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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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Cumbria Park Hotel Wedding Venue

Cumbria Park Hotel: Your dream Lake District wedding awaits. Discover more.

Cumbria, Carlisle

£POA

Stocklands Lake Weddings

Devon's idyllic Stocklands Lake: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Devon, Braunton

£2,000 - £10,000

180 guests

Ashfields Carriage and Polo Club

Essex weddings: Say "I do" in style at Ashfields' stunning Carriage and Polo Club.

Essex, Great Canfield

£POA

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Cambridge County Polo Club

Say 'I do' in style at Cambridge County Polo Club. Discover more.

Cambridgeshire, Lode

£POA

Stevenage Golf & Conference Centre

Say "I do" in charming Hertfordshire at Stevenage G&CC. Discover more.

Hertfordshire, Stevenage

£POA

The Union Club

Central London's Union Club: Your perfect, sophisticated wedding venue. Discover more.

Central London, Soho

£POA

320 guests

Wookey Hole Caves

Enchanting Wookey Hole Caves: a unique wedding venue in the heart of Somerset.

Bristol and Somerset, Wells

£6,000 - £11,000

6-250 guests

Little Tey Barn Wedding Venue

Essex couples: discover Little Tey Barn, a charming rural wedding venue.

Essex, Colchester

£POA

Coliseum Suite Wedding Venue

Essex couples: discover the Coliseum Suite, your perfect wedding venue.

Essex, Ilford

£POA

Neidpath Castle

For a fairytale wedding in a majestic setting, consider Neidpath Castle, a captivating venue nestled amidst the picturesque Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders, Peebles

£POA

Sherbourne House Weddings

Planning a Norfolk wedding? Discover the charm of Sherbourne House.

Norfolk, Attleborough

£POA

Lupton House Weddings

Devon's Lupton House: Your perfect, unique wedding ceremony.

Devon, Churston Ferrers

£POA

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The Old Ginn House Inn

Cumbria's Old Ginn House Inn: a unique, charming place to say "I do".

Cumbria, Great Clifton

£POA

Stanshawes Court Weddings

Stanshawes Court: Your dream Bristol & Somerset wedding venue. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset, Avon

£POA

The Hillmorton Manor

Warwickshire couples: discover Hillmorton Manor, your dream wedding venue.

Warwickshire, Rugby

£POA

Park Regis Birmingham

Park Regis: Your dream West Midlands wedding venue. Learn more.

West Midlands, Birmingham

£POA

Minard Castle

We offer a lawn on which you can have a marquee erected. We regret to say that there are no facilities or any accommodation in the house.

Argyll and Bute, Minard

£750

200 guests

The Leighinmohr House Hotel

Leighinmohr House Hotel: County Antrim's perfect setting for your dream wedding.

County Antrim, Amtrim

£POA

250 guests

Underley Grange

Cumbria's Underley Grange: A stunning setting for your perfect day. Discover more.

Cumbria, Kirkby Lonsdale

£POA

Sheraton Skyline Hotel London Heathrow

Planning your dream Heathrow wedding? Discover the Sheraton Skyline's unique venue.

West London, Hayes

£POA

Southchurch Hall Wedding Venue

Southchurch Hall: Historic Essex charm for your perfect wedding day.

Essex, Southend-on-Sea

£POA

Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Celebrate your special day at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, a unique and captivating wedding venue nestled amidst Norfolk's rural charm.

Norfolk, Dereham

£POA

Wetherby Racecourse

Say 'I do' at Wetherby Racecourse. Explore our unique Yorkshire wedding venue.

West Yorkshire, Wetherby

£POA

75-250 guests

Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene’s

Planning a magical London wedding? Discover the enchanting Grand Junction at St Mary Magdalene's.

West London, Paddington

£5,000 - £11,000

50-400 guests

Victorian Bath House

Seeking a unique central London wedding venue? Discover the Victorian Bath House.

Central London, Hammersmith

£2,000 - £8,000

50-150 guests

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

250 guests

West Horsley Place

Surrey's enchanting West Horsley Place: your dream wedding awaits.

Surrey, Guildford

£5,000 - £12,000

150 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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