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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.
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Gables Hotel Gretna
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Atlantic Hotel Newquay Wedding Venue
A wedding venue with breathtaking ocean views at the Atlantic Hotel Newquay.
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Croham Hurst Golf Club Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by Surrey's stunning scenery at Croham Hurst Golf Club.
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Studley Wood Golf Course
Golf club wedding venue Studley Wood Golf Club in Oxfordshire with panoramic countryside views and a licensed Function Room.
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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.
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Stanton House Hotel
Hotel wedding venue which offers exclusive-use weddings in a stunning country house setting
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Dunston Hall Hotel
Discover Dunston Hall, an enchanting Norfolk wedding venue where dreams become reality in a setting of timeless elegance.
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Cardiff Masonic Hall
Cardiff's Romantic Wedding Venue
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The Drift Golf Club Wedding Venue
Surrey's Drift Golf Club: Picture your dream wedding.
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Holkham Hall
Holkham Hall: Norfolk's stunning stately home for unforgettable weddings.
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Holiday Inn Cambridge
A converted barn set in picturesque grounds, our hotel is the ideal venue for your wedding celebrations!
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The Dartmouth Hotel Golf & Spa
Countryside Hotel Wedding Venue
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Coral Romford Greyhound Stadium
Say "I do" in style at Coral Romford Greyhound Stadium, Essex. Find out more.
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Woodhall Spa Manor
a luxurious wedding venue with boutique-style accommodation and self-catering facilities for your exclusive use.
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Rossington Hall Wedding Venue
Rossington Hall: Your dream South Yorkshire wedding venue. Discover more.
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The Feathers Wedding Venue
North Yorkshire's enchanting Feathers: Your dream wedding venue awaits.
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Furtho Manor Farm
Furtho Manor Farm is a blank canvas barn wedding venue in Buckinghamshire, offering licensed ceremonies on a lake island.
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Selby Registration Office Wedding Venue
Say "I do" in Selby's charming Registration Office. Learn more about our beautiful venue.
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The Red Lion Hotel
Hampshire's Red Lion Hotel: a charming venue for your perfect day. Discover more.
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Evesham Registration Office
Evesham Registration Office offers a stunning wedding venue steeped in history and charm, ensuring a memorable and enchanting ceremony.
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The Bear Hotel Wedding Venue
Hampshire's Bear Hotel: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.
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Calstock Arts Wedding Venue
Celebrate your wedding at Calstock Arts, Cornwall's artistic venue with stunning waterfront views and an inspiring backdrop for an unforgettable day.
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The Old School House Wedding Venue
Escape to a charming 18th-century schoolhouse for an unforgettable wedding celebration in Port Isaac
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Guildhall Wedding Venue
Discover The Guildhall for an unforgettable wedding in the heart of Cornwall, where historic charm meets modern elegance.
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The Monastery Manchester Wedding Venue
The UK's Most Unusual Wedding Venue!
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Holiday Inn Lancaster Wedding Venue
Lancashire wedding? Discover the stunning Holiday Inn Lancaster for your special day.
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Country Ways Wedding Venue
Country Ways is a Special & Unique Wedding Venue
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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