Highest Reviewed & Award-Winning Wedding Venues in South East England

Discover the highest reviewed wedding venues in South East England, including winners of the Best of Bridebook Awards. These Platinum, Gold and Silver award-winning venues have earned the most five-star reviews from real couples, making them some of the most trusted and highly recommended places to get married in the South East.
Planning a wedding in South East England? Explore the highest reviewed wedding venues on Bridebook, featuring our Best of Bridebook Award winners across Platinum, Gold and Silver tiers. From elegant country houses and coastal venues to stylish barns and luxury hotels, these locations have received outstanding five-star reviews from real couples.
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Cain Manor

Headley Down, Hampshire
(60)
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A romantic Tudor manor house on the brow of a Hampshire hill, Cain Manor is the quintessential English country hideaway.
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  • 123
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • £4,500 – £10,000
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Lakeview Marquee

Ilford, Essex, Greater London
(60)
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Lakeview Marquee offers a breathtaking lakeside venue in Essex, featuring an exclusive island, versatile event spaces, and stunning natural surroundings. With exceptional service, tailored catering, and a dedicated team, we create unforgettable, pers
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  • 800
  • £3,800 – £15,000
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Hadsham Farm Weddings

Horley, Oxfordshire
(60)
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A stunning lakeside Tipi wedding venue for events between April and October. We offer 3-day exclusive use of our permanently installed 'dry-hire' venue for you to create a truly bespoke occasion with minimal restrictions!
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  • 130
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • £5,950 – £12,950
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Notley Tythe Barn

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
(59)
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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
  • £3,050 – £6,050
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The Hackney

London, East Central London
(59)
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Situated in the Cambridge Heath neighbourhood of East London, England, The Hackney is a unique and stunning place to host your wedding. This one-of-a-kind venue features gorgeous industrial details, hanging greenery, and lots of natural light.
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  • 60
  • £1,000 – £3,000
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Milling Barn

Buntingford, Hertfordshire
(59)
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Milling Barn is a romantic and refined barn wedding venue full of rustic charm and historic character.
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  • 144
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • £1,250 – £4,500
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Grove House, London

London, South West London
(59)
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This dry hire stunning Grade ll listed Georgian mansion amidst landscaped gardens makes a magical setting for your Wedding Day!
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  • 150
  • 30 Bedrooms
  • £5,550 – £6,900
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Buxted Park Hotel

Uckfield,, East Sussex
(58)
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One of the most reputed luxury wedding venues in East Sussex, this 18th-century Palladian mansion house has so much to discover.
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  • 120
  • 40 Bedrooms
  • £12,857 – £27,435
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The Orchard

Maidstone, Kent
(58)
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Set in a beautiful, exclusive-use 14th-century farmhouse, surrounded by the rolling hills of the Kent countryside.
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  • 130
  • £6,750 – £28,000
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Tudor Barn Eltham

Welling, South East London
(58)
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All yours, all day. Tudor Barn Eltham is the perfect all inclusive unique wedding venue for your special day. Set in acres of beautiful parkland and gardens, and dating back to 1525. Please note we unfortunately do not allow own catering.
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  • 180
  • £1,315 – £5,200
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St Osyth Priory

West field lane, Essex
(58)
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St Osyth Priory is one of East of England’s most beautiful wedding venues, brought to life with a sumptuous elegance that delivers modern luxury in historic surroundings.
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  • 110
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • £3,000 – £10,750
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The Secret Garden, Ashford

Ashford, Kent
(57)
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The Secret Garden is Kent's most romantic venue; complete with immaculately presented Gardens, a historic Cobbled Courtyard, lovingly restored Victorian Glasshouse alongside the main Coach House.
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  • 90
  • £1,500 – £7,250
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Solent Hotel & Spa

Fareham,, Hampshire
(57)
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The moment you walk into the Solent Hotel, our lovely team are here to help create the Wedding of your dreams! Beautiful gardens, bespoke packages and a personal help-in-hand every step of the way!
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  • 150
  • 171 Bedrooms
  • £700 – £1,000
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Inn On The Lake

Gravesend, Kent
(57)
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Nestled within twelve acres of stunning woodland, The Inn on the Lake is a secluded and picturesque wedding location with beautiful and spacious suites.
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  • 200
  • 76 Bedrooms
  • £3,800 – £10,500
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Baddow Park House

Great Baddow, Essex
(56)
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Creating memories with unique celebrations in the heart of the Essex Countryside, Baddow Park House provides the perfect blend of history, stunning architecture and meticulous attention to detail.
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  • 150
  • 11 Bedrooms
  • £8,000 – £16,000
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All Manor of Events

Ipswich, Suffolk
(55)
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Manor Farm Barn is a wonderful venue with excellent facilities, none more so than a glorious wedding. It has beautiful views of the Suffolk countryside, not to mention its charming barn.
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  • 220
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • £1,500 – £3,995
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Browning Bros

Colchester, Essex
(55)
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Browning Bros. is passionate about delivering unique outdoor weddings with two beautiful lakeside and woodland wedding venues to choose from!
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  • 180
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • £4,100 – £11,650
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Grittenham Barn

Tillington, West Sussex
(54)
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A beautiful grade II listed Sussex barn in the heart of the South Downs set in stunning gardens complete with lake and orchard - all with breathtaking views over glorious countryside and to the South Downs
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  • 120
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • £3,500 – £6,800
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The Olde Bell

Hurley, Berkshire
(54)
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A Quintessentially Grade II listed Wedding Venue in the heart of Berkshire. Celebrate with a choice of 4 licenced rooms, including Tudor Barn and Victorian Malthouse offering exclusive use.
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  • 110
  • 48 Bedrooms
  • ~£5,895
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Wilderness Wedding Venue

Preston Canterbury, Kent
(54)
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🏆Voted Best of Best Wedding Venue in Kent 2026, by the KWA.🏆 Set in an absolutely idyllic nature reserve; Rustic Boat House on a lake, TREE HOUSE, Nordic Tipi tents, Fire pit, luxury glamping. For every wedding booked we plant a tree on the Farm.
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  • 120
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • £7,582 – £13,810
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Talbooth Weddings

Dedham, Essex
(53)
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Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Dedham Vale, Talbooth House and Talbooth Restaurant & Marquee offer two unique wedding experiences within one luxurious location, perfect for couples looking to create an unforgettable celebration in the Essex
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  • 160
  • 29 Bedrooms
  • £1,500 – £8,250
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Surrey Downs Golf Club

Tadworth, Surrey
(53)
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A spacious, modern venue adaptable to your wishes with views onto the beautiful, rolling grounds of Surrey Downs Golf Club.
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  • 120
  • £830 – £1,149
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Easthampstead Park

Wokingham, Berkshire
(52)
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Easthampstead Park is a wedding venue in Wokingham, Berkshire, England. This Grade II listed Victorian mansion is set amidst 80 acres of exquisite grounds and parklands, featuring picturesque gardens and fountains.
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  • 480
  • 93 Bedrooms
  • £4,000 – £6,000
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Gildredge Manor

Eastbourne, East Sussex
(51)
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A beautiful grade II listed Georgian Manor House in the heart of Eastbourne, East Sussex. Exclusivity with luxurious spaces for ceremony, reception and entertainment, as well as private gardens. Choice of ceremony rooms or an outdoor wedding.
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  • 100
  • £4,250 – £5,750
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Hever Castle & Gardens

Edenbridge, Kent
(50)
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Choose from three glorious & quite different locations on the Hever Castle Estate: the magical lakeside Italian Garden, the Astor Wing with its country atmosphere or the stunning 14th century Castle.
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  • 180
  • 26 Bedrooms
  • £4,700 – £10,000
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The Night Yard

Canterbury, Kent
(50)
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A truly relaxed Kentish wedding venue, nestled in woodland and surrounded by fruit orchards, the historic Night Yard offers everything you need for a relaxed and rural Kentish wedding venue from day to night.
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  • 140
  • £4,500 – £5,900
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The Boundary

Southend-on-Sea, Essex
(50)
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Exclusive Barn & Marquee Venue. Welcome to The Boundary designed to provide an exceptional setting for your dream celebration. Nestled within the 10 acres of privately owned Garons Park Trust land in the heart of Southend-on-Sea.
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  • 270
  • £2,500 – £8,500
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Stanlake Park Wine Estate

Twyford, Berkshire
(48)
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Nestled in 130 acres of beautiful Berkshire countryside, Stanlake Park is a historic 16th-century estate offering an award-winning wedding venue with a romantic vineyard setting — just 40 minutes from Central London.
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  • 150
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • £2,000 – £9,000
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Marden Park Mansion

Woldingham, Surrey
(47)
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Marden Park, the ideal Surrey wedding venue with its magnificent mansion & over 500 acre estate set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Exclusively yours with a chapel & stately rooms for both weddings & receptions.
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  • 130
  • £2,850 – £7,350
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Layer Marney Tower

Colchester, Essex
(46)
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This beautiful Tudor gatehouse is the perfect backdrop for your special day!
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  • 180
  • £2,600 – £7,950
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Reigate Hill

Reigate, Surrey
(46)
Reigate Hill is the perfect venue for your special day. Choose to have your ceremony inside or outside, or come to us after the church and we will happily hold just your reception.
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  • 120
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • £3,495 – £9,495
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Furtho Manor Farm

Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire
(46)
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Furtho Manor Farm offers a rural barn location. The ceremony room, barn or Gazebo by the lake are all licensed for marriage and civil ceremony, whilst a blessing is available in the Church.
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  • 150
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • £200 – £5,750
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The Warren Estate

Maldon, Essex
(45)
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The Warren Estate offers a stunning 18th century barn which is a perfect venue for your wedding!
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  • 120
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • From £7,000
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The East Horton Golf Club

Eastleigh, Hampshire
(45)
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With two converted barns at the heart of 260 acres of beautiful countryside and ancient woodland, East Horton is a wonderful place to celebrate your marriage.
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  • 150
  • £450 – £2,250
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Coltsford Mill

Oxted, Surrey
(45)
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Coltsford Mill is a stunning contemporary barn wedding venue in Surrey. A hidden gem perfect for you.
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  • 150
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • £3,100 – £6,400
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The Grand Marquee Brentwood

Brentwood, Essex
(44)
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The Grand Marquee Brentwood is an all year round fully self-contained dry hire Marquee wedding venue nestled in the verdant countryside of Brentwood, Essex.
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  • 400
  • £4,000 – £7,500
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Nettlestead Place

Maidstone, Kent
(44)
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This beautiful waterside manor house provides the ideal setting for your wedding day. Ceremonies take place outside in the Rose Garden or 13th century Undercroft in the Manor
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  • 150
  • 1 Bedroom
  • £6,400 – £7,400
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Stationers' Hall and Garden

London, East Central London
(43)
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Stationers' Hall is the perfect wedding venue located in the heart of the City of London, just minutes’ walk from St Paul’s Cathedral.
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  • 200
  • £3,000 – £6,000
Everything you need to know about weddings in the South East

South East England is one of the UK’s most popular regions to get married, offering everything from picturesque countryside estates and historic manor houses to chic coastal venues and contemporary city spaces. But while the setting matters, real couple reviews provide the clearest picture of what your wedding experience will truly be like.

The venues featured on this page are among the highest reviewed wedding venues in South East England on Bridebook. Many are winners of the Best of Bridebook Awards, recognised for consistently delivering exceptional weddings and earning outstanding five-star feedback.

Choosing a highly reviewed venue means you’re selecting a team with a proven track record for service, organisation and unforgettable wedding days.

What Are the Best of Bridebook Awards?

The Best of Bridebook Awards celebrate venues that achieve the strongest five-star review performance on Bridebook.

Awards are presented across three tiers:

  • Platinum – The highest-performing venues with exceptional volumes of five-star reviews
  • Gold – Consistently excellent ratings and outstanding couple feedback
  • Silver – Highly rated and widely recommended venues

Being featured on this page means these South East venues are not only beautiful settings — they are trusted, experienced and repeatedly praised by couples who have celebrated there.

South East England offers incredible variety for couples planning their wedding, including:

  • Elegant country house and manor weddings
  • Coastal celebrations along the South Coast
  • Rustic barn venues in the countryside
  • Exclusive-use estates and luxury hotels
  • Stylish city venues in destinations like Brighton and Oxford

Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a large-scale wedding, choosing one of the highest reviewed wedding venues in South East England gives you added confidence that your venue team is experienced, reliable and consistently loved by couples.

Explore, compare and shortlist with confidence, knowing these venues represent some of the most highly rated and award-winning wedding locations in the South East.