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Pittville Pump Room
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Pittville Pump Room Wedding Venue

Pittville Pump Room offers a bespoke, magical experience in a stunning historic setting. Your dream wedding, our expertise.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £5,995

25-200 guests

Cheltenham Town Hall
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Cheltenham Town Hall

Cheltenham Town Hall offers a bespoke, magical experience in a stunning historic setting. Your dream wedding, our expertise.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £5,995

25-450 guests

The Marylebone

Central London event hotel The Marylebone offering private entrance spaces and adaptable city-centre wedding receptions.

Central London, Marylebone

£££ - ££££

50-120 guests

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Merlot Suite
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Gloucester Robinswood Hotel Wedding Venue

Wedding Venue in the heart of the Cotswolds

Gloucestershire, Gloucester

from £65

140 guests

Plas Y Bryn Manor
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Plas y Bryn Manor

Discover our bespoke and exclusive wedding venues in North Wales, let us create your dream wedding exactly how you want it... perfect. Indoors or out.

Gwynedd, Caernarfon

£4,000 - £12,000

4-150 guests

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Abingdon Registration Office

Civil ceremony venues at Abingdon Registration Office in Oxfordshire, with accessible rooms and a range of guest capacities.

Oxfordshire, Abingdon

from £403

20 guests

Railway Wedding
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Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway, Wedding Venue in North Yorkshire

Step back in time & experience the romance of steam as you celebrate your marriage at the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway.

North Yorkshire, Skipton

£3,350 - £12,000

Royal Liver Suite at the Royal Liver Building
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Royal Liver Suite

Plan your dream wedding at Royal Liver Suite Merseysides exquisite venue. Enquire about availability, view pricing and discover the grandeur that awai

Merseyside, Liverpool

£10,000 - £20,000

Outside The Gatehouse, St Osyth Priory
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St Osyth Priory Estate

Create your timeless love story at St Osyth Priory, Essex.

Essex, Colchester

from £25,000

2-110 guests

Badgers Holt Weddings, Wedding Venue in Devon

Badgers Holt Weddings offers a unique riverside venue in the heart of Dartmoor National Park with its rugged granite boulders and stunning moorland.

Devon, Yelverton

£2,300 - £19,000

120 guests

Rose Castle in the summer haze.
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Rose Castle

Where history, romance and memories come together at Rose Castle, Cumbria.

Cumbria, Carlisle

from £15,000

20-100 guests

Tuffon Hall Vineyard

Indulge in an exquisite vineyard wedding at Tuffon Hall, a picturesque Essex gem offering breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences.

Essex, Halstead

£5,000 - £8,000

200 guests

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Weddings at Cogges Manor farm
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Cogges Manor Farm

Historic Manor House, farmyard and wedding venue Cogges Manor Farm, Witney, Oxfordshire Cotswolds with barns, walled garden, orchard and open grounds.

Oxfordshire, Witney

from £3,250

2-250 guests

Beachfront Ceremony
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BASE Events Venue, Overseas Wedding Venue

Dream Cyprus wedding? BASE Events Venue offers sea front ceremony. View pricing, explore our venue and enquire today.

Cyprus

£POA

40-350 guests

Bake Barn Wedding Venue Fonthill Estate Wiltshire
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Fonthill Estate Country Weddings

Enchanting woodland ceremony location, beautiful barn venues and secret marquee setting on the Fonthill Estate in Wiltshire

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£450 - £6,000

150 guests

Marquee
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Cotswold Venues, Wedding Venue in Wiltshire

Cotswold Venues offers a stunning lakeside wedding marquee in Lechlade, Cotswolds - perfect for countryside weddings, events and outdoor celebrations.

Wiltshire, Royal Wootton Bassett

£POA

Friends and family cheer for the newlyweds as they enter the venue
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Hackney Church Brew Co., Wedding Venue in East London

East London wedding? Hackney Church Brew Co.'s unique railway arch taproom offers a memorable reception. View prices, enquire, and create your perfect

East London, Bethnal Green

£5,500 - £17,000

40-150 guests

Hungerford Town Hall
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Hungerford Town Hall

Explore our beautiful listed Town Hall in the heart of the Wessex Downs

Berkshire, Hungerford

from £720

1-120 guests

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The Mill House, Wedding Venue in Lancashire

Historic wedding venue for ceremonies, receptions & intimate celebrations with scenic views, outdoor spaces, exceptional service & culinary delights

Lancashire, Accrington

from £34

80-150 guests

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Holiday Inn - Aberdeen West, Wedding Venue in Aberdeenshire

Your Wedding, Your Way at Holiday Inn Aberdeen West

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen

£POA

Our Boardroom
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Station Hotel, Wedding Venue in Aberdeenshire

Everything your HEART desires at Station Hotel Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen

£75 - £85

150 guests

Byre Barn Weddings
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Byre Barn, Wedding Venue in Kent

Byre Barn is a luxury Kent wedding venue where couples can indulge in a wedding experience wrapped in timeless charm & understated elegance.

Kent, Canterbury

from £13,950

30-80 guests

View from the top table
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Barry Masonic Hall

Barry Masonic Hall offers a unique, elegant space for wedding receptions in Barry, with in-house catering by award-winning chef James Howe. Exclusive-

Vale of Glamorgan, Barry

from £450

temple ceremony, set up by Sam Race
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Royal Assembly Rooms Wedding Venue

Great Yarmouth's Hidden Gem...

Norfolk

£3,425 - £6,500

50-180 guests

wedding image fro Batheaston Village hall from the field looking towards the hall and terrace
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Batheaston New Village Hall

Planning your dream wedding in Bristol & Somerset? Discover Batheaston New Village Hall.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£1,500

155 guests

Newlywed Photoshoot in the Reeds
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Snape Maltings, Wedding Venue in Suffolk

Host your wedding at Snape Maltings, Suffolk's iconic riverside venue. Explore our unique industrial spaces and stunning landscapes. View prices and enquire online.

Suffolk, Saxmundham

£POA

Hayley and Tim
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8½ London, Wedding Venue in Central London

Plan your perfect wedding at 8½ London, a stylish blank-canvas venue in a beautifully restored Grade I listed building.

Central London, London

from £12,000

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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