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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Lartington Hall

Barnard Castle, County Durham
(45)
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Exceptional and absolutely one-of-a-kind, Lartington Hall is a luxury hotel and wedding venue specialising in unique outdoor weddings and spectacular corporate events.
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  • 100
  • 32 Bedrooms
  • £2,000 – £6,500
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Old Palace Chester

Chester, Cheshire
(39)
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Welcome to the enchanting world of weddings at Old Palace Chester. This distinguished riverside Georgian manor, perfectly positioned on the banks of the River Dee, sets the stage for unforgettable celebrations of love and unity.
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  • 150
  • 22 Bedrooms
  • £2,650 – £6,950
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Cantley House Hotel & Barn

Wokingham, Berkshire
(94)
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Set within 50 acres of picturesque countryside; Cantley House is an independent boutique hotel boasting a 17th century barn, exclusive use options, 36 bedrooms and indoor & outdoor ceremony options.
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  • 100
  • 36 Bedrooms
  • £1,700 – £14,999
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Godwick

Kings Lynn, Norfolk
(68)
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Godwick is an exclusive family-run wedding venue with luxury five-star accommodation for up to 30 guests. Godwick has never been ordinary. Quirky, eccentric, but always wonderfully glorious. It’s the perfect Norfolk venue to celebrate your wedding.
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  • 120
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • £4,900 – £8,995
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Rackleys Chiltern Hills

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
(150)
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Rackley's is a beautiful rural wedding venue set amongst the peaceful, rolling Chiltern Hills an area of outstanding natural beauty. Just 25 miles from Heathrow, 5.5 miles from Marlow and 9.5 miles from Henley upon Thames it is the perfect place.
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  • 120
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • £2,500 – £10,200
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Hampton Manor

Solihull, West Midlands
(28)
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A foodie destination; our country manor house is for the modern couple, where historic character blends with contemporary style. With 45 acres of gardens, a walled garden, farm-to-plate menus by a Michelin-starred team and 15 bedrooms.
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  • 140
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • £15,500 – £29,000
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Kingston Estate

Totnes, Devon
(38)
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The Kingston Estate is Devon's ultimate country house destination wedding venue for up to 250 guests with luxury accommodation for up to 120 guests, and can be yours exclusively for the day or a weekend.
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  • 250
  • 50 Bedrooms
  • £1,995 – £8,995
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Holland Hall

UpHolland, Lancashire
(57)
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An idyllic venue for your perfect Wedding Day, set in the stunning countryside of Lancashire offering perfection & privacy for your event.
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  • 180
  • 26 Bedrooms
  • £6,350 – £13,950
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De Vere Horsley Towers

East Horsley, Surrey
(38)
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A secret chapel, beautifully tiled cloisters, and a lakeside 19th century mansion; De Vere Horsley Estate creates an unforgettable backdrop for your wedding day.
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  • 120
  • 175 Bedrooms
  • £2,500 – £9,000
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Oakley Hall Hotel

Basingstoke, Hampshire
(40)
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An absolutely perfect venue for a luxurious fairy-tale wedding set within beautiful Hampshire countryside. Home to seven unique ceremony & reception spaces, a wedding preparation suite, 50 bedrooms and over 300 acres of private gardens & woodlands.
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  • 350
  • 50 Bedrooms
  • £9,000 – £13,000
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Crathorne Hall Hotel

Yarm, North Yorkshire
(25)
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Set in 15 acres of beautiful grounds, this Edwardian country house is perfect for anyone wanting a traditional, magnificent wedding.
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  • 120
  • 37 Bedrooms
  • £7,195 – £16,495
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Merewood Country House Hotel

Windermere, Cumbria
(22)
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This elegant Lake District country house hotel is perfect for a celebration of your love for each other!
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  • 120
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • £1,195 – £20,000
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Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa

Nantwich, Cheshire
(45)
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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
  • 69 Bedrooms
  • £6,250 – £12,600
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Knowsley Hall

Prescot, Merseyside
(69)
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Immerse yourself in over 600 years of history and feel like royalty on your wedding day. With luxurious interiors and breathtaking grounds, our enchanting stately home will be exclusively yours.
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  • 132
  • 17 Bedrooms
  • £5,500 – £11,500
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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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Wivenhoe House Hotel

Colchester, Essex
(29)
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Weddings at Wivenhoe House are everything you’d expect and more. Our stunning 18th Century, country house hotel makes the perfect backdrop for your wedding and is set in the most idyllic of locations.
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  • 120
  • 40 Bedrooms
  • £2,500 – £4,250
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Beeston Manor

Preston, Lancashire
(63)
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140 acres of sweeping countryside, a barn steeped in character, and a day that feels effortlessly yours — welcome to Beeston Manor
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  • 125
  • 18 Bedrooms
  • £500 – £5,000
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Brinkburn Northumberland

Morpeth, Northumberland
(50)
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Brinkburn’s Specialist Wedding Team believe that the most important ingredient of all, when crafting a genuinely unique and personal wedding event – is time.
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  • 52
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Up to £19,500
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Sant Ffraed House

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
(72)
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Take a picturesque 14-acre estate in Abergavenny, a striking grade II listed building and an ultra-modern glass construction (The K Room) to create Sant Ffraed House; A brand-new wedding venue.
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  • 200
  • 24 Bedrooms
  • £6,000 – £18,000
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New Hall Hotel & Spa

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
(27)
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Set within 26 acres of countryside, New Hall is tucked away like a hidden secret. And you’ll certainly feel like you’ve stepped into a story book as you cross the drawbridge over the lily-filled moat.
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  • 72
  • 59 Bedrooms
  • £13,000 – £20,000
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Pelham House

Lewes, East Sussex
(28)
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Situated in the heart of historic Lewes, just over an hour from London and 25 minutes from Brighton, Pelham House is a stunning 16th-century townhouse wedding venue that offers a rich combination of historic charm and modern luxury.
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  • 150
  • 28 Bedrooms
  • £2,650 – £8,300
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Owston Hall Hotel

Doncaster, South Yorkshire
(22)
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Fall in Love with the Elegance of Owston Hall – Your Dream Wedding Awaits Set within 147 acres of breathtaking parkland and manicured gardens, Owston Hall is a magnificent 17th-century Regency country estate that offers an unforgettable setting for
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  • 100
  • 32 Bedrooms
  • £4,250 – £15,000
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Victoria Warehouse

Manchester, Greater Manchester
(23)
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We are a completely unique and entirely innovative event space in the heart of Manchester. With exposed walls and a raw urban backdrop; our simplicity provides a stunning setting for your wedding day.
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  • 250
  • £3,500 – £15,500
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Gisborough Hall Hotel

Guisborough, North Yorkshire
(39)
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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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Heskin Hall

Chorley, Lancashire
(36)
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Heskin Hall is a Grade 1 listed Manor House with its own extensive grounds set in lush countryside. Charming interiors. We treat each couple as individuals. Let work together to create your day!
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  • 120
  • £1,750 – £3,500
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Whitley Hall Hotel

Sheffield, South Yorkshire
(8)
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Nestled within the South Yorkshire countryside, Whitley Hall is a grade II listed 16th Century Manor House. Outdoor ceremony areas and private gardens available with each wedding suite.
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  • 110
  • 32 Bedrooms
  • £2,995 – £25,000
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The Manor House Hotel, County Durham

Bishop Auckland, County Durham
(25)
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The Manor House is a beautiful location for your wedding, our heritage building providing a stunning backdrop for photographs & the services of our dedicated wedding team ensure the perfect day.
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  • 120
  • 34 Bedrooms
  • £5,995 – £8,900
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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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Stockwith Mill

Hagworthingham, Lincolnshire
(28)
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Stockwith Mill is a stunning wedding venue in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds, once a 17th-century water-driven corn mill. Couples can host their special day surrounded by nature at this beautiful waterside location.
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  • 98
  • £660 – £4,250
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Warbrook House, Hook

Hook, Hampshire
(15)
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Set in 121 acres of stunning gardens, Warbrook House is a Grade I listed mansion filled with charm, character, and endless photo opportunities. Your love story starts here.
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  • 120
  • 68 Bedrooms
  • From £125.00 pp
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The Timble Inn

Timble, North Yorkshire
(71)
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Hidden away in the quiet, beautiful village of Timble, nestling in the stunning Washburn Valley, The Timble Inn is a romantic Grade II listed 18th Century Coaching Inn and quaint Chapel.
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  • 40
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • £3,000 – £6,000
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Ragley Hall

Alcester, Warwickshire
(21)
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Ragley Hall, built in 1680 and set in the heart of Shakespeare's England, is the perfect backdrop for unforgettable weddings of all sizes.
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  • 180
  • £7,260 – £13,640
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The Pumping House

Newark, Nottinghamshire
(72)
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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
  • £2,500 – £6,950
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Farnham Castle

Farnham, Surrey
(140)
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Farnham Castle is a stunning, iconic and exclusive multi-award-winning venue for Weddings, set in five acres of beautiful grounds, overlooking the historic, market town of Farnham, on the Surrey and Hampshire border.
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  • 238
  • 34 Bedrooms
  • £4,000 – £15,000
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The Lawn

Rochford, Essex
(117)
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An exclusive country venue in Essex, a beautiful venue for your perfect wedding.
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  • 130
  • Moderate ($$)
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Mercure Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells, Kent
(23)
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Set in the heart of Kent, the garden of England, the Mercure Tunbridge Wells provides a stunning location for your dream wedding. 'Wedding Venue of the Year - Kent' at the Global Wedding Awards
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  • 100
  • 84 Bedrooms
  • £4,550 – £8,100
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Bowcliffe Hall

Bramham, West Yorkshire
(30)
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One of Yorkshire's most luxurious wedding venues, Bowcliffe Hall is a stunning Georgian country house set amidst 38 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.
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  • 85
  • £2,700 – £6,000
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The Bodleian Library

Oxford, Oxfordshire
(34)
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Set in the heart of the 'city of the dreaming spires', the Bodleian Libraries are a historic venue steeped in romance and elegance.
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  • 120
  • £3,500 – £12,000
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The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa

Skipton, North Yorkshire
(32)
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Set in 1,400 acres of beautiful countryside. From panoramic views of the picturesque Yorkshire Dales to private grounds, woodland and enchanting 24-acre lake, your special day will be truly magical. https://www.instagram.com/weddingsconiston
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  • 120
  • 70 Bedrooms
  • £1,995 – £2,495
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Matfen Hall

Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
(139)
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Set in the heart of Northumberland, Matfen Hall is the perfect place to host your unforgettable day! With every detail tailored to you, we offer a unique luxury experience for you and your guests.
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  • 100
  • 63 Bedrooms
  • £16,000 – £21,500
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The Walled Garden at Cowdray

Easebourne, West Sussex
(15)
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The Walled Garden is a beautiful wedding venue, located at the heart of the Cowdray Estate in West Sussex. With it's picturesque gardens, two charming entertainment rooms, and private bridal dressing room, it provides an ideal space for weddings.
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  • 100
  • 33 Bedrooms
  • £2,500 – £7,000
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Le Gothique

London, South West London
(19)
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Stunning grade II (star) listed fairy tale Gothic "castle-like" building on Wandsworth Common. Triple award winning garden for al fresco wedding.
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  • 150
  • ~£120
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.