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Bridge Meadows

Bridge Meadows is a perfect field for hire wedding option in rural Lincolnshire with a flexible space for a marquee to create your dream day.

Lincolnshire, Spilsby

from £2,000

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Crogen Estate

Crogen Estate, Denbighshire: Say 'I do' surrounded by breathtaking beauty. Discover more.

Denbighshire, Corwen

£9,000 - £15,000

180 guests

Buckland House Wedding Venue

Devon's Buckland House: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Devon, Beaworthy

£5,200 - £7,800

30-80 guests

The Papermill - Lasswade

Midlothian's The Papermill - Lasswade: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Midlothian, Lasswade

£POA

50 guests

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Porth-en-Alls House Wedding Venue

Exchange vows by the rolling waves at our coastal wedding venue -with a breathtaking backdrop for your special wedding day.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Penzance

£6,500 - £13,000

200 guests

Skipbridge Country Weddings

Say 'I do' surrounded by Yorkshire charm at Skipbridge Country Weddings. Discover more.

North Yorkshire, Green Hammerton

£10,995

200 guests

Sparkford Hall Wedding Barn

Sparkford Hall: Exquisite Somerset weddings. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset, Sparkford

£POA

300 guests

Caerhays Castle Wedding Venue

Imagine your dream coastal wedding in the enchanting setting of Caerhays Castle, where history, nature and romance intertwine.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, St Austell

£POA

200 guests

Pentire Hotel Wedding Venue

Hold your coastal dream wedding in Newquay. With stunning views, exquisite cuisine, and a personalised service for an unforgettable wedding day.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Newquay

£POA

120 guests

Two Bridges Hotel Wedding Venue

Utterly romantic Dartmoor riverside wedding venue

Devon, Dartmoor

£8,350

2-200 guests

Hatch House Wedding Venue

Romantic and private country garden wedding venue in the heart of beautiful Wiltshire countryside.

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£POA

45-200 guests

The Smugglers' Den Inn Wedding Venue

an intimate haven for your wedding celebration amidst the charm of Cornwall

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Cubert

£POA

80 guests

The Sandy Cove Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with stunning coastal views at The Sandy Cove Hotel, Devon. Discover more.

Devon, Ilfracombe

£POA

250 guests

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The Driftwood Spars

Plan your perfect coastal wedding at The Driftwood Spars, nestled in the picturesque landscapes of St Agnus.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, St. Agnes

£2,480 - £11,000

2-120 guests

Hilton Cambridge City Centre Wedding Venue

Wonderful City Centre Wedding Venue

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£POA

200 guests

St Elizabeths Hotel Wedding Venue, Devon.

Stunning wedding venue in Devon

Devon, Plymouth

£4,650

150 guests

Sutton Green Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Surrey's stunning scenery at Sutton Green Golf Club.

Surrey, Guildford

£POA

120 guests

The Bower Inn Wedding Venue, Bristol

Celebrate your special day at Bower Inn, an idyllic pub venue nestled amidst the picturesque Somerset and Bristol countryside.

Bristol and Somerset, Bridgwater

£3,400 - £7,000

80 guests

The Vineyard

Kent's idyllic Vineyard at Hole Park: Discover your dream wedding venue.

Kent, Cranbrook

£POA

200 guests

The Great Barn Rolvenden Wedding Venue

Kent wedding? Say "I do" in The Great Barn Rolvenden's stunning historic setting.

Kent, Cranbrook

£POA

80-180 guests

The Alexander Centre Wedding Venue

The perfect venue in the heart of Faversham

Kent, Faversham

£POA

330 guests

North Foreland Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with stunning sea views at North Foreland Golf Club.

Kent, Broadstairs

£4,995 - £7,000

120 guests

Dilhorne Village Hall, Wedding Reception Venue

Beautiful venue set on the edge of the Staffordshire Moorlands surrounded by green spaces for those photographs and memorable moments.

Staffordshire, Stoke On Trent

£POA

The Orwell Hotel Wedding Venue

Large wedding venue on the east coast of Suffolk

Suffolk, Felixstowe

£POA

200 guests

Talbot Heath Weddings Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Dorset beauty at Talbot Heath Weddings. Discover more.

Dorset, Bournemouth

£POA

Bateaux London Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with stunning London views aboard Bateaux London.

Central London, Victoria Embankment

£POA

120 guests

Discovery Point

Planning your Angus wedding? Discover Discovery Point's unique charm.

Angus, Dundee

£POA

120 guests

Hampden Park

Hampden Park: iconic venue for an unforgettable wedding.

South Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£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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