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Badminton Estate

Marquee Weddings Worcester Lodge, Badminton Estate in the South Cotswolds.

2 reviews

Gloucestershire, Badminton

from £4,000

100-300 guests

Cuckney House
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Cuckney House

Cuckney House is an irresistibly romantic small wedding venue for up to fifty guests which offers exclusive use of the house and grounds.

2 reviews

Nottinghamshire, Mansfield

from £10,000

10-50 guests

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The Great Barn

Exclusive-use barn wedding venue The Great Barn in Aynho, Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire, with 18th-century character and flexible guest capacity.

89 reviews

Oxfordshire, Banbury

from £5,350

40-175 guests

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Milling Barn

Rural Hertfordshire wedding venue Milling Barn offering oak barns, barn receptions and on-site accommodation.

13 reviews

Hertfordshire, Buntingford

from £5,350

50-250 guests

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Plum Park Manor

An Exclusive Use Romantic Victorian Manor House & Orangery Nestled in the Heart of Northamptonshire.

16 reviews

Northamptonshire, Towcester

from £5,350

40-200 guests

Civil Licensed Barn wedding venue in Nottinghamshire
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Dunstall Barn

Celebrate your wedding day in this rustic barn wedding venue in Newark, Nottinghamshire.

1 review

Nottinghamshire, Newark-on-Trent

from £3,995

40-180 guests

Manchester Hall Wedding Venue Venues in Greater Manchester
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Manchester Hall

Experience timeless elegance and create unforgettable memories at Manchester Hall, the exquisite wedding venue nestled in Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

20-500 guests

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Farington Lodge Hotel Wedding Venue

a charming Georgian House Hotel, set in magnificent landscaped gardens.

Lancashire, Preston

£POA

4-150 guests

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Pendrell Hall

Plan your idyllic wedding at Pendrell Hall, a grand country house venue, known for its breathtaking architecture and stunning scenery

West Midlands, Wolverhampton

from £2,650

150 guests

The Ashes Barns & Country House Venues in Staffordshire
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The Ashes Barns

Rustic Barn Wedding Venue with Accommodation

Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent

from £2,450

150 guests

Sonning Golf Club Wedding Venue Venues in Berkshire
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Sonning Golf Club

Say 'I do' in style at Sonning Golf Club, Berkshire's picturesque wedding venue.

Berkshire

£7,000 - £10,000

20-180 guests

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Little Quarme Intimate Weddings in Somerset

Plan your perfect day at Little Quarme, an idyllic countryside venue in Exmoor Country Park, offering a charming setting for your wedding

Bristol and Somerset, Taunton

£2,985 - £6,450

2-80 guests

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Burghley House Wedding Venue
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Burghley House

Luxury Historic Wedding Venue in Stamford with Stunning Ceremony & Reception Spaces

Lincolnshire, Stamford

£4,750 - £20,000

42-110 guests

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Voewood House

Escape to the Enchanting Voewood House. Norfolk's Exclusive Use Arts and Crafts Style Wedding Venue.

Norfolk, Holt

£6,000

30-120 guests

Knockerdown Wedding Village
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Knockerdown Wedding Village

Unique DIY Weekend Wedding Venue in Derbyshire

Derbyshire, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

£12,750 - £18,000

31-100 guests

Brookfield Barn Venues in Sussex - West
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Brookfield Barn Wedding Venue

Escape to the idyllic countryside of Sussex and make your dream wedding a reality at Brookfield Barn.

West Sussex, Horsham

£POA

50-200 guests

The Mill Barns Venues in Shropshire
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The Mill Barns

Shropshire's exclusive Mill Barns: Discover your dream barn wedding venue.

Shropshire, Bridgnorth

£2,950 - £9,450

170 guests

Glansevin Mansion

Georgian Mansion House Licenced Wedding Venue set in the western foothills of the Brecon Beacons

Carmarthenshire, Llangadog

£POA

14-80 guests

The Oak Barn, Frame Farm Wedding Venue

Heritage, character and rural beauty all combine in perfect harmony at The Oak Barn. Nestled in an idyllic valley in the heart of Kent's AONB.

Kent

from £4,000

2-200 guests

Gildings Barns Wedding Venue in Surrey
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Gildings Barns

Explore Surrey's Most Enchanting Wedding Venue

Surrey, Dorking

£5,000 - £8,500

30-130 guests

Foxtail Barns
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Foxtail Barns

70-acre estate boasts beautiful countryside with five picturesque lakes, majestic woodlands, and romantic wildflowers

Staffordshire, Consall

£3,950 - £10,950

150 guests

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Tilgate Park Weddings

Say "I do" surrounded by natural beauty at Tilgate Park Weddings, Sussex.

West Sussex, Crawley

£1,100 - £5,500

150 guests

Hanbury Barns
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Hanbury Wedding Barns

Countryside Wedding Barns

Staffordshire, Burton-on-Trent

£5,000 - £12,000

150 guests

Ridge Farm Venues in Surrey
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Ridge Farm Wedding Venue

Build your perfect wedding at Ridge Farm, Surrey

Surrey, Dorking

£POA

150 guests

Minstrel Court
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Minstrel Court Weddings

Minstrel Court's stunning grounds and elegant rooms offer a picturesque setting for your unforgettable wedding day.

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£3,300 - £49,600

30-320 guests

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Acorn Barn

Dry-hire wedding barn Acorn Barn in Stadhampton, Oxfordshire, with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces you shape.

Oxfordshire

from £3,900

10-150 guests

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The Octagon Barn

Plan your perfect day at The Octagon Barn, a countryside venue with a unique setting for your ceremony and reception.

Norfolk, Plumstead

£4,725 - £7,800

250 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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