15 Large Capacity Wedding Venues

Written by Lottie Dainton
If the last year or so of #pandemiclife has made us want to do anything, it’s to really make the most of our time with our friends and family and enjoy the party of a lifetime! Cue our collection of large capacity wedding venues…

Whether you’re looking to host a cultural celebration with an extended guest list or you just want to host a mega shindig with all your loved ones, our selection of larger wedding venues will leave you spoilt for choice. Get scrollin’ folks, we’ve got some goodens waiting for you!

The Design Museum

Located in Kensington, The Design Museum is the world’s leading museum devoted to architecture and design. Offering five unique spaces for your ceremony and reception – all of which will be exclusively yours. The Atrium, with capacity for up to 750 guests, is the largest space, with three open floors, impressive views and original hyperbolic paraboloid roof. You’ll also have the reassurance of their experienced and dedicated events team, who will effortlessly guide you throughout the options and their recommended suppliers.

Bespoke at Littleton Manor Farm

This rural wedding venue in Surrey is set within 70-acres of family-run private estate, where you can create the wedding day you’ve always wanted. The natural surroundings and wide-open spaces at Littleton Manor Farm mean you have complete and utter flexibility, while the accessibility to airports and the Home Counties makes it ideally located. This is one for the ‘wild at heart’ couples, with the Wedding Field offering capacity for up to 500 guests, and the Festival Field providing room for up to 2,000! Whether you want a stretch tent, tipi or luxury sailcloth tent, you and your guests can enjoy it in total privacy.

Woolwich Works

A brand-new cultural hub located on the Thames, Woolwich Works is an assortment of Grade II listed buildings, with historical features, exposed brick walls and plenty of natural light. The Fireworks Factory (which is as cool as it sounds) is designed for larger weddings of up to 1,000 guests, boasting sleek modern touches and every state-of-the-art technical necessity you could ever ask for.

Gaddesden Estate

Gaddesden Estate is set in the Chilterns’ Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with formal gardens, wild spaces and private woodland. There are multiple spaces available for your wedding day, with plenty of flexibility and complete exclusivity. From The Walled Garden Meadow to Fishponds, their capacity for both your ceremony and reception is unlimited so you can really invite everyone on your guest list!

Burlton Manor

Surrounded by the beautiful North Shropshire Countryside, Burlton Manor is an elegantly restored Georgian brick barn. It’s bursting at the seams with character and is filled with hidden delights, from the oak beam structure to the red brick arches. You’ll be able to host up to 250 guests for your ceremony and reception, with an exceptional events team on hand to make it happen!

Deene Park Estate

Tucked away in the Northamptonshire countryside, Deene Park Estate is a 500-acre private estate with breath-taking views at every turn. Specialising in luxury outdoor weddings, the Brudenell family offer the grounds for marquee celebrations on just a handful of dates each year so that you have a truly exclusive experience. The Lakeside offers 360-degree views over the lakes and main house, with capacity for up to 400 guests to wine, dine and celebrate with you. But it doesn’t end there – new for 2022, Dibbins Wood has been specifically designed for larger outdoor weddings, so grab your loved ones and get partying!

The Hurlingham Club

Set amongst 42 acres of manicured lawns, sunken gardens and flower beds, The Hurlingham Club is a gorgeous backdrop for a larger wedding. You can invite up to 300 guests for your ceremony, and up to 800 for your reception in their glass-domed Palm Court. Their experienced and committed events team will accommodate every request to ensure you have the celebration of your dreams!

Kinkell Byre

Say hello to Kinkell Byre, a unique converted Scottish barn wedding venue that is available to hire on an exclusive basis. The setting is super spacious with spectacular sea views, offering couples a blank canvas where you have as much freedom as possible. The team have well over 16 years’ experience, so you and your (up to 300) guests will be in the safest of hands on your wedding day.

East Wintergarden

East Wintergarden really is the ultimate London wedding venue for a larger celebration. The stunning glass dome is flooded with natural daylight, offering a space that can accommodate up to 450 guests. This iconic location in the heart of Canary Wharf comprises of three spaces for you to hold a civil ceremony, religious ceremony or perhaps just your wedding reception. One thing is for sure, it promises a spectacular backdrop for you to tie the knot.

North Mymms Park

This magnificent 16th Century Mansion House is renowned as Hertfordshire’s very own hidden gem. Just 30 minutes from London, North Mymms Park is one of Britain’s finest country estates and is set within several hundred acres of picturesque countryside. The beautiful glass Pavilion accommodates up to 40 guests, while the team understand the importance of certain cultures and religious catering requirements. They allow external caterers and work with a selection of specialise caterers to ensure your requirements are exceeded.

Manor by the Lake

An exclusive use wedding venue in the heart of the Cotswolds, Manor by the Lake is steeped in history and overflowing with character. Available for wedding sizes of up to 300 guests, the setting has the rare ability to make any celebration feel intimate as well as lavish. Their award-winning wedding team and chefs will make sure your wedding day is nothing short of spectacular, and they are experienced in delivering all types of weddings to suit all faiths, cultures and religions.

Hale Park

A Hampshire wedding venue like no other, Hale Park is the epitome of romance. The team believe that every love story is unique, which is why they will always go the extra mile to make sure your wedding feels truly magical. With space for up to 450 guests, you’ll be spoilt with photograph backdrops aplenty, a variety of rooms to choose for your ceremony and reception and the most exquisite grounds and gardens.

Battersea Arts Centre

Housed in an iconic Victorian Town Hall, Battersea Arts Centre’s attractive architecture and rich heritage instantly makes it one of the most sought-after settings in the capital. The majestic Grand Hall is designed for larger weddings, with room for up to 600 guests. It has hosted many famous faces over the years, including the likes of Fleetwood Mac, The Jam and Nick Cave to name just a few. This truly is an epic space to dance the night away with your friends and family!

Busbridge Lakes

An exclusive family run marquee wedding venue in the Surrey Hills, Busbridge Lakes is home to three lakes and one of the largest collections of water birds in the country. Available from mid April to mid October, you can invite up to 300 of your loved ones for both your ceremony and reception. This really is an idyllic location and the family will endeavour to bring you an open canvas venue with plenty of support and exceptional suppliers.

Alrewas Hayes Wedding Venues 

Nestled in the heart of rural Staffordshire, Alrewas Hayes is a large capacity wedding venue and historical 100-acre country estate. There is an abundance of versatile event spaces on offer, which can accommodate up to 650 guests. You’ll find state-of-the-art production facilities, image mapping, world-class lighting and epic sound systems. This really is the ultimate country retreat for your wedding day!

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