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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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Low Osgoodby Grange
Beautiful location for the perfect marquee wedding - celebrate in style, with a blank canvass to create the day you've dreamed of!
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Pebble Beach
Coastal Restaurant Wedding Reception Venue
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Treseren Wedding Venue
An award-winning small wedding venue in Cornwall, Treseren is an exclusive use country house for small weddings that are big on style.
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Worden Hall
A picture perfect venue - where love blossoms and forever begins
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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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Hinwick Hall
A romantic Grade II Listed Manor House nestled amidst beautifully landscaped gardens and rolling countryside.
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Hinwick House
Say "I do" in breathtaking elegance at Hinwick House, Northamptonshire.
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Hanbury Manor - A Marriott Hotel Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' to Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club, London's Original Country Retreat.
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Howard Court Country Wedding Venue
A romantic, family-run countryside wedding venue set within a beautifully restored historic home in North Yorkshire
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Wolfscastle Country House
Say 'I do' surrounded by Pembrokeshire beauty at Wolfscastle Country House. Discover more.
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The Rising Sun
Wedding Reception venue in Kent
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The Quarry Venue
Staffordshire's unique dry hire wedding venue: Discover The Quarry Venue.
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The Locks Venue at Pyes Mill Hotel
Nestled beside the tranquil Lancaster Canal, this picturesque venue blends historic charm with modern elegance
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Downham Hall
Immerse yourselves in the grandeur of Downham Hall, an exquisite Essex wedding venue where dreams take flight.
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Ta Mill
WE ARE UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP AND UNDERGOING RENOVATION WORKS. WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY TAKING ANY WEDDING BOOKINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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The House at Ramsgate
A hotel and wedding venue in Kent offering ceremonies, receptions, and accommodation.
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Hedsor House Weddings
Exclusive Georgian Country Mansion Wedding Venue
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Ingliston Country Club
Say "I do" in style at Ingliston Country Club. Discover our Renfrewshire wedding venue.
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Mere Court Hotel Wedding Venue
Your dream country wedding awaits. Discover more with Mere Court Hotel
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Lartington Hall
Exceptional and absolutely one-of-a-kind, Lartington Hall is a luxury hotel and wedding venue.
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Thrybergh Hall Manor House Wedding Venue
Create unforgettable memories in this charming and historic setting.
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1892 Suite at Fairfield golf club
Plan your dream wedding at 1892 Suite at Fairfield, an exquisite venue nestled in Greater Manchester's picturesque surroundings.
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Village the Hotel Club Manchester Hyde
Celebrate your special day at Village Hotel Club Manchester Hyde, a stylish venue offering stunning surroundings for your dream wedding.
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Pendley Manor Hotel
Indulge in an enchanting wedding experience in a stunning Victorian country house, where historic charm and contemporary elegance intertwine
Holiday Inn Basildon
Planning your dream Essex wedding? Discover Holiday Inn Basildon.
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Mercure George Washington Hotel
Offering flexible options for your wedding day : Orangery, Brasserie, or Abraham's Bar
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Elms Meadow
Nordic-style tipi Weddings in Northamptonshire Countryside
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The Old Bridge Hotel
18th Century Riverside Hotel Wedding Venue
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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