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.
June 2026 Wedding Open Days
Whether you’re just starting your venue search or narrowing down a shortlist, there’s nothing quite like seeing a space in person. Here are the upcoming wedding open days and showcases happening this June.
Rise Hall, Yorkshire
Date & Time: Thursday 4th June 2026, 5pm – 8pm
Informal, relaxed, and genuinely lovely – Rise Hall’s open evenings are the perfect way to get a real feel for the house and grounds without any pressure. The venue will be dressed for a summer wedding, so you can picture exactly how your own day might look.
Wander at your leisure, enjoy a glass of bubbly, and chat to the team about dates and questions. Free to attend, but reserve your place in advance.
👉 Register your attendance at Rise Hall’s June Open Evening
Mosborough Hall Hotel, Yorkshire
Date & Time: Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th June 2026
A 12th-century manor house on the edge of Sheffield, sitting in six acres of countryside close to the Yorkshire and Derbyshire borders – and a short drive from the Peak District. The self-contained Chatsworth Suite, with its private bar, stone courtyard, pizza oven, and dance floor, sits separately from the main hotel and forms the heart of most weddings here.
Ceremonies take place in the Haddon Suite (original wooden beams, formerly the old stables) or outdoors in the licensed Garden Pavilion. With 46 bedrooms and an exclusive one-wedding-per-day policy, the whole place is yours. Come along on either day to tour the spaces and meet wedding coordinator Kayleigh.
👉 Register your interest and visit Mosborough Hall Hotel via Bridebook
The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Kent
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Date & Time: Sunday 14th June 2026, by appointment
An exclusive preview of a newly renovated venue ahead of its official opening – and places are by appointment only.
If you want to be among the first couples through the door before anyone else, this is your chance.
👉 Register your place at The Historic Dockyard Chatham’s preview
The Old Vicarage, Nottinghamshire
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Date & Time: Sunday 14th June 2026
The team at The Old Vicarage in Southwell is throwing open the doors for couples to explore the house in full natural light.
Expect sparkling wine, canapés, and the chance to meet the team and picture your day in this beautiful boutique venue.
👉 Register your interest and visit The Old Vicarage via Bridebook
All Manor of Events, Suffolk
Date & Time: Sunday 14th June 2026, 12pm – 4pm
Set in the peaceful Suffolk countryside, All Manor of Events is a wedding venue with a genuine personality.
Their experienced events team will be on hand to answer questions, show you around, and help you start thinking about your day. No booking necessary – just turn up.
👉 Plan your visit to All Manor of Events via Bridebook
Penshurst Place, Kent
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Date & Time: Thursday 18th June 2026, from 6pm
One of Kent’s most historic and striking wedding venues opens its doors for an exclusive evening event this summer. Tour the wedding spaces after hours, explore the historic grounds, and meet the events team in a relaxed setting as the evening light does its thing.
👉 Reserve your place at Penshurst Place’s Open Evening
The Lawrence Hotel, Lancashire
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Date & Time: Sunday 28th June 2026, 12pm – 3pm
A 200-year-old Grade II listed boutique hotel in the heart of East Lancashire, on the edge of the Ribble Valley. The Lawrence has 14 individually designed bedrooms, a stunning duplex suite, and an atmosphere couples consistently describe as completely personal.
Weddings here range from intimate gatherings of 15 through to evening parties of 130, with exclusive use throughout. The open day is free, and there’s a bonus: register and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win Afternoon Tea for Two.
👉 Register your free place at The Lawrence Hotel’s Summer Open Day via Bridebook
Tudor Barn, Essex
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Date & Time: Tuesday 17th June 2026, 6pm – 9pm
An evening showcase with atmosphere. Join the team at Tudor Barn in Burnham for a tour of the venue and its 13 acres of stunning parkland, with sparkling wine, late-night bites, and the chance to meet both the events team and their accredited suppliers.
A great opportunity to experience the venue in the evening light – which is, let’s be honest, when the magic really happens.
👉 Register your attendance at Tudor Barn’s Summer Showcase via Bridebook
July 2026 Wedding Open Days
Druids Glen Resort, Ireland
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Date & Time: Thursday 2nd July 2026
Not a standard open day. Druids Glen’s Wedding Consultation Evening is a one-on-one experience – a personalised tour of the resort, time with the wedding team, and the chance to get your questions properly answered.
Couples who confirm their booking on the evening also receive a complimentary Celebration Spa Experience, including a relaxing treatment each, full access to the leisure facilities, and lunch with bubbles in the Garden Rooms & Bar.
👉 Register for Druids Glen’s Wedding Consultation Evening via Bridebook
Rise Hall, Yorkshire
Date & Time: Thursday 16th July 2026, 5pm – 8pm
Rise Hall’s summer open evenings have been consistently popular – and this is the last chance to catch one before the season wraps up. The house will be dressed for a wedding, there’ll be something cold to drink, and the team will be ready to chat through your plans.
Free to attend; reserve your spot in advance.
👉 Reserve your place at Rise Hall’s August Open Evening via Bridebook
Bradbourne House, Kent
Date & Time: Sunday 19th July 2026, 10.30am – 2pm
Bradbourne House’s open days are worth attending specifically because the venue is properly dressed and set up on the day – you’re not walking around an empty room trying to imagine everything.
Each event is different, so if there’s something specific you’d like to see, contact the team before you come along. On the day you can explore the venue and meet a selection of wedding suppliers on hand to help with planning.
👉 Register your attendance at Bradbourne House’s Open Day
Brinkburn, Northumberland
Date & Time: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July 2026, 11am – 3pm
Brinkburn Northumberland really needs to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. Their open weekend gives couples the chance to take a proper look around – but appointments are limited, so it’s worth enquiring early.
👉 Enquire via Bridebook to book your appointment at Brinkburn Northumberland
August 2026 Wedding Open Days
Rise Hall, Yorkshire
Date & Time: Thursday 20th August 2026, 5pm – 8pm
Rise Hall’s last summer open evening of the season. The house dressed for a wedding, a glass of something cold, and the team ready to chat through your plans.
Free to attend; reserve your spot in advance.
👉 Reserve your place at Rise Hall’s August Open Evening via Bridebook
Barnett Hill Hotel, Surrey Hills
Date & Time: Saturday 15th August 2026, 11am – 3pm
Perched on a hill in the heart of the Surrey Hills, Barnett Hill Hotel is the kind of venue that makes you stop and look around the moment you arrive.
Come along on the 15th to meet the team, explore the grounds, and see exactly why it’s such a popular choice for Surrey couples.
👉 Register your attendance at Barnett Hill Hotel’s Wedding Showcase 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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