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

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

List search
Map search

6770 results

Dilhorne Village Hall, Wedding Reception Venue

Beautiful venue set on the edge of the Staffordshire Moorlands surrounded by green spaces for those photographs and memorable moments.

Staffordshire, Stoke On Trent

£POA

The Orwell Hotel Wedding Venue

Large wedding venue on the east coast of Suffolk

Suffolk, Felixstowe

£POA

200 guests

Talbot Heath Weddings Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Dorset beauty at Talbot Heath Weddings. Discover more.

Dorset, Bournemouth

£POA

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.

English Oak Vineyard Weddings Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Dorset's rolling hills at English Oak Vineyard Weddings.

Dorset, Lytchett Matravers

£POA

80-120 guests

Crogen Estate

Crogen Estate, Denbighshire: Say 'I do' surrounded by breathtaking beauty. Discover more.

Denbighshire, Corwen

£9,000 - £15,000

180 guests

Collingtree Park Golf Club Wedding Venue

Plan the perfect day at Collingtree Park Golf Club, an enchanting wedding venue in Northamptonshire surrounded by stunning golf course views.

Northamptonshire, Northampton

£3,000 - £6,000

120 guests

Sutton Green Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Surrey's stunning scenery at Sutton Green Golf Club.

Surrey, Guildford

£POA

120 guests

The Bower Inn Wedding Venue, Bristol

Celebrate your special day at Bower Inn, an idyllic pub venue nestled amidst the picturesque Somerset and Bristol countryside.

Bristol and Somerset, Bridgwater

£3,400 - £7,000

80 guests

The Vineyard

Kent's idyllic Vineyard at Hole Park: Discover your dream wedding venue.

Kent, Cranbrook

£POA

200 guests

The Great Barn Rolvenden Wedding Venue

Kent wedding? Say "I do" in The Great Barn Rolvenden's stunning historic setting.

Kent, Cranbrook

£POA

80-180 guests

The Alexander Centre Wedding Venue

The perfect venue in the heart of Faversham

Kent, Faversham

£POA

330 guests

Buckland House Wedding Venue

Devon's Buckland House: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Devon, Beaworthy

£5,200 - £7,800

30-80 guests

Get helpful tips and advice for planning your wedding

The Long Barn Hampshire Wedding Venue

Hampshire couples: discover The Long Barn, a stunning wedding venue for your special day.

Hampshire, Newton Valence

£POA

120-200 guests

The ceremony barn - The Rusty Barn
Steph Newton Photography

Nancarrow Farm Wedding Barn

Nancarrow Farm is tucked away in the rolling hills of Cornwall, this picturesque countryside venue provides a naturally beautiful wedding setting

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Truro

£2,500 - £17,000

40-130 guests

The Drayton Court Hotel Wedding Venue

West London's Drayton Court Hotel: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

West London, London

£POA

120 guests

The Smugglers' Den Inn Wedding Venue

an intimate haven for your wedding celebration amidst the charm of Cornwall

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Cubert

£POA

80 guests

The Sandy Cove Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with stunning coastal views at The Sandy Cove Hotel, Devon. Discover more.

Devon, Ilfracombe

£POA

250 guests

The Driftwood Spars

Plan your perfect coastal wedding at The Driftwood Spars, nestled in the picturesque landscapes of St Agnus.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, St. Agnes

£2,480 - £11,000

2-120 guests

Hilton Cambridge City Centre Wedding Venue

Wonderful City Centre Wedding Venue

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£POA

200 guests

Bateaux London Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with stunning London views aboard Bateaux London.

Central London, Victoria Embankment

£POA

120 guests

Discovery Point

Planning your Angus wedding? Discover Discovery Point's unique charm.

Angus, Dundee

£POA

120 guests

Hampden Park

Hampden Park: iconic venue for an unforgettable wedding.

South Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£POA

Holiday Inn Express Hoylake Wedding Venue

Merseyside's Kings Gap by Wildes: Say 'I do' surrounded by majestic beauty.

Merseyside, Hoylake

£POA

120 guests

The Merchants' Hall

Midlothian's Merchants' Hall: Your perfect, historic wedding venue.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

The Fleece Countryside Inn Wedding Venue

Yorkshire charm, rustic romance. Your dream wedding at The Fleece Inn.

West Yorkshire, Barkisland

£POA

50-200 guests

Froginwell Vineyard Wedding Venue

Devon's Froginwell Vineyard: Say 'I do' surrounded by stunning vines.

Devon, Exeter

£POA

200 guests

St Elizabeths Hotel Wedding Venue, Devon.

Stunning wedding venue in Devon

Devon, Plymouth

£4,650

150 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.

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 (119) 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 (6770) Overseas (56)