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Royle Forest
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Royle Forest, Wedding Venue in Staffordshire

Royle Forest Weddings is a venue offering something completely unique, set within it's own magical world lost in the middle of a forest.

Derbyshire, Burton on Trent

from £9,999

160 guests

Elton Hall Venues in Cambridgeshire
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Elton Hall

Nestled in the Cambridgeshire countryside, Elton Hall provides a picturesque setting for unforgettable wedding celebrations.

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

£3,300 - £5,750

250 guests

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Highfield Church Centre

Plan your perfect Hampshire wedding at Highfield Church Centre. Our modern, light-filled venue is ideal for your celebration.

Hampshire, Southampton

from £1,300

200 guests

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Abingdon School, Wedding Venue in Oxfordshire

Planning a wedding reception or party in Abingdon? The Pavilion offers a stunning 30-acre setting, in-house catering, a staffed bar, and space for up

Oxfordshire, Abingdon

from £2,500

50-150 guests

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Hoxton Docks, Wedding Venue in East London

Hoxton Docks: East London's unique, industrial-chic waterside wedding venue. A blank canvas for your perfect day.

East London, Hackney

from £10,000

Lakeside venue
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Trigonos, Wedding Venue in Gwynedd

Trigonos: an exclusive, tranquil lakeside wedding venue in Snowdonia with stunning mountain views. Licensed for civil ceremonies. View prices.

Gwynedd, Caernarfon

from £5,000

10-60 guests

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Ask for Janice, Wedding Venue in North London

Plan your perfect North London wedding at Ask for Janice. Our stylish, modern venue is the ideal backdrop for your special day. View prices and enquire online.

North London, Camden

from £7,500

Holiday Inn Nottingham wedding reception in the Marina Suite, beautifully dressed with elegant tables, floral centrepieces and gold chair sashes.
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Holiday Inn Nottingham, Wedding Venue in Nottinghamshire

Wedding venue in Nottingham offering stylish function spaces, delicious wedding menus, accommodation, free parking and a dedicated team to help plan y

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

from £1,000

10-80 guests

Engel Bar
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Engel Bar and Jang Restaurant, Wedding Venue in East London

Step into a world of timeless elegance and host your special occasion at the Grade I Listed Royal Exchange.

Central London, London

££ - £££

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Bamboo Sky, Wedding Venue in Cambridgeshire

Discover Bamboo Sky, a unique Cambridge wedding venue for intimate ceremonies, garden celebrations, Thai feasts, private hire and weddings up to 100 g

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

from £4,000

10-100 guests

Ingress Abbey Grand Entrance
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Ingress Abbey

A Grade II listed Gothic Revival house on the Thames in Greenhithe, Kent, for weddings of up to 100 guests.

Kent, Greenhithe

from £5,000

25-100 guests

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Oakley Hall Hotel

Create your dream wedding at Oakley Hall Hotel, where stunning grounds and elegant interiors will make your special day unforgettable.

Hampshire, Basingstoke

from £180

50-400 guests

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British Patagonia bakery ltd

Relaxed wedding receptions near Islington Town Hall, with good food, vegan options and exclusive hire for up to 40 seated or 60 standing guests.

Central London, Islington

£ - ££

60 guests

Ham Manor Wedding Venue
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Ham Manor Weddings

Hold your exclusive wedding ceremony and receptions in a Grade II-listed manor house in Angmering, West Sussex

West Sussex, Littlehampton

from £108

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Morito Studios, Wedding Venue in East London

Plan your wedding at Morito Studios, a stylish East London venue with unique Spanish & North African feasting menus. View prices and enquire for your

East London, Bethnal Green

from £5,500

60-180 guests

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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

Northumberland, Alnwick

£4,500 - £12,000

2-250 guests

Popinjay Country Hotel & Spa

Tudor Hotel Wedding Venue

South Lanarkshire, Rosebank

£POA

1-160 guests

St Pancras Wedding at Searcys in St Pancras Station, London
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St Pancras by Searcys Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in iconic St Pancras. Discover more.

Central London, Camden

£8,000 - £16,000

15-400 guests

Abbey Home Farm Wedding Venue

Discover an idyllic organic farm wedding venue in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside.

Gloucestershire, Cirencester

£POA

200 guests

Kings Head Hotel, A Cotswolds Wedding Venue

a beautifully restored, boutique-style pub wedding venue that blends elegance with comfort, in the heart of the cotswolds.

Gloucestershire, Cirencester

£POA

200 guests

Altrincham Town Hall Wedding Venue

Altrincham Town Hall: a piece of History on your Wedding Day.

Cheshire, Altrincham

from £500

4-60 guests

Home Farm Weddings

Your outdoor Civil Wedding Ceremony and marquee celebrations to follow in the idyllic setting of Northamptonshire countryside.

Northamptonshire, Daventry

£4,500 - £6,950

50-200 guests

The Lowry Wedding Venue

A contemporary and unique wedding venue

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£6,000 - £8,860

200 guests

New Lanark Mill Hotel

Say "I do" surrounded by history at New Lanark Mill Hotel. Discover more.

South Lanarkshire, Lanark

£POA

200 guests

The Coach House Barn at Dorney Court

The Coach House Barn at Dorney Court - a historic Berkshire barn wedding venue offering country charm and unforgettable celebrations.

Berkshire, Windsor

from £7,000

40-120 guests

Uig Hotel

Small family run hotel.

Highland, Scottish Islands

£POA

50 guests

Village the Hotel Club Glasgow

Say "I do" in style at Village Hotel Club Glasgow, your dream East Dunbartonshire wedding venue.

East Dunbartonshire, Glasgow

£3,500 - £9,000

50-180 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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