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Duke's Yard at Ashridge House

Discover Duke’s Yard at Ashridge House. Historic buildings restored for modern weddings, featuring The Barn, Coach House, Stables and the Glasshouse.

7 reviews

Hertfordshire, Berkhamsted

from £22,000

60-200 guests

Nride and groom toasting at their wedding reception at The Coduit, London
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The Conduit

Central London wedding and private events venue The Conduit, Covent Garden, with panoramic rooftop skyline views.

6 reviews

Central London, London

from £3,000

10-190 guests

Wedding at the DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa
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Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa

Hotel wedding venue with Victorian interiors and landscaped gardens perfect for your wedding photography

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

from £5,000

18-650 guests

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Grand Hotel Blackpool

Seafront hotel venue Grand Hotel in Blackpool with versatile suites and coastal views.

3 reviews

Lancashire, Blackpool

from £2,026

10-350 guests

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Duvale Priory

Licensed civil ceremonies venue Duvale Priory in Tiverton, Devon with hall for up to 120 guests and included setup.

Devon, Tiverton

from £8,000

6-120 guests

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Sywell Grange

Sywell Grange Events festival-style wedding space in Sywell, Northamptonshire, with room for glamping and expansive countryside views.

3 reviews

Northamptonshire, Northampton

from £2,500

4-300 guests

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Grand Hotel Scarborough

The Grand Hotel Scarborough seaside hotel in Scarborough with sea-view ceremony options and central harbour location.

3 reviews

North Yorkshire, Scarborough

from £250

20-120 guests

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Winton Castle Estate

Winton Castle is an exclusive-use Scottish Renaissance venue in East Lothian for private castle weddings.

19 reviews

East Lothian

from £12,650

20-150 guests

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The Ministry

London wedding venue The Ministry in Borough combining historic industrial character with versatile wedding layouts.

5 reviews

Central London, London

£15,000 - £30,000

50-300 guests

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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.

2 reviews

Oxfordshire, Witney

from £3,250

2-250 guests

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Hawkwell House in Oxfordshire
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Hawkwell House Hotel

Historic manor house and gardens wedding venue at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House, Iffley Village, with versatile spaces for ceremonies and receptions.

17 reviews

Oxfordshire, Oxford

from £1,000

10-250 guests

Stubton Hall
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Stubton Hall

Luxury exclusive use country house wedding venue in Nottinghamshire near Lincolnshire, with beautiful gardens and elegant spaces for your wedding day

33 reviews

Lincolnshire, Grantham

from £10,000

240 guests

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Stock Farm

Exclusive wedding barn and grounds hire at Stock Farm Barn in Cheshire with garden, courtyard and farmhouse accommodation.

20 reviews

Cheshire, Knutsford

from £6,500

10-280 guests

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South Farm

Barn wedding venue South Farm in Hertfordshire with Tudor barn and on-site accommodation.

199 reviews

Hertfordshire, Royston

from £6,000

15-200 guests

Mansion House Wedding Venue in Kent, Broome Park
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Broome Park

Country house wedding venue Broome Park Hotel in Kent with historic mansion and flexible indoor-outdoor spaces.

52 reviews

Kent, Canterbury

from £4,995

5-200 guests

The Old Mill Aldermaston Riverside Wedding Venue
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The Old Mill

Riverside wedding venue The Old Mill Aldermaston in Berkshire offering exclusive use and multiple licensed ceremony spaces.

37 reviews

Berkshire, Reading

from £2,999

10-180 guests

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Prestwold Hall

Exclusive-use country house wedding venue in Leicestershire, with stunning indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions.

10 reviews

Leicestershire, Loughborough

from £10,000

40-75 guests

Hodsock Priory, Venues in Yorkshire South
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Hodsock Priory

Country house wedding venue Hodsock Priory in Nottinghamshire with exclusive-use estate and diverse ceremony spaces.

39 reviews

Nottinghamshire, Worksop

from £10,000

60-250 guests

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The Hall Barns at Prestwold

The Hall Barns at Prestwold in Leicestershire; a rural renovated barn wedding venue can be exclusively yours to eat, drink and be merry.

8 reviews

Leicestershire, Loughborough

from £4,500

50-150 guests

A Modern Barn Wedding Venue in East Sussex, Briar House Barns
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Briar House Barns

Barn wedding venue Briar House Barns in East Sussex and Kent, with two adaptable barns and country setting for ceremonies and receptions.

9 reviews

East Sussex, Crowborough

from £4,200

40-999 guests

Silchester Farm Cow Shed Wedding Breakfast
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Silchester Farm

Hampshire farm wedding venue Silchester Farm near Silchester offering bespoke use of barns, gardens and accommodation.

18 reviews

Hampshire, Silchester

from £16,750

50-140 guests

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The Barn At Upcote

Rustic Cotswolds Charm. The Perfect Barn Wedding Venue in Gloucestershire

50 reviews

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £2,900

2-120 guests

Grenadier Suite holds up to 150 guests with DJ and Dancefloor
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Holiday Inn Reading-South M4 J11

Contemporary Berkshire wedding venue with flexible spaces, expert planners and accommodation for seamless celebrations and pre-wedding stays.

2 reviews

Berkshire, Reading

from £4,000

2-180 guests

Lakeside 2
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Crow Wood Hotel Wedding Venue

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort in Lancashire offers couples a luxurious and picturesque setting for their wedding celebration.

36 reviews

Lancashire, Burnley

£ - ££

50-320 guests

The Orangery situated within Hestercombe Gardens
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The Stables Hospitality at Hestercombe

Hestercombe Gardens is the picture perfect, enchanting wedding setting you have always dreamt of.

7 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Taunton

from £2,000

150 guests

ZSL London Zoo,Venues in North London
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ZSL London Zoo Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love amidst the enchanting wildlife at London Zoo, a unique and unforgettable wedding venue at an iconic venue.

North London, London

££ - £££

40-300 guests

Large coastal hotel wedding venue, The Hythe Imperial Hotel
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Hythe Imperial Hotel

A Large Victorian Hotel coastal venue in Kent, offering stunning sea views, direct acces to the beach and Kent's only Moët & Chandon Champagne Bar.

64 reviews

Kent, Hythe

from £2,800

20-200 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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