Wedding Venues in Hampshire & Average Costs
Hampshire is home to some of the most breathtaking wedding venues in the UK, from historic castles to countryside estates and cosy coastal event spaces.
If you’re into history or you’d love to have a wedding fit for the Royal Family, why not choose one of the county’s many castles to host your wedding? Farnham Castle is absolutely enormous and includes everything from a grand ballroom to a choice of two on-site chapels. Or there’s Southsea Castle, one of Henry VIII's Tudor castles, which is right on the coast and offers great views across the Channel. Hampshire is also home to many stately homes and grand manor houses, such as Oakley Hall Hotel and Southdowns Manor, where you can have an elegant and sophisticated wedding surrounded by complete luxury.
Known for its amazing countryside, including the famous New Forest National Park, Hampshire is one of the best counties if you love the idea of getting married immersed in beautiful natural surroundings. Many venues across the region have fantastic ceremony and reception spaces that capitalise on the great outdoors, including The Tournerbury Woods Estate, The Pavilion at Winchester Cathedral and Langford Farm.
If you’re looking to get married somewhere a little bit different or at a venue with bags of character, Hampshire also has more than its fair share of places to consider. Tie the knot at one of the South’s most iconic buildings, Spinnaker Tower, which provides astonishing views of more than 23 miles. Milestones Museum is a living history museum, with its fantastic recreation of a Victorian street, so you can inject some olde worlde charm into your special day. Another iconic venue is Southampton’s Tudor House and Garden, which is perfect for intimate celebrations. There’s also Southampton City Art Gallery, where you can say, ‘I do,’ in the company of iconic art pieces.
Hampshire is also a great place to host your wedding if you’re not looking to spend a fortune, with loads of venues being great for small budgets. Venues like Highfield Park, Forest Park Hotel and The Stones Hotel show that there are plenty of luxury wedding venues out there that don’t have to cost the earth.
The average cost of a wedding venue in Hampshire and the rest of the South East of England is £5,626. This is a little under what couples pay on average in the UK, which is £5,945, and a fair bit less than couples in the capital pay at £7,020. So, you can definitely find your dream venue in Hampshire even if you don’t have an enormous budget.
Average Wedding Venue Booking Lead Times in Hampshire
Hampshire and the rest of the South East of England is a hugely popular wedding destination – it’s the most common location to host a wedding in the UK, after all. That means you shouldn’t be surprised if your chosen venue has a lead time of around two years. It could be even longer than this if you’re keen to get married during the height of the busy summer wedding season or if you’d like an elusive weekend date at a very specific venue.
If you’re happy to be a little more flexible, you may find that you can secure a venue in Hampshire with a lead time as little as six months from now. This is especially true if you’re open to a wide range of venues and dates, including midweek and winter dates. As an added bonus, you’re also likely to pay less if you book your wedding during a time when there’s less competition from other couples.
