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West Heath Sevenoaks

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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Bishton Hall Weddings

Staffordshire's Bishton Hall: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Staffordshire, Stafford

£POA

Roman Camp Hotel

Say "I do" surrounded by Stirlingshire's beauty at Roman Camp Hotel. Discover more.

Stirlingshire, Callander

£POA

Dunton Lodge Farm Weddings

Hertfordshire Marquee/Tipi Wedding Venue

Hertfordshire, Ashwell

£POA

120 guests

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Brean Country Club

Stylish weddings at Brean Country Club, Bristol & Somerset. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset, Brean

£POA

Minley Manor

For a grand and romantic wedding day, consider Minley Manor, a stunning manor house venue nestled in the heart of Hampshire.

Hampshire, Blackwater

£POA

380 guests

Citation Weddings & Events

Lanarkshire couples: discover Citation, a unique wedding venue for your special day.

South Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£3,995 - £7,995

50-220 guests

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Franklin's Gardens in Northampton

Celebrate your perfect day at Franklin's Gardens, the idyllic wedding venue in Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire, Northampton

£POA

Lockleaze Sports Centre

Lockleaze Sports Centre: A unique Bristol wedding venue. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

The Guild

Cheshire's The Guild: a unique and stunning place of worship for your special day. Discover more.

Cheshire, Chester

£POA

Lancashire, Blackburn

£POA

Newlands Bishop Farm

West Midlands weddings: discover Newlands Bishop Farm's unique charm.

West Midlands, Solihull

£7,500

120 guests

Ashover Parish Hall Events Centre

Ashover Parish Hall: Your dream Derbyshire wedding awaits.

Derbyshire, Ashover

£POA

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Heathland Grove

Heathland Grove, a serene haven in the heart of Derbyshire, invites you to create unforgettable memories on your special day.

Derbyshire, Derby

£2,500 - £13,000

80-550 guests

Kielder Waterside Tipi Weddings

Say "I do" surrounded by Northumberland's natural beauty at Kielder Waterside Tipi Weddings.

Northumberland, Bellingham

£POA

120 guests

The Casterton Grange Estate

Cumbria's Casterton Grange Estate: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Cumbria, Kirkby Lonsdale

£9,000 - £40,000

2-80 guests

Pan Pacific London

Planning a luxurious London wedding? Discover Pan Pacific London.

Central London, London

£POA

100-250 guests

Camel Studio Wedding Venue

Camel Studio offers a unique and versatile dry hire wedding venue in the stunning Cornish countryside, tailor-made for your perfect day.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Bodmin

£POA

Barton Court, Colwall - Beautiful Georgian country house
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Barton Court Weddings

A stylish country house estate in a magical setting that offers a variety of ways to personalise your wedding.

Herefordshire, Malvern

£POA

Brookfield Hall

Brookfield Hall: Your dream Greater Manchester wedding awaits. Discover more.

Greater Manchester, Bolton

£POA

All Star Lanes - Camden

Camden's All Star Lanes: Unique, stylish weddings with a retro twist.

Central London, Camden

£POA

Bilsington Festival Fields

Celebrate your love in the idyllic Kent countryside, at Bilsington Festival Fields, a charming marquee wedding venue.

Kent, Ashford

£6,000 - £20,000

450 guests

Sculpture by the Lakes

Say 'I do' surrounded by Dorset's stunning natural beauty at Sculpture by the Lakes.

Dorset, Dorchester

£POA

Oakridge Golf Club

Oakridge Golf Club: Warwickshire's idyllic setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.

Warwickshire, Nuneaton

£POA

DoubleTree Angel Kings Cross

London wedding? Discover the stylish DoubleTree Angel Kings Cross.

North London, Kings Cross

£POA

Rickmansworth Golf Course

Say 'I do' surrounded by stunning Hertfordshire scenery at Rickmansworth Golf Course.

Hertfordshire, Rickmansworth

£POA

100 guests

Brent Valley Golf

Brent Valley Golf: Stunning west London setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.

West London, Middlesex

£POA

100 guests

Rosebery Steading

Host your dream wedding at Rosebery Steading, a charming and historic venue in the picturesque Midlothian countryside.

Midlothian, South Queensferry

£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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