Wedding Fairs & Venue Open Days 2026: Upcoming Dates Across the UK
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect wedding venue, looking to meet suppliers in person, or just want to get a proper feel for a space before committing, wedding fairs and venue open days are one of the best things you can do early in your planning. Nothing beats walking a room, tasting the canapés, and actually talking to the people who’d be running your day.
We keep this page updated every two weeks with confirmed open days, showcases, and wedding fairs happening at wedding venues across the UK – from barn wedding venues in Yorkshire to boutique hotels in the Ribble Valley, manor houses in Kent to country estates in Suffolk. If you’re searching for wedding venue open days near you, bookmark this page and check back regularly.
Below you’ll find every confirmed date for 2026, listed by month. Where a venue has multiple dates, they’re listed together.
What’s the difference between a wedding fair and a venue open day?
A wedding fair (sometimes called a wedding show or wedding exhibition) is typically a larger event where multiple suppliers – florists, photographers, caterers, cake makers – exhibit under one roof. They’re great for meeting lots of people in one go and getting a broad sense of what’s available.
A venue open day is specific to one wedding venue. The space is usually dressed for a wedding, the coordinator is on hand to answer questions, and you get a real feel for whether it suits your vision. Some venues combine both – hosting a small fair alongside their open day – so you can meet their recommended suppliers at the same time.
Both are almost always free to attend, though some require you to register in advance.
You can book in at wedding open days through Bridebook.
Browse wedding venues near you to get started.October 2026 Wedding Open Days
October is one of the best months to visit a venue. The autumn light is flattering, the spaces are styled for the cosier seasons, and teams are starting to look ahead to 2027 bookings. Here are the open days and fayres happening this October.
Askham Hall, Cumbria
Date: Sunday 18th October 2026
A 13th-century country house on the edge of the Lake District, near Penrith, with a rustic wedding barn, 19 bedrooms, sweeping lawns, and a Michelin-starred restaurant on site. The wedding fayre brings together a handpicked selection of local suppliers alongside the Askham team, with hourly venue viewings available (pre-booking required as spaces are limited).
Complimentary fizz and canapés on arrival. Register in advance to secure a viewing slot.
👉 Register your place at Askham Hall’s Wedding Fayre via BridebookSlane Castle, County Meath
Date: Sunday 18th October 2026
Set on a 1,500-acre estate in the Boyne Valley, County Meath, Slane Castle is one of Ireland’s most iconic wedding venues. Home to the legendary Slane concerts and now to an exciting new chapter. The new Courtyard Pavilion means the castle can now welcome weddings of more than 200 guests, alongside ten new guest bedrooms for couples and their closest family and friends.
This private showcase is the first opportunity to see the Courtyard Pavilion before it opens more widely. Places are limited and registration is required.
👉 View Slane Castle’s profile and enquire via Bridebook
Holdsworth House Hotel, West Yorkshire
Date: Tuesday 20th October 2026
A 17th-century manor set in three acres of private walled gardens on the edge of Halifax, with 32 bedrooms, a new Barn Courtyard, and a team that has been hosting weddings here for over 60 years. The drop-in evening is relaxed and appointment-free: come and see the ceremony and reception rooms set up, tour the bedrooms, get accurate pricing, and hold a date at no cost.
Complimentary glass of fizz included. No appointment needed.
👉 Register your attendance at Holdsworth House’s Wedding Drop-in Evening via BridebookDuke’s Yard at Ashridge House, Hertfordshire
Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
Set within the grounds of the historic Ashridge House near Berkhamsted, Duke’s Yard is a brand new collection of four restored buildings launching for weddings in 2026: The Barn, The Coach House, The Stables, and The Glasshouse, arranged around a landscaped courtyard. Exclusive use for weddings of up to 120 guests, with 189 bedrooms available across the wider Ashridge House estate.
The showcase on 25th October is the first opportunity to experience both of Ashridge House’s wedding venues in a single visit.
👉 Register your attendance at Ashridge House’s Wedding Showcase via Bridebook
November 2026 Wedding Open Days
As the year winds down, venues are styled for their cosiest season and teams have more time to spend with you. November open days are worth attending if you’re planning ahead for 2027 or want to see a venue in its winter setting before committing.
Edgbaston Park Hotel, Birmingham
Date: Sunday 1st November 2026
Set within the leafy University of Birmingham campus, Edgbaston Park Hotel offers two distinct wedding venues in one: Hornton Grange, a Grade II listed 1928 building with exclusive use for up to 100 guests, and the Fry Suite, a contemporary space for up to 250. The showcase runs from 11am to 3pm and includes complimentary drinks and canapes, with the team on hand throughout both spaces.
A strong option for Midlands couples who want a venue that can flex between intimate and large-scale.
👉 Register your place at Edgbaston Park Hotel’s Wedding Showcase via BridebookBrinkburn Northumberland
Date: Sunday 1st November 2026
A 12th-century priory and manor house set in a wooded ravine beside the River Coquet, Brinkburn hosts just 20 weddings a year. If you were considering attending their July open weekend and missed it, this is the next opportunity. Appointments are limited and by request only.
Get in touch directly to book your slot.
👉 Enquire via Bridebook to book your appointment at Brinkburn NorthumberlandClapton Country Club, East London
Date: Friday 14th November 2026
A former tram depot in Upper Clapton reimagined as a distinctive wedding venue, with a spinning giant mirror ball, a stage, festoon lights, a deck area outside, and in-house catering built around organic and biodynamic ingredients. It seats up to 125 for a wedding breakfast and holds up to 180 standing, with exclusive use throughout.
The Clapton Wedding Showcase is a chance to meet handpicked suppliers, enjoy complimentary drinks and canapes, and get a proper feel for what a celebration here could look like.
👉 Register your attendance at The Clapton Wedding Showcase via Bridebook
Pennyhill Park, Surrey
Date: Sunday 15th November 2026
A five-star luxury hotel and spa set within 123 acres of Surrey countryside near Bagshot, just 45 minutes from central London. Pennyhill Park has multiple ceremony and reception spaces, from the intimate Library with its log fires to the grand Balmoral Suite for larger celebrations, alongside 124 bedrooms and an award-winning spa for guests staying overnight.
The winter open day runs from 11am to 3pm and includes a one-to-one showround with the dedicated wedding coordinators, a glass of bubbles on arrival, and canapes throughout. Drop in at your leisure or book a personalised session with the team.
👉 Register your attendance at Pennyhill Park’s Winter Open Day via Bridebook
The Atholl Palace, Pitlochry
Date: Sunday 15th November 2026
A grand Victorian hotel set in the Scottish Highlands above Pitlochry, with 118 bedrooms, two distinct wedding spaces, and views across Perthshire that are hard to argue with. The Bow Lounge seats up to 200 for ceremonies and has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the valley; the Atholl Suite is a circular, panoramic space for up to 250 guests with its own bar, stage, and dance floor.
Come along to explore both spaces beautifully dressed, enjoy complimentary canapes and refreshments, and meet a curated selection of local suppliers alongside the wedding team.
👉 Register your place at The Atholl Palace’s Wedding Showcase via BridebookApton Hall, Essex
Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026
A multi-award-winning exclusive-use venue in the Essex countryside near Rochford, with a history stretching back to the Domesday Book and four licensed ceremony spaces arranged around a charming courtyard. The November open day is a particularly good one to catch: the venue will be dressed for Christmas weddings, complete with their 20-foot Christmas tree and seasonal styling throughout. On-site accommodation for up to 26 guests and less than a mile from a direct train to London.
👉 Register your attendance at Apton Hall’s Wedding Showcase via BridebookDecember 2026 Wedding Open Days
If you’re still searching for your venue, December open days are worth making time for. The spaces are styled for winter, the atmosphere is at its cosiest, and booking early in the new year means the best 2027 dates are still available. Here are the confirmed dates for December.
Beeston Manor, Lancashire
Date: Tuesday 1st December 2026
Set within 140 acres of Lancashire countryside, Beeston Manor is a Grade II listed barn venue with brand new spaces for 2026: The Meadows, The Nest, and The Den. The open evening is a chance to explore everything the estate has to offer at its most atmospheric, with the team on hand throughout.
Worth attending if you want to see the new spaces before the Christmas bookings fill up.
👉 Register your attendance at Beeston Manor’s Open Evening via BridebookEast Riddlesden Hall, West Yorkshire
Date: Thursday 3rd December 2026
A 17th-century National Trust manor house on the edge of Keighley in the Airedale Valley, with a restored barn featuring original oak beams, exposed stone walls, and a ceiling of fairy lights. The Airedale Barn seats up to 160 for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts; the Great Hall inside the manor is available for more intimate gatherings of up to 30.
Come along to wander the barn, explore décor ideas, and chat to the wedding team and recommended suppliers with a complimentary drink in hand.
👉 Register your attendance at East Riddlesden Hall’s Open Day via BridebookNew House Farm, The Lake District
Date: Saturday 5th December 2026
A Grade II listed country house dating back to 1650, set within 15 acres of the Lorton Valley in the Lake District National Park, surrounded by open fields, woodland, ponds, and streams with sweeping views of the Lakeland Fells. Two distinct wedding spaces: The Hayloft for larger celebrations of up to 130 guests, and the more intimate Cart Shed, plus five bedrooms on site for the wedding party.
The open day is a relaxed, informal viewing of the spaces with the team on hand for questions. A particularly good one to attend in December, when the Fells are at their most dramatic and the venue’s cosy interior really comes into its own.
👉 Register your place at New House Farm’s Wedding Open Day via Bridebook
The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa, North Yorkshire
Date: Sunday 6th December 2026
A 1,400-acre private estate near Skipton with a 24-acre lake, a rustic 17th-century barn, a historic church, lakeside ceremony options, 70 bedrooms, and an award-winning spa. The Winter Wedding Showcase runs from 11:30am to 2:30pm, with the venue dressed for the season and the team on hand to walk you through what a winter wedding here actually looks like.
A good one for couples considering a Yorkshire estate wedding with real scale.
👉 Register your place at The Coniston Hotel’s Winter Wedding Showcase via BridebookBunny Hill Weddings, East Yorkshire
Date: Thursday 10th December 2026
Set on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds between York and Hull, Bunny Hill is a modern luxury barn venue across 12 acres of dedicated wedding space, with manicured lawns, walled courtyards, and on-site accommodation for up to 35 guests including a bridal suite with its own private garden and Jacuzzi. The venue operates on an exclusive-hire basis over multiple days, so the whole experience feels more like a private house party than a wedding in the traditional sense.
Come along between 6:30pm and 8:30pm to explore the venue and grounds at your leisure, meet the coordinators, and get a feel for what a celebration here could look like.
👉 Register your attendance at Bunny Hill’s Open Evening via Bridebook
Frequently asked questions about wedding venue open days
What should I ask at a wedding venue open day?
Come prepared with your non-negotiables: guest capacity, exclusive use, accommodation on-site, catering flexibility, and available dates. Ask to see the ceremony space and the reception space, not just the entrance hall.
And ask what a typical wedding day looks like start to finish – the answer tells you a lot about how a venue actually operates.
Discover the key questions to ask your wedding venue here.
Are wedding venue open days free?
Almost always, yes. The majority of venue open days and wedding fairs in the UK are free to attend, though many ask you to register in advance so they can manage numbers.
A few offer entry into prize draws or complimentary drinks as an added incentive to sign up early.
Do I need to book a wedding venue open day in advance?
It depends on the venue. Some open days are drop-in, while others – particularly exclusive preview events or consultation evenings – require advance booking and have limited places.
Where registration is required, we’ve included the link above. When in doubt, register: you can always cancel, but you can’t always get a spot back.
What’s the difference between a wedding fair and an open day?
A wedding fair brings multiple suppliers together in one venue – a chance to meet photographers, florists, caterers, and cake makers in a single afternoon.
A venue open day is focused on one specific venue: the space is dressed, the coordinator is available, and the whole experience is geared toward helping you picture your wedding there.
Both are worth attending for different reasons, and many venues combine elements of both.
When do wedding venues hold open days?
Most UK wedding venues run open days in spring and early summer, with a second wave in early autumn as couples start planning for the following year. Some venues run a series of seasonal open evenings throughout the year.
We update this page every two weeks, so if you don’t see a venue near you right now, check back soon.
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