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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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Maidens Barn
Barn wedding venue Maidens Barn in Essex offering indoor oak barn ceremonies and outdoor arbour space.
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Ancient Court Room
A licensed civil ceremony venue in Sandwich, Kent, providing an intimate setting for weddings within a historic building.
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The Beacon Kitchen
A former church wedding venue in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, licensed for ceremonies and receptions, with character interiors and original features.
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Donnington Manor Hotel
A four-star hotel wedding venue in Kent with licensed ceremony spaces, adaptable reception rooms and convenient transport links.
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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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Little Hermitage
An exclusive-use wedding venue in Kent with characterful interiors, gardens and on-site accommodation, suited to intimate celebrations.
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The Pavilion Broadstairs
A coastal wedding venue in Broadstairs, Kent offering garden ceremonies and a marquee reception space with capacity for up to 160 guests.
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The Smugglers Restaurant
A coastal wedding venue in Kent offering licensed ceremonies, sea views and a restaurant setting suited to smaller, relaxed weddings.
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Willesborough Windmill
A distinctive wedding venue in Kent featuring ceremonies within a historic windmill and receptions held in an adjacent barn.
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Kings Head Hotel Wedding Venue
North Yorkshire's Kings Head Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.
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Rotherham Register Office
Affordable Wedding Ceremony Spaces in Rotherham
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Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Large Hotel in the Historic City of York, ready to help you with your special wedding day requirements.
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Cedar Court Hotel Wakefield
THIS VENUE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT
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Hard Days Night Hotel
Celebrate your special day amidst the iconic Beatles legacy at the Hard Days Night Hotel, a captivating venue for weddings in the heart of Merseyside.
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Ashford International Hotel
A licensed hotel wedding venue in Ashford, Kent offering adaptable event spaces, guest accommodation and leisure facilities on site.
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Brewer's Hall Wedding Venue
Discover Brewers' Hall, a stunning Central London wedding venue where history meets modern elegance.
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Belair House Wedding Venue
Belair House: Exquisite South London charm for your dream wedding. Discover more.
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Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park
Escape to the captivating expanse of Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park for an unforgettable wedding immersed in history and natural beauty.
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Healds Hall Hotel
charming period features create a naturally romantic atmosphere, adaptable for intimate gatherings or grand celebrations.
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Abbey Hotel Wedding Venue
For your special day, consider the enchanting Abbey Hotel, a picturesque wedding venue nestled in the heart of Bristol and Somerset.
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Best Western Northfield Hotel
Northfield Hotel: Enchanting Bristol & Somerset wedding venue. Discover more.
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Nottingham Forest Football Club Wedding Venue
Make your wedding day legendary at Nottingham Forest's iconic City Ground.
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Charlotte House Hotel
positioned next to Lincoln castle with 14 luxury bedrooms. A wonderful wedding reception venue in Lincoln, with a license for civil ceremonies
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Homme House Wedding Venue
Exclusive use weekend hire country house
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Verzon House Wedding Venue
CURRENTLY NOT TAKING WEDDING BOOKINGS
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Leander Club
Henley-on-Thames Leander Club wedding venue featuring Edwardian riverside setting and licensed civil ceremonies.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Queensferry Crossing
Large Hotel Wedding Venue with Stunning Views
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Luton Hoo Hotel Golf & Spa
Luton Hoo: Say 'I do' in breathtaking Bedfordshire splendour.
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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