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Badminton Estate

Marquee Weddings Worcester Lodge, Badminton Estate in the South Cotswolds.

2 reviews

Gloucestershire, Badminton

from £4,000

100-300 guests

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The Barn at Bottle & Glass Inn

Binfield Heath’s Bottle & Glass Inn country pub with The Barn for weddings and celebrations, known for seasonal menus and tailored planning.

2 reviews

Oxfordshire, Henley-on-Thames

£ - ££

10-120 guests

Wiltshire hotel wedding venue with garden
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Chiseldon House Hotel

Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Chiseldon House Hotel, the perfect setting for your dream Wiltshire wedding.

7 reviews

Wiltshire, Swindon

from £1,900

5-150 guests

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Cuckney House
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Cuckney House

Cuckney House is an irresistibly romantic small wedding venue for up to fifty guests which offers exclusive use of the house and grounds.

2 reviews

Nottinghamshire, Mansfield

from £10,000

10-50 guests

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Plas Dinam

Celebrate your love in the heart of the Welsh countryside at Plas Dinam.

18 reviews

Powys

from £5,400

160 guests

Weddings in Hull at Mercure Grange Park
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Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel

A stunning 19th century manor house hotel wedding venue in set within picturesque grounds, with exceptional facilities.

5 reviews

East Yorkshire, Hull

from £1,000

2-450 guests

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Modern timber-clad vineyard building with a sloping roof and solar panels, set beside neat rows of grapevines under a blue sky with scattered clouds, overlooking grass and surrounding countryside.
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Burnt House Vineyard, Wedding Venue in Suffolk

Celebrate your wedding among the vines at Burnt House Vineyard. Enjoy relaxed, rustic elegance with marquee receptions, oak tree blessings, and our En

1 review

Suffolk, Stowmarket

from £945

200 guests

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The Great Barn

Exclusive-use barn wedding venue The Great Barn in Aynho, Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire, with 18th-century character and flexible guest capacity.

89 reviews

Oxfordshire, Banbury

from £5,350

40-175 guests

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Milling Barn

Rural Hertfordshire wedding venue Milling Barn offering oak barns, barn receptions and on-site accommodation.

13 reviews

Hertfordshire, Buntingford

from £5,350

50-250 guests

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Plum Park Manor

An Exclusive Use Romantic Victorian Manor House & Orangery Nestled in the Heart of Northamptonshire.

16 reviews

Northamptonshire, Towcester

from £5,350

40-200 guests

Civil Licensed Barn wedding venue in Nottinghamshire
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Dunstall Barn

Celebrate your wedding day in this rustic barn wedding venue in Newark, Nottinghamshire.

1 review

Nottinghamshire, Newark-on-Trent

from £3,995

40-180 guests

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Howsham Hall

Exclusive-use stately country house wedding venue near York, with 12 luxury suites and refined modern interiors.

20 reviews

North Yorkshire, York

from £10,000

2-150 guests

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Rise Hall

Exclusive-use country house wedding venue in East Yorkshire, with 31 bedrooms for a full wedding weekend stay.

32 reviews

East Yorkshire, Hull

from £15,000

30-180 guests

Wedding Venue Cranford Hall Kettering Northamptonshire
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Cranford Hall

Discover Cranford Hall, a stunning stately home, blank canvas wedding venue in Northampton. Explore exclusive use hire for your perfect day.

Northamptonshire, Kettering

£POA

Larger wedding
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Storyteller

Exclusive Cheltenham wedding reception venue with conservatory, private bars and flexible catering for personalised celebrations.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £1,500

20-150 guests

The Dragon's Gate, Wedding Venue in Herefordshire

Dream Herefordshire wedding? The Dragon's Gate offers enchanting venue packages for every couple. Explore prices & details, enquire today!

2 reviews

Herefordshire, Hereford

from £1,250

150 guests

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Clumber Park Hotel

Muthu Clumber Park Hotel & Spa offers stunning settings and exceptional service for an unforgettable wedding celebration.

5 reviews

Nottinghamshire, Worksop

from £2,995

10-120 guests

Buckland Manor Hotel Venues in Gloucestershire
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Buckland Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Buckland Manor: Your dream Worcestershire wedding venue.

Worcestershire, Broadway

££ - £££

80 guests

Monks' Barn Wedding Venue

13th century Grade II* listed medieval barn for weddings in Berkshire

7 reviews

Berkshire

£3,000 - £3,500

150 guests

Weddings in the wood Wedding Barn

Create your dream wedding surrounded by stunning woodland at Weddings in the Wood, Hampshire. A truly unique venue for your wedding day.

1 review

Hampshire, Lyndhurst

£1,450 - £7,000

15-200 guests

The Soper Hall

Unique heritage building in the heart of Caterham

1 review

Surrey, Caterham

£POA

130 guests

Banking Hall The Main Hall
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Banking Hall

London's iconic Banking Hall: the perfect backdrop for your unforgettable wedding.

1 review

Central London, Blackfriars

from £12,000

220-500 guests

Malone Lodge Hotel and Apartments Venues in County Antrim
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The Malone

Weddings at The Malone Hotel Belfast with tailored packages and exclusive one-wedding-a-day service.

20 reviews

County Antrim, Belfast

from £4,000

80-240 guests

Charlotte Street Hotel Venues in Central London
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Charlotte Street Hotel

Boutique hotel and event space Charlotte Street Hotel, London W1T, offering licensed ceremonies and intimate celebration rooms.

Central London, London

£POA

80 guests

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Covent Garden Hotel

Covent Garden Hotel boutique event spaces in London, combining flexible reception settings with city-centre hotel stays.

Central London

£POA

Number Sixteen Wedding Venue Venues in West London
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Number Sixteen

Boutique hotel weddings at Number Sixteen in South Kensington with architecturally landscaped garden and Orangery space.

West London, London

£POA

60 guests

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The Soho Hotel

Widely regarded as Soho’s first luxury hotel when it opened in 2004, The Soho Hotel provides the ideal, playful destination for your special day.

Central London, London

£POA

100 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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