berkshire
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Wasing Park

Begin your forever at Wasing Park, a majestic Grade II listed barn wedding venue nestled in picturesque Berkshire countryside

45 reviews

Berkshire, Reading

££ - £££

50-250 guests

Weddings at Leeds Castle
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Leeds Castle

Iconic Kent castle wedding venue offering a choice of venues across one estate, from castle rooms to barn and outdoor settings.

5 reviews

Kent, Maidstone

from £9,600

16-180 guests

Weddings at the Craiglands
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The Craiglands Hotel

Victorian hotel wedding venue The Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley, offering flexible ceremony rooms and large-capacity reception spaces.

1 review

West Yorkshire, Ilkley

from £2,995

2-700 guests

South Hill Park, Berkshire
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South Hill Park

Tailor your dream wedding day in the stunning mansion, gardens and Great Hall of South Hill Park, an exclusive Mansion House wedding venue.

3 reviews

Berkshire, Bracknell

£3,000 - £8,000

20-240 guests

Couple outside of Billesley Manor wedding venue
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Billesley Manor Hotel

Historic manor house wedding venue in Stratford upon Avon with 11th-century church and Topiary Garden ceremonies

50 reviews

Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon

from £12,750

50-150 guests

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Countryhouse weddings at Ringwood Hall Hotel
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Ringwood Hall Hotel

Set within its own grounds on the edge of the Peak District National Park, offering both indoor and outdoor wedding spaces

5 reviews

Derbyshire, Chesterfield

£7,995 - £17,995

30-250 guests

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The Ravenswood

15th-century wedding venue in West Sussex offering indoor and outdoor ceremonies across private grounds with lakes.

403 reviews

West Sussex, East Grinstead

from £5,250

30-300 guests

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Highley Manor

Country house wedding venue Highley Manor in West Sussex with exclusive use and multiple licensed ceremony spaces.

240 reviews

West Sussex, Haywards Heath

from £5,950

200 guests

Rushpool Hall
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Rushpool Hall

Manor house wedding venue in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, offering exclusive use with indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces.

124 reviews

North Yorkshire, Saltburn-By-The-Sea

from £6,450

240 guests

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Danby Castle Barn

Historic barn wedding venue Danby Castle Barn in the North York Moors with four indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces.

133 reviews

North Yorkshire, Whitby

from £7,450

10-220 guests

Marine North Berwick - East Lothian Wedding Venue
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Marine North Berwick

Victorian Hotel Wedding venue with breathtaking seaside views

16 reviews

East Lothian, North Berwick

£8,000 - £25,000

10-200 guests

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Mosborough Hall Hotel

Historic hotel wedding venue Mosborough Hall Hotel in Sheffield with exclusive-use celebrations and licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces.

24 reviews

South Yorkshire, Sheffield

from £4,500

4-200 guests

Delamere Manor Terrace
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Delamere Manor

Exclusive-use wedding venue Delamere Manor in Cheshire with private nightclub and accommodation within the manor house.

35 reviews

Cheshire, Northwich

from £4,995

25-180 guests

Stunning Countryside Setting at Derwent Manor Hotel Wedding Venue
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Derwent Manor

Country house hotel wedding venue Derwent Manor, Allensford, with chandeliered Grand Hall and countryside views across the Derwent Valley.

7 reviews

Northumberland, Consett

from £4,000

20-200 guests

The Mansion House at De Vere Wokefield Estate
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De Vere Wokefield Estate Wedding Venue

Wokefield Place and The Mansion House; Two different wedding venue options on one Estate!

47 reviews

Berkshire, Reading

from £5,000

4-400 guests

Towers and Lake
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De Vere Horsley Estate

Surrey wedding venue De Vere Horsley Estate with a Victorian mansion, secret chapel, cloisters and lakeside lawns.

59 reviews

Surrey, Leatherhead

from £3,500

50-250 guests

The Warren Estate Venues in Essex
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The Rose Barn at The Warren Estate

Essex barn wedding venue The Warren Estate in Maldon with exclusive use of The Rose Barn and gardens.

41 reviews

Essex, Maldon

from £6,600

50-250 guests

Chicheley Hall Weddings Buckinghamshire
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Chicheley Hall Wedding Venue

Escape to the grandeur of Chicheley Hall, an exclusive use manor house wedding venue in the picturesque Buckinghamshire countryside

138 reviews

Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

from £9,999

50-110 guests

Parkhill Hotel - Civil and Reception Venue
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Parkhill Hotel

Parkhill Hotel country-house wedding venue in Suffolk featuring historic Barn and flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces.

7 reviews

Suffolk

from £5,000

300 guests

The Roseate Reading Venues in Berkshire
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The Roseate Reading Wedding Venue

5 Star Townhouse Hotel & Wedding Venue, ideal for Intimate Wedding Days

2 reviews

Berkshire, Reading

from £2,500

10-80 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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