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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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Llanerch Vineyard

Llanerch Vineyard offers a captivating and picturesque setting for your special day, nestled amidst rolling hills and lush vineyards.

Vale of Glamorgan, Hensol

£POA

200 guests

Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge

Planning a Tower Bridge wedding? Explore the Leonardo Royal Hotel.

East London, London

£POA

200-200 guests

Golf World Stansted

Plan your dream wedding at Golf World Stansted, where stunning views and exceptional service create memories to cherish.

Essex, Elsenham

£2,200 - £4,000

200 guests

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Dunham Forest Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by breathtaking scenery at Dunham Forest Golf Club. Discover more.

Greater Manchester, Altrincham

£POA

150 guests

The Milestone Hotel Wedding Venue

Intimate Wedding Venue in Central London

West London, London

£POA

50 guests

Bayfield Hall Wedding Venue

Norfolk's Bayfield Hall: Your perfect country house wedding venue.

Norfolk, Holt

£POA

200 guests

Codnor Castle Inn Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by history at Codnor Castle Inn, Derbyshire. Discover more.

Derbyshire, Codnor

£POA

50-200 guests

Darwin Lake Wedding Venue

Darwin Lake weddings in the Peak District, Matlock

Derbyshire, Matlock

£POA

150 guests

Judd's Folly Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day amidst the elegance and charm of Judd's Folly Hotel, a picturesque wedding venue in Faversham

Kent, Faversham

£POA

120 guests

Homewood Park Wedding Venue

Homewood Park: Say 'I do' in breathtaking Somerset splendour.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£POA

200 guests

Copthorne Tara Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your dream West London wedding? Discover Copthorne Tara Hotel's enchanting venue.

West London, Kensington

£POA

The Angel Inn Wedding Venue

Angel Inn, North Yorkshire: charming, historic wedding venue. Discover more.

North Yorkshire, Skipton

£POA

50 guests

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Colwall Park Hotel Wedding Venue

Colwall Park Hotel: Your dream Worcestershire wedding venue. Discover more.

Worcestershire, Malvern

£POA

120 guests

Chelsea Physic Garden Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by breathtaking botanical beauty at Chelsea Physic Garden.

West London, London

£POA

200 guests

Weddings QM Wedding Venue

East London wedding? Discover Weddings QM, a stunning venue.

East London, London

£POA

80-220 guests

Marleybrook House Wedding Venue

Beautiful Kent Farmhouse with a Fairground

Kent, Canterbury

£POA

300 guests

Twickenham Stadium Wedding Venue

Twickenham Stadium: Say 'I do' at the home of England Rugby.

West London, Greater London

£POA

Museum of Science and Industry Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by history at the Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£4,999 - £5,999

250 guests

The National Space Centre

Starry 'I do's' at the National Space Centre. Unique wedding venue. Learn more.

Leicestershire, Leicester

£5,500 - £8,000

200 guests

Lordswood Leisure (The Quee Suites)

Celebrate your wedding day in style at Lordswood Leisure's stunning Quee Suites, a luxurious venue nestled in the heart of Kent.

Kent, Chatham

£POA

200 guests

North Walsham Registry Office Wedding Venue

Planning your Norfolk wedding? Discover North Walsham Registry Office's unique charm.

Norfolk, North Walsham

£POA

Thetford Registry Office Wedding Venue

Norfolk wedding? Thetford Registry Office offers a charming venue.

Norfolk, Thetford

£POA

The Mermaid, Wedding Venue

Planning a central London wedding? Discover The Mermaid, a unique riverside venue.

Central London, Blackfriars

£POA

700 guests

The Angel Hotel Wedding, Wootton Bassett

Wiltshire weddings: Discover The Angel Hotel, a charming venue for your special day.

Wiltshire, Wootton Bassett

£POA

150 guests

The Sports Connexion Wedding Venue

For a unique and memorable wedding reception in Warwickshire, discover The Sports Connexion, our stunning events venue.

Warwickshire, Coventry

£POA

50-200 guests

George Vaults Wedding Venue

Historic Kent wedding venue, George Vaults: discover your perfect ceremony.

Kent, Rochester

£2,498 - £3,498

75 guests

Horizon Hotel

Planning your Ayrshire wedding? Discover Horizon Hotel's stunning venue.

Ayrshire South, Ayr

£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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