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A newlywed couple posing outside a Manor House.
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Stanley House Hotel & Spa Wedding Venue

Grade II Listed Manor House in The Ribble Valley

Lancashire, Blackburn

£POA

50-200 guests

St Pancras Wedding at Searcys in St Pancras Station, London
Meggy Mac Photography

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

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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

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

The Marine Troon

Marine Troon

Ayrshire South, Troon

£POA

120 guests

voco® Grand Central Hotel W

We're a Large Historic City Hotel Wedding Venue, in Glasgow!

North Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£POA

20-200 guests

Tankersley Manor Hotel Venues in South Yorkshire
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Tankersley Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

17th Century Manor House with Refurbished Barn

South Yorkshire, Barnsley

£4,000 - £12,000

30-350 guests

The Reading Room Wedding Venue

A hidden gem in the beautiful Norfolk countryside

Norfolk, Alby

£4,000 - £6,500

2-110 guests

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Ibrox Stadium - Glasgow Rangers Weddings

Marry amidst Ibrox's legendary grandeur.

North Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£POA

Future Inn Plymouth Wedding Venue

Plymouth's best kept secret when it comes to weddings. All inclusive wedding venue and hotel

Devon, Plymouth

£2,100 - £7,750

30-120 guests

Trump Turnberry

Say "I do" amidst Turnberry's iconic grandeur. Discover Ayrshire's perfect wedding venue.

Ayrshire South, Turnberry

£POA

Elton Hall Wedding Venue

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

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

£3,300 - £5,750

250 guests

Hogarths Hotel Wedding Venue

Solihull's Hogarths Hotel: Your perfect West Midlands wedding venue. Discover more.

West Midlands, Solihull

£5,500 - £30,000

250 guests

Holiday Inn Newcastle - Gosforth Park

Stylish hotel with a contemporary setting

Northumberland, Hexham

£3,800 - £8,200

30-280 guests

Minstead Lodge Wedding Venue

Country house wedding venue in the heart of the New Forest

Hampshire, Lyndhurst

£POA

8-75 guests

Village The Hotel Club Portsmouth

Portsmouth Wedding Venues

Hampshire, Portsmouth

£3,900 - £7,000

40-180 guests

The Engine Shed Wetherby Wedding Venue

For an unforgettable wedding day, consider The Engine Shed Wetherby, a unique and enchanting venue in the heart of West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire, Wetherby

£6,950 - £10,200

120-350 guests

Haarlem Mill Wedding Venue

For a Derbyshire wedding venue with stunning surroundings and charming facilities, consider Haarlem Mill's enchanting package options.

Derbyshire, Wirksworth

£8,000 - £15,000

50-160 guests

The Derby Conference Centre Wedding Venue

Choose The Derby Conference Centre for your dream wedding venue, where elegance and convenience unite to create a memorable and enchanting day.

Derbyshire, Derby

£3,500 - £7,000

20-200 guests

Couple having outdoor wedding ceremony with Came House in Dorset as the backdrop
Steph Newton Photography

Came House Wedding Venue

Came House: Dorset's idyllic country estate for your perfect wedding. Discover more.

Dorset, Dorchester

£POA

165 guests

Carwinion House Wedding Venue

Escape to Carwinion's enchanting walled garden, where dreams of a magical marquee wedding flourish amidst thriving flora and tranquil surroundings.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Falmouth

£695 - £8,000

2-120 guests

Glen Mhor Hotel

Highland romance awaits at Glen Mhor Hotel. Discover your dream wedding.

Highland, Inverness

£POA

2-120 guests

Fingask Castle Wedding Venue

A rural and romantic Scottish castle wedding venue

Perth and Kinross, Perth

£POA

2-250 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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