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The Spread Eagle

Historic boutique hotel venue The Spread Eagle Hotel in Thame, Oxfordshire with multiple licensed ceremony spaces for flexible celebrations.

30 reviews

Oxfordshire, Thame

from £500

2-200 guests

Huntsmill Farm barn and vintage tractor
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Huntsmill Farm Wedding Venue

A rustic 18th-century stone barn wedding venue nestled in the Buckinghamshire countryside

10 reviews

Buckinghamshire, Buckingham

£2,100 - £8,000

150 guests

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Thicket Priory

Historic country house wedding venue Thicket Priory, North Yorkshire, offering exclusive hire within 18 acres of private grounds.

34 reviews

North Yorkshire, York

£16,000 - £28,000

70-160 guests

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Elmbank Hotel

Boutique hotel wedding venue, Elmbank Hotel York, offering flexible event spaces with on-site accommodation for celebrations and guest stays.

North Yorkshire, York

from £3,500

10-60 guests

Divinity School, University of Oxford
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Bodleian Library

Oxford wedding venue Bodleian Library Weddings with licensed historic library rooms with connected courtyard spaces

6 reviews

Oxfordshire, Oxford

£POA

4-120 guests

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Retreat East

Exclusive countryside wedding venue Retreat East in Hemingstone, Suffolk with licensed indoor and garden ceremony spaces.

4 reviews

Suffolk, Hemingstone

£18,000 - £35,000

8-120 guests

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Fort Amherst

Historic fort wedding venue in Kent offering dramatic outdoor spaces and flexible layouts within a Napoleonic landmark.

Kent, Chatham

from £4,000

30-100 guests

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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

Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House
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Charlton House Hotel & Spa

Your love story deserves the perfect setting, and at Charlton House, we specialize in creating unforgettable weddings.

3 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Shepton Mallet

from £3,740

120 guests

Manor House Wedding Venue County Durham
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Manor House Hotel

Imagine having your dream wedding in a 12th Century Manor House, the perfect wedding venue near Darlington

4 reviews

County Durham, Bishop Auckland

from £2,695

40-80 guests

Outdoor wedding ceremony with pink and white flowers at Caswell House
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Caswell House Barn

Cotswold barn wedding venue Caswell House in Oxfordshire with exclusive use of restored barns and private gardens.

34 reviews

Oxfordshire, Brize Norton

from £8,000

60-200 guests

Whirlowbrook Hall Venues in Yorkshire - South
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Whirlow Brook Hall

A luxury exclusive‑use manor house wedding venue in Sheffield, surrounded by stunning scenery.

15 reviews

South Yorkshire, Sheffield

from £4,350

15-180 guests

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The Retreat Elcot Park

Country Manor House Hotel Wedding Venue in the heart of the North Wessex Downs

4 reviews

Berkshire, Newbury

££ - £££

4-100 guests

Chateau Rhianfa Wedding Venue, North Wales
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Chateau Rhianfa

Celebrate your love in grandeur at Chateau Rhianfa, an idyllic Isle of Anglesey wedding venue.

21 reviews

Isle of Anglesey

£1,975 - £24,500

2-100 guests

Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane
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Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro

A stunning hotel in the heart of Central Scotland with views of the Trossachs

12 reviews

Perth and Kinross, Dunblane

£5,000 - £10,000

30-300 guests

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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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The Manor Estate

Discover the charm of Manor Estate, an idyllic barn wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside.

16 reviews

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£5,900 - £8,000

35-120 guests

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Upton Barn & Walled Garden

A unique and enchanting wedding venue, perfectly nestled in the heart of the Devon countryside.

51 reviews

Devon, Exeter

from £4,175

50-156 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

Weddings at Forty Hall
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The Banqueting Suite at Forty Hall

Enfield’s Banqueting Suite at Forty Hall with large seated and evening reception capacity on a parkland estate.

North London, Enfield

£POA

25-300 guests

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Swallows Nest Barn

Country wedding barn venue Swallows Nest Barn in Warwickshire, exclusive use with licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony options.

17 reviews

Warwickshire, Warwick

from £4,000

30-150 guests

Couple kiss outside of Worcester Guildhall on wedding day with confetti
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Worcester Guildhall Weddings

Historic City Centre Wedding Venue

Worcestershire, Worcester

£300 - £2,000

2-180 guests

Southampton Wedding Venue, The Bugle House
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The Bugle

For an unforgettable wedding celebration in Hampshire, discover The Bugle, an enchanting venue with picturesque scenery and exceptional hospitality.

4 reviews

Hampshire, Southampton

from £2,500

15-130 guests

Tawstock Court - Georgian Country House in North Devon
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Tawstock Court

Devon's Tawstock Court: Your dream country wedding awaits.

2 reviews

Devon, Barnstaple

£POA

180 guests

Stone Siding Wedding & Events Venue Venues in Northamptonshire
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Stone Siding Events Venue - The Tractor Barn

Barn wedding reception venue in rural Northamptonshire offering rustic industrial style, outdoor space and flexible countryside celebrations

Northamptonshire, Guilsborough

from £2,000

50-250 guests

Georgian Hall
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Rossett Hall

Georgian country house wedding venue Rossett Hall Hotel, Rossett, with ceremony suites opening directly onto landscaped gardens.

25 reviews

Cheshire, Wrexham

from £3,500

20-300 guests

Glen Clova Hotel Venues in Angus
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Glen Clova Hotel

Scottish wedding venue in the Angus Glens with luxury lodges, panoramic views and a new wedding barn.

23 reviews

Angus

from £9,995

12-120 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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