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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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Hilton Bournemouth Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at Hilton Bournemouth, Dorset's premier wedding venue. Stunning views, personalised service, unforgettable memories.

Dorset, Bournemouth

£4,500 - £10,000

60-250 guests

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Hilton York Wedding Venue

Nestled in the heart of York, Hilton York offers an unforgettable setting for your special day.

North Yorkshire, York

£POA

200 guests

Best Western Oaklands Hall Hotel, Venues in Lincolnshire
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Oaklands Hall Hotel

This Victorian manor house exudes charm, boasting elegant interiors, a grand staircase, and manicured gardens.

Lincolnshire, Grimsby

£POA

200 guests

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Castle Hill Wedding Venue Venues in Devon
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Castle Hill Wedding Venue

Escape to Castle Hill, a majestic stately home in Devon, where your wedding dreams can become an unforgettable reality.

Devon, Barnstaple

£POA

120 guests

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Langdale Hall

Witney’s Langdale Hall hall hire in Oxfordshire is an indoor facility suited to weddings and large gatherings.

Oxfordshire, Witney

£POA

50-400 guests

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the QUARTER at Potbank, Wedding Venue in Staffordshire

Capture the enchantment of a wedding at The Quarter, Potbank. Our historic venue provides a breathtaking backdrop and exceptional service for an unforgettable celebration

Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent

£POA

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The Yard at Chilton Manor Farm, Wedding Venue in Hampshire

Escape to Hampshire's picturesque Chilton Manor Farm for your dream wedding. Explore The Yard, Enquire to begin planning your wedding amidst stunning rural charm.

Hampshire, Alresford

£POA

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Wilton Fields

Discover the perfect blank canvas for your wedding day surrounded by Lincolshire Countryside.

Lincolnshire, Grimsby

£POA

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Hawke Barn

an idyllic barn wedding venue in Tiverton, with charming gardens and exceptional service exclusively for you on your your wedding day

Devon, Tiverton

£POA

The Canary Shed - Alternative Wedding Venue in Essex
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The Canary Shed

Welcome to The Canary Shed, a quirky Essex wedding venue with stunning settings, and an expert team to make your wedding weekend unforgettable!

Essex, Burnham-On-Crouch

£5,500 - £12,340

120 guests

Events Venue and Secret Garden at Eaton Manor in Shropshire
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Eaton Manor, Wedding Venue in Shropshire

Set in 500 acres of picturesque countryside, Eaton Manor is a glorious venue that offers your dream wedding.

Shropshire

£POA

30-150 guests

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Birmingham Register Office, Wedding Venue in West Midlands

Discover Birmingham Register Office, a beautiful wedding venue in the West Midlands. Plan your special day and view our prices and info online.

West Midlands, Birmingham

£POA

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The Bell Hotel, in Suffolk

Discover The Bell Hotel, Suffolk's idyllic wedding venue. With a charming vibe and bespoke services, create your dream day in an intimate setting.

Suffolk, Saxmundham

£POA

2-25 guests

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Old Brook Barn

Discover Old Brook Barn, an enchanting Essex wedding venue. Explore our grounds, prices, and plan your special day in our unique countryside setting.

Essex, Romford

£POA

The Lodge Duxford, Twilight
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The Lodge, Duxford, Wedding Venue in Cambridgeshire

Our picturesque venue offers breathtaking settings and dedicated coordinators to bring your dream day to life.

Cambridgeshire, Duxford

from £2,000

4-120 guests

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The Long Gallery

Historic wedding venue, Abingdon Abbey Buildings, Oxfordshire, with medieval Unicorn Theatre and riverside gardens.

Oxfordshire, Abingdon

£ - ££

4-100 guests

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The Grove Pembrokeshire

Stunning Pembrokeshire wedding venue. Our idyllic setting and tailored packages provide the perfect backdrop for your unforgettable day.

Pembrokeshire, Narberth

£POA

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Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love story in style at Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel, where enchanting spaces and a dedicated team ensure your wedding day is unforgettable.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

from £500

10-120 guests

Rose Room
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The Belmont Hotel Wedding Venue

Tie the knot at The Belmont Hotel, a charming and elegant venue nestled in the heart of Leicestershire on the charming New Walk.

Leicestershire, Leicester

from £1,950

10-110 guests

Moot House
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Moot House

Marry in the magic of Moot House, Essex's most enchanting wedding venue.

Essex, Harlow

from £25

24-180 guests

Oddfellows on the Park Wedding Venue Venues in Greater Manchester
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Oddfellows on the Park Wedding Venue

Unique wedding venue in Cheadle, Cheshire/Manchester. Licensed for Ceremonies.

Greater Manchester, Cheadle

£5,500 - £25,000

1-120 guests

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Berwick House & Gardens, Wedding Venue in Shropshire

A captivating wedding venue in Shropshire. Explore our picturesque gardens, and bespoke wedding packages to create your unforgettable wedding day

Shropshire, Shrewsbury

£POA

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Hard Rock Cafe London, Wedding Venue in West London

With over 50 years of experience, Hard Rock Cafe London offers a unique blend of food, entertainment, and rock culture that can make your special day

West London, London

£POA

25-400 guests

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Green Grove Barns

Craft your dream rustic wedding at our exclusive-use barn venue in Swansea.

Swansea

from £3,500

15-350 guests

Ditton Manor Venues in Berkshire
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Ditton Manor

Exchange vows amidst grandeur at Berkshire's historic idyllic mansion wedding venue

Berkshire, Slough

£7,000 - £27,000

50-800 guests

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Marquis Suffolk

Weddings at Marquis Suffolk are nothing short of extraordinary, tailored to perfection to create a truly bespoke celebration that reflects your unique

Suffolk, Ipswich

from £23,000

40-180 guests

Middle Eastern Restaurant in Central Manchester
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Habbibi Manchester, Wedding Venue in Greater Manchester

Discover Habbibi Manchester, an enchanting wedding reception venue in Greater Manchester for an unforgettable celebration tailored to your dreams.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£5,000 - £20,000

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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