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Ceremony inside the Adelphi Hotel
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The Adelphi Hotel

Central Liverpool wedding venue, The Adelphi Hotel, offering historic suites and in-house catering for celebrations of all scales.

19 reviews

Merseyside, Liverpool

from £2,499

40-600 guests

Interior of the Copdock Hall wedding barn with brand new oak bar and exposed red brick
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Copdock Hall

Exclusive-use barn wedding venue Copdock Hall in Suffolk, with historic barn and vineyard settings.

35 reviews

Suffolk, Ipswich

from £9,995

60-200 guests

Milton Hill House - Manor house wedding venue in Oxfordshire - Georgian manor house Abingdon
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Milton Hill House

Georgian manor wedding venue Milton Hill House, Abingdon, Oxfordshire with licensed ceremony spaces and on-site accommodation.

100 reviews

Oxfordshire, Didcot

from £3,499

50-200 guests

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Weddings at Oxford Town Hall
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Oxford Town Hall

Oxford Town Hall – A Historic Wedding Venue in the Heart of Oxford

7 reviews

Oxfordshire, Oxford

from £525

6-300 guests

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The Bold Hotel

Boutique historic hotel The Bold Hotel in Southport offering coordinated weddings and dedicated function spaces.

7 reviews

Merseyside, Southport

from £2,000

40-150 guests

Cotswold House Hotel & Spa wedding venue Gloucestershire
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Cotswold House Hotel & Spa

Cotswold weddings with versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, elegant manor house setting, and personalised service for unforgettable celebrations.

53 reviews

Gloucestershire, Chipping Campden

from £134

15-120 guests

Tredudwell barn wedding venue in Cornwall
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Tredudwell Manor

Country manor and barn wedding venue, Tredudwell Manor, Cornwall with exclusive hire and on-site guest accommodation.

30 reviews

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Fowey

from £4,750

20-220 guests

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Eastington Park

Historic Grade II listed house Eastington Park in Gloucestershire offering on-site accommodation and up to 250 evening guests.

124 reviews

Gloucestershire, Stroud

from £2,500

30-250 guests

voco Oxford Thames Hotel Wedding Venue
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voco® Oxford Thames

Oxford hotel weddings at voco® Oxford Spires Hotel with positioned city access and flexible reception spaces.

72 reviews

Oxfordshire, Oxford

from £7,000

50-200 guests

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Holmewood Hall

Country house wedding venue Holmewood Hall in Cambridgeshire with exclusive use and grand Victorian interiors.

78 reviews

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

from £8,000

30-350 guests

talhenbont hall house wedding venue in gwynedd
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Talhenbont Hall

Country wedding venue Talhenbont Hall in Gwynedd, North Wales set on 100 acres of Welsh woodland.

173 reviews

Gwynedd, Pwllheli

from £4,750

50-200 guests

Inside Winters Barn in Canterbury, set for a wedding breakfast
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Winters Barns

16th century barn wedding venue Winters Barns, Canterbury, seating 150 with exclusive use and onsite accommodation.

293 reviews

Kent, Canterbury

from £5,500

12-200 guests

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Bron Eifion Hotel and Wedding Venue North Wales
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Bron Eifion Country House Hotel

Exclusive wedding venue in North Wales, offering garden ceremonies, on-site accommodation and space for up to 150 guests.

23 reviews

Gwynedd, Criccieth

from £90

30-150 guests

Wedding Venue in Staffordshire, Alrewas Hayes
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Alrewas Hayes

Historic Grade II listed Queen Anne Country House and Estate, Alrewas Hayes has Exclusive-Use Weddings for up to 650 guests.

61 reviews

Staffordshire, Burton-on-Trent

from £10,000

50-650 guests

Hall Place North Courtyard
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Hall Place & Gardens

Historic wedding venue Hall Place & Gardens in Bexley with Tudor house and riverside gardens

6 reviews

Kent, Bexley

£POA

2-250 guests

Davenport House
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Davenport House

Georgian estate Davenport House near Bridgnorth, Shropshire offering exclusive hire and preparation cottage.

50 reviews

Shropshire, Bridgnorth

from £11,000

50-150 guests

Eastwood Hall Venues in Nottinghamshire
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Eastwood Hall

Manor house wedding venue Eastwood Hall Nottinghamshire combining indoor and outdoor facilities with accommodation.

17 reviews

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

from £3,995

10-250 guests

Thornton Manor Venues in Merseyside
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Thornton Manor Country Estate

Tie the knot in splendour at Thornton Manor, a magnificent manor house wedding venue nestled amidst picturesque landscapes

13 reviews

Merseyside, Wirral

from £4,500

60-250 guests

Couple holding hands and looking at Ashridge House, their wedding venue, on their wedding day.
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Ashridge House

Historic wedding venue Ashridge House, Hertfordshire, with historic halls, garden settings and flexible cultural wedding options.

113 reviews

Hertfordshire, Berkhamsted

from £20,160

90-350 guests

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Sewerby Hall and Gardens

East Yorkshire historic wedding venue Sewerby Hall and Gardens, clifftop sea views and gardens near Bridlington.

1 review

East Yorkshire, Bridlington

from £3,000

120 guests

Bosworth Hall Spa & Hotel
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Bosworth Hall Hotel

Bosworth Hall Hotel & Spa, historic 17th-century wedding venue in Market Bosworth with gardens and versatile rooms.

13 reviews

Leicestershire

from £5,000

50-275 guests

Warbrook House
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Warbrook House

Country estate wedding venue Warbrook House in Hampshire with Grade I listed gardens and versatile indoor and marquee spaces.

91 reviews

Hampshire, Fleet

from £7,500

30-130 guests

Whitley Hall Hotel Venues in Yorkshire - South
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Whitley Hall Hotel

Licensed wedding venue Whitley Hall Hotel in Sheffield with historic suites, terrace and lakeside garden spaces for ceremonies and receptions.

61 reviews

South Yorkshire, Sheffield

from £2,595

40-220 guests

stunning Grittleton House Country House Cotswolds Wedding Venue
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Grittleton House

Victorian manor Grittleton House in Wiltshire offering garden views and integrated prep and celebration spaces.

101 reviews

Wiltshire, Chippenham

from £12,500

50-400 guests

Bride and Groom stand outside with their wedding venue, Eastwood Park, behind them
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Eastwood Park House

Country house weddings at Eastwood Park Country House, South Gloucestershire, with flexible bespoke packages.

33 reviews

Gloucestershire, Wotton-under-Edge

from £3,995

250 guests

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Easthampstead Park

Country mansion wedding venue Easthampstead Park in Wokingham, Berkshire with licensed ceremony spaces and historic character.

73 reviews

Berkshire, Wokingham

from £9,500

4-480 guests

Clissold House Venues in North London
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Clissold House

Georgian mansion venue Clissold House in Stoke Newington London with historic interiors and park views for civil ceremonies

1 review

North London, Stoke Newington

£POA

20-80 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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