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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Solton Manor

Dover, Kent
(57)
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An exclusive wedding venue nestled into 9 acres of idyllic Kent countryside. The converted barn and beautifully manicured gardens centre around the lovingly restored Grade II listed Manor House. Historical elegance and modern luxury combined.
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  • 200
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • £4,250 – £11,750
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Bressingham Hall & High Barn

Diss, Norfolk
(51)
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Situated in the secluded Norfolk countryside Bressingham Hall is a beautiful wedding venue set amongst the world renowned Bressingham Gardens on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.
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  • 120
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • £2,500 – £6,500
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Tall John's House Weddings

Brecon, Powys
(31)
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Tall John's Weddings offers a wonderful functions barn, amazing granary and beautiful grounds for exclusive and totally private blank canvas venue in the heart of the Brecon Beacons.
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  • 150
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • £3,000 – £8,000
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Colville Hall

White Roding, Essex
(66)
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Colville Hall is a unique venue for your special day, providing the romance and history of bygone years.
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  • 200
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • £3,500 – £7,900
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Samlesbury Hall

Preston, Lancashire
(44)
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Samlesbury Hall is a gorgeous stately home in Lancashire with a rich history.
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  • 150
  • 27 Bedrooms
  • £1,500 – £3,500
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Rise Hall

East Riding, East Riding of Yorkshire
(91)
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Rise Hall is a luxury exclusive use wedding venue with 31 bedrooms, offering wedding weekends & staycations. Nestled in the peaceful Yorkshire countryside, Rise Hall is your very own ‘stately home from home'.
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  • 180
  • 31 Bedrooms
  • £2,500 – £5,900
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Fanhams Hall

Ware, Hertfordshire
(275)
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An exceptional combination where old tradition meets the 21st century, Fanhams Hall, a Jacobean Manor House is a luxury and unique wedding venue. We are now offering an exciting new space for marquee hire and Exclusive Use dry hire.
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  • 130
  • 77 Bedrooms
  • £1,225 – £5,510
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Dundas Castle

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
(67)
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Dundas Castle is the romantic, enchanting wedding venue you have always dreamed about for your special day. A five star exclusive use venue, the Castle becomes entirely yours for when you say 'I do!' during a one day or multi-day celebration.
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  • 200
  • 17 Bedrooms
  • £5,000 – £10,750
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St Audries Park Wedding Venue

Taunton, Somerset
(128)
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A stunning multi-award winning exclusive-use wedding venue providing weddings and receptions from 60 to 130 days guests. Offering accommodation & night before options for up to 110.
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  • 130
  • 41 Bedrooms
  • £700 – £9,600
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Talhenbont Hall

Pwllheli, Gwynedd
(165)
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Talhenbont Hall is nestled in 100 acres of private Country Estate, exclusively for your private use. Elizabethan Manor House & Grade II Listed Coach House, with 5 cottages on the Estate. We can sleep 42 people onsite.
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  • 150
  • 25 Bedrooms
  • £4,750 – £8,995
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Crondon Park

Ingatestone, Essex
(637)
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Crondon Park Baronial Hall Barn is set in the beautiful Essex countryside. We have been staging Weddings since our opening in 1994, so we have a wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure that your day runs smoothly.
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  • 148
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • £7,495 – £14,000
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Holdsworth House Hotel

Halifax, West Yorkshire
(142)
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🏆2024 Regional Winner Wedding Venue - North of England Wedding Awards 🏆2025 Muddy Stilettos Best Hotel in Yorkshire. Stunning wedding venue, hotel & wellness centre, 33 bedrooms, beautiful gardens, rustic barn, courtyards and incredible reviews.
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  • 120
  • 33 Bedrooms
  • £2,195 – £19,800
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Hodsock Priory

Worksop, Nottinghamshire
(68)
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Hodsock Priory is a luxurious, country house Nottinghamshire wedding venue, steeped in history and romance.
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  • 140
  • 17 Bedrooms
  • £2,250 – £4,750
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Iscoyd Park

Whitchurch, Shropshire
(75)
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Iscoyd Park offers a slice of historic charm and beauty, nestled in the Welsh countryside. We pride ourselves on bespoke weddings, where every detail is crafted and planned to perfectly reflect the wishes of the happy couple.
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  • 160
  • 18 Bedrooms
  • £3,000 – £13,000
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The Castle Westenhanger

Hythe, Kent
(73)
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The Castle Westenhanger is a unique and romantic wedding venue steeped in history and bursting with charm. The fairytale medieval castle is nestled in the beautiful Kent countryside and offers exclusive use on your special day.
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  • 250
  • £7,850 – £16,530
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Gosfield Hall Wedding Venue

Halstead, Essex
(83)
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Stunning Georgian manor house in the glorious Essex countryside. Offering grand and ornate reception rooms, Queen Charlotte’s Gallery with 120ft long aisle and Marquis of Buckingham’s Ballroom.
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  • 116
  • 23 Bedrooms
  • £6,995 – £16,000
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The Manor House

Chippenham, Wiltshire
(116)
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An idyllic countryside retreat in the heart of the Cotswold village of Castle Combe. From Exclusive Use to an elopement, our unrivalled location and impeccable service will guarantee a day to remember
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  • 150
  • 50 Bedrooms
  • £3,000 – £17,000
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Brinsop Court

Hereford, Herefordshire
(47)
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Melt into the magic of Brinsop Court and the brand new Knot Barn - voted Hitched No 1 most popular wedding venue in 2023 and 2024, and the UK and Conde Nast Brides Top 100 Venue in the World!
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  • 180
  • 18 Bedrooms
  • £5,620 – £23,050
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Stirk House Hotel

Clitheroe, Lancashire
(113)
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Stirk House is a 16th Century Manor House, which combines the original features of the stunning building with a modern twist inside. We have an award winning team ready to help you with your plans!
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  • 250
  • 33 Bedrooms
  • From £113.00 pp
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Rockbeare Manor

Exeter, Devon
(82)
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Rockbeare Manor is an immaculate Grade I listed, Regency country house set in over 100 acres of Devon parkland, near Exeter. The elegant Ballroom seats 50 - 160 guests.
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  • 160
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • £1,950 – £4,900
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Sandon Hall

Stafford, Staffordshire
(98)
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Set in the heart of Staffordshire, Sandon Hall is a stunning stately home, available to hire exclusively for weddings. Contact us today to arrange a viewing with one of our team.
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  • 120
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • £2,995 – £10,500
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Mosborough Hall Hotel

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
(53)
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Whether you're looking for an intimate gathering outside in the courtyard, or a lavish banquets, we guarantee you and your guests an unforgettable wedding experience.
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  • 180
  • 46 Bedrooms
  • £500 – £2,500
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Colshaw Hall

Over Peover, Cheshire
(107)
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A luxurious, award-winning Country House Venue set in the heart of the Cheshire Countryside on a Private Estate.
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  • 160
  • 25 Bedrooms
  • £5,800 – £21,500
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Coombe Lodge

Blagdon, Bourne Lane, Somerset
(93)
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Coombe Lodge is a stunning country house, set in over 20 acres of exclusive gardens in the Somerset Countryside, near Bristol. Immaculate inside and out, and seating 50 - 160 guests.
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  • 160
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • £1,950 – £5,050
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Askham Hall

Penrith, Cumbria
(29)
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Welcome to Askham Hall, an exclusive use Lake District barn wedding venue for up to 150 guests. Incorporating a 13th Century Hall with a rustic barn, we offer a bespoke service tailored to your dream celebrations.
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  • 150
  • 19 Bedrooms
  • £1,800 – £5,000
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Inglewood Manor Hotel

Ledsham, Cheshire
(33)
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Combining beautiful architecture with picturesque Cheshire surroundings, Inglewood Manor, nestled within 38 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens makes for the perfect venue to hold your wedding.
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  • 130
  • 29 Bedrooms
  • £500 – £5,000
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Blake Hall Weddings

Ongar, Essex
(72)
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With its magnificent 17th century barns, surrounding beautiful gardens and stylish accommodation, Blake Hall is the perfect setting for your dream wedding. An exclusive use venue, with experienced staff to be there for you every step of the way.
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  • 150
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • £3,000 – £7,900
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Notley Tythe Barn

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
(57)
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Located in the stunning Chiltern Hills, 12th Century Notley Tythe Barn is a fantastic and picturesque family run wedding venue which can be exclusively yours.
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  • 140
  • £3,000 – £6,050
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Bedern Hall

York, North Yorkshire
(31)
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Bedern Hall has stood the test of time as the perfect place to celebrate The soaring beamed ceiling, arched windows and warm stone walls, make a breathtaking yet intimate space for a classic wedding.
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  • 60
  • £550 – £1,950
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Lympne Castle

Lympne, Kent
(89)
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A stunning Grade I listed Castle, in the heart of the Kent countryside. Surrounded by lush greenery, with unrivalled views of the English Channel, you can truly immerse yourself in wedded bliss! Our magical castle is exclusive to you and your guests.
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  • 90
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • £5,000 – £9,400
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Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate

Nr Musselburgh, East Lothian
(39)
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One of the great Mansion Houses of Scotland, Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate is a place of intimate grandeur. And to marry here, is to weave your very own love story into a magnificent history
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  • 150
  • 30 Bedrooms
  • £6,499 – £10,999
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Bourton Hall Wedding Venue

Bourton on Dunsmore, Warwickshire
(54)
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Stunning Italianate-style mansion wedding venue, rich with grand reception rooms & historic features and surrounded by manicured grounds, parkland and sweeping views across the Leam Valley.
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  • 120
  • 21 Bedrooms
  • £6,995 – £16,000
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Priory Barn & Cottages

Wetherby, North Yorkshire
(36)
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Exclusive weekend hire of our Yorkshire barn, cottages and marquee. Flexible for couples requirements and a blank canvas for you to put on your own stamp.
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  • 150
  • 17 Bedrooms
  • £3,400 – £12,900
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Lillibrooke Manor and Barns

Maidenhead, Berkshire
(162)
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Beautiful exclusive-use barn wedding venue in the heart of the Berkshire countryside within easy access to the M4 and M25.
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  • 170
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • £1,300 – £9,000
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Thornton Manor

Wirral, Cheshire
(30)
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Welcome to Thornton Manor; an iconic grade II* listed Elizabethan-style house built in the middle of the 19th century. Our Manor House is an extraordinary exclusive use wedding venue set in an oasis of beautifully presented English countryside.
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  • 200
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • £3,000 – £9,000
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Notley Abbey

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
(69)
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Every stone tells a story at Notley Abbey, a honey-hued hideaway. It was here that Hollywood lovebirds Laurence Olivier & Vivien Leigh threw legendary parties for the for the A-list of their day.
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  • 164
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • £4,990 – £11,500
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Norwood Park Country House

Southwell, Nottinghamshire
(54)
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Celebrate exclusively at our secluded country house on the Norwood Park estate in Nottinghamshire. Restored to its original grandeur, picture a sweeping staircase, elegant rooms, and gorgeous grounds as the backdrop to your intimate event.
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  • 160
  • 18 Bedrooms
  • £2,640 – £8,000
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Gisborough Hall Hotel

Guisborough, North Yorkshire
(37)
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Step into a storybook setting where timeless elegance meets modern luxury. At Gisborough Hall, we don’t just host weddings – we create unforgettable beginnings.
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  • 220
  • 62 Bedrooms
  • £5,000 – £8,000
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Stanbrook Abbey Hotel

Worcester, Worcestershire
(58)
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For a wedding that combines splendour, luxury and architectural grandeur with effortless charm and Old English elegance, look no further than Stanbrook Abbey Hotel.
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  • 280
  • 70 Bedrooms
  • £14,860 – £19,650
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Wick Farm Bath

Bath, Somerset
(44)
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Two stunning 16th Century adjoining barns situated seven miles south of Bath set in 37 acres of beautiful countryside. The ideal setting for your wedding.
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  • 132
  • 1 Bedroom
  • £3,400 – £6,500
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Hilltop Country House

Prestbury, Cheshire
(130)
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Nestled within 15 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
  • £3,450 – £9,495
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Polhawn Fort

Torpoint, Cornwall
(112)
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A historic wedding venue situated on a Cornish clifftop overlooking the breathtaking coast. This exclusive venue offers spectacular views of the coastline and private access to a secluded beach. Perfect for couples seeking an unforgettable wedding.
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  • 100
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • £4,700 – £18,845
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Ellingham Hall

Chathill, Northumberland
(173)
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Proudly Ours, Exclusively Yours Multi Award-Winning Ellingham Hall offers an Unforgettable Two-Night Wedding Experience - a must on your venue viewing list!
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  • 140
  • 22 Bedrooms
  • £500 – £8,000
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Ashridge House

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
(44)
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Steeped in history and once residence to King Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and Prince Edward, you and your guests will be royalty for the day!
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  • 280
  • 189 Bedrooms
  • £20,000 – £25,000
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.