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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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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.
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The Met Hotel
a historic hotel situated right at the heart of the City of Leeds.
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The Angel Hotel in Hampshire
Hampshire's Angel Hotel: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.
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The Barn at Bargoed Farm
Plan your dream day at Bargoed Farm Weddings, a stunning venue in Ceredigion, West Wales
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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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The Yorkshire Hotel in North Yorkshire
Dating back to 1818, The Yorkshire is the most eye catching and prominently placed Victorian exterior hotels in the centre of Har
Holiday Inn Hull Marina
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Cliffs Pavilion
Southend’s Cliffs Pavilion delivers a stylish and sophisticated wedding experience in a clifftop location with fantastic views and a brilliant team.
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The Manor Rooms
A purpose-built events venue in East Yorkshire, The Manor Rooms offers exclusive use and views across the Yorkshire Wolds.
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The Vines Hotel
Hotel wedding venue The Vines Black Bourton in Oxfordshire with flexible indoor, outdoor and marquee reception spaces.
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The Famous Blacksmith Shop
Forge unforgettable elopement memories at Gretna Green's Famous Blacksmiths Shop.
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Winchester Register Office
Located in the 19th century Castle Hill building
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Llantilio House
An exclusive Monmouthshire manor house country wedding venue for your unforgettable special day!
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St John's Waterloo
St John’s Waterloo is a Grade II* listed dry hire venue in Waterloo offering two contrasting event spaces.
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Priory House and The Oriental Brewhouse
Elegant Interiors, Stunning Spaces, an Unforgettable Lincolnshire Wedding at Priory House
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Walton Castle Wedding Venue
Unveil the allure of Walton Castle, a timeless wedding haven in Somerset. Step into a fairytale and make your grandest wedding dreams a reality.
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High Billinghurst Farm
Exclusive Surrey barn wedding venue with rustic charm, glamping and flexible catering options.
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The Shack Revolution
a unique urban and industrial-style wedding venue in the heart of Herefordshire. Perfect for couples wanting a non-traditional, laid-back celebration.
DoubleTree by Hilton London
West London hotel DoubleTree by Hilton London Ealing offering licensed civil ceremony spaces and flexible guest suites for weddings.
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The Clementine
Celebrate your special day in grandeur within the Walled Garden on Syon Park Estate at our Glass Marquee Wedding Venue
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Hinwick Hall
A romantic Grade II Listed Manor House nestled amidst beautifully landscaped gardens and rolling countryside.
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Hanbury Manor - A Marriott Hotel Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' to Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club, London's Original Country Retreat.
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Wolfscastle Country House
Wolfscastle Country Hotel & Spa: A family-owned Pembrokeshire wedding venue with a celebrated 3 AA Rosette restaurant.
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Rhosygilwen Mansion
Rhosygilwen Mansion: An exclusive-use Pembrokeshire wedding venue set within a historic, carbon-neutral estate.
Ingliston Country Club
Say "I do" in style at Ingliston Country Club. Discover our Renfrewshire wedding venue.
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voco® Reading
Intimate Weddings at the voco® Hotel Reading Small is Beautiful
Thetford Farm Barn
Luxury Barn Wedding Venue surrounded by beautiful countryside, giving your wedding day a wonderful backdrop.
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Ramsey Park
Ramsey Park: Enchanting Dumfries & Galloway weddings. Discover more.
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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