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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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Weddings at Eavestone Lake
Exclusive lakeside wedding venue in North Yorkshire offering two-night celebrations, tree-yurt accommodation and uninterrupted time with your guests.
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Whately Hall Hotel
Banbury’s Whately Hall hotel venue with period features, garden ceremony options and coordinated wedding day support.
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Village Hotel Club Bury
Large Hotel Wedding Venue in Bury, with a license for civil ceremonies, wedding packages available.
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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.
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The Story Museum
Enchanting central Oxford museum wedding venue with quirky, child‑friendly spaces - perfect for book lovers wanting a truly unique & memorable day.
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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 Fields
Converted barn wedding venue The Fields, Cheshire countryside near Chester, offering exclusive-use celebrations shaped entirely around your plans.
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
Grade II listed hotel wedding venue, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel Manchester, offering multiple ceremony spaces and dedicated wedding management.
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Orida Maidstone Hotel
A licensed wedding venue in Maidstone, Kent offering adaptable banqueting rooms and an outdoor gazebo for ceremonies and receptions.
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Doxford Barns
Barn wedding venue Doxford Barns, Northumberland, offering exclusive-use celebrations across a private 550-acre country estate.
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Charlton Hall
Charlton Hall, Northumberland wedding venue offering exclusive estate hire, ceremony spaces and onsite accommodation for extended celebrations.
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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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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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Fort Amherst
Historic fort wedding venue in Kent offering dramatic outdoor spaces and flexible layouts within a Napoleonic landmark.
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Tottington Manor Hotel
Tottington Manor Hotel: A boutique hotel and wedding venue in the South Downs National Park.
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Imber Court Wedding Venue
Escape to Surrey's idyllic haven, Imber Court, where your dream wedding transforms into an unforgettable reality.
Swallows Nest Barn
Country wedding barn venue Swallows Nest Barn in Warwickshire, exclusive use with licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony options.
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Rossett Hall
Georgian country house wedding venue Rossett Hall Hotel, Rossett, with ceremony suites opening directly onto landscaped gardens.
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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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Ware Priory
Historic and contemporary wedding venue Ware Priory in Ware, Hertfordshire with riverside gardens and diverse ceremony spaces.
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Hungarian Hall Estate
Exclusive-use Suffolk wedding venue near Woodbridge with indoor & outdoor ceremonies, marquee receptions for 50–170 guests, and luxury accommodation.
Kelmarsh Hall
Discover Kelmarsh Hall, a stunning historic venue in Northamptonshire, where your dream wedding awaits amidst enchanting surroundings.
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The Hundred House Hotel
Award Winning 17th Century Oak Tithe Barn, Garden Room Barn & Gardens
Leigh Court
Celebrate your love at Leigh Court, the idyllic wedding venue tucked away in the stunning countryside on the edge of Bristol.
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Cheshire Woodland Weddings
Enchanting Woodland Weddings in Cheshire with Exclusive Outdoor Ceremonies in Blakemere
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Edenwood Place
Beautiful and modern Kent wedding venue with elegant indoor and outdoor spaces and panoramic views of the North Downs.
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Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
Your exclusive Highland wedding, surrounded by breathtaking lochside beauty.
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The Barn at Bottle & Glass Inn
Binfield Heath’s Bottle & Glass Inn country pub with The Barn for weddings and celebrations, known for seasonal menus and tailored planning.
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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