Guides for Brides logo
Fairs & Events
Garden wedding venue with outdoor ceremony setup and seating

Find Wedding Venues

Explore wedding venues from barns and hotels to country houses, gardens and exclusive-use venues. Filter by location, guest numbers and price to choose the right wedding venue, shortlist favourites and contact venues directly. Browse ceremony and reception venues for every guest list.

I'm looking for

located in

Loved By Guides for Brides

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

List search
Map search

6771 results

Threkeld Village Hall Wedding Venue

Wedding venue in Cumbria.

Cumbria

£POA

Oddfellows Chester Wedding Venue

Perfect for beautifully 'Odd' weddings in Chester.

Cheshire, Chester

£2,000 - £6,000

20-130 guests

Tanfield House Wedding Venue

Yorkshire wedding? Discover unique Tanfield House for your special day.

North Yorkshire, Ripon

£POA

120 guests

Elaine

Ask Our Expert

Elaine

Elaine has 13 years of experience working with wedding venues, and advises many of the top hotel and venue brands on their wedding marketing. She has a deep understanding of statistics that can accurately predict the online popularity of a particular venue and she is happy to share that knowledge with wedding couples and venues.

King's Court Centre Wedding Venue

Hampshire's King's Court Centre: Your dream wedding venue. Find out more.

Hampshire, Chandlers Ford

£POA

120 guests

Hatton Village Hall Wedding Venue

Planning your Warwickshire wedding? Discover Hatton Village Hall's unique charm.

Warwickshire, Hatton

£POA

Chalkney Water Meadows Marquee

Discover an idyllic sanctuary at Chalkney Water Meadows for a wedding that transcends the ordinary.

Essex, Colchester

£POA

1-200 guests

Severndroog Castle Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with breathtaking views at Severndroog Castle. Discover more.

South London, Shooters Hill

£POA

95 guests

The Gamekeeper's Inn Wedding Venue

For an unforgettable countryside wedding experience, explore The Gamekeeper's Inn, set amidst the stunning landscapes of North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire, Threshfield

£POA

50-200 guests

Swanton Morley House Wedding Venue

Norfolk's Swanton Morley House & Gardens: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Norfolk, Swanton Morley

£POA

Coin Laundry Wedding Venue

Central London's Coin Laundry: an unconventional, unforgettable wedding venue.

Central London, London

£POA

Dulwich Picture Gallery Wedding Venue

A stunning historic South London wedding venue

South London, Southwark

£POA

20-120 guests

Boot and Flogger Wedding Venue

Central London's Boot & Flogger: a unique wedding venue. Discover more.

Central London, London

£POA

Get helpful tips and advice for planning your wedding

The Bishop Wedding Venue

Surrey's iconic Bishop offers a unique and stunning setting for your special day. Discover more.

Surrey, Kingston-Upon-Thames

£POA

120 guests

Dobson and Parnell Wedding Venue

Dobson and Parnell: Tyne and Wear's exquisite wedding venue. Discover more.

Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne

£30

One Aldwych Wedding Venue

Spectacular Luxury 5* Boutique Hotel Wedding Venue

Central London, Holborn

£POA

10-120 guests

The Welcombe Hotel

Warwickshire weddings: Discover The Welcombe Hotel, a stunning venue for your special day.

Warwickshire, Stratford-Upon-Avon

£105 - £145

40-150 guests

The Bristol Pavilion Wedding Venue

Planning your Bristol wedding? Discover The Bristol Pavilion, a unique Somerset place of worship.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

Eden Barn Wedding Venue Cumbria

Boutique Barn Wedding Venue near the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales

Cumbria, Kirkby Stephen

£3,000 - £10,000

200 guests

Gisburne Park Estate Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Lancashire's splendour at Gisburne Park Estate. Discover more.

Lancashire, Clitheore

£POA

Manor Farm Meadow Wedding Venue

Northants couples: discover unique wedding venue Manor Farm Meadow.

Northamptonshire, Newton Bromswold

£POA

The Groucho Club Wedding Venue

Groucho Club weddings: iconic Soho setting, unforgettable celebrations.

West London, London

£POA

Kidderminster Town Hall Wedding Venue

PLEASE NOTE: only bookings up until 31/8/22

Worcestershire, Kidderminster

£150 - £1,200

400 guests

East Afton Farmhouse - Tapnell Farm Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in rustic Isle of Wight charm. Discover East Afton Farmhouse for your dream wedding.

Isle of Wight, Yarmouth

£5,000 - £8,000

70-160 guests

Tiffanys Hotel Wedding Venue

Lancashire's Tiffanys Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Lancashire, Blackpool

£POA

50-120 guests

Duke of Gordon Hotel

Planning your Highland wedding? Discover the Duke of Gordon Hotel's charm.

Highland, Kingussie

£POA

200 guests

Kinkell Byre Barn

Original Barn Wedding Venue, Converted Rustic Barn on the Coast of St Andrews

Fife, St Andrews

£5,500 - £12,950

60-200 guests

The Holmfield Arms Wedding Venue

Holmfield Arms, West Yorkshire: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

West Yorkshire, Wakefield

£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.

Latest Reviews

Our couples love...

Central London (304) East London (69) North London (46) South London (71) West London (136)   Berkshire (123) Buckinghamshire (109) Hampshire (205) Isle of Wight (27) Kent (245) Oxfordshire (154) Surrey (175)   East Sussex (123) West Sussex (119)   Bristol and Somerset (212) Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (160) Devon (187) Dorset (135) Gloucestershire (125) Wiltshire (107)   Bedfordshire (57) Cambridgeshire (83) Essex (173) Hertfordshire (108) Norfolk (120) Suffolk (123)   Derbyshire (111) Leicestershire (84) Lincolnshire (124) Northamptonshire (87) Nottinghamshire (87) Rutland (14)   Herefordshire (48) Shropshire (72) Staffordshire (92) Warwickshire (83) West Midlands (135) Worcestershire (71)   County Durham (58) Northumberland (70) Tyne and Wear (72)   East Yorkshire (38) North Yorkshire (188) South Yorkshire (72) West Yorkshire (136)   Cheshire (151) Cumbria (118) Greater Manchester (174) Lancashire (127) Merseyside (92)   Argyll and Bute (34) Clackmannanshire (3) Falkirk (6) Fife (29) Perth and Kinross (37) Stirlingshire (15)   East Lothian (19) Midlothian (63) Scottish Borders (28) West Lothian (13)   Ayrshire East (8) Ayrshire North (15) Ayrshire South (14) Dumfries and Galloway (28) East Dunbartonshire (4) East Renfrewshire (4) Inverclyde (2) North Lanarkshire (24) Renfrewshire (13) South Lanarkshire (35) West Dunbartonshire (5)   Highland (63) Orkney Islands (1) Outer Hebrides (3) Shetland Islands (0)   Aberdeenshire (56) Angus (16) Moray (9)   County Antrim (63) County Armagh (9) County Down (32) County Fermanagh (10) County Londonderry (16) County Tyrone (10)   Conwy (23) Denbighshire (17) Flintshire (16) Gwynedd (15) Isle of Anglesey (10) Wrexham (11)   Blaenau Gwent (2) Bridgend (9) Caerphilly (4) Cardiff (43) Merthyr Tydfil (1) Monmouthshire (21) Neath Port Talbot (4) Newport (10) Rhondda Cynon Taf (8) Swansea (18) Torfaen (4) Vale of Glamorgan (21)   Carmarthenshire (22) Ceredigion (12) Pembrokeshire (24)   Powys (31)   Nationwide (6771) Overseas (56)