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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.
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Holiday Inn Bolton Centre (Cloisters)
Wedding venue in Greater Manchester.
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Brompton Lakes Wedding Venue
Yorkshire dream wedding? Discover Brompton Lakes.
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Kimbridge Barn Wedding Venue
Kimbridge Barn: Rustic Hampshire charm for your dream wedding. Discover more.
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Finlaystone Country Estate
Say "I do" surrounded by breathtaking beauty at Finlaystone Country Estate.
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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.
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Aldershot Register Office
A charming and intimate setting for your wedding ceremony
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Alton Register Office
Alton Registration Office is an ideal choice for couples seeking a personal and memorable start to their married life.
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Fareham Register Office
Fareham Register Office is perfect for your special day.
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Havant Plaza Registration Office
A contemporary setting for civil weddings, with stylish décor and a central location perfect for intimate and celebratory occasions.
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Petersfield Register Office
A charming historic setting for civil weddings in Hampshire
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Ringwood Gateway Registration Office
Located at The Furlong in the heart of Ringwood, it is a charming and accessible venue for civil wedding ceremonies.
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The Town Hall, Marlborough
Edwardian style wedding venue, Marlborough Town Hall
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Museum of London Barbican
Unique Historic Venue for Your Wedding!
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Walled Garden Baumber
Say 'I do' surrounded by fragrant blooms, exposed brickwork and a charming, rustic atmosphere of The Walled Garden at Baumber
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The Guildhall Cardigan
The Guildhall Cardigan is a historic wedding venue in Ceredigion, celebrated for its significant Grade II* listed 'modern Gothic' architecture.
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Grand Villa Heights
Coastal wedding venue Grand Villa Heights, Ravenscar, offering clifftop ceremonies and multi-day celebrations above Robin Hood’s Bay.
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The Castle at Edgehill
Historic 17th-century wedding venue The Castle at Edgehill in Oxfordshire with licensed indoor rooms and garden space.
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Tilgate Park Weddings
Say "I do" surrounded by natural beauty at Tilgate Park Weddings, Sussex.
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Caer Llan
Family run country house wedding venue with breath-taking views across South Wales
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Rowton Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day in the enchanting surroundings of Rowton Hall Hotel and Spa – your dream Cheshire wedding venue.
The Guildhall, Bury St Edmunds
Stunning Historic Grade I Listed Wedding Venue in the Heart of Bury St Edmunds
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Middleport Pottery
For a truly unique wedding venue steeped in industrial heritage, a timeless Grade II* listed Victorian pottery factory.
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The Alnwick Garden Wedding Venue
Make your special day unforgettable at the breathtaking Alnwick Garden, a magical wedding venue with fairy-tale Treehouse with modern Garden Pavilion
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The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Oxford hotel venue Graduate by Hilton combining multiple event rooms with on-site bedrooms in historic city centre.
Knebworth House & Barns Wedding Venue
Iconic Knebworth House & Barns, nestled in the heart of Hertfordshire, is a wedding venue where memories are made and never forgotten.
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Old Thorns Hotel & Resort
Old Thorns can deliver the wedding day you've always dreamed of and the celebration of a lifetime
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Holiday Inn Milton Keynes East Wedding Venue
Rural venue in Newport Pagnell, blending Georgian charm with contemporary comforts, making it a versatile and picturesque wedding venue.
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Crondon Park
For a truly enchanting wedding day, discover Crondon Park, an idyllic barn venue nestled amidst the picturesque Essex countryside.
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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