While random UK residents continue to consummate their union in the way they know how: hunting for the best wedding venues, the management of these venues, on the other hand, has profited from these decisions, especially during summer, with most of them getting fully booked almost every week.
Statistically, the 2024 data from Events By Beau shows that 12% of weddings in the UK happen in London—followed by Birmingham with 1.4%. Also, 65% of 5-star reviews given to wedding venues by the public are all in London. However, only 3.5% of these London venues recorded a 1-star rating. While the management of these gives out discount packages in rare cases, some of the prices mentioned in this piece are often the case during summer periods.
So, while an average UK resident scrambles for the most affordable wedding venues and locations, we on this end have come up with a comprehensive listicle of the most affordable wedding venues and locations in the UK. Do walk with us!
Here Are The Best Wedding Venues In the UK
1. Countryside & Rural Wedding Venues
Available stats have it that 8% of all weddings in the UK are hosted in village halls. The survey has it that the choice of a countryside wedding venue is common among couples who want a more scenic wedding setting. Below are some affordable, appealing countryside and rural wedding venues in the UK. Priory Cottages
Located in North Yorkshire, on a private lonely farm estate in Syningthwaite, Priory Cottages wedding venue price for hire starts from £11,570. Some of its features include an exclusive use from 1:PM before the wedding, to 10:30 AM the next day. The stipulated fee covers the serenity, the AV system, and the ground. Designed to contain 100 guests, the beautiful garden surrounding this venue, coupled with the rustic historic church building beside it makes it a perfect location for couples to consummate their union – creating memories that are worth recounting.
Botleys Mansion
Located in Chertsey (KT16 0AP), Surrey, Botleys Mansion is a grand location, and one of the best wedding venues with rare sophistication, which can be easily seen in its ambience. The mansion sits on a 56-acre parkland, giving you that photogenic outlook that tells a beautiful story for decades. This also comes with a beautifully adorned Atrium, and a Green Room, both giving each celebrant that majestic memory of the event. It also has a great space for dancing and dining.
The ceremony space can contain up to 280 guests, 288 dinner guests, and over 500 guests for standing receptions. It also comes with 12 beautifully designed guest bedrooms and a bridal suite that gives the aesthetic view of the Surrey parkland. It will cost you from £3,000- £6,000 to hire a wedding venue in the Botleys Mansion. However, it’s important to note that the prices may differ according to the day of the week you booked a reservation.
Hedsor House
This wedding venue is located in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, England, just close to the border with Berkshire. The Hedsor House price listing comes in different packages hence, differs according to their categorisation. The Darcy Package for example is an elegant yet simple wedding venue, with lodging accommodation, can contain over 70 guests and costs £19,950 (including VAT).
The Augusta Package: a luxurious 80+ capacity venue, with comfortable sleep-in accommodation is priced at £26,950 (with VAT). Then there’s also the prestigious Florence Package with accommodation, designed to contain over a hundred guests priced at £42,950 (with VAT). And the final package on the list is the Dry-Hire Package. This 150+ capacity wedding venue is designed for people who revere maximum flexibility, and it goes for £6,450 (with VAT).
2. Garden and Outdoor Wedding Venues
It's common knowledge that some couples love adding that outdoor historic texture, with a touch of natural ambience to everything they do, and are not scared of repeating it during their wedding. For couples like this, below are some recommended venues.
Hampton Court House
A short history lesson: the Hampton Court House was originally built for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey before it was acquired by Henry VIII in 1529 as a dining chamber. This palatial courthouse, with its well-trimmed green gardens, has maintained its stunning outlook due to its proper maintenance culture.
Located in East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU, UK, this venue offers wedding couples a hall that can comfortably contain over 200 guests – and a dinner space that can contain over 220 guests. And by the way, it houses the 18th-century paintings of Antonio Verrio. Hiring a Hampton Court House venue for your wedding will cost you £3,500 on weekends. This price includes exclusive access to the grounds and the main house, starting from 8 am to midnight.
Note: no corkage fee is charged.
Buckland Hall
The Buckland Hall is one of the few charming best wedding venues in the UK. This is because of its calm atmosphere, coupled with the presence of the Brecon Beacons National Park that gives it that romantic tranquil every couple needs for a perfect wedding outing. Sighted in Bwlch, Brecon, Powys, Wales, UK, the Buckland Hall can boast of clean tables and chairs and, a complete kitchen facility, and charges £10-£15 per hour. Although we’d recommend you call in to inquire about a possible ongoing summer promotion.
3. Castle Wedding Venues
Venues like this offer both outdoor and indoor wedding services and give your wedding that majestic ambience.
Ruthin Castle Hotel & Moat Spa Venue
Fans of a castle wedding venue may have to consider the stunning and welcoming Ruthin Castle Hotel & Moat Spa Venue. Because of its clearer view of the Clwydian Range, it offers both the celebrants and first-time guests an appealing and romantic wedding experience. Located in North Wales, Ruthin Castle Hotel & Moat Spa sits on 1,259 square feet and houses over 60 bedrooms.
Actually, there’s no exact price for hiring this wedding venue because they charge per guest and duration of their stay. The price for the guest here goes between £40 - £125 for a guest, per 24-hour duration.
N.B: there may be few promotional offers during summer periods as a way of encouraging prospective couples.
Carlton Towers
Another recommended affordable castle wedding venue is the Carlton Towers. This exclusively tailored wedding venue is in High St, Carlton, Goole DN14 9LZ, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, and offers somewhat luxurious accommodation for guests in a private estate environment. It costs between £1,500 - £3,000 to hire a venue in Carlton Towers depending on the day of the week. The Carlton Towers Castle wedding venues charge £1,500 from Monday - Thursday, and £2,000 from Friday-Saturday. But the price goes up to £3,000 on Sunday.
Conclusion
While there are affordable wedding venues scattered all over the UK, it is recommended that you call before booking online. Available data from Events By Beau shows that just 20% of these wedding venues publish a complete online description of their service offers. This means that some of these venue managers lack an active online presence.
Finally, there are still some other really beautiful, yet affordable wedding venues that didn’t make our list, like the Orangery at Kew Gardens, Buckland Hall, located in Brecon Beacons, Wales, the Guildhall in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the historic Ashmolean Museum in Oxford – all giving couples multiple options to choose from. In all of this, the quality of the memories we make is what matters.
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