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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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Murrayshall Country House Hotel

An enchanting Perthshire wedding venue. Its picturesque setting and exceptional service will make your special day unforgettable.

Perth and Kinross, Perth

£POA

Heacham Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate in grand style at Heacham Manor Hotel. A stately manor in Norfolk, it offers a romantic setting for your dream wedding day.

Norfolk, Hunstanton

£4,000 - £15,000

150 guests

Sudbrook Park at The Richmond Golf Club

Surrey's splendid Sudbrook Park: Say "I do" in stunning style.

Surrey, Richmond

£POA

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Brown's Restaurant Bristol Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in style at Brown's Bristol. Discover more about our unique wedding venue.

Bristol and Somerset, Clifton

£1,000 - £15,000

12-170 guests

Prestwich Golf Club Wedding Venue

Prestwich Golf Club: Say 'I do' in style. Picture-perfect Manchester wedding venue.

Greater Manchester, Prestwich

£POA

The Old Bell Hotel Wedding Venue

Create unforgettable memories at The Old Bell Hotel, a breathtaking wedding venue nestled in the heart of Derbyshire.

Derbyshire, Derby

£2,000 - £8,500

Glen Mhor Hotel

Highland romance awaits at Glen Mhor Hotel. Discover your dream wedding.

Highland, Inverness

£POA

2-120 guests

Holiday Inn Southampton Eastleigh M3 J13 Venue

Stunning Wedding Venue in Eastleigh, Hampshire - Elegant suites, sustainable practices, and exceptional service for your unforgettable day.

Hampshire, Eastleigh

£2,025 - £6,995

80-150 guests

Reed Hall Wedding Venue

Historic wedding venue in Exeter

Devon, Exeter

£POA

Ye Olde Kings Head Wedding Venue

Cheshire weddings with history? Discover Ye Olde Kings Head.

Cheshire, Chester

£POA

Double Locks Wedding Venue

Devon's Double Locks: A unique place of worship for your special day. Discover more.

Devon, Exeter

£POA

Viva Blackpool Wedding Venue

Viva Blackpool: Say 'I do' in Lancashire's most enchanting wedding venue.

Lancashire, Blackpool

£POA

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Windlesham Golf Club Wedding Venue

Windlesham Golf Club offers exquisite wedding experiences amid picturesque Surrey landscapes.

Surrey, Bagshot

£POA

Daisy Bank Manor Wedding Venue

Daisy Bank Manor: Your dream Greater Manchester wedding venue.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

The Willowfield Centre Wedding Venue

Willowfield Centre: Your dream West Yorkshire wedding venue. Discover more.

West Yorkshire, Bradford

£POA

The Park Hotel & Pavilion on the Prom

Celebrate your love at The Park Hotel & Pavilion on the Prom. This Lancashire wedding venue boasts stunning sea views, and a great place to say 'I do'

Lancashire, Blackpool

£POA

Rio Grande Wedding Venue

Yorkshire wedding? Say "I do" at the unique Rio Grande. Discover more.

West Yorkshire, Bradford

£POA

550 guests

New Craven Hall Wedding Venue

Yorkshire wedding? New Craven Hall offers a stunning venue for your special day. Learn more.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£POA

250 guests

The Horse Trust Wedding Barn

Buckinghamshire weddings with a difference? Discover The Horse Trust.

Buckinghamshire, Princes Risborough

£POA

The Fisher's Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Perthshire wedding? Discover The Fisher's Hotel.

Perth and Kinross, Pitlochry

£3,000 - £10,000

10-130 guests

Dairyhouse Farm Wedding Venue

Planning a rustic barn wedding in Bristol & Somerset? Discover Dairyhouse Farm.

Bristol and Somerset, Somerset

£POA

The Waterfront - Aries at Riversdale Marquee Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with breathtaking Mersey views at The Waterfront - Aries at Riversdale.

Merseyside, Aigburth

£POA

200-250 guests

Statfold Barn Railway Wedding Venue

Statfold Barn Railway: Staffordshire's unique wedding venue. Discover more.

Staffordshire, Tamworth

£POA

200+ guests

Showroom Workstation Wedding Venue

Explore Showroom Workstation, a stylish wedding venue in South Yorkshire with an industrial-chic vibe. Exceptional event planning services included.

South Yorkshire, Sheffield

£25

200 guests

York Sports Club Wedding Venue

York Sports Club: Your dream North Yorkshire wedding venue.

North Yorkshire, York

£1,000 - £2,500

20-200 guests

Stables Country Club Wedding Venue

Hotel and Barn weddings in Bury

Greater Manchester, Bury

£2,500 - £5,000

200 guests

The Vu

West Lothian's The Vu: a unique place of worship for your special day.

West Lothian, Bathgate

£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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