Historic Wedding Venues

The UK is steeped in history which is why you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to historical Wedding Venues the UK. You might have set your sights on a majestic castle in Scotland, or perhaps a romantic renaissance abode to channel your inner ‘Bridgerton’. Either way, there is a venue ready to wow your guests with its innate history and attention to detail.
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Howsham Hall

Howsham, North Yorkshire
(12)
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Howsham Hall is a stunning Grade I listed Jacobean treasure near York, with a stylish funky vibe! The award-winning Dine team will be on hand to make your wedding truly special.
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  • 96
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • £1,600 – £5,500
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The Mansion, Leeds

Leeds, West Yorkshire
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The Mansion in Roundhay Park provides the luxury of a country house estate wedding or event, with the convenience of being just 15 minutes from the centre of Leeds!
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  • 140
  • £720 – £2,280
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The Ash Barton estate

Braunton, Devon
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We are a self-catering property, we don’t offer “Packages” Weddings come to us because they want a high degree of control to do totally their own thing. No Nylon suited hotel managers and NO CURFEWS
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  • 200
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • £4,495 – £12,995
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Leighton Hall

Carnforth, Lancashire
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For couples looking for an exclusive, magnificent and romantic wedding venue in Lancashire, Leighton Hall is a dream come true boasting charming towers, turrets and landscaped gardens.
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  • 80
  • £1,080 – £4,320
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Hoghton Tower

Preston, Lancashire
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A 16th century fortified manor house sitting proud on a hilltop commanding stunning views, brimming with history and fantastic interiors. This is truly a spectacular and unique venue.
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  • 120
  • 1 Bedroom
  • ~£6,840
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Stanley House Hotel & Spa

Mellor, Lancashire
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17th century manor house surrounded by 54 acres of land. Excellent facilities with experienced staff to help your day run as smoothly as possible.
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  • 180
  • 30 Bedrooms
  • £80,000 – £150,000
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Macdonald Windsor Hotel

Windsor, Berkshire
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Located in the heart of Windsor, overlooking the magical backdrop of Windsor Castle is our charming boutique townhouse hotel.
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  • 120
  • 120 Bedrooms
  • From £65.00 pp
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Macdonald Alveston Manor

Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire
(14)
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Manor house wedding venues don't come better than this, with Alveston Manor's historic charm and beautiful function room with access to the attractive gardens and terrace.
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  • 110
  • 113 Bedrooms
  • From £50.00 pp
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Hockwold Hall

Hockwold Cum Wilton, Norfolk
(27)
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Hockwold Hall is a spectacular Grade II listed Manor. With certain areas of the estate dating back to the 1500’s, Hockwold Hall marries historic charm and natural beauty.
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  • 280
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • £2,500 – £7,000
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Hilltop Country House

Prestbury, Cheshire
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Nestled within ten acres of stunning grounds, Hilltop Country House is a beautiful and secluded gem in the heart of the Cheshire countryside.
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  • 180
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • £3,600 – £6,950
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Ordsall Hall

Salford, Greater Manchester
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The beautiful Tudor facade of this venue provides the perfect backdrop for those all important wedding photos!
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  • 1
  • From £2
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Ghillie Dhu

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
A beautifully decorated auditorium with staff that are willing to work their hardest to make sure you and your guests have an incredible day. Packages are available but you can also plan from scratch.
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  • 120
  • From £60.00 pp
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Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel

Chester, Cheshire
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New Blossoms Hotel is a stylish hotel in the heart of the historic City of Chester. Our beautiful venue is perfect for couples looking for an intimate wedding day of up to 50 people.
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  • 51
  • 67 Bedrooms
  • Affordable ($)
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Stockbridge Farm Barn

Sherborne, Dorset
This spacious barn has the capability to provide a wedding of beauty for you and up to 180 of your closest friends! It has enormous rustic charm combined with privacy. We provide the blank canvas.
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  • 180
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Moderate ($$)
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The Great Barn, Ruislip

Ruislip, Greater London
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Built at the end of the 13 th century (around 1280), the Great Barn on the Manor Farm site in Ruislip is a beautifully restored barn.
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  • 215
  • £680 – £2,750
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Stratton Court Barn

Bicester, Oxfordshire
(23)
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A countryside venue, perfect for putting your own stamp on your day. Offering the flexibility to create your own bespoke day, yet here to make sure every detail falls in to place.
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  • 80
  • £2,800 – £4,950
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Steventon House Hotel

Abingdon, Oxfordshire
(14)
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If you are looking for a venue which offers a character property with an intimate and exclusive feel, then come and take a look at Steventon House.
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  • 105
  • 22 Bedrooms
  • £750 – £1,000
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Glenfall House

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
(126)
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Glenfall House - A luxury Country House venue, a manor for all reasons.
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  • 80
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • £500 – £8,000
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Bath Spa Hotel

Bath, Somerset
(24)
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Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale! We are the perfect Wedding Venue to make your dreams come true.
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  • 120
  • 131 Bedrooms
  • £7,000 – £9,000
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Busbridge Lakes

Godalming, Surrey
(48)
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Busbridge Lakes is a truly unique and exclusive family run marquee venue in Surrey, set in the grounds of a 2A Heritage garden with 3 lakes, hidden in its own private valley
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  • 250
  • £2,850 – £4,250
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Ballyscullion Park

Magherafelt, County Londonderry
(44)
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Georgian Coach House and Marquee in Walled Garden on beautiful country estate. Licensed for ceremonies. 40 mins from Belfast and 50 from L'Derry. Exclusive use. Helpful, friendly, professional team
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  • 250
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • £3,150 – £6,600
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Rookery Manor

Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
(12)
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Set in the heart of Somerset’s countryside and surrounded by award winning lakeside gardens this 16th century Manor House is the perfect wedding venue.
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  • 300
  • 21 Bedrooms
  • £3,500 – £7,500
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The Priests House

Skipton, North Yorkshire
(11)
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An intimate and exclusive wedding venue in the shadow of the ruins of the Grade I listed Barden Tower surrounded by the stunning river and hills of the Upper Wharfedale valley.
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  • 75
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • £650 – £3,495
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Lartington Hall

Barnard Castle, County Durham
(6)
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Lartington Hall is heart stoppingly beautiful. Nestled in 75 acres of glorious Parkland, it's available for exclusive hire & famed for its ballroom, chapel, interior design & Michelin calibre Chef.
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  • 150
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • £1,900 – £14,495
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Meols Hall Tithe Barn

Southport, Merseyside
(1)
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Meols Hall is a delightful and historical tithe barn that dates back to the 12th Century and is a perfectly stunning venue for a fairytale wedding on the outskirts of Southport set in fabulous grounds
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  • 120
  • £3,960 – £4,540
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Gileston Manor

Gileston, Vale of Glamorgan
(7)
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Gileston Manor Estate is your perfect 5* destination wedding venue. With the backdrop of our stunning Georgian Grade 11* listed Manor House, you can create the wedding of your dreams.
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  • 140
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • £7,500 – £17,500
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The Manor House

Chippenham, Wiltshire
(7)
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Nestled within Castle Combe village in the wooded Bybrook Valley lies the 14th century Manor House and there is no more idyllic or romantic a setting in which to celebrate your marriage.
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  • 100
  • 50 Bedrooms
  • £19,999 – £29,999
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Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa

Nantwich, Cheshire
(4)
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This Georgian manor house, set in 38 acres of Cheshire countryside, has a romantic fountain lawn & elegant architecture. Rookery Hall is the perfect wedding venue for your dream country house wedding
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  • 160
  • 70 Bedrooms
  • £500 – £5,000
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Nettlestead Place

Maidstone, Kent
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This beautiful waterside manor house provides the ideal setting for your wedding day. Ceremonies take place outside in the Rose Garden or 13th century Undercroft in the Manor
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  • 150
  • 1 Bedroom
  • £5,700 – £6,800
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Glemham Hall

Woodbridge, Suffolk
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Escape to Suffolk for a romantic weekend of nuptials in the beautiful surroundings of Glemham Hall, a unique country house wedding venue with glorious rose gardens and a luxurious marquee.
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  • 170
  • £3,200 – £5,450
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Mapperton House & Gardens

Beaminster, Dorset
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Nestled in the rolling hills near Beaminster stands Mapperton House & Gardens, Dorset’s finest country wedding venue. Book a show round to view our stunning setting.
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  • 120
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • £4,750 – £7,650
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Stanhill Court

Horley, Surrey
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Stanhill Court Hotel is an exceptional venue offering bespoke weddings, we believe each wedding is as individual as each couple.
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  • 250
  • 60 Bedrooms
  • £5,350 – £11,550
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Lodge Farm Weddings

Cundall, North Yorkshire
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A stunning traditional barn wedding venue set on a farm in the glorious North Yorkshire countryside with onsite accommodation and adjacent church.
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  • 140
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • £4,000 – £6,995
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Hazlewood Castle

Tadcaster, North Yorkshire
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Hazelwood Castle has been standing for almost a millennium amongst peaceful woodlands in beautiful rural Yorkshire.
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  • 125
  • 32 Bedrooms
  • £4,500 – £9,995
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The Pumping House

Newark, Nottinghamshire
(38)
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The Pumping House is a beautiful Grade II listed Nottinghamshire wedding venue which has been refurbished to a stunning standard, located on a six-acre site in the heart of Sherwood Forest.
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  • 150
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • £2,800 – £6,250
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Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa

Daventry, Northamptonshire
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A historic mansion house set within acres of tranquil parkland & lakes providing a naturally stunning setting for your wedding day, indoors & out.
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  • 150
  • 60 Bedrooms
  • £7,700 – £9,750
FAQ's

Can I book an all inclusive package if I choose an historic wedding venue?

es, many historic wedding venues in the UK offer all-inclusive packages that include catering, flowers, music, and other wedding essentials. These packages can be a convenient and stress-free option for couples who want everything taken care of in one place. However, it's important to read the fine print and make sure that the package includes everything you need, and that there are no hidden fees or extra costs.

Do historic wedding venues include accomodation?

Many historic wedding venues in the UK do offer accommodation options for guests. This can range from onsite rooms or suites to nearby hotels or B&Bs that the venue has partnered with. Some venues may also offer exclusive use of the property for the entire wedding party, giving you and your guests a unique and unforgettable experience.

What are some of the best historic wedding venues in the UK?

The UK has a wealth of historic wedding venues that provide a unique and stunning backdrop for your special day. Some of the best include Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, Hampton Court Palace in London, Warwick Castle in Warwickshire, Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, and Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. Each venue offers a mix of grandeur, history, and beauty that can make your wedding day truly memorable.

What is the easiest way to book an historic wedding venue?

The easiest way to book an historic wedding venue in the UK is to contact the venue directly or to work with a wedding planner who specialises in historic venues. Many venues have dedicated wedding coordinators who can guide you through the process and help you plan your dream wedding. It's important to book early as popular venues can book up quickly, especially during peak wedding season.

Will an historic wedding venue look good in photographs?

Yes, historic wedding venues can provide a stunning backdrop for your wedding photographs. With their grand architecture, beautiful gardens, and rich history, these venues offer unique and memorable settings for your special day. Professional photographers are experienced in capturing the beauty of historic venues and can help you create a visual record of your wedding that you'll treasure for years to come.

Will my historic wedding venue be haunted?

While some historic wedding venues in the UK are rumored to be haunted, this is not necessarily the case for all venues. Some venues embrace their ghostly legends and offer ghost tours, while others focus on the beauty and history of the location. If you're interested in finding out whether a particular venue is haunted, you can always ask the venue or read online reviews from previous guests.