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The Boathouse Ormesby Broad, Wedding Venue in Norfolk

The Boathouse Ormesby Broad is an idyllic romantic Wedding Venue situated on the enchanting Ormesby Broad

Norfolk

£POA

50-250 guests

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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort

Discover stunning Fife wedding venues at Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Resort, where unforgettable memories are made.

Fife, Aberfoyle

£POA

80-140 guests

Oak Farm Hotel Wedding Venue

Staffordshire's Oak Farm Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Staffordshire, Cannock

£POA

200 guests

Ramada Plaza Wrexham

Ramada Plaza Wrexham: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Wrexham, Wrexham

£POA

200 guests

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Holiday Inn Newport

Holiday Inn Newport is a family friendly venue situated on the outskirts of Newport and is the perfect venue to make your wedding dreams come true!

Newport, Gwent

£2,200 - £7,250

250 guests

The Luttrell Arms Hotel Wedding Venue

Dreaming of a Somerset wedding? Discover the Luttrell Arms Hotel.

Bristol and Somerset, Minehead

£POA

80 guests

Carlton Towers Wedding Venue

Exclusive Use Spectacular Stately Home set in 250 acres North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire, Goole

£6,600 - £17,100

2-250 guests

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The Royal Victoria Hotel

Hotel Wedding venue with views of Snowdonia

Gwynedd, Snowdonia

£2,995

150 guests

Beaulieu Abbey Domus at National Motor Museum

Celebrate your love at the historic Beaulieu Abbey Domus, nestled within the stunning National Motor Museum in Hampshire.

Hampshire, Brockenhurst

£POA

30-140 guests

The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Dorset's beauty at The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel. Discover more.

Dorset, Bournemouth

£4,865

150 guests

Kimpton Charlotte Square

Kimpton Charlotte Square: Stunning Midlothian setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

120-200 guests

The Rabbit

The Loft is an alternative setting for your wedding day

County Antrim, Ballyclare

£7,000 - £18,000

150 guests

Aughton Institute Wedding Venue

Lancashire's Aughton Institute: a unique, charming setting for your special day. Discover more.

Lancashire, Aughton

£POA

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Atholl Palace Hotel

Luxurious Scottish Countryside Castle Style Wedding Venue

Perth and Kinross, Pitlochry

£2,000 - £25,000

300 guests

Strawberry Hill House Wedding Venue

Escape to an enchanting Georgian mansion for the wedding of your dreams at Strawberry Hill House.

West London, Twickenham

£7,300 - £13,300

120 guests

Greater Manchester, Bury

£POA

120 guests

The Burnside Hotel

Burnside Hotel, South Lanarkshire: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

South Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£POA

200 guests

The Royal Air Force Club Wedding Venue

Central London's iconic RAF Club: Plan your perfect wedding in distinguished style.

Central London, London

£POA

200 guests

The Grosvenor Arms Wedding Venue

Dorset's Grosvenor Arms: Your perfect wedding awaits. Discover more.

Dorset, Shaftsbury

£POA

50-120 guests

Risley Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Derbyshire's Risley Hall Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Derbyshire, Risley

£3,000 - £6,500

200 guests

Gleddoch Hotel

Celebrate in style at our multi award-winning hotel and treat yourselves and your guests to a memorable event you won’t forget.

Renfrewshire, Langbank

£POA

50-120 guests

Tulloch Castle Hotel

A Castle, with beautiful views. Licenced for civil ceremonies and also catering as a wedding reception venue

Highland, Dingwall

£POA

120 guests

Dewsall Court Wedding Venue

Enchanting Herefordshire ceremonies await at Dewsall Court. Discover more.

Herefordshire, Hereford

£10,000 - £25,000

200 guests

Hickstead Showground Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Sussex beauty at Hickstead Showground. Discover more.

West Sussex, Hickstead

£POA

240 guests

Sandman Signature Gatwick Hotel

Say 'I do' in style at the Sandman Signature Gatwick Hotel. Discover our wedding packages.

West Sussex, Crawley

£POA

50-200 guests

Laurel and Hardy Museum Wedding Venue

Tie the knot in comedic history at the Laurel and Hardy Museum, Cumbria.

Cumbria, Ulverston

£POA

80 guests

Charles Cotton Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a Peak District wedding? Discover the charm of the Charles Cotton Hotel.

Derbyshire, Buxton

£POA

50-120 guests

Sedgefield Racecourse Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' at Sedgefield Racecourse, County Durham. Discover more.

County Durham, Stockton-on-Tees

£POA

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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