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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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Crow's Hall Wedding Venue
Suffolk's Crow's Hall: a unique, enchanting venue for your perfect wedding. Discover more.
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Harvest Moon
Enchanting East Lothian wedding venue, Harvest Moon, awaits. Discover more.
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Comrie Croft Barn
Comrie Croft, 2 nights accommodation for 60 included, a barn, cow shed and courtyard in the beautiful Perthshire Countryside.
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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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Greenwoods Hotel
Essex brides, discover Greenwoods Hotel, a stunning venue for your dream wedding.
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Inkersall Grange Farm
A unique teepee wedding venue in Nottinghamshire, offering relaxed bohemian celebrations with stunning countryside views.
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The Notley Tythe Barn
A unique barn wedding venue set in private grounds, in a picturesque fold in the Chiltern Hills
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Moddershall Oaks
Escape to our picturesque countryside wedding venue in Staffordshire, with outdoor ceremony locations & new woodland pods
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Ballyrobin Country Hotel
Say 'I do' surrounded by Antrim's beauty at Ballyrobin Country Lodge Hotel. Discover more.
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Asquith Hall Hotel
A Country House Hotel complete with a Civil License for weddings Weddings, overlooking the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors.
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Solberge Hall
Opulent, decadent, glamorous… welcome to the new Solberge Hall
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The Queens Hotel & Spa
The Queens Hotel & Spa brings together 1930s Art Deco grandeur, sweeping sea views, and a luxury spa — creating a wedding venue as unique as your love
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Middleton Lodge
Georgian lodge in a Rural Setting
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Suncliff Bournemouth Wedding Venue
Discover exquisite coastal elegance and create unforgettable wedding memories at Suncliff Bournemouth, Dorset's premier wedding venue.
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Knowsley Hall Wedding Venue
Luxury & Exclusive stately home Wedding Venue
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Shiplake College
Independent school venue Shiplake College in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, with a 63-acre Thames-side site and historic Great Hall.
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Blackwell Grange, a Countryside Wedding Barn
An idyllic country barn wedding venue nestled in the picturesque Warwickshire countryside.
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Burley Manor, Hotel Wedding Venue
Rustic & charming barn weddings in the New Forest
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The Hog's Back Hotel
Escape to Surrey's countryside at The Hog's Back Hotel & Spa, offering idyllic settings and exceptional service for your unforgettable wedding day.
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The Thatcher's Hotel Wedding Venue
Exchange vows in the charming ambiance of The Thatcher's Hotel, nestled amidst the picturesque Surrey countryside.
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Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel
Celebrate your day at Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel, a Hertfordshire wedding venue with charming grounds.
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Bannatyne Hotel Hastings
Fall in love with its unique character and style, a modern boutique hotel, with many original features.
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Airport Inn Manchester Wedding Venue
Your special day deserves a venue you’ll never forget, and the Airport Inn Manchester Hotel is the perfect place to celebrate.
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Lion Quays Resort
Set beside a stunning waterside location, Lion Quays Resort offers an idyllic backdrop for your memorable wedding day.
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Aldenham Golf Club Wedding Venue
Enchanting moments, forever cherished, at Aldenham Golf & Country Club
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Test Valley Golf Club Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by Hampshire's rolling hills at Test Valley Golf Club. Discover more.
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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