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West Heath Sevenoaks Wedding Venue

Exclusive Use, Beautiful 18th Century Manor House Wedding Venue in Sevenoaks set in 32 Acres of Grounds.

Kent, Sevenoaks

from £9,985

60-160 guests

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Tottington Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Create your perfect wedding day at Tottington Manor Hotel, Sussex's award-winning castle-themed wedding venue.

West Sussex

£POA

150 guests

The Greyhound Inn Hotel

Greyhound Inn Hotel: Your dream Monmouthshire wedding awaits.

Monmouthshire, Usk

£POA

Mortimers Cross Inn Wedding Venue

Planning your Herefordshire wedding? Discover Mortimers Cross Inn's unique charm.

Herefordshire, Leominster

£POA

80 guests

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Musselburgh Racecourse

Say 'I do' at Musselburgh Racecourse. Find out more.

East Lothian

£POA

Bre Pen Farm

Craft unforgettable wedding memories at Bre Pen Farm, a charming Marquee & Field Hire set amidst the breathtaking Cornish and Scilly countryside.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Newquay

£POA

The Stables at Crossbutt Wedding Venue

North Yorkshire's enchanting Stables at Crossbutt: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

North Yorkshire, Whitby

£POA

200 guests

The Norfolk Mead Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by timeless elegance at The Norfolk Mead Hotel.

Norfolk, Norwich

£POA

200 guests

The Huntly Arms Hotel

Planning your Ayrshire wedding? Discover the Huntly Arms Hotel's charm.

Ayrshire North, Irvine

£POA

200 guests

Turnpike by Maya Wedding Reception Venue

West Yorkshire's Turnpike by Maya: a unique place of worship for your special day. Discover more.

West Yorkshire

£POA

Green Dragon Inn

Planning a unique Somerset wedding? Discover the Green Dragon Inn, Bristol.

Bristol and Somerset

£POA

Wokingham Registry Office

Wokingham Registry Office: Your perfect Berkshire wedding venue.

Berkshire, Wokingham

£POA

50 guests

Newby Bridge Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with breathtaking Lake District views at Newby Bridge Hotel. Discover more.

Cumbria, Windermere

from £4,380

50-80 guests

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Lansdown Grove Hotel Wedding Venue

Create unforgettable memories at Lansdown Grove Hotel, an idyllic wedding venue nestled in the heart of Bristol and Somerset.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£POA

120 guests

Holiday Inn Farnborough Wedding Venue

Planning your Hampshire wedding? Discover the enchanting Holiday Inn Farnborough.

Hampshire, Farnborough

£POA

120-200 guests

Crab and Boar, pub wedding venue

Celebrate your love at The Crab and Boar, a charming pub wedding venue in Berkshire with stunning surroundings and bespoke packages.

Berkshire, Newbury

£POA

80 guests

Bailbrook House Hotel Wedding Venue

Indulge in an unforgettable wedding experience at Bailbrook House Hotel, a luxurious haven nestled in the heart of Bristol and Somerset.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£POA

200 guests

The Crown Inn

The Crown boutique hotel and restaurant in Woodstock, Oxfordshire offering exclusive wedding use with on-site bedrooms.

Oxfordshire, Woodstock

£POA

Dumfries Arms Hotel

Stylish Boutique Wedding Venue

Ayrshire East

from £40

1-250 guests

Hangleton Manor Inn

Escape to the picturesque Sussex countryside for an unforgettable wedding at Hangleton Manor Inn, where timeless charm meets impeccable hospitality.

East Sussex, Hove

£POA

80 guests

Leeford Place Hotel

Sussex wedding? Say "I do" in Leeford Place Hotel's stunning setting. Discover more.

East Sussex

£POA

120 guests

The Llawnroc Hotel Wedding Venue, Cornwall.

For an unforgettable wedding, consider The Llawnroc Hotel. Its bespoke packages and unparalleled hospitality will create a truly memorable day.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, St Austell

£POA

200 guests

Bedford Lodge Hotel Wedding Venue

Luxury Wedding Venue

Suffolk

£POA

200 guests

Steam - Museum Of The Great Western Railway Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by iconic locomotives at STEAM Museum.

Wiltshire, Swindon

£POA

200 guests

Philipburn Country House Hotel

Philipburn Country House Hotel offers weddings in a stunning Scottish Borders setting.

Scottish Borders

£POA

200 guests

Lakeside - Ponderosa Zoo

Say "I do" surrounded by wildlife at Ponderosa Zoo's unique Lakeside Restaurant.

West Yorkshire

£POA

Exclusive Party Ship - Princess Caroline

Make your wedding truly unforgettable on board Princess Caroline, berthed at Town Quay Marina, Southampton - a great party place!

Hampshire, Southampton

from £625

25-120 guests

Merewood Country House Hotel Wedding Venue

Escape to the picturesque Lake District, where Merewood Country House Hotel promises an idyllic setting for your dream wedding, surrounded by breathta

Cumbria, Windermere

from £6,030

200 guests

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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