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Ockenden Manor
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Ockenden Manor Wedding Venue

A fine Elizabethan Manor House wedding venue, set in the pretty village of Cuckfield in West Sussex.

1 review

West Sussex, Haywards Heath

£££ - ££££

2-120 guests

Battel Hall at Leeds Castle Wedding Venue Venues in Kent
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Battel Hall at Leeds Castle

Intimate manor house wedding venue in Kent offering historic rooms, on-site bedrooms and a private parkland setting.

Kent, Maidstone

from £6,000

16 guests

Taunton School Venues in Bristol and Somerset
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Taunton School

Historic Somerset wedding venue with chapel, grand suites and space for up to 400 guests.

2 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Taunton

from £4,500

30-500 guests

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Leigh Court
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Leigh Court

Celebrate your love at Leigh Court, the idyllic wedding venue tucked away in the stunning countryside on the edge of Bristol.

53 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

from £7,000

10-110 guests

Weddings by the Sea, Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland
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Bamburgh Castle

Fairytale Castle, Sweeping Sea Views

8 reviews

Northumberland, Bamburgh

from £995

150 guests

The Big Room
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The Bell in Ticehurst

For a truly memorable and enchanting wedding day consider The Bell in Ticehurst, Sussex, an historic, charming & quirky sixteenth century coaching Inn

195 reviews

East Sussex

from £7,205

50-120 guests

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Clarion Charlecote Pheasant

Hotel Wedding Venue with a 16th Century Converted Hayloft

6 reviews

Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon

from £3,995

50-120 guests

Angie & Joes Wedding, celebrating their marriage in the hotel courtyard with friends and family. The Hotel Courtyard is open air with easy access to the function room, Picturesque for photos
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The Cock Hotel Wedding Venue

The Cock Hotel, Stony Stratford (near Milton Keynes) Weddings & Ceremonies up to 150 guests

3 reviews

Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

from £1,000

80-100 guests

Shieldaig Lodge
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Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

Your exclusive Highland wedding, surrounded by breathtaking lochside beauty.

2 reviews

Highland, Gairloch

from £1,500

2-30 guests

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Badminton Estate

Marquee Weddings Worcester Lodge, Badminton Estate in the South Cotswolds.

2 reviews

Gloucestershire, Badminton

from £4,000

100-300 guests

Cuckney House
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Cuckney House

Cuckney House is an irresistibly romantic small wedding venue for up to fifty guests which offers exclusive use of the house and grounds.

2 reviews

Nottinghamshire, Mansfield

from £10,000

10-50 guests

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The Great Barn

The Great Barn, an exclusive-use Oxfordshire wedding venue combining beautifully restored 18th-century character with flexible spaces for celebrations

89 reviews

Oxfordshire, Banbury

from £5,350

40-175 guests

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An aisle setup and ready for a couple at a Northamptonshire manor house wedding venue
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Plum Park Manor

Nestled in the heart of Northamptonshire, this exclusive-use wedding venue combines the timeless elegance of a Victorian manor house with a beautiful

16 reviews

Northamptonshire, Towcester

from £5,350

40-200 guests

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Howsham Hall

Exclusive-use stately country house wedding venue near York, with 12 luxury suites and refined modern interiors.

22 reviews

North Yorkshire, York

from £10,000

2-150 guests

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Rise Hall

Exclusive-use country house wedding venue in East Yorkshire, with 31 bedrooms for a full wedding weekend stay.

34 reviews

East Yorkshire, Hull

from £10,000

30-180 guests

Wedding Venue Cranford Hall Kettering Northamptonshire
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Cranford Hall

Discover Cranford Hall, a stunning stately home, blank canvas wedding venue in Northampton. Explore exclusive use hire for your perfect day.

Northamptonshire, Kettering

£POA

The Dragon's Gate

The Dragon's Gate: an exclusive-use Herefordshire wedding venue with a wild swimming lake and luxury glamping.

2 reviews

Herefordshire, Hereford

from £1,250

4-150 guests

Countryside Hotel Wedding Venue in Buckland, Worcestershire
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Buckland Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Luxury Manor House Wedding Venue in the Cotswolds

2 reviews

Worcestershire, Broadway

from £5,000

4-150 guests

Bourton Hall Wedding Venue and Gardens, Whirlwind Weddings Warwickshire
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Whirlwind Weddings - Warwickshire

Partnered with Bourton Hall, Warwickshire, Whirlwind Weddings offers budget-friendly wedding packages at this stunning exclusive-use venue.

Warwickshire, Rugby

from £4,995

50-250 guests

Clearwell Castle and Gardens, Whirlwind weddings Gloucestershire
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Whirlwind Weddings - Gloucestershire

Partnered with Clearwell Castle, Gloucestershire, Whirlwind Weddings offers budget-friendly wedding packages at this stunning exclusive-use venue.

Gloucestershire, Coleford

from £4,995

50-250 guests

St auddries Park Wedding Venue and grounds, Whirlwind Weddings Somerset
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Whirlwind Weddings - Somerset

Partnered with St Audries Park in Somerset, Whirlwind Weddings offers budget-friendly wedding packages at this stunning exclusive-use venue.

Bristol and Somerset, Taunton

from £4,995

50-250 guests

Leez Priory Wedding Venue and ground, Whirwind Weddings Essex
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Whirlwind Weddings - Chelmsford, Essex

Whirlwind Weddings offers budget-friendly all-inclusive wedding packages at both Leez Priory & Gosfield Hall in Essex.

Essex, Chelmsford

from £4,995

50-250 guests

The Soper Hall

Unique heritage building in the heart of Caterham

1 review

Surrey, Caterham

£POA

130 guests

Banking Hall The Main Hall
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Banking Hall

London's iconic Banking Hall: the perfect backdrop for your unforgettable wedding.

1 review

Central London, Blackfriars

from £12,000

220-500 guests

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Rosewood Hotel London

Edwardian Hotel just steps from Covent Garden

Central London

£POA

16-280 guests

The Old Marylebone Town Hall

Say "I do" in the iconic Old Marylebone Town Hall, the perfect setting for unforgettable London weddings

5 reviews

North London, London

£481 - £1,126

Claridge's Hotel,Venues in Central London
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Claridge's Hotel

Stunningly classic luxury hotel in Central London perfect for weddings

Central London

£POA

60-400 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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