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Washingborough Hall Hotel in Lincolnshire Facade, with mature gardens and a beautiful Georgian Country house exterior.
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Washingborough Hall Hotel

Country hotel Grade II listed Georgian manor house nestled within secluded, mature gardens, just a short distance from the historic city of Lincoln

14 reviews

Lincolnshire, Lincoln

from £3,000

4-150 guests

Tredudwell barn wedding venue in Cornwall
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Tredudwell Manor

Country manor and barn wedding venue, Tredudwell Manor, Cornwall with exclusive hire and on-site guest accommodation.

30 reviews

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Fowey

from £4,750

20-220 guests

Tythe Barn Wedding Breakfast with round tables
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Tythe Barn Estate

Rural exclusive-use wedding barn venue The Tythe Barn, Launton, Oxfordshire, with historic barns and farmhouse accommodation.

133 reviews

Oxfordshire, Bicester

from £5,460

220 guests

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The Oak Tree of Peover

Rural wedding venue The Oak Tree of Peover in Knutsford Cheshire offering oak-structured indoor rooms and licensed Outdoor Pavilion.

39 reviews

Cheshire, Knutsford

from £4,400

20-180 guests

Brympton House luxury country house wedding venue in Somerset with gardens and historic exterior
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Brympton House

Luxury exclusive-use country estate in Somerset. 32 bedrooms, up to 260 guests, and five flexible wedding options — designed for multi-day celebration

362 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Yeovil

from £35,000

60-260 guests

Dukes Yard
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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.

5 reviews

Hertfordshire, Berkhamsted

from £19,500

60-200 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 £3,500

6-120 guests

Brockwell Hall, Entrance Walk, Lambeth Wedding Venue
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Brockwell Hall

South London event location Brockwell Hall in Brockwell Park, offering historic rooms and park views.

South London

from £3,000

2-200 guests

A bride and groom embrace surrounded by flowers inside a historic house
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Newburgh Priory

Newburgh Priory wedding venue in Coxwold North Yorkshire combining Georgian interiors with lakeside grounds and marquee reception options.

2 reviews

North Yorkshire, York

£POA

4-300 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

Bride and Groom hugging outside The Barn at Upcote Wedding Venue
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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

Glasshouse Wedding
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The Crazy Bear

Boutique hotel and wedding venue Crazy Bear Stadhampton in Oxfordshire with exclusive use and private terrace weddings.

22 reviews

Oxfordshire

from £4,950

50-200 guests

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Romance meets elegance at Heathy Lea, where stunning marquees set the stage for unforgettable I dos
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Heathy Lea

Exclusive weekend wedding venue and accommodation at Heathy Lea, Derbyshire, with space for up to 150 and on-site cottages and huts.

13 reviews

Derbyshire, Bakewell

from £5,500

60-150 guests

Orchardleigh House Wedding Venue
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Orchardleigh House

Somerset estate offering exclusive-use weddings with on-site accommodation, three-day experiences, and bespoke activities for up to 250 guests.

7 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Frome

from £8,080

60-250 guests

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Fitzleroi Barn

Discover the charm and elegance of Fitzleroi Barn, a stunning Sussex countryside venue

11 reviews

West Sussex, Pulborough

£POA

50-180 guests

Osmaston Park, Marquee Wedding Reception Venue in Derbyshire
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Osmaston Park

Marquee reception venue Osmaston Park in Ashbourne, Derbyshire offering full-day access for tailored wedding celebrations.

3 reviews

Derbyshire, Ashbourne

from £3,000

20-500 guests

Hampton Court House Venues in Surrey
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Hampton Court House Wedding Venue

Discover the enchanting Hampton Court House, an exclusive wedding venue in Surrey where your love story will unfold in timeless elegance.

14 reviews

Surrey, East Molesey

from £11,000

15-200 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

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

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

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

Clubhouse - Wedding breakfast Liverpool
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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

2 reviews

Merseyside, Liverpool

from £4,000

50-150 guests

Sledmere House
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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.

East Yorkshire, Driffield

£POA

25-250 guests

garden room ashton lodge country house
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Ashton Lodge

Exclusive-use Warwickshire wedding venue Ashton Lodge Country House with ceremony rooms and overnight accommodation

23 reviews

Warwickshire, Rugby

from £5,350

40-200 guests

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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.

13 reviews

Powys, Brecon

from £3,000

2-160 guests

A Cotswolds Wedding Barn near Gloucester, Kingscote Barn
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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.

165 reviews

Gloucestershire, Tetbury

from £3,180

20-200 guests

Weddings by the Sea, Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland
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Bamburgh Castle

Fairytale Castle, Sweeping Sea Views

8 reviews

Northumberland, Bamburgh

from £995

150 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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