43 Of The Most Stunning UK Wedding Venues For Your Big Day, From Barn Conversions To Hotels

A city centre wedding venue in Sheffield like no other, The Mowbray is without doubt one of the coolest destinations in the north. Urban yet cosy, the venue has a garden on its roof terrace and beams that add that rustic and urban feel.

Taking the worry out of everything (well, as much as you can when wedding planning), the venue's coordinators look after everything from the venue styling and table settings to the food, cocktails, and more. The Mowbray’s Kitchen prepares a feast for guests, as well as wedding cakes, which can be dressed with flowers from the site's in-house florist.

The Chimney House is licensed for marriages and civil partnerships for up to 50 guests, while the Kitchen can prep dishes for guests lists ranging from 45 to 160 guests, and a staggering 250 guests for a more 'picky', roaming reception.

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A rural barn wedding venue located in Northumberland, Doxford Barn is ideal for brides and grooms on the look out for a relaxing and cosy atmosphere for their big day. Located on a private 550-acre country estate, Doxford Barns offers a three-day wedding experience, providing accommodation, breakfast and evening meals, and the full wedding package for you and up to 160 guests.

As for decor, you can rest assured Doxford Barns has it covered, from the chandeliers and festoon lighting in the barns, to dried hops hanging from the balcony and a beautiful original stone fireplace where you can add the finishing touches of candles and flowers.

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Cornwall has an abundance of wedding venues to choose from but up there among the crème-de-la-crème is undoubtedly Boconnion. Located within a 150 acre estate, Boconnion boasts (deep breathe) a six bedroom farmhouse, a reception barn, a church and a seven bedroom Georgian Manor House, which can accommodate up to 35 guests overnight during your wedding weekend.

As for the wedding itself, you’ll have the option of inviting up to 250 guests for a wedding party inside a marquee on the lawns of the property, or in Barton Barn.

If you choose Boconnion you’ll work with the venue’s wedding planner Caroline Griffiths, who is the J-Lo of planners and will be on hand to answer all your queries and solve any issue.

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Go big or go home with this stunning Hampshire property. This country house offers accommodation for up to 26 guests across 13 bedrooms, as well as a stunning pavilion for the wedding breakfast and party, and acres of parkland with sea views.

Inside the pavilion you’ll find 25 rustic trestle tables and chairs, which can seat up to 200 guests, as well as four chandeliers, two easels for seating plans and a pavilion terrace covered in festoon lights and rattan furniture.

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A boutique hotel like no other, The Tempus is located on the Charlon Hall Estate in Northumberland, and has won numerous awards for its accommodation and wedding celebrations.

What sets this destination apart from its contemporaries is its Orangery (which seats up to 60 guests) and Tipi (150 guests), as well as its ability to host up to 14 people, as well as a package that includes everything from the master of ceremonies and wedding coordinator to a cake table (and the all important knife), easel and access to the grounds for photograph.

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Stop searching for a barn in Cornwall, because we have just the ticket. Nancarrow is one of our favourite wedding destinations in the UK. It has five barns, with the main barn seating up to 130 guests on trestle tables and vintage chairs.

Food is catered by Nancarrow Farm Kitchen, cooking up everything from organic beef and lamb to local produce. Brides and grooms can host their ceremonies in the restored hay barn, but there are plenty of local churches close-by if you’re on the search for a more traditional option.

As for accommodation, you and your bridal party (up to 22 guests) can stay in on-site rooms, with the option of an additional six guests in the three Shepherd’s Hurts.

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We’re seriously obsessed with Norton Grounds. The venue offers three nights accommodation for up to 20 guests in the onsite cottages, as well as a reception that can be hosted in the Barn (up to 130 guests seated) or the Marquee (up to 250 guests seated).

Civil marriages and blessings take place in the 18th century Cotswolds Stone barn or the Threshing Barn. The latter can also be used for the reception (80 guests seated or drinks for 150 guests standing), while the marquee overlooks the Stone Farmhouse.

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If you want a wedding venue straight out of a fairytale Burncoose should be a serious contender. This venue, located in Redruth in Cornwall, is set within 30 acres of woodland. The country house itself is perfect for indoor weddings (it’s licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 50 guests) while the lawn in front of the Georgian property is the prime location for marquees (think up to 150 guests).

Better yet, you can stay over at Burncoose House for the duration of your wedding weekend (two night minimum stay). The house is self-catered and has seven bedrooms with en suites which can accommodate up to 14.

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Nestled in the heart of Ascot, Berkshire is a venue perfect for those in search of a countryside wedding just a 45-minute drive from Central London.

Event space at Coworth includes the neutral-toned Oval Room with a private patio, the Garden Room, the Oak Room, The Barn and the gardens (with its beautiful ten-acre wildflower meadow).

For those in search of a smaller ceremony space, guests can wed in The Dower House, Coworth Park’s private house and signature suite, situated on the estate and built in 1775 which overlooks the lake that’s home to Park’s family of swans. Need we say more?

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If you’re on the search for a London venue with countryside vibes, then sound the alarm because B&H buildings is for you. Located in Clerkenwell, B&H (as it’s known) restaurant will organise everything for brides and grooms, from the music and canapés to cocktails, flowers and table arrangements, and accommodated up to 12 guests for dinner or 200 guests for a reception (when lockdown restrictions lift). With its white walls, hanging baskets, flowers galore, tall ceilings and the whole site available to rent with up to six rooms, this space is big enough for friends, family and a whole lot of frivolity.

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Located within 120 acres of the Surrey countryside, this Grade II-listed, 18th Century manor house is one of the most beautiful venues for a wedding we’ve ever laid eyes on.

With walled gardens, lakes, perfectly-trimmed hedges, peacocks and guinea fowl you can be sure you and your guests will be treated to a seriously impressive array of Instagram-appropriate backdrops on your big day.

The venue is ‘dry hire’ and can accommodate up to a staggering 250 guests for a wedding reception, breakfast or reception inside its stunning a Orangery and Vine Room.

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A 1920s cricket pavilion located within the Hawarden Estate parkland, this venue is perfect for those in search of a quaint, quirky spot for their big day.

The pavillion’s wedding menu is curated to include food that’s responsibly sourced and local and is served in two ways ‘food cooked on the fire’ (prepared outside on the barbecue and served with sides) and ‘feast’ (three courses served Feast style on platters at the table). This is family-fun, communal dining at its best.

The cricket pitch can be used for any marquees and tents and the venue can provide up to 140 canvas bell tents for up to six people each, complete with camp beds, for those who want to stay the night.

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If you’ve always wanted to get married in the heart of the capital, then look no further than The Ned. With its Grade I-listed rooms, two terraces, Princes Dome and six private hire rooms, your reception can take place in the Tapestry room, The Saloon and the informal RWB Room, with canapés served on the terraces that overlook the City of London and St Paul’s Cathedral.

The Ned can host up to 120 guests for dinner or 200 guests for a reception meaning you won't have to bump any of your friends and extended family off your guest list. You can also take over the entire sixth floor of The Ned for a ceremony, drinks reception and dinner, and include extras like a photobooth room, a green room for the band and play area for children.

The newlyweds will also get the chance to stay overnight in the Terrace Suite, with arched windows, a fourposter king-size bed, and their own private terrace.

It’s no wonder this has become the go-to-venue in the City for nuptials.

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A celebrity favourite in the north of England, Thorton Manor has countless options for wedding receptions for brides and grooms including The Manor House, the Lakeside Marquee overlook the water, the Walled Garden marquee (that can seat up to a whopping 2,000 guests) and the Dell Pavilion set among a woodland dell.

The property also provides a total of 22 bedrooms and 14 self-catered cottages within the 120 acres of parkland.

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Located in the heart of the City of London, this is one of the most popular event spaces for corporate and private parties and can host up to 40 and 1,000 guests. The venue can perform civil ceremonies and civil partnerships, as well as culturally diverse nuptials for Asian, Jewish and Greek communities.

Event spaces include the Porter Run with its timber roof, King George III with its exposed brickwork, the Queen Charlotte, Smeaton Vaults and the Sugar Rooms, which can be split into two spaces.

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Charlton Hall is up there with our favourite destinations for a big do in Northumberland, given it can host up to 140 guests in the Ceremony Hall, up to 200 evening guests in The Look Glass, and sleep up to 86 guests in the on-site accomodation.

Situated on a private 150-acre country estate, the venue has three reception areas, The Vaults (a place to extend the celebrations until the wee hours), and the full wedding package. The Charlton's 'sister' hotel, The Tempus, is also a short walk from the venue and there's two outside ceremony spots (The Oval and Lakeside) just incase the British weather turns out to be kind for once...

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A wedding venue for all the seasons, the main barn can comfortably host up to 155 for a seated wedding breakfast, with a maximum of 220 for dancing. Meanwhile, the Nook provides the ideal dressing room for the bride and her party to get ready in the morning and St Mary’s - a 12th

Century church in the village of Launton - is just a short stroll away for those wanting a religious ceremony prior to the festivities.

As for food, local caterer Absolute Taste is in charge of the food, so you can count on an extensive menu of seasonal and locally sourced dishes that can be played up or down to suit the style of your day.

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An 18th Century rectory, Aswarby – located in Lincolnshire – makes for a stunning wedding venue for brides and grooms wanting a chic, understated and seriously beautiful destination for their big day.

Designed to host both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies, newlyweds are able to invite a total of 120 evening guests, choose from round or trestle style tables, use the site’s gardens and grounds (wait until you see the firepits, pergola and wood burning stove) and spread out across eight bedrooms and a bridal suite following a night of dancing.

If that wasn’t enough, guests who stayed overnight at the country house will be served a locally-sourced continental breakfast to soothe any hangover the morning and the party. Where do we sign?

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