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Holiday Inn Southampton Venues in Hampshire
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voco® Southampton Wedding Venue

Wedding venue in Hampshire

Hampshire, Southampton

from £3,995

20-200 guests

Walled Garden Helperby Yorkshire Wedding Venue
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The Walled Garden

An exclusive walled garden wedding venue in North Yorkshire, offering historic charm, flexible outdoor spaces and intimate elegance.

North Yorkshire, York

£4,000 - £30,000

200 guests

Down Hall hotel wedding venue
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Down Hall Hotel

A historic mansion house set in an area of outstanding beauty, available for your wedding exclusively!

Essex, Bishops Stortford

from £10,000

30-250 guests

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Ensana Buxton Crescent

Celebrate your love in the opulent grandeur of Ensana Buxton Crescent, a luxurious wedding venue nestled in the picturesque heart of Derbyshire.

Derbyshire, Buxton

from £7,500

60-180 guests

DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central Venues in Lanarkshire - North
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DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central

Plan your dream wedding with DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, where luxury and convenience come together to create an unforgettable celebration.

North Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£55 - £65

75-800 guests

Doubletree by Hilton Coventry Venues in West Midlands
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Doubletree by Hilton Coventry Wedding Venue

Indulge in an unforgettable wedding at DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry, where elegance and excellence intertwine to create a truly exceptional day.

West Midlands, Coventry

from £75

10-350 guests

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Our Devonshire Suite can fit up to 220 guests. The perfect space for your wedding.
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The Rougemont Hotel by Sunday Wedding Venue

Plan your dream wedding at The Rougemont Hotel, a charming Devon venue offering stunning settings and tailored packages.

Devon, Exeter

from £4,125

20-250 guests

Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel, Venues in Devon
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Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel Wedding Venue

With stunning spaces, exquisite cuisine, and a dedicated team, we'll ensure your wedding day is perfect.

Devon, Exeter

from £2,000

10-150 guests

 Mercure Winchester Wessex Hotel, Venues in Hampshire
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Winchester Wessex Hotel Wedding Venue

An exceptional hotel with a stunning backdrop of Winchester Cathedral

Hampshire, Winchester

from £4,000

40-120 guests

 Dumbleton Hall Hotel Venues in Worcestershire
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Dumbleton Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

The extremely exciting and extensive renovation at Dumbleton Hall is almost complete and we will be reopening Spring 2026

Worcestershire, Evesham

£POA

60-200 guests

North Barn
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Aylesford Priory Wedding Reception Venue

Beautiful and Historic Wedding Venue in Aylesford. Featuring 13th Century Pilgrims' Hall and 17th Century North Barn.

Kent, Aylesford

from £2,000

10-150 guests

Tankersley Manor Hotel Venues in South Yorkshire
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Tankersley Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

17th Century Manor House with Refurbished Barn

South Yorkshire

from £4,000

30-350 guests

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The Castle Hotel at Taunton

A historic landmark and hotel wedding venue in Taunton

Bristol and Somerset, Taunton

from £6,200

4-110 guests

 Shuttleworth Venues in Bedfordshire
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Shuttleworth Wedding Venue

Exchange vows beneath the grandeur of Shuttleworth, a historic Bedfordshire venue steeped in charm and elegance.

Bedfordshire, Biggleswade

£POA

1000 guests

Pierremont Hall Venues in Kent
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Pierremont Hall

Victorian mansion wedding venue in Kent offering elegant interiors, licensed ceremony rooms and a private courtyard setting.

Kent, Broadstairs

from £300

10-70 guests

Shireburn Arms, Hurst Green
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Shireburn Arms Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover Shireburn Arms Hotel, an idyllic Lancashire wedding venue, for an enchanting countryside affair.

Lancashire, Clitheroe

£POA

50-100 guests

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Victoria Halls

Victoria Halls, a stunning wedding venue nestled in the heart of Argyll and Bute, offers an unforgettable backdrop for your special day.

Argyll and Bute, Helensburgh

£1,200

10-180 guests

The Cider Barn (Dillington Estate) Venues in Bristol and Somerset
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The Cider Barn (Dillington Estate)

A romantic, rural and rustic wedding venue located just outside Ilminster, Somerset, with a countryside and woodland setting

Bristol and Somerset, Ilminster

£POA

150 guests

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Botleys Mansion

Magical Surrey Wedding Venue with a Mysterious Royal Past

Surrey, Chertsey

from £6,500

60-500 guests

Notley Abbey exclusive-use wedding venue
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Notley Abbey

A Medieval Masterpiece & Luxury Wedding Venue in Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

from £4,000

50-250 guests

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Stormont Hotel

Say 'I do' at Stormont Hotel: County Antrim's perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

County Antrim, Belfast

£POA

80 guests

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County Down, Newcastle

£POA

400 guests

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Venues in Cardiff
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Royal Welsh College of Music

A bespoke wedding venue in the heart of Cardiff.

Cardiff, Cardiff

££ - £££

20-300 guests

Entrance to Highfield Park, Wedding Venue in Hampshire & Berkshire
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Highfield Park

We have been advised directly by the venue that Highfield Park are no longer taking wedding bookings.

Hampshire, Hook

from £6,000

4-200 guests

Cultra Manor at Ulster Folk Museum Co Down
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County Down, Holywood

££ - £££

40-100 guests

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Lambeth Assembly Hall

Brixtons Lambeths Assembly Hall wedding reception space with heritage architecture and dedicated event coordination.

South London, Lambeth

from £150

2-300 guests

London Museum Docklands. Venues in East London
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Museum of London Docklands Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by history at the London Museum Docklands.

East London

from £850

300 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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