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Gilbert White & The Oates Collections Venues in Hampshire
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Gilbert White

Historic Hampshire barn and house wedding venue set within South Downs parkland.

Hampshire, Alton

from £2,800

100 guests

Breckenhill Venues in County Antrim
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Breckenhill Barn

Breckenhill, County Antrim: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

County Antrim, Ballyclare

from £1,700

180 guests

manor house
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The Fennes Estate

Timeless, romantic and elegant weddings in a gorgeous manor amidst 100 acres of picture grounds

Essex, Braintree

from £4,500

25-600 guests

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Parklands Quendon Hall

17th century Georgian Manor house in 100 acre Deer Park and picture perfect grounds

Essex, Saffron Walden

from £5,500

20-500 guests

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Warwick House Wedding Venue

Exclusive Use Wedding Venue

Warwickshire, Southam

from £3,500

160 guests

Clifton Observatory Venues in Bristol and Somerset
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Clifton Observatory

Say "I do" with breathtaking views at Clifton Observatory, a unique wedding venue in Bristol.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

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Woodlands Lodge Country House Hotel and gardens, set in the New Forest, Hampshire
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Woodlands Lodge Country House Hotel

Escape to Woodlands Lodge Country House Hotel, Hampshires magical countryside retreat for an unforgettable wedding celebration amidst stunning scenery

Hampshire, Southampton

from £2,000

2-120 guests

Swynford Manor Venues in Cambridgeshire
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Swynford Manor Wedding Venue

Exclusive use Manor House Wedding Venue in Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire, Newmarket

from £8,499

30-150 guests

Ballyscullion Park Venues in County Londonderry
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Ballyscullion Park

Family run, exclusive use, luxury Marquee wedding venue in Co. Derry / L'Derry

County Londonderry, Derry

from £5,000

220 guests

The Granary at Fawsley
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The Granary at Fawsley Wedding Venue

As of January 2026 The Granary at Fawsley appears to have closed

Northamptonshire, Daventry

£1,800 - £30,000

15-220 guests

Asperion Hillside Hotel Venues in Surrey
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Asperion Hillside Hotel

A Hotel Wedding Venue where everything is exclusively yours on your wedding day, a perfect intimate wedding venue.

Surrey, Guildford

from £3,000

4-40 guests

Hillmount House Weddings and Events
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Hillmount House

Hillmount House is home to bespoke weddings and events. Create your dream wedding at our Georgian house, barns and sea-view gardens.

County Antrim, Larne

££ - £££

140 guests

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Ulster Museum

Get Married in an Iconic Museum in Northern Ireland

County Antrim, Belfast

from £500

40-160 guests

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Long Furlong Barn Wedding Venue

Beautiful Barn Wedding Venue close to Worthing, West Sussex.

West Sussex, Worthing

£POA

30-200 guests

Bel & The Dragon Wendover Venues in Buckinghamshire
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Bel & The Dragon Wendover

Buckinghamshire couples: Say 'I do' in the charming character of Bel & The Dragon Wendover.

Buckinghamshire, Wendover

from £2,500

10-60 guests

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Kelham House Country Manor – Exclusive use Wedding Venue

Dreamy Country Manor House Hotel Wedding, surrounded by woodland, available exclusively for your wedding day.

Nottinghamshire, Newark

£3,995 - £9,995

2-180 guests

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Cockliffe Country House – Exclusive use Wedding Venue

Beautiful countryside hotel wedding venue just outside the City of Nottingham, available for your wedding day exclusively!

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

from £4,995

30-120 guests

Wingbury Farm Glamping Wedding Venue Venues in Buckinghamshire
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Wingbury Farm

Wingbury Farm Glamping, would love to host your big day! Wedding weekends are a must have!

Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

£4,500 - £5,000

60-150 guests

The Petwood Hotel Venues in Lincolnshire
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The Petwood Hotel

nestled in beautiful countryside offering a unique and romantic setting with stunning gardens, elegant interiors and bespoke packages

Lincolnshire, Woodhall Spa

from £4,000

2-120 guests

Boston Guildhall Wedding Venue Venues in Lincolnshire
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Boston Guildhall

Historic grandeur for your perfect day: a stunning Grade I listed building steeped in history, offers a unique and memorable setting for your wedding

Lincolnshire, Boston

£POA

25-100 guests

Colshaw Hall Wedding Venue

Luxury, Exclusive-Use Country Hall Wedding Venue set in the heart of Cheshire. A gem of a venue!

Cheshire, Knutsford

£8,000 - £30,000

50-180 guests

Venues-Civil Ceremonies in Hampshire
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The Bell Inn Wedding Venue

An 18th century coaching inn, independently owned by the same family for over 200 years.

Hampshire, Lyndhurst

from £8,499

40-50 guests

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Merrydale Manor Wedding Venue

For a Cheshire wedding venue that combines heritage, elegance, and bespoke service, discover Merrydale Manor.

Cheshire, Knutsford

£8,500 - £25,000

40-200 guests

Hampton Court Palace & The Garden Room Venues in Surrey
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Hampton Court Palace Weddings

Historic Royal Palace - Available for your Wedding

Surrey, East Molesey

£8,500 - £24,000

400 guests

Interior wedding setting at Woodbury Park
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Woodbury Park Hotel & Golf Club

Country club venue Woodbury Park, Devon, for weddings with tailored event packages and adaptable spaces up to 250 guests.

Devon, Exeter

from £4,500

50-250 guests

Wrag Barn Golf Club, Venues in Wiltshire
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Wrag Barn Golf Club

Wrag Barn Golf Club is the ideal venue for a truly memorable Wedding Day.

Wiltshire, Swindon

from £4,000

200 guests

Wedding Day
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Muthu Westcliff

Discover Muthu Westcliff, an enchanting coastal wedding venue in Southend on Sea, where your dreams of a perfect celebration become a reality.

Essex, Southend-on-Sea

£1,000 - £5,000

20-225 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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