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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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Parkland Weddings
Cokethorpe School wedding venue in Witney offering exclusive use and marquee receptions
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The Gonville Hotel
Luxury hotel wedding venue, Gonville Hotel Cambridge, with licensed Atrium ceremonies for 120 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.
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Sefton Park Hotel
Event venue Sefton Park Hotel Liverpool featuring Lakeside Suite, bar, restaurant and park views.
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Elaine
Elaine has 13 years of experience working with wedding venues, and advises many of the top hotel and venue brands on their wedding marketing. She has a deep understanding of statistics that can accurately predict the online popularity of a particular venue and she is happy to share that knowledge with wedding couples and venues.
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The Clubhouse by Ropewalks Hotel
Stylish city-centre wedding and events venue in Liverpool, offering a versatile private space with bespoke catering and seamless planning
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Downham Hall
Exclusive use Georgian manor house wedding venue surrounded by Essex countryside with luxury barn, on-site accommodation and Bridal dressing room
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Brickendon Grange Golf Club
Create your dream wedding at Brickendon Grange - versatile venue for all styles & sizes
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.
Armani Hotel Dubai
Armani Hotel Dubai provides a luxurious and unforgettable setting for your dream wedding, ensuring an extraordinary celebration.
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Glaziers Hall Wedding Venue, London.
Unique city wedding venue near London Bridge
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The NICI Bournemouth
Bournemouth wedding venue offering a luxurious seaside setting, ocean views and a relaxing spa experience
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Elmbank Hotel
Boutique hotel wedding venue, Elmbank Hotel York, offering flexible event spaces with on-site accommodation for celebrations and guest stays.
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The Royal Pavilion
A Royal Palace by the sea, this Regency icon was built by a King to entertain and impress!
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Sledmere House
Create a wedding of historic grandeur at Sledmere House, a majestic stately home nestled in the heart of Yorkshire's rolling countryside.
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Caswell House Barn
Cotswold barn wedding venue Caswell House in Oxfordshire with exclusive use of restored barns and private gardens.
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The Retreat Elcot Park
Country Manor House Hotel Wedding Venue in the heart of the North Wessex Downs
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The Manor Estate
Discover the charm of Manor Estate, an idyllic barn wedding venue with accommodation for your special wedding guests.
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Upton Barn & Walled Garden
A unique and enchanting wedding venue, perfectly nestled in the heart of the Devon countryside.
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Tall John's Barn
Discover the charm of Tall John's Wedding Barn, a picturesque blank canvas venue nestled in the idyllic Powys countryside.
Swallows Nest Barn
Country wedding barn venue Swallows Nest Barn in Warwickshire, exclusive use with licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony options.
Talhenbont Hall
Talhenbont Hall is a Grade II listed exclusive-use wedding venue in Gwynedd, set within 100 acres of private woodland.
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Worcester Guildhall Weddings
Historic City Centre Wedding Venue
The Kilnwick Percy Resort
Weddings take place in our unique glass fronted Wedding Venue in our stunning Vale of York room or in our brand new Woodland Ceremony area
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Trinity House
Exclusive-use historic Georgian venue Trinity House, London EC3N | city location with Tower of London views.
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Kingscote Barn
Get married at The Kingscote Barn, Gloucestershire's stunning barn wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Stratton Court Barn
Oxfordshire barn wedding venue Stratton Court Barn with The Main Barn, The Byre and evening bar space.
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Yarlington Barn
Discover Yarlington Barn, a captivating wedding venue in rural idyll. Your dreams of a magical celebration will be fulfilled.
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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