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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.
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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
Lincolnshire, Spilsby
from £2,000
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Vale Country Club
A stunning venue set in the Vale of Clwyd.
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Amber Lakes
Amber Lakes is the unique, luxury venue you have been looking for. With 360 lake views, discover more.
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Holiday Inn Chester South Wedding Venue
Cheshire couples: discover Holiday Inn Chester South, your perfect wedding venue.
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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.
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The Cavendish Pavilion Wedding Venue
A breathtaking wedding venue in the Yorkshire Dales
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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.
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Holiday Inn Leicester Wedding Venue
Leicestershire wedding? Discover Holiday Inn Leicester, a stunning venue.
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Holiday Inn Bexley
Holiday Inn London - Bexley is a modern hotel in Kent offering flexible wedding spaces and on-site accommodation.
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Ashridge Court
Looking for a Rustic barn with gorgeous gardens and outdoor ceremony spaces for your wedding day?
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Victoria Room Civic Centre
Say "I do" in Southend's stunning Victoria Room. Learn more.
Glansevin Mansion
Georgian Mansion House Licenced Wedding Venue set in the western foothills of the Brecon Beacons
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Pollokshields Burgh Hall
A unique heritage venue in a park setting the southside of Glasgow which can be exclusively yours for the day!
Stourton Estates Ltd
Rustic woodland weddings at Stourton Woods in the safari tent venue for unique and exclusive celebrations
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Jubilee Room
Say "I do" in Essex's stunning Jubilee Room. Discover more about our unique venue.
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Prittlewell Priory
Prittlewell Priory: Historic Essex charm for your perfect wedding day.
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The Biscuit Factory Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' in the remarkable surroundings of The Biscuit Factory, a contemporary art gallery with a number of unique spaces.
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Yorkshire Wedding Barn
Yorkshire Wedding Barn
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County Ground Beckenham Wedding Venue
Kent wedding? County Ground Beckenham offers a unique and picturesque ceremony setting.
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The Sun Inn Wedding Venue
Surrey's Sun Inn: a charming, characterful setting for your perfect day.
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Hadsham Farm
Escape to the tranquil Cotswold countryside for your dream Tipi wedding at Hadsham Farm, for a stunning lakeside marquee wedding !
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Paris House Wedding Venue
Bedfordshire's Paris House Restaurant: Your dream wedding venue awaits.
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The Old Barn Wedding Venue
Devon's enchanting Old Barn: Discover your dream wedding venue.
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Bowcliffe Hall Wedding Venue
One location, endless possibilities.
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The Barn Didcot
Community venue The Barn Didcot in Oxfordshire, licensed bar and open-plan Main Hall for weddings and receptions.
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Linden House
Say "I do" surrounded by Essex charm at Linden House Hotel. Discover more.
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voco® The Clifton Folkestone
A Victorian hotel wedding venue on Folkestone's cliff-top Leas, voco The Clifton offers Channel views and on-site dining.
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The Old House
Planning your Essex wedding? Discover the charm of The Old House.
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Regency Hall Wedding Venue
Yorkshire's Regency Hall: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.
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Chalk Barn Wedding Venue
Escape to rural bliss at Chalk Barn, Wiltshire's enchanting wedding venue for unforgettable celebrations.
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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