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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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Ashley Wood Farm

Ashley Wood Farm, an idyllic dry hire Wedding & Event Venue in Wiltshire

Wiltshire, Tisbury

£5,900 - £6,200

Woodkirk Valley Country Club

Say 'I do' surrounded by Yorkshire charm at Woodkirk Valley Country Club. Discover more.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£POA

10-300 guests

The Westgate

Hampshire's Westgate Inn: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Hampshire, Winchester

£POA

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Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham

Planning your Gloucestershire wedding? Discover the Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham.

Gloucestershire, Gloucester

£POA

20-130 guests

Grand Central Weddings

Sussex couples: say "I do" in Grand Central's stunning splendour. Discover more.

East Sussex, Brighton

£750 - £1,500

40-100 guests

The In and Out Naval and Military Club

Central London wedding? Discover the In & Out, a unique and prestigious venue.

Central London, London

£7,500 - £14,800

20-220 guests

Parish's House Weddings

Bristol/Somerset wedding? Discover Parish's House, a unique venue.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£40,000 - £90,000

30-150 guests

The Trafalgar St. James

London's iconic Trafalgar St. James: the perfect setting for your unforgettable wedding.

Central London, Trafalgar Square

£POA

200 guests

Brampton Park Golf Club

Cambridgeshire couples: discover Brampton Park Golf Club's stunning wedding spaces.

Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon

£POA

20-180 guests

Roman Camp Hotel

Say "I do" surrounded by Stirlingshire's beauty at Roman Camp Hotel. Discover more.

Stirlingshire, Callander

£POA

The Gibside Hotel

Delightful North East Hotel and Wedding Venue

Tyne and Wear, Whickham

£2,200 - £6,000

25-150 guests

Bishton Hall Weddings

Staffordshire's Bishton Hall: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Staffordshire, Stafford

£POA

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Dunton Lodge Farm Weddings

Hertfordshire Marquee/Tipi Wedding Venue

Hertfordshire, Ashwell

£POA

120 guests

Wycombe Abbey

Say "I do" surrounded by Wycombe Abbey's historic splendour. Discover more.

Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe

£POA

200 guests

Citation Weddings & Events

Lanarkshire couples: discover Citation, a unique wedding venue for your special day.

South Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£3,995 - £7,995

50-220 guests

Brean Country Club

Stylish weddings at Brean Country Club, Bristol & Somerset. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset, Brean

£POA

Minley Manor

For a grand and romantic wedding day, consider Minley Manor, a stunning manor house venue nestled in the heart of Hampshire.

Hampshire, Blackwater

£POA

380 guests

Franklin's Gardens in Northampton

Celebrate your perfect day at Franklin's Gardens, the idyllic wedding venue in Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire, Northampton

£POA

Lockleaze Sports Centre

Lockleaze Sports Centre: A unique Bristol wedding venue. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

The Guild

Cheshire's The Guild: a unique and stunning place of worship for your special day. Discover more.

Cheshire, Chester

£POA

St Mary's Inn

Say "I do" in style! St Mary's Inn offers historic charm, delicious food & an intimate Northumberland wedding venue

Northumberland, Morpeth

£POA

Newlands Bishop Farm

West Midlands weddings: discover Newlands Bishop Farm's unique charm.

West Midlands, Solihull

£7,500

120 guests

Ashover Parish Hall Events Centre

Ashover Parish Hall: Your dream Derbyshire wedding awaits.

Derbyshire, Ashover

£POA

Kielder Waterside Tipi Weddings

Say "I do" surrounded by Northumberland's natural beauty at Kielder Waterside Tipi Weddings.

Northumberland, Bellingham

£POA

120 guests

Heathland Grove

Heathland Grove, a serene haven in the heart of Derbyshire, invites you to create unforgettable memories on your special day.

Derbyshire, Derby

£2,500 - £13,000

80-550 guests

The Casterton Grange Estate

Cumbria's Casterton Grange Estate: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Cumbria, Kirkby Lonsdale

£9,000 - £40,000

2-80 guests

Camel Studio Wedding Venue

Camel Studio offers a unique and versatile dry hire wedding venue in the stunning Cornish countryside, tailor-made for your perfect day.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Bodmin

£POA

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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