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

List search
Map search

6771 results

Langtry Manor, Bournemouth Wedding Venue

Historic Bournemouth wedding venue, Dorset.

Dorset, Bournemouth

£POA

120 guests

Benton Hall Golf & Country Club

Say 'I do' in style at Benton Hall, Essex's stunning golf and country club. Discover more.

Essex, Witham

£POA

Wood Lane Countryside Centre Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by nature's beauty at Wood Lane Countryside Centre. Find out more.

South Yorkshire, Sheffield

£2,600 - £2,700

2-100 guests

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.

Redcar Racecourse Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' at Redcar Racecourse, North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire, Cleveland

£POA

200 guests

The Waterfront Southport Hotel

Say 'I do' with stunning seaside views at The Waterfront Southport Hotel.

Merseyside, Southport

£5,000 - £15,000

50-300 guests

Leonardo Hotel Liverpool Wedding Venue

Unforgettable weddings in Liverpool's heart. Tailored packages & stunning surroundings to ensure your special day is perfect.

Merseyside, Liverpool

£POA

120 guests

Village the Hotel Club Solihull

Solihull's Village Hotel Club: Say 'I do' in style. Explore our exquisite wedding venue.

West Midlands, Shirley

£POA

200 guests

Royal Shakespeare Theatre Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by theatrical magic at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Warwickshire.

Warwickshire, Stratford upon Avon

£POA

200 guests

Brooklands Museum Weddings

Say "I do" surrounded by motoring history at Brooklands Museum, Surrey. Discover more.

Surrey, Weybridge

£POA

60-250 guests

St Michael's Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover the grandeur of St Michael's Manor Hotel, where memories and elegance intertwine for an unforgettable wedding day.

Hertfordshire, St Albans

£250 - £25,000

180 guests

Welsh Green Weddings

Carmarthenshire's unique wedding venue: discover Welsh Green Weddings.

Carmarthenshire, Llandysul

£1,000 - £16,000

2-220 guests

Churston Golf Club Ltd Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Devon's beauty at Churston Golf Club. Discover more.

Devon, Brixham

£POA

Get helpful tips and advice for planning your wedding

Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent

£POA

Arkwright Centre Wedding Venue, Derbyshire.

Arkwright Centre, Derbyshire: a picturesque setting for your perfect day. Discover more.

Derbyshire, Chesterfield

£POA

200 guests

Holiday Inn Barnsley Wedding Venue

Planning your dream South Yorkshire wedding? Discover Holiday Inn Barnsley.

South Yorkshire, Barnsley

£2,100 - £5,150

10-200 guests

Guildford Harbour Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Guildford Harbour Hotel & Spa. Discover our stunning Surrey wedding venue.

Surrey, Guildford

£5,600 - £6,800

200 guests

Suffolk, Southwold

£POA

50-200 guests

The Drift Golf Club Wedding Venue

Surrey's Drift Golf Club: Picture your dream wedding.

Surrey, East Horsley

£POA

150 guests

Woodlands Wedding Venue

Country Hotel Wedding

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£POA

250 guests

Dodford Manor Barn Wedding Venue

Dodford Manor is an award-winning exclusive use and no corkage barn wedding venue set within the beautiful rolling Northamptonshire countryside.

Northamptonshire, Northampton

£5,430 - £15,730

38-200 guests

York Minster Wedding Venue

Nestled in the heart of York, York Minster offers an awe-inspiring setting for your unforgettable wedding ceremony.

North Yorkshire, York

£POA

50-200 guests

Waterhead Wedding Venue

Cumbria's Waterhead Inn: Enchanting lake views for your perfect day.

Cumbria, Ambleside

£POA

Lancaster House Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by grandeur at Lancaster House. Discover more.

Lancashire, Lancaster

£POA

Bowburn Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Bowburn Hall Hotel: Your dream County Durham wedding awaits.

County Durham, Durham

£3,000 - £12,000

120 guests

Stirling Highland Hotel

Stirling Highland Hotel: Your dream Stirlingshire wedding awaits.

Stirlingshire, Stirling

£POA

120 guests

East Beach Hotel

Say 'I do' with stunning Sussex seascapes at East Beach Hotel. Discover more.

East Sussex, Eastbourne

£POA

80 guests

Nymans Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by the romantic beauty of Nymans, West Sussex. Discover more.

West Sussex, Haywards Heath

£POA

200-200 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.

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 (120) 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 (6771) Overseas (56)