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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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The Soper Hall
Unique heritage building in the heart of Caterham
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The Pelligon
A light-filled, glass-vaulted space set on the water in Canary Wharf
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Stationers' Hall
Experience timeless elegance and historic charm at Stationers' Hall—your dream London wedding venue awaits!
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Fulham Palace
Fulham Palace is an exclusive-use London wedding venue, a Grade I listed building on the River Thames.
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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.
The Landmark London
Discover a luxurious city wedding venue offering an unforgettable celebration in the heart of London, with Elegant ballrooms and a stunning atrium.
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Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace heritage venue in Oxfordshire offering expansive Parkland and Formal Gardens for weddings and marquees.
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Clandeboye Lodge Hotel
Bangor wedding venue Clandeboye Lodge with large reception suites and integrated guest accommodation.
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Alfriston Gardens
South Downs Barn Wedding Venue with Gorgeous Landscaped Gardens and Panoramic Countryside Views
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The Southcrest Manor Hotel
Embrace the allure of The Southcrest Manor, where unforgettable weddings amidst elegant surroundings await in the heart of Worcestershire.
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The Orchard
Set in a beautiful, exclusive-use 14th-century farmhouse, surrounded by the rolling hills of the Kent countryside.
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De Courceys Manor
De Courceys Manor: stunning Cardiff manor house wedding venue. Panoramic views, exquisite cuisine, dedicated team for an unforgettable day.
Upton House Wedding Venue
Manor House & Walled Garden Wedding Venue, Dorset.
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Rudding Park Weddings
Discover Rudding Park, the enchanting North Yorkshire wedding venue where timeless elegance meets idyllic surroundings.
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Clarion Hotel Newcastle South
A popular local wedding venue in Boldon
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Gellifawr Woodland Retreat
Gellifawr Woodland Retreat is an exclusive-use wedding village in Pembrokeshire with private accommodation for up to 100 guests.
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Low Wood Bay Resort Hotel
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, an award-winning hotel venue on the shores of Lake Windermere with its own private jetty.
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Village the Hotel Club
We're a Large Hotel Venue which caters for all types of Weddings and offers different packages.
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Slapton Manor Wedding Venue
A family run venue offering romantic countryside weddings with a relaxed, personal and rustic touch.
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London Canal Museum Wedding Venue
A venue full of character in an waterside urban beauty spot.
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Gretna Hall
Discover a wedding venue with historic romance, situated in the Heart of Gretna
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Donnington Manor Hotel
A four-star hotel wedding venue in Kent with licensed ceremony spaces, adaptable reception rooms and convenient transport links.
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Braintree Town Hall
Civil ceremony venue Braintree Town Hall, Market Place, Essex offering multiple room options for intimate and larger weddings.
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Basingstoke Register Office
This venue provides a sophisticated yet affordable setting in the heart of Hampshire.
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Doubletree by Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel
Stunning Seaside City Centre Hotel Wedding Venue
The Holt Hotel
Oxfordshire hotel venue The Holt Hotel in Steeple Aston with historic character, gardens and licensed ceremony spaces.
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Victoria Hall Weddings, Saltaire
West Yorkshire wedding venue
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The Guildhall Weddings, Saltash
Celebrate your wedding in the heart of Cornwall's historic maritime town, Saltash, a charming venue offering exceptional value.
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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