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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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The Chequers Hotel
Discover The Chequers Hotel's - a charming and historic setting for your special day!
Thetford Farm Barn
Luxury Barn Wedding Venue surrounded by beautiful countryside, giving your wedding day a wonderful backdrop.
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Three Ways House Hotel Wedding Venue
Escape to the stunning Three Ways House Hotel for your dream Gloucestershire wedding in the heart of the Cotswolds.
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Hylands House
Say "I do" surrounded by elegance at Hylands House, Essex. Discover more.
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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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Missenden Abbey Wedding Venue
Missenden Abbey will sadly be closing its doors on 30 November 2025 and will not be taking any new wedding bookings.
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Ramsey Park
Ramsey Park: Enchanting Dumfries & Galloway weddings. Discover more.
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Hope Farm
Exclusive Dorset countryside wedding venue with barn, woodland and garden ceremony spaces for flexible indoor and outdoor celebrations.
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Mad Swans In The Mendip
This stunning venue boasts beautiful grounds, elegant function rooms and dedicated wedding planners
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The New Gower Hotel
For an unforgettable wedding day on the scenic Gower Peninsula, choose The New Gower Hotel & Restaurant, renowned for its breathtaking views and excep
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Double Red Duke
Wedding venue, The Double Red Duke in Clanfield Oxfordshire, combining village location beside a 13th-century church with tailored celebrations.
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Aldwickbury Park Golf Club Wedding Venue
Your unique exclusive wedding venue
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Brickhouse Vineyard Weddings
Say "I do" surrounded by Devon's rolling vineyards at Brickhouse Vineyard. Learn more.
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The Ashcroft Wedding Venue
Lancashire's Ashcroft: Your perfect, unique wedding venue. Discover more.
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Hallington Mill
Exclusive Use Wedding Estate In Northumberland With Accommodation, Woodland Ceremony Area & Rustic Reception Space
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Perfect Brides Wedding Fairs
West Midlands couples: Discover Perfect Brides Wedding Fairs, your dream wedding venue.
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The Ridgeway Barns
Elevate your wedding dreams with The Ridgeway Barns, a captivating barn venue nestled in the picturesque Wiltshire countryside.
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Trinity Park Events & Conference Centre
Beautiful Tipi's on 300 acres of land here in Suffolk!
voco® St. John's Solihull
Stunning wedding venue in the heart of Solihull Town Centre with capacity for 700 guests
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The Wynnstay Hotel Wedding Venue
Wynnstay Hotel, Shropshire: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.
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Acorn Barn
Dry-hire wedding barn Acorn Barn in Stadhampton, Oxfordshire, with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces you shape.
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Rudge farm cottages
Dorsets Woodland & Lakeside Wedding Venue - Rudge Farm Cottages
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Amalfi White Wedding Venue, Derbyshire.
Wedding & Event Venue in the heart of Melbourne Derbyshire
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Malmaison Leeds
Create unforgettable memories at Malmaison Leeds, a stunning wedding venue in West Yorkshire, offering tailored packages to match your vision.
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Sheepy Meadows - Wedding Venue
Warwickshire couples: Say "I do" at Sheepy Meadows, a charming wedding venue.
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Nant Y Walch Barn
Say 'I do' in the rustic charm of Nant Y Walch Wedding Barn. Discover more.
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Pencoed House Estate
An exclusive-use wedding venue in Cardiff offering bespoke packages, catering, and accommodation.
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Wennington Hall
Discover the grandeur of Wennington Hall, an exclusive country house wedding venue, where your dream day becomes a reality.
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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