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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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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.
Elton Hall
Nestled in the Cambridgeshire countryside, Elton Hall provides a picturesque setting for unforgettable wedding celebrations.
Highfield Church Centre
Plan your perfect Hampshire wedding at Highfield Church Centre. Our modern, light-filled venue is ideal for your celebration.
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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
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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.
Trigonos, Wedding Venue in Gwynedd
Trigonos: an exclusive, tranquil lakeside wedding venue in Snowdonia with stunning mountain views. Licensed for civil ceremonies. View prices.
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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.
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
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.
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
Ingress Abbey
A Grade II listed Gothic Revival house on the Thames in Greenhithe, Kent, for weddings of up to 100 guests.
Oakley Hall Hotel
Create your dream wedding at Oakley Hall Hotel, where stunning grounds and elegant interiors will make your special day unforgettable.
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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.
Ham Manor Weddings
Hold your exclusive wedding ceremony and receptions in a Grade II-listed manor house in Angmering, West Sussex
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
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
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Popinjay Country Hotel & Spa
Tudor Hotel Wedding Venue
St Pancras by Searcys Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' in iconic St Pancras. Discover more.
Abbey Home Farm Wedding Venue
Discover an idyllic organic farm wedding venue in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside.
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.
Altrincham Town Hall Wedding Venue
Altrincham Town Hall: a piece of History on your Wedding Day.
Home Farm Weddings
Your outdoor Civil Wedding Ceremony and marquee celebrations to follow in the idyllic setting of Northamptonshire countryside.
The Lowry Wedding Venue
A contemporary and unique wedding venue
New Lanark Mill Hotel
Say "I do" surrounded by history at New Lanark Mill Hotel. Discover more.
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.
Uig Hotel
Small family run hotel.
Village the Hotel Club Glasgow
Say "I do" in style at Village Hotel Club Glasgow, your dream East Dunbartonshire wedding venue.
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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