Uncover the UK’s most exquisite wedding venues for 2026 and beyond, curated by The Wedding Edition. From timeless country estates steeped in charm to the season’s most coveted new openings, these are the destinations where weddings and celebrations become unforgettable experiences. From rustic barns where farm-to-fork feasts can dovetail with wildflower meadows to palatial estates where chandeliers glint and sweeping staircases preside the arrival scene it’s an escapist yet distinctly British story of love, luxury and place. Think of this as more than location scouting – it’s about discovering the backdrop to your unforgettable weekend, where the architecture, the gardens, the views and the very air participate in the narrative you’ll remember. So before the guest list lands and the styling boards stack up breathe in this list of top venues and imagine yourself saying yes in the kind of setting that whispers possibility, grandeur and joy in equal measure.
The Lost Music Hall, Devon
Words by Lucy Halfhead
Nestled near Totnes in Devon, The Lost Music Hall is a bohemian country manor infused with a relaxed, almost magical atmosphere, whose grandeur is matched only by its free-spirited soul. With capacity for up to 110 guests at a licensed ceremony and overnight stays for 12, this home sets the stage for a weekend rich with possibility.
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The Goodwood Estate, West Sussex
Words by Rosalyn Wikeley
For a quintessentially English wedding in a grand, genteel setting, and with the fairy dust that only somewhere as versed in events as Goodwood can sprinkle. The wedding planning team here is as professional as they come, with a butler and chef at the couples’ disposal and no notion or vision too fantastical to contemplate, particularly with Goodwood’s Festival of Speed, Qatar Goodwood Festival and Goodwood Revival under their smart leather belts.
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Kin House, Wiltshire
Words by Isabella Foulger
Kin House first opened its doors in July 2022 and has a refreshingly flexible ethos when it comes to hosting weddings. This lovingly restored Georgian Manor has 12 individually-styled bedrooms, created by renowned interior designers Barlow & Barlow, each blends modern comforts, classic style and hotel luxuries. Breathtaking civil ceremonies can be held al fresco at the Arbour, near the Walled Gardens, with space for up to 160 guests to be seated.
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Florin, Wales
Words by Lucy Halfhead
Set just ten minutes from Wales’s windswept Heritage Coast, Florin exudes the romance of a bygone era with its Victorian elegance and picturesque grounds. Sleeping 14 guests across seven beautifully appointed bedrooms, this manor welcomes up to 150 guests under its marquee for lawn celebrations that manage to feel both grand and personal at the same time.
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Parnham Park, Dorset
Words by Isabella Foulger
Parnham Park is a Grade I listed country estate in Dorset, which has been painstakingly restored as a result of James and Sophie Perkins ongoing work. This creative husband and wife duo were the masterminds behind the much loved Aynhoe Park, famed for hosting many star studded parties, and Parnham Park is their latest project which is destined to be another showstopper. Set in the picturesque Dorset countryside, is the ultimate destination for couples seeking a wedding like no other, as it offers a truly otherworldly setting.
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Kingston Estate, Devon
Words by Georgie Elliot
Hidden away in South Devon, Kingston Estate is a rare bird of the wedding world; combining listed Georgian handsomeness and a bucolic 30 acres with the freewheeling spirit of a private festival. Bespoke is the key word here; candlelit street food feasts, yurt breakaway parties, wild swimming, and dancing into the early hours are not only possible but actively encouraged by the skies-the-limit behind the scenes team.
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Cornwell Manor, Oxfordshire
Words by Rosalyn Wikeley
Deep in the bucolic thickets of North Oxfordshire, Cornwell Manor casts its wisteria-smothered Georgian symmetry over acres of landscaped gardens and its very own hamlet, including a Norman church. As the Cotswolds switch on the sunshine and the Laurel-carved gardens glow an ethereal green, there is a sense that you have found the prettiest patch of England: undulating countryside, woodland and lakes serving as a soft, watercolour backdrop for the couple’s vision and all the photographs.
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Pylewell Park, Hampshire
Words by Georgie Elliot
The glamour of Pylewell House is undeniable. Set amid 58 acres of private parkland and verdant gardens dotted with blossoms, it’s hard to believe that this whimsical 1,500 acre estate is only two hours from London (although perhaps the slight salt tang in the air – emitted from the estate’s private-access beach, no less – is the giveaway). Grand vistas aside, it’s important that guests feel at home here.
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Scarlet Hall, Cheshire
Words by Lucy Halfhead
A fairytale estate with echoes of royal visits gone by, Scarlet Hall effortlessly marries timeless grandeur with modern amenities. The 11 bedrooms ensure a generous number of guests can stay (up to 22), and you’ll find a fully equipped events barn (with a commercial kitchen, bar and welcoming spaces) to cater seamlessly for up to 100 attendees. Meanwhile, the estate’s formal gardens and croquet lawn create the ideal setting for leisurely afternoons or champagne receptions, while the indoor heated pool, sauna, and cinema room offer indulgent spots for downtime throughout the weekend.
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Benham Park, Berkshire
Words by Georgie Elliot
This Grade II-listed Georgian gem, steeped in history and reborn through a meticulous restoration by architects and designers Albion Nord, now offers a rare alchemy: heritage grandeur met with fresh, design-led panache. For couples seeking a stately house with soul, Benham delivers a magic formula: exclusive-use privacy, seamless modern luxuries, and deep-rooted English character. Only an hour from London yet utterly secluded, this is a place for weekend-long revelry and intimate candlelit feasts, each unfolding as scenes from a country-house novel. In short: enquire early – Benham will be the name to know.
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The Stack, Cornwall
Words by Lucy Halfhead
In Poldark country, where the dramatic Cornish landscape dips into a lush valley, The Stack stands as a striking 19th-century engine house, now transformed into an intimate retreat that’s licensed for civil ceremonies with space for up to 40 guests. These take place in a romantic sunken glade amid whispering greenery and rustic wooden elements. For overnight guests, there’s accommodation for six. The interiors have graced the pages of numerous design magazines; a study in rustic-modern sophistication where raw textures meet clean lines and thoughtful details.
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Deer Park Country House, Devon
Words by Isabella Foulger
Built with a retreat ethos at its core, Deer Park in Devon has a mantra of eat, sleep, party repeat. It’s all about giving couples the freedom to use their imaginations and choreograph something truly magical and memorable for their guests. The key thing to remember here is that there really are no limits – Deer Park becomes your house for the duration of your stay with guaranteed privacy. A dedicated Wedding Coordinator will be on hand throughout the wedding journey to bring couples’ visions to life and help curate each element.
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Euridge Manor, Wiltshire
Words by Isabella Foulger
This moated manor house sits proudly within the private estate adorned with majestic Georgian-style architecture, tranquil water features, a stunning chandelier archway, a thatched Boathouse, and an elegant ballroom with golden chandeliers for unforgettable late-night celebrations. At the heart of the venue is the coral-coloured orangery with evergreen palm trees and glittering chandeliers, it sets the stage for early evening cocktails under the stars. The orangery offers a breathtaking blank canvas for celebrations for up to 150 guests with the option of bringing in your own suppliers or working with their trusted list.
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Anthology Farm, Gloucestershire
Words by Lucy Halfhead
On a 500-acre working farm in the heart of the Cotswolds, Anthology Farm balances the rugged charm of an 18th-century barn conversion with the sophistication of modern design. Two restored accommodation barns provide space for 18 guests, and celebrations can unfold indoors for up to 60 or beneath a marquee for 100. The venue is not licensed for civil ceremonies but warmly welcomes celebrant-led or church ceremonies nearby, giving couples freedom to personalise their vows. Guests can drift between the heated indoor pool, tennis courts and cosy cinema room, making it a weekend of both celebration and relaxation.
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Wilderness Reserve, Suffolk
Words by Isabella Foulger
To host the ultimate pile-them-all-in wedding (the sort you presumed you could only achieve with a sprawling Tuscan estate) in one of the UK’s most exclusive wedding venues. Here, in this bucolic stretch of Suffolk, you can keep all your nearest and dearest (and the rest) on site, hunkering down in the chicest accommodation spread across a manor house, barn conversions, Suffolk pink farmhouses, cottages and lodges. Wilderness Reserve may sound like an African safari park, and it’s quite frankly not far from it, with 8000 wild acres spread across two estates (and a hotly anticipated third one opening in 2025).
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St Audries Park, Somerset
Words by Isabella Foulger
St Audries Park is an exclusive-hire hidden gem, nestled between the rolling Quantock hills and the glorious Somerset coastline. The historic estate wows with a Victorian Orangery for ceremonies, luxurious and expansive accommodation offering, the awe-inspiring Banquet Hall with vaulted ceiling and two fully stocked bars. This venue offers a peaceful ambience and elegant retreat for couples wanting to get married in Somerset. Panoramic views stretch as far as the Bristol Channel, there’s a 100-acre deer park enveloping the grounds and beautifully-manicured gardens surrounding the main house.
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Gulliver’s Hall – Stroud, Gloucestershire
Words by Lucy Halfhead
Hidden deep within a 320-acre private Cotswolds estate, Gulliver’s Hall offers a secluded and enchanting wedding setting that feels like you’ve discovered a well-kept secret. Up to 21 guests can stay on-site, with ceremonies and celebrations accommodating 70 guests in its charming stone barn and outdoor spaces. Humanist or celebrant-led ceremonies take place amid wildflower meadows or within the barn itself, with a nearby church available for traditional services. The estate’s wellness amenities – a heated outdoor pool (open April to October), sauna, steam room and sunken spa bath – are second to none and create a serene counterpoint to lively festivities. As night falls, options abound, from live bands and silent discos to simple pleasures like s’mores around the firepit.
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The Kensington And Chelsea Register Office At Chelsea Old Town Hall, London
Words by Georgie Elliot
Sitting on a particularly lovely corner of the King’s Road, Kensington and Chelsea Register Office at Chelsea Old Town Hall is the definitive choice for a city-chic London wedding. With Grade II listed bags of effortless charm, beautiful and flexible rooms that were very recently brought bang-up-to-date with a generous refurb, and an enviable photo opportunity on the iconic front steps, Kensington and Chelsea Register Office is the quintessentially London choice for a wedding venue.
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Ansty Hall, Warwickshire
Words by Georgie Elliot
Tucked into eight acres of Warwickshire countryside, Ansty Hall is a handsome Georgian house with character in every corner. If opting for exclusive use, every inch of the estate is entirely yours on the day, with a variety of charming spaces for your ‘I dos’. There is a garden aisle framed by a 350-year-old cedar tree, to the elegantly finished and light-filled Orangery and Cedar rooms, the period fireplace of The Gilbert Scott, or the quaint Church of St James, a few steps away. The food offering accommodates up to 120 for a seated wedding breakfast; there is everything from canapés to evening buffets and elevated best-of-British menus, all informed by the season.
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Wasing Park, Berkshire
Words by Lucy Halfhead
Wasing Park is a centuries-old farming hamlet that has been carefully converted into an incomparable storybook wedding venue. There is magic in every corner of the verdant 4,000-acre Wasing Estate, one of the most diverse rural estates in England, and Wasing Park is its stunning crowning jewel. Wasing can be exclusively enjoyed by the wedding party, who will find a unique space to celebrate and connect, from an unforgettable welcome evening—think acoustic musicians serenading guests in the moonlight—to the final ‘Estate to Plate’ wedding breakfast.
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Crockwell Farm, Northamptonshire
Words by Georgie Elliot
For couples who want authentic country polish – avoiding any whiff of cliché – 18th-century Crockwell Farm delivers without compromise. In the surround of as-far-as-the-eye-can-see acres of private Northamptonshire countryside, this family-run estate (and working farm) offers exclusive use for three days (read: all the space, none of the rush), allowing for an unhurried, without-a-hitch wedding weekend that breezes from ceremony to canapes, drinks to dinner to dancing, at your chosen pace.
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Raffles London at The OWO
Words by Georgie Elliot
Raffles London at The OWO sits within one of Whitehall’s most legendary addresses. The Old War Office – once the nerve centre of Churchill and the Allied victory, and long entwined with the secrets of MI5 and MI6 – has been meticulously restored and reopened in 2023 as a hotel of rare grandeur and prestige. Behind an Edwardian Baroque façade, views sweep across Whitehall and Horse Guards and a series of handsome rooms set the stage for nuptials of every scale; the most spectacular is the Whitehall Ballroom, designed by acclaimed architect Thierry Despont. Think swooping staircases, sky-high seven-metre ceilings, and space for a colossal guest list of up to 600 (though there is the nifty option to divide the room into several staged and soundproofed sections for a more intimate affair).
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North Cadbury Court, Somerset
Words by Georgie Elliot
Grade I listed North Cadbury Court, the Montgomery family home, dominates its corner of the Somerset countryside. An exclusive-use choice sleeping 80, it has weighty elegance, a manor house facade and historic ceremony spaces like the North Hall and light-filled Ballroom or sweeping lawn, but holds spirited playfulness you rarely find in the old world. The team, including a dedicated events manager, is in your corner to pull off an expansive wedding weekend that brings everyone together for afternoon tennis matches and long lakeside lunches at the Yacht Club.
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Somerley House, Hampshire
Words by Isabella Foulger
Somerley is an exquisite country house, located in a beautiful rural setting on the Hampshire and Dorset border. The elevated house and gardens overlook hundreds of acres of parkland, centuries-old woodland and the well-known River Avon winding through the landscape. Somerley is sumptuously elegant, with the welcoming embrace of a family home and provides an intimate setting for your big day. The ground floor of the main house has a range of licensed ceremony rooms to choose from, each with its own distinct atmosphere.
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