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Lockwood Park Wedding Venue

Lockwood Park: Your dream West Yorkshire wedding venue. Discover more.

West Yorkshire, Huddersfield

£POA

200 guests

Bletchingley Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Surrey's stunning scenery at Bletchingley Golf Club. Discover more.

Village the Hotel Club Swindon

Say 'I do' in style at Swindon's Village Hotel Club. Discover our Wiltshire wedding venue.

Wiltshire, Swindon

£POA

120-200 guests

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Townhouse Hotel Manchester Wedding Venue

Planning a stylish Manchester wedding? Discover Townhouse Hotel.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

80 guests

170 Queen's Gate Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover Imperial College's majestic venue.

Central London

£POA

120 guests

The Foundling Museum Wedding Venue

Central London's Foundling Museum: a unique and beautiful wedding venue. Discover more.

Central London, London

from £2,500

10-250 guests

The Glasshouse on the Lock Wedding Venue

Create a magical and memorable wedding at The Glasshouse on the Lock, a stunning North London venue nestled by the tranquil waters of Regent's Canal.

North London, London

£POA

50-100 guests

The Cruin Bar & Restaurant

Loch Lomond wedding? Discover the Cruin's unique charm.

West Dunbartonshire

from £3,000

50-200 guests

Waltham Village Hall Wedding Venue

Waltham Village Hall: Your dream Leicestershire wedding starts here.

Leicestershire

£POA

1-100 guests

The County Ground, Northampton Wedding Venue

Weddings at Northampton County Cricket Ground

Northamptonshire, Northampton

£POA

50-200 guests

Brandshatch Place Hotel Wedding Venue

For an unforgettable wedding, Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa offers a luxurious setting in Kent with beautiful surroundings and exceptional service.

Kent

from £10,000

110 guests

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Rhinefield House Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" at Rhinefield House Hotel, where your dream wedding becomes a reality amidst Hampshire's enchanting beauty.

Hampshire, Brockenhurst

£POA

2-200 guests

Wood Hall Hotel & Spa Wedding Venue

Discover Wood Hall Hotel & Spa, an exquisite West Yorkshire wedding venue where dreams of grandeur and enchantment come true.

West Yorkshire

£POA

50-150 guests

Best Western Old Mill Hotel Wedding Venue

Country Hotel Wedding Venue

Greater Manchester, Bury

from £2,000

130 guests

The Manifold Inn Wedding Venue

Create an unforgettable wedding day at The Manifold Inn, a charming Derbyshire venue nestled amidst picturesque surroundings.

Derbyshire, Buxton

£POA

50 guests

Netley Hall Estate, Georgian Mansion

Shropshire's Netley Hall Estate: Your dream country wedding awaits.

Shropshire, Shrewsbury

from £5,000

200 guests

South Winchester Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Hampshire's beauty at South Winchester Golf Club. Discover more.

Hampshire, Winchester

£POA

150 guests

Westgate Hall Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love story in the heart of Hampshire's historic port city, at Westgate Hall's enchanting wedding venue.

Hampshire, Southampton

from £529

74 guests

The Gallivant

Tie the knot on the stunning Sussex coast at The Gallivant, where your wedding dreams can become reality.

East Sussex, Rye

from £13,500

30-80 guests

Fowey Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

An idyllic coastal wedding venue in Cornwall for an inimate wedding. Our breathtaking views will make your special day truly extraordinary.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

from £7,500

120 guests

Radisson Blu Hotel Birmingham

Midlands wedding? Discover the stunning Radisson Blu Birmingham for your special day.

West Midlands, Birmingham

£POA

50-80 guests

Newtown House Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love at Newtown House Hotel, Hampshire's idyllic wedding venue with stunning gardens, luxurious accommodation and exceptional dining.

Hampshire, Hayling Island

from £5,000

150 guests

Test Valley Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Hampshire's rolling hills at Test Valley Golf Club. Discover more.

Hampshire

from £2,930

20-150 guests

St Cross Hospital Wedding Venue

St Cross Hospital: a historic Hampshire venue for a truly memorable wedding.

Hampshire, Winchester

£POA

250 guests

Tudor House and Garden Wedding Venue

Romantic, intimate, historic weddings at Tudor House & Garden Southampton

Hampshire, Southampton

from £300

10-60 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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