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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

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The Princess Royal

Your elegant Surrey wedding begins at the historic Princess Royal.

Surrey, Farnham

from £1,500

225 guests

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The Great Barn at Headstone Manor & Museum, Wedding Venue in North London

Discover The Great Barn at Headstone Manor & Museum for your unforgettable wedding day in the heart of North London's history.

North London, Harrow

£POA

200 guests

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Outdoor tipi or marquee wedding venue Norfolk
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Low Barn Farm, Wedding Venue in Norfolk

A unique and charming 'dry hire' outdoor wedding venue set in the heart of the Norfolk countryside

Norfolk, Fundenhall

£2,000 - £12,000

150 guests

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Brickwall House

Sussex couples: discover Brickwall House, a unique wedding venue.

East Sussex, Northiam

£POA

200 guests

Viva La Tipi Tipi
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Far Coley Farm, Marquee Wedding Venue in Staffordshire

YOUR TIPI WEDDING IN THE HEART OF STAFFORDSHIRE

Staffordshire, Stafford

£5,995 - £7,995

150 guests

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Bowerchalke Barn, Wedding Venue in Wiltshire

Thatch Threshing Barn Wedding Venue near Salisbury

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£5,000 - £7,500

130 guests

Blackbrook Barn, Staffordshires newest wedding venue
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Blackbrook Barns

Rustic yet elegant Staffordshire barn wedding venue for personalised ceremonies and receptions.

Staffordshire, Lichfield

£4,950 - £14,000

40-125 guests

Bromley Court Hotel Venues in Kent
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Bromley Court Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your wedding day in grandeur at Bromley Court Hotel, Kent. We offer tailored packages for the perfect romantic celebration.

Kent, Bromley

£5,750 - £30,600

10-250 guests

The Canary Shed - Alternative Wedding Venue in Essex
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The Canary Shed

Welcome to The Canary Shed, a quirky Essex wedding venue with stunning settings, and an expert team to make your wedding weekend unforgettable!

Essex, Burnham-On-Crouch

from £5,500

120 guests

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The Long Gallery

Historic wedding venue, Abingdon Abbey Buildings, Oxfordshire, with medieval Unicorn Theatre and riverside gardens.

Oxfordshire, Abingdon

£ - ££

4-100 guests

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Lakeview Marquee

Exchange vows in a stunning lakeside setting at Lakeview Marquee, an enchanting wedding venue in Essex.

Essex, Ilford

from £3,500

20-1000 guests

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The Duke's Head Hotel, Venues in Norfolk
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The Duke's Head Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day in the enchanting setting of The Duke's Head Hotel, where timeless elegance meets modern convenience.

Norfolk, King's Lynn

from £2,600

180 guests

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Plas y Bryn Manor

Discover our bespoke and exclusive wedding venues in North Wales, let us create your dream wedding exactly how you want it... perfect. Indoors or out.

Gwynedd, Caernarfon

£4,000 - £12,000

4-150 guests

Bake Barn Wedding Venue Fonthill Estate Wiltshire
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Fonthill Estate Country Weddings

Enchanting woodland ceremony location, beautiful barn venues and secret marquee setting on the Fonthill Estate in Wiltshire

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£450 - £6,000

150 guests

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Cotswold Venues, Wedding Venue in Wiltshire

Cotswold Venues offers a stunning lakeside wedding marquee in Lechlade, Cotswolds - perfect for countryside weddings, events and outdoor celebrations.

Wiltshire, Royal Wootton Bassett

£POA

Hungerford Town Hall
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Hungerford Town Hall

Explore our beautiful listed Town Hall in the heart of the Wessex Downs

Berkshire, Hungerford

from £720

1-120 guests

Hayley and Tim
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8½ London, Wedding Venue in Central London

Plan your perfect wedding at 8½ London, a stylish blank-canvas venue in a beautifully restored Grade I listed building.

Central London, London

from £12,000

Lakeside and marquee wedding venue
Evans Photography and Film
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Cheswell Grange

an exclusive-use lakeside and marquee wedding venue in the heart of Shropshire. A contemporary blank canvas for your perfect day.

Shropshire, Telford

from £3,500

Flexible and charming  - a perfect blank canvas
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Damerham Village Hall, Wedding Venue in Hampshire

A charming, vaulted village hall with a lovely riverside garden ideal for DIY receptions and relaxed rural weddings

Hampshire, Fordingbridge

from £1,000

Samie Lee
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RHS Garden Wisley, Wedding Venue in Surrey

RHS Wisley offers stunning garden weddings in Surrey with elegant venues, exclusive hire, external catering, ceremonies, receptions & photography in i

Surrey, Woking

from £2,625

2-320 guests

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The Room In The Rodings

Beautiful, rural wedding venue in the heart of the Essex countryside. Flexibility to create your perfect day.

Essex, Dunmow

from £5,000

2-150 guests

Country House with ceremony room and accommodation, a home from home.
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The Forest Country House Weddings, Wedding Venue in Powys

Discover an exclusive country house wedding venue in Powys. The Forest offers a stunning glass barn and woodland setting for your dream day. View prices & enquire online.

Powys, Newtown

from £3,400

Lakeside Ceremony
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Grange Farm Park

Countryside wedding venue in Lincolnshire offering bespoke wedding receptions, tipi weddings, on-site accommodation, locally sourced food, and rural s

Lincolnshire, Alford

£POA

150 guests

Bride and Groom during wedding ceremony on stage in Rhodes House McCall MacBain Hall with flowers
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Rhodes House, Wedding Venue in Oxfordshire

Celebrate your wedding at Rhodes House, a timeless Grade II* listed venue in the heart of Oxford.

Oxfordshire, Oxford

from £9,000

150 guests

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Oxcombe Weddings, Wedding Venue in Lincolnshire

Oxcombe offers exclusive, bespoke & intimate countryside weddings in All Saints Church in the Lincolnshire Wolds. View prices and start planning your perfect day.

Lincolnshire, Horncastle

from £1,500

Bride and groom in the gardens of Sutton Bonington Hall
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Sutton Bonington Hall

Historic Queen Anne country house Sutton Bonington Hall near Loughborough, offering tailored catering and overnight rooms.

Leicestershire

from £10,800

20-120 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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