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Breckenhill Venues in County Antrim
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Breckenhill Barn

Breckenhill, County Antrim: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

County Antrim, Ballyclare

from £1,700

180 guests

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The Fennes Estate

Timeless, romantic and elegant weddings in a gorgeous manor amidst 100 acres of picture grounds

Essex, Braintree

from £4,500

25-600 guests

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Parklands Quendon Hall

17th century Georgian Manor house in 100 acre Deer Park and picture perfect grounds

Essex, Saffron Walden

from £5,500

20-500 guests

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Woodlands Lodge Country House Hotel and gardens, set in the New Forest, Hampshire
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Woodlands Lodge Country House Hotel

Escape to Woodlands Lodge Country House Hotel, Hampshires magical countryside retreat for an unforgettable wedding celebration amidst stunning scenery

Hampshire, Southampton

from £2,000

2-120 guests

Ballyscullion Park Venues in County Londonderry
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Ballyscullion Park

Family run, exclusive use, luxury Marquee wedding venue in Co. Derry / L'Derry

County Londonderry, Derry

from £5,000

220 guests

Wedding couple outside the Ulster Museum
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Ulster Museum

Get Married in an Iconic Museum in Northern Ireland

County Antrim, Belfast

from £500

40-160 guests

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Kelham House Country Manor – Exclusive use Wedding Venue

Dreamy Country Manor House Hotel Wedding, surrounded by woodland, available exclusively for your wedding day.

Nottinghamshire, Newark

£3,995 - £9,995

2-180 guests

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Cockliffe Country House – Exclusive use Wedding Venue

Beautiful countryside hotel wedding venue just outside the City of Nottingham, available for your wedding day exclusively!

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

from £4,995

30-120 guests

Interior wedding setting at Woodbury Park
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Woodbury Park Hotel & Golf Club

Country club venue Woodbury Park, Devon, for weddings with tailored event packages and adaptable spaces up to 250 guests.

Devon, Exeter

from £4,500

50-250 guests

Wrag Barn Golf Club, Venues in Wiltshire
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Wrag Barn Golf Club

Wrag Barn Golf Club is a family-run wedding venue in Wiltshire offering exclusive-use event spaces with private balconies.

Wiltshire, Swindon

from £4,000

200 guests

Wedding Day
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Muthu Westcliff

Discover Muthu Westcliff, an enchanting coastal wedding venue in Southend on Sea, where your dreams of a perfect celebration become a reality.

Essex, Southend-on-Sea

£1,000 - £5,000

20-225 guests

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Harefield Barn Weddings

A family run wedding barn with a personal touch at the heart of it's service!

Devon, Crediton

£5,000 - £7,700

15-130 guests

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The Mansion Venues in Yorkshire - West
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The Mansion an Exclusive Use Wedding Venue

Discover The Mansion's opulent charm as the perfect setting for your unforgettable wedding celebration in the heart of West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£6,800 - £11,740

60-200 guests

Clevedon Hall Venues in Bristol and Somerset
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Clevedon Hall

A luxurious exclusive use wedding venue in the picturesque Somerset countryside, where your dream day awaits.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

from £11,500

30-250 guests

Coppid Beech Hotel Venues in Berkshire
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Coppid Beech Hotel

Coppid Beech Hotel, stunning venue, unique venue with 205 bedrooms located 20 minutes from Windsor, Royal Berkshire.

Berkshire, Bracknell

from £9,900

18-200 guests

Best Western Valley Hotel Venues in Shropshire
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Best Western Valley Hotel

Create your perfect wedding day at Best Western Valley Hotel, a stunning hotel wedding venue with picturesque scenery and exceptional service.

Shropshire, Telford

from £2,495

150 guests

Wroxton House Hotel Venues-Civil Ceremonies in Oxfordshire
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Wroxton House Hotel

Hotel wedding venue The Wroxton in Wroxton, Oxfordshire, with historic 17th-century character and on-site bedrooms.

Oxfordshire, Wroxton

£POA

80 guests

Hotel Mercure St Helens Venues in Merseyside
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Hotel Mercure St Helens

Let’s start planning your dream wedding, your way at the award-winning Mercure St. Helens!

Merseyside, St Helens

£1,995 - £12,000

2-180 guests

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Lilleshall House & Gardens

Historic Country House Wedding Venue

Shropshire, Newport

£POA

50-300 guests

Holiday Inn South Normanton M1/J28 Venues in Derbyshire
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Derbyshire, South Normanton

£1,800 - £5,500

250 guests

De Vere Beaumont Estate Wedding Venue Venues in Berkshire
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De Vere Beaumont Estate

Say 'I do' surrounded by historic grandeur at De Vere Beaumont Estate, Berkshire.

Berkshire, Windsor

from £11,500

200 guests

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Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

Host your special day in a stunning setting at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, the perfect choice for a memorable wedding experience.

Leicestershire, Leicester

from £575

20-180 guests

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Moor Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover the enchanting Moor Hall Hotel & Spa, a breathtaking wedding venue with exquisite facilities and impeccable service in Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands, Sutton Coldfield

from £142

10-180 guests

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Glendower Hotel Wedding Venue

Large Hotel Wedding Venue on the Sea Front Lytham St Annes near Blackpool

Lancashire, Lytham St Annes

from £1,000

2-200 guests

Le Manoir aux QuatSaisons, A Belmond Hotel
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Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, A Belmond Hotel

Historic manor house hotel Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire with private dining and conservatory event spaces.

Oxfordshire, Thame

£POA

4-120 guests

The Met Hotel Venues in Yorkshire - West
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The Met Hotel

a historic hotel situated right at the heart of the City of Leeds.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£200 - £5,000

10-200 guests

Barn style wedding venue in Alton, Hampshire
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The Angel Hotel in Hampshire

Hampshire's Angel Hotel: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Hampshire, Alton

£3,500 - £5,000

40-100 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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