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Finding your wedding venue is the first thing you need to do to set the wedding planning wheels in motion. From pretty wedding barns to luxurious hotels and beautiful private gardens, the kinds of wedding venues available to you are endless. Narrow down your search for the perfect setting for your big day using our wedding venue finder.

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Clifford Barton Weddings Venues in Devon
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Clifford Barton Weddings

Say "I do" in Devon's idyllic Clifford Barton. Discover more.

Devon, Drewsteignton

£POA

Holsome Park Venues in Devon
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Holsome Park Weddings

Devon's Holsome Park: Say "I do" in idyllic bliss. Discover more.

Devon, Diptford

£POA

Avalen Weddings Venues in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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Avalen Farm Wedding Venue

Unforgettable memories await couples in Cornwall. Avalen offers a breathtaking barn wedding venue for your special day.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Lanivet

£POA

25-120 guests

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Temple of Minerva Venues in Bristol and Somerset
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Heritage Park Weddings

Planning your dream wedding in Bristol or Somerset? Discover the enchanting Heritage Park Weddings.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£POA

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The Grosvenor Hotel Weddings Stockbridge

Indulge in timeless elegance at The Grosvenor Hotel, Hampshire's premier wedding venue, and let us create the day you've always dreamt of.

Hampshire

£POA

120 guests

A medieval building dressed for a wedding.
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Blackfriars Priory Weddings

A Multi-Award Winning Historic Landmark in the Heart of Gloucester City.

Gloucestershire, Gloucester

£5,000 - £14,000

10-230 guests

Pretty pub in London for Weddings - The Dickens Inn
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The Dickens Inn Wedding Venue

Celebrate your perfect day at The Dickens Inn, an idyllic city pub wedding venue in Central London, where charm and elegance meet.

Central London, London

£5,000 - £15,000

40-200 guests

West Horsley Place wedding venue in Surrey
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West Horsley Place

Surrey's enchanting West Horsley Place: your dream wedding awaits.

Surrey, Guildford

£5,000 - £12,000

150 guests

Tullyveery House Venues in County Down
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Tullyveery House

Say 'I do' surrounded by historic charm at Tullyveery House, County Down.

County Down, Downpatrick

£POA

Leigh Court Venues in Bristol and Somerset
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Leigh Court Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love at Leigh Court, the idyllic wedding venue tucked away in the stunning countryside on the edge of Bristol.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£7,000 - £15,000

110 guests

Beech Hill Country House Hotel Venues in County Londonderry
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Beech Hill Country House Hotel

Dreaming of a fairytale Derry wedding? Discover Beech Hill Country House Hotel.

County Londonderry, Derry

£POA

500 guests

Larchfield Estate Venues in County Down
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Larchfield Estate

Larchfield Estate: Say 'I do' surrounded by County Down's stunning scenery. Discover more.

County Down, Lisburn

£5,500 - £9,800

250 guests

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Culloden Estate Exterior - Wedding Venue in County Down, Northern Ireland
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The Culloden Estate and Spa

Say 'I do' in five-star luxury at the Culloden Estate and Spa. Discover more.

County Down, Belfast

£POA

200 guests

Galgorm Resort Wedding Venue County Antrim
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Galgorm

This is where your unforgettable story begins

County Antrim, Galgorm

£10,000 - £50,000

300 guests

Hilton Templepatrick Venues in County Antrim
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Doubletree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick

Celebrate your dream wedding in a stunning setting at DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick, where elegance meets warm hospitality.

County Antrim, Belfast

£65 - £150

300 guests

Exterior Stormont Hotel Northern Ireland
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Stormont Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' at Stormont Hotel: County Antrim's perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

County Antrim, Belfast

£POA

80 guests

Wedding Party In Front of Slieve Donard
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County Down, Newcastle

£POA

400 guests

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Venues in Cardiff
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Royal Welsh College of Music Wedding Venue

A bespoke wedding venue in the heart of Cardiff.

Cardiff, Cardiff

£POA

20-300 guests

Pavilion ceremony
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Buckatree Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Buckatree Hall Hotel. Nestled in the picturesque Shropshire countryside, our enchanting venue offers a perfect backdrop for your special day.

Shropshire

£2,500 - £10,000

2-150 guests

The Old Inn Venues in County Down
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The Old Inn

Timeless moments redefined with intimate weddings at The Old Inn

County Down, Co Down

£3,500 - £7,000

10-50 guests

Cultra Manor at Ulster Folk Museum Co Down
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Cultra Manor at Ulster Folk Museum Wedding Venue

Add your story to those that have gone before you at Cultra Manor

County Down, Holywood

£POA

40-150 guests

Edenmore Weddings
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Edenmore Country Club

Romance and Elegance at Edenmore

County Down, Craigavon

£4,200 - £12,200

20-130 guests

Couple outside of Billesley Manor wedding venue
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Billesley Manor Hotel

Discover the enchanting Billesley Manor Hotel, a romantic manor house wedding venue nestled in the picturesque Warwickshire countryside.

Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon

£12,750 - £25,500

50-150 guests

The Rabbit Venues in County Antrim
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The Rabbit

The Loft is an alternative setting for your wedding day

County Antrim, Ballyclare

£7,000 - £18,000

150 guests

Ballygally Castle Hotel Venues in County Antrim
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Ballygally Castle Hotel Wedding Venue

Leading wedding venue on the Antrim coast

County Antrim, Larne

£POA

200 guests

Two Hoots Barn Wedding Venue in Suffolk
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Two Hoots Barn Weddings & Events

Suffolk couples: discover Two Hoots Barn, your dream rustic wedding venue.

Suffolk, Sternfield

£3,000

110 guests

Moor Hall Venues in Berkshire
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Moor Hall

Tranquil Location set in the Heart of Berkshire

Berkshire, Maidenhead

£POA

50-170 guests

Choosing your wedding venue is one of the biggest decisions you will make when planning your wedding. It can also be one of the most challenging. Your venue is going to have a huge impact over the look and feel of your special day, so it makes sense to spend as long as you need to find the perfect wedding location. Here you can find some of the UK's best wedding venues and filter down by location, capacity, price, type and more.

You'll need to be organised if you want to secure a popular wedding venue or somewhere that offers a limited number of weddings per year, as many couples tend to book between 18-24 months in advance of the big day. For this reason, if you are planning last minute, you may find a fantastic wedding venue deal.

Find your perfect wedding venue online

An online search can quickly reveal everything you need to know about a venue. Dip into beautiful photography and videos. Take a virtual tour through hallways and reception rooms. Find important information like floor plans, capacities, availability, and cost.

When it comes to venue planning, we know what matters most. Our detailed and interactive listings are how we are able to answer some of your most frequently searched terms like “wedding venues near me”, setting you up with your area's most breathtaking venues.

Plus with our availability checker, you'll be able to find venues that have your date (or a similar one) available.

How much should I budget for my wedding venue?

As a starting point, most couples spend around 45% of their wedding budget on their venue and catering costs. But, it will really depend on your priorities with some couples spending up to 60% of their budget on these 2 elements.

In reality, there is no right or wrong when it comes to how much you and your partner choose to spend on your venue as everyone's desires for their wedding day will be different. Couples who have their hearts set on a country house wedding venues will likely spend more than those who want to be married in a pub or restaurant. Couples that want to have a three course meal with canapes and petit fours as their wedding food will likely spend more than those who are happy with an afternoon tea wedding breakfast.

So, if you have a wedding budget of £20,000 for example, you'll want to reserve around £9,000 for the venue and catering as you begin your venue search. Then, once you find a wedding venue you love, you can make a judgement on whether to increase (or decrease) that spend!

Local wedding venues - near you

Getting married and celebrating your newlywed status at a local wedding venue is a very special thing. Your hometown and locality is often part of your identity and when you find an absolute gem of a venue just a short drive or even a walk from your home, you know you're in luck!

If you are looking for a venue near you, you have come to the right place. On Guides for Brides you can filter through our venue listings and search by location, budget, venue type, features and more. So, you can be sure that you will find an exceptional setting in your local area.

What type of wedding venue can I choose for my big day?

There are so many wedding venues at your finger tips, explore the wide variety using our venue finder. Here are some of the most popular types of wedding venue and what to look out for to ensure it suits you.

Civil ceremony licensed wedding venues

Civil ceremony licensed wedding venues enable you to hold both the legal wedding ceremony and the reception in the same place and can often be a hotel, wedding barn, stately home or castle. These complete wedding venues have one or more rooms licensed for civil ceremonies. Prior to the pandemic, you had to be married beneath a permanent structure for your civil ceremony. Since then, the law has changed to allow couples marrying in England or Wales to do so outside as long as it is within the grounds of a licensed wedding venue.

Those marrying in Scotland and Northern Ireland don't need to worry about ensuring their venue is licensed for civil ceremonies as it is the officiant that is licensed in these nations and not the venue. So, you have a much wider choice when it comes to where to host your legally binding wedding ceremony. The law is hopefully going to be changing in England and Wales to allow for a similar system to Scotland and Northern Ireland in 2023-2024.

Reception venues

If you have carried out your wedding legalities in a church, town hall or registry office, your choice of wedding reception venues is unlimited as you won't need it to be licensed for weddings. This can also keep the cost down as these venues tend to be less busy so offer great wedding packages to encourage you to book. You'll want to identify somewhere that is suitable for the vibe you are wanting to achieve. So, if you fancy somewhere rustic and romantic, a barn wedding venue may be most suitable. Whereas, if you want a luxurious and opulent location, why not consider a stately home or even a castle wedding venue?

Equally, you'll want to make sure the space is suitable for any additional entertainment you are wanting for the evening, from making sure there is enough space for your ideal wedding band or DJ to ensuring you have the right capacity for your guest numbers.

Exclusive Use Venues

Most couples want an exclusive use wedding venue. This means that they want a setting that is private for them and their guests to celebrate. For this, we recommend looking for a dedicated wedding venue. Apart from the odd mid-week conference or Christmas party, these venues are purely focused on delivering weddings and are the most likely to offer exclusive-use of the space and any accommodation that is available onsite.

If you want to marry in a venue that is usually open to the general public, for example a golf club wedding venue, restaurant, a castle or a museum, the cost to have exclusive use of the wedding venue can be high or you may be limited to hosting the event when the space has officially closed to the public. So for example, if you want to marry in a museum, they may only allow your wedding ceremony to take place after 5pm when they've closed their doors and the event can be truly private. Similarly, for a large hotel wedding venue, you may need to commit to filling all the bedrooms to be able to have exclusive use of the property.

Dry Hire Wedding Venues

Dry hire wedding venues are perfect for those wanting a blank canvas space for their big day or for those planning a DIY wedding. You'll pay a flat fee to hire the space and, aside from maybe needing to use approved caterers, you have the freedom to choose whoever you want to work with when it comes to wedding suppliers. It is worth noting that when you choose a dry hire venue you are often needing to remember to budget for things like furniture hire and cleaning costs. Speak to the venue to find out what services are included within their hire fees and whether you will need to arrange any specialist cleaning or hire in your own chairs and tables for the day.

Land for hire

Similarly to dry hire wedding venues, land for hire is ideal if you are wanting a space to start totally from scratch without even a building in place. Land for hire venues are exactly what they say on the tin - land and fields that are available for you to hire at a flat fee. They are usually chosen by couples who want to have a marquee wedding but maybe don't have the space required at home. As with dry hire, you will need to find all of your wedding suppliers and in almost every case hire in your own marquee or tipi structure and furniture for the day.

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FAQs About Finding a Wedding Venue

There are 6 things you need to know about your wedding in order to find the ideal wedding venue: approximate wedding venue budget, approximate number of guests, ideal wedding date, preferred location, type of ceremony you'd like, catering preferences.

To find the best wedding venues in your area you need to start by searching online for wedding venues near your location. Utilise search engines or dedicated wedding venue directories like Guides for Brides to discover a range of options, read reviews, and explore their offerings.

In order to get your first choice venue for your preferred wedding date, we recommend booking your wedding venue about 18 months before the day. Plus, this leaves you plenty of time to arrange everything else! The most in-demand wedding venues might be booked a year or more in advance, so securing your preferred venue early is highly recommended.

The best wedding venues will get booked up quickly, especially for summer Saturdays and you can tell which are the best based on the quality and quantity of the reviews they've received. Make sure you read them carefully before you enquire.

Opting for a wedding venue near you offers location convenience for you, your guests, and your wedding suppliers. It reduces travel time and logistics, making it easier for everyone to attend and participate in your wedding ceremony and reception, especially if the majority of your guests are based in the local area.

Our research shows that in 2024, the average price of a wedding venue package in the UK is £9,046. However, the price for your wedding venue will depend on your individual needs and priorities - factors such as location, level of luxury and guest numbers will affect the cost of the venue. As a starting point, we suggest placing at least 45% of your total wedding budget towards your venue and catering costs. The majority of couples end up in the 45-60% range.

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