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Stourton Estates Ltd

Rustic woodland weddings at Stourton Woods in the safari tent venue for unique and exclusive celebrations

Lincolnshire, Horncastle

from £5,999

50-500 guests

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Jubilee Room

Say "I do" in Essex's stunning Jubilee Room. Discover more about our unique venue.

Essex, Southend-on-Sea

£POA

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Prittlewell Priory

Prittlewell Priory: Historic Essex charm for your perfect wedding day.

Essex, Southend-on-Sea

£POA

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The Biscuit Factory Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in the remarkable surroundings of The Biscuit Factory, a contemporary art gallery with a number of unique spaces.

Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne

£POA

50-300 guests

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Yorkshire Wedding Barn

Yorkshire Wedding Barn

North Yorkshire, Richmond

£POA

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County Ground Beckenham Wedding Venue

Kent wedding? County Ground Beckenham offers a unique and picturesque ceremony setting.

South London, Beckenham

£POA

5000 guests

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The Sun Inn Wedding Venue

Surrey's Sun Inn: a charming, characterful setting for your perfect day.

Surrey, Woking

£ - ££

120-140 guests

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Hadsham Farm

Escape to the tranquil Cotswold countryside for your dream Tipi wedding at Hadsham Farm, for a stunning lakeside marquee wedding !

Oxfordshire, Banbury

from £5,950

50-200 guests

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Paris House Wedding Venue

Bedfordshire's Paris House Restaurant: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Bedfordshire, Woburn

£POA

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The Old Barn Wedding Venue

Devon's enchanting Old Barn: Discover your dream wedding venue.

Devon, Bideford

£POA

210 guests

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Bowcliffe Hall Wedding Venue

One location, endless possibilities.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

from £9,950

30-120 guests

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The Barn Didcot

Community venue The Barn Didcot in Oxfordshire, licensed bar and open-plan Main Hall for weddings and receptions.

Oxfordshire, Didcot

£POA

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Linden House

Say "I do" surrounded by Essex charm at Linden House Hotel. Discover more.

Essex, Stansted

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elegant ceremony suite to create those luxurious moments
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voco® The Clifton Folkestone

A Victorian hotel wedding venue on Folkestone's cliff-top Leas, voco The Clifton offers Channel views and on-site dining.

Kent, Folkestone

from £138

10-110 guests

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The Old House

Planning your Essex wedding? Discover the charm of The Old House.

Essex, Rochford

£300 - £750

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Regency Hall Wedding Venue

Yorkshire's Regency Hall: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

West Yorkshire, Bradford

£POA

550 guests

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Chalk Barn Wedding Venue

Escape to rural bliss at Chalk Barn, Wiltshire's enchanting wedding venue for unforgettable celebrations.

Wiltshire

£POA

60-200 guests

Covered courtyard area at Eden Leisure Village near Glasgow
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Eden Leisure Village

Woodland weddings with onsite accommodation near Glasgow

North Lanarkshire, Glasgow

from £3,850

2-100 guests

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Manor Farm Wedding Venue

Hampshire's Manor Farm: Rustic charm for your perfect day. Discover more.

Hampshire, West Worldham

£POA

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Castle Green

Castle Green: enchanting Essex wedding venue. Discover more.

Essex, Dagenham

£POA

300 guests

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Inglewood House & Spa

Discover Inglewood House & Spa, an enchanting wedding venue nestled in the heart of Clackmannanshire, where you can create unforgettable memories.

Clackmannanshire, Alloa

£POA

The Oak Barn, Frame Farm

YOUR OWN PRIVATE FARM ESTATE IN KENT: Three barns, six luxury cottages, terraces, courtyard and 22 acres of countryside: Exclusively Yours.

Kent

from £4,000

2-200 guests

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Barnutopia Wedding Venue

JANUARY SALE 20% OFF VENUE HIRE. Book by end of day 31 January 2026. Stunning venue, outdoor spaces and wedding barn in the Shropshire countryside.

Shropshire, Oswestry

from £1,500

15-120 guests

Abingdon United Football Club and Social Club,Venues in Oxfordshire
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Abingdon United Football Club

Event and function space, Abingdon United Football Club, Abingdon, offering a large function room and bar for weddings and celebrations.

Oxfordshire, Abingdon

£POA

Helston Town Council Wedding Venue Venues in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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Helston Guildhall Wedding Venue

Create your unforgettable wedding day at The Guildhall, Helston. Our elegant historic venue offers a range of spaces to make your special day perfect.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Helston

£POA

100 guests

Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa Venues in Hampshire
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Chewton Glen Hotel Wedding Venue

Unforgettable weddings at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, Hampshire's exquisite venue.

Hampshire, New Milton

£POA

120 guests

The exterior of Laceby Manor Wedding venue with manicured gardens, balcony and lake view
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Laceby Manor

Set in the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds, Laceby Manor Spa and Golf Resort is a stunning venue for weddings of all sizes.

Lincolnshire, Grimsby

£POA

50-150 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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