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Venues-Civil Ceremonies in Hampshire
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The Bell Inn Wedding Venue

An 18th century coaching inn, independently owned by the same family for over 200 years.

Hampshire, Lyndhurst

from £8,499

40-50 guests

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Merrydale Manor Wedding Venue

For a Cheshire wedding venue that combines heritage, elegance, and bespoke service, discover Merrydale Manor.

Cheshire, Knutsford

£8,500 - £25,000

40-200 guests

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Chapel House Estate

Experience the enchantment of Chapel House Estate—where your Kent wedding becomes an elegant, unforgettable celebration.

Kent

££ - £££

10-200 guests

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New Place Wedding Venue

Create your dream wedding day in the breathtaking surroundings of New Place Hotel, an enchanting wedding venue nestled in Hampshire.

Hampshire, Southampton

from £6,600

65-150 guests

Hampton Court Palace & The Garden Room Venues in Surrey
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Hampton Court Palace Weddings

Historic Royal Palace - Available for your Wedding

Surrey, East Molesey

£8,500 - £24,000

400 guests

Interior wedding setting at Woodbury Park
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Woodbury Park Hotel & Golf Club

Country club venue Woodbury Park, Devon, for weddings with tailored event packages and adaptable spaces up to 250 guests.

Devon, Exeter

from £4,500

50-250 guests

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Wrag Barn Golf Club, Venues in Wiltshire
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Wrag Barn Golf Club

Wrag Barn Golf Club is the ideal venue for a truly memorable Wedding Day.

Wiltshire, Swindon

from £4,000

200 guests

Wedding Day
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Muthu Westcliff

Discover Muthu Westcliff, an enchanting coastal wedding venue in Southend on Sea, where your dreams of a perfect celebration become a reality.

Essex, Southend-on-Sea

£1,000 - £5,000

20-225 guests

Muthu Glasgow River Venues in Renfrewshire
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Erskine Bridge Hotel

Planning your dream Scottish wedding? Discover Muthu Glasgow River, a unique Renfrewshire venue.

Renfrewshire, Erskine

£POA

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Harefield Barn Weddings

A family run wedding barn with a personal touch at the heart of it's service!

Devon, Crediton

£5,000 - £7,700

15-130 guests

The Mansion Venues in Yorkshire - West
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The Mansion an Exclusive Use Wedding Venue

Discover The Mansion's opulent charm as the perfect setting for your unforgettable wedding celebration in the heart of West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£6,800 - £11,740

60-200 guests

The Bridge Hotel & Spa, Yorkshire.
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The Bridge Hotel & Spa Wedding Venue

The Perfect Yorkshire Wedding Venue

West Yorkshire, Wetherby

£2,000 - £12

20-150 guests

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Clevedon Hall Venues in Bristol and Somerset
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Clevedon Hall

A luxurious exclusive use wedding venue in the picturesque Somerset countryside, where your dream day awaits.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

from £11,500

30-250 guests

Weddings at Gibbon Bridge Hotel Ribble Valley
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Gibbon Bridge Hotel

Country hotel wedding venue Gibbon Bridge in Lancashire with dedicated bridal apartment space.

Lancashire, Preston

from £5,500

60-200 guests

Smokies Park Hotel, Manchester
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Smokies Park Hotel

A large hotel wedding venue with a range of wedding packages to suit all budgets

Greater Manchester, Oldham

from £2,875

300 guests

Coppid Beech Hotel Venues in Berkshire
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Coppid Beech Hotel

Coppid Beech Hotel, stunning venue, unique venue with 205 bedrooms located 20 minutes from Windsor, Royal Berkshire.

Berkshire, Bracknell

from £9,900

18-200 guests

Wedding Venue South Wales
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Glen Yr Afon House Hotel

An award-winning wedding venue in the heart of Usk

Monmouthshire, Usk

from £3,000

2-150 guests

The Moat Wedding Venue in Kent
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The Moat Wedding Venue

Enjoy your special day in our charming 15th Century barn

Kent, Sevenoaks

from £6,240

2-80 guests

Wroxton House Hotel Venues-Civil Ceremonies in Oxfordshire
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Wroxton House Hotel

Hotel wedding venue The Wroxton in Wroxton, Oxfordshire, with historic 17th-century character and on-site bedrooms.

Oxfordshire, Wroxton

£POA

80 guests

The Manor Elstree Venues in Hertfordshire
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The Manor Elstree Wedding Venue

Hertfordshire's Manor Elstree: Marquee & five licensed ceremony rooms -Your dream manor house wedding awaits.

Hertfordshire, Borehamwood

from £5,000

10-300 guests

Hotel Mercure St Helens Venues in Merseyside
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Hotel Mercure St Helens

Let’s start planning your dream wedding, your way at the award-winning Mercure St. Helens!

Merseyside, St Helens

£1,995 - £12,000

2-180 guests

Essendon Country Club Venues in Hertfordshire
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Essendon Country Club Wedding Venue

Bespoke Wedding Venue in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire

from £10,000

50-250 guests

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Lilleshall House & Gardens

Historic Country House Wedding Venue

Shropshire, Newport

£POA

50-300 guests

Village the Hotel Club Manchester Ashton Moss Venues in Greater Manchester
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Village the Hotel Club Manchester Ashton Moss

Manchester Ashton Moss Village hotel club offers the perfect setting for your wedding, with stunning surroundings, tailored packages and superb servic

Greater Manchester, Tameside

£5,000 - £12,000

100-200 guests

St Hilda's College Venues in Oxfordshire
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St Hilda's College

Licensed civil ceremony and reception venue St Hilda’s College in Oxford with riverside gardens and flexible event spaces.

Oxfordshire, Oxford

£POA

200 guests

Holiday Inn South Normanton M1/J28 Venues in Derbyshire
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Derbyshire, South Normanton

£1,800 - £5,500

250 guests

Combe Manor Wedding Venue Venues in Berkshire
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Combe Manor Wedding Venue

A boutique venue in a unique setting in Berkshire

Berkshire, Hungerford

from £5,750

30-170 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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