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Stunning Countryside Setting at Derwent Manor Hotel Wedding Venue
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Derwent Manor

Country house hotel wedding venue Derwent Manor, Allensford, with chandeliered Grand Hall and countryside views across the Derwent Valley.

7 reviews

Northumberland, Consett

from £4,000

20-200 guests

Hotel wedding venue in Marston, The Barn Hotel and Spa
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The Barn Hotel & Spa

Lincolnshire's idyllic Barn Hotel & Spa: Your dream wedding awaits.

3 reviews

Lincolnshire, Grantham

from £2,025

10-200 guests

Elegant wedding reception setup at Holiday Inn Maidstone Sevenoaks, with round tables, white linens, chair covers and soft green sashes in a bright function room.
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Holiday Inn Maidstone Sevenoaks

Licensed hotel wedding venue in Kent with adaptable suites, landscaped gardens and experienced wedding managers.

1 review

Kent, Sevenoaks

from £2,040

10-120 guests

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Park Hall Hotel & Spa Wolverhampton West Midlands
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Park Hall Hotel

Park Hall Hotel & Spa wedding venue in Wolverhampton with Ballroom and Orangery suites and countryside garden setting

71 reviews

West Midlands, Wolverhampton

from £3,000

30-550 guests

Denham Grove, Wedding Venue Buckinghamshire
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Denham Grove Wedding Venue

Set in 48 acres of countryside, Denham Grove Hotel is a modern, stylish wedding venue offering elegant spaces and seamless all-in-one celebrations.

68 reviews

Buckinghamshire, Uxbridge

from £2,790

30-200 guests

China Fleet Country Club Wedding Venue Saltash, Cornwall
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China Fleet Country Club

Nestled on the banks of the Tamar Estuary, our Country Club offer weddings for up to 150 Ceremony Guests.

36 reviews

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Saltash

from £4,550

35-200 guests

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Parkhill Hotel - Civil and Reception Venue
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Parkhill Hotel

Parkhill Hotel country-house wedding venue in Suffolk featuring historic Barn and flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces.

7 reviews

Suffolk

from £5,000

300 guests

Wandsworth Civic Suite Venues in South London
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Wandsworth Civic Suite

Historic Grade II listed event space, Wandsworth Civic Suite, Wandsworth, offering flexible halls and licensed marriage spaces.

South London, Wandsworth

from £3,340

4-800 guests

The Ballroom
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The George in Rye Wedding Venue

A charming boutique hotel and pub wedding venue offering picturesque scenery and bespoke experiences.

7 reviews

East Sussex, Rye

from £5,000

20-120 guests

Priston Mill shown from a birds eye view
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Priston Mill

Plan your perfect day at Priston Mill, a stunning wedding venue in an idyllic location set within the picturesque countryside of Somerset.

73 reviews

Bristol and Somerset

from £7,500

50-200 guests

Elmhay Park
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Elmhay Park

Somerset wedding venue with Victorian walled gardens, exclusive use, on-site accommodation, and flexible one- to three-day packages.

17 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Frome

from £6,592

500 guests

The Oaks Barn
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The Oaks Barn

Rustic exclusive-use wedding barn The Oaks Barn in Staffordshire Moorlands with five civil ceremony locations.

6 reviews

Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent

from £4,400

40-140 guests

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Asian Wedding at London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel External Caterers in Essex London
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London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel

Hotel Wedding Venue The London Chigwell Prince Regent in Essex with Georgian architecture and flexible indoor and outdoor ceremony function halls.

1 review

Essex, Epping

from £4,500

20-400 guests

Village the Hotel Club Manchester Bury Venues in Greater Manchester
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Village Hotel Club Bury

Large Hotel Wedding Venue in Bury, with a license for civil ceremonies, wedding packages available.

8 reviews

Greater Manchester, Bury

from £5,000

4-200 guests

 The Commissioners House and Gardens
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The Historic Dockyard in Chatham Wedding Venue

New for 2026, The Commissioner's House returns to The Historic Dockyard Chatham; Restored, renewed, ready for your love story.

6 reviews

Kent, Chatham

from £4,850

40-200 guests

Old Bridge Venue, beautiful gardens and woods surrounding the house and marquee, quiet rural setting
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Old Bridge

A picturesque rural marquee venue, where classic charm meets modern comforts in the heart of the beautiful Somerset countryside

3 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, South Petherton

£5,350 - £6,700

25-200 guests

the barn at pengelly venue
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The Barn at Pengelly

Cornwall's modern venue on a working farm

8 reviews

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Truro

from £2,900

15-300 guests

Melville Castle Venues in Midlothian
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Melville Castle

Historic Scottish Castle wedding venue located just outside Edinburgh, with 54 acres of park and woodland, opulent interiors and a modern marquee.

14 reviews

Midlothian, Edinburgh

from £5,740

2-200 guests

Bride and Groom in Quirky Oxford wedding venue, The Story Museum, in The Whispering Woods a magical woodland dining space
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The Story Museum

Enchanting central Oxford museum wedding venue with quirky, child‑friendly spaces - perfect for book lovers wanting a truly unique & memorable day.

5 reviews

Oxfordshire, Oxford

from £1,250

150 guests

Your Wedding Ceremony Vision, at Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel
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Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel

Plan your dream wedding at Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel, a barn wedding venue nestled amidst the stunning Surrey Hills.

94 reviews

Surrey, Dorking

from £5,150

60-180 guests

blush and sage green wedding set up at Chilterns view
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The Chilterns View

The Chilterns View rural Oxfordshire venue with on-site lodges, safari tent and land for tents and marquee.

1 review

Oxfordshire, Wallingford

£6,000 - £10,000

22-200 guests

Mansion in Italian Gardens Tatton Park
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Tatton Park

Historic estate and Celebration Venue Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire – licensed ceremony rooms and flexible reception spaces on 1,000 acres.

Cheshire, Knutsford

from £2,500

2-350 guests

Wild Fern Photography
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Wick Farm Bath

Discover the romance of our historic barn wedding venue in the heart of Somerset.

16 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

from £5,650

40-200 guests

Parkland Weddings at Cokethorpe School
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Parkland Weddings

Cokethorpe School wedding venue in Witney offering exclusive use and marquee receptions

Oxfordshire, Witney

£POA

20-200 guests

Cambridge Wedding Gonville
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The Gonville Hotel

Luxury hotel wedding venue, Gonville Hotel Cambridge, with licensed Atrium ceremonies for 120 guests.

1 review

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£POA

4-150 guests

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The Fields

Converted barn wedding venue The Fields, Cheshire countryside near Chester, offering exclusive-use celebrations shaped entirely around your plans.

3 reviews

Cheshire, Chester

from £3,500

20-250 guests

Benham Park Wedding Venue with stunning grounds in Newbury Berkshire
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Benham Park

Opening Spring 2026, Benham Park is a luxury wedding venue in Berkshire offering exclusive hire and a truly private countryside se

Berkshire, Newbury

£POA

140 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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