The Best Wedding Venues for 2026 (and beyond)

Set within the South Devon countryside, Kingston Estate is a Georgian manor with serious party credentials. This is a venue made for multi-day weddings, with space for over 100 guests to stay onsite across luxury cottages, rustic barns, and boutique boltholes – not to mention their late-night vaulted club with a 3am music licence. 

The main house offers grandeur, while the Rose Garden and Long Barn provide dreamy spots for dining and dancing. There’s even the option to add a bespoke glamping village if you’re going all in. 

From joy-filled ceremonies to late-night celebrations, Kingston makes it very easy to turn one day into an unforgettable weekend.

Old Sessions House is one of London’s most iconic venues – a Grade II-listed former courthouse reimagined for contemporary celebrations. Built in 1782, the Palladian building sits on Clerkenwell Green, home to design studios, food spots, and a vibrant creative community. 

You’ll find a collection of stylish, atmospheric spaces across three floors, from ceremony rooms to reception halls and tucked-away lounges. Take over the full 18,000 square feet for the day, including rooms to get ready, dine, and dance – with the rooftop pool adding a memorable twist. 

With space for up to 160 guests seated or 350 standing, and enough character to carry even the most ambitious plans, it’s a venue that invites you to make your mark.

One of the UK’s most impressive barn venues (as Harper’s Bazaar will gladly tell you), Tythe is far more than just a pretty setting. Located on a working farm in rural Oxfordshire and still run by the same family for 500 years, it combines historic character with design-led comfort and genuine, thoughtful hosting. 

At the heart of the venue is a 14th-century thatched barn, sensitively restored to preserve its soul while dialling up the elegance. You’ll also find a series of beautifully connected spaces – from the atmospheric Cowshed to the lawns and terrace (ideal for pizza and cocktails) – plus a dreamy wisteria aisle in late spring. Add in The Nook (a private getting-ready barn), the seven-bedroom Farmhouse (tennis court and champagne station included), and a Shepherd’s Hut for two, and you’ve got the makings of a full-blown weekend wedding celebration.

Aswarby Rectory doesn’t try hard – and that’s precisely its allure. Set in the Lincolnshire countryside and designed with a light touch, this once-crumbling rectory is now an achingly cool setting for intimate, authentic weddings. The rectory lends itself to medium-sized guest lists (up to 80 for the day, 120 in the evening), and its beauty lies in how it holds space for whatever feels right for you.

Whitewashed walls, original features, and understated interiors create a relaxed and personal experience. You’ll have exclusive use of the house and grounds, eight bedrooms for your nearest and dearest, and expert guidance from the team – from planning to the last dance. 

Elmore Court doesn’t so much follow trends as chart its own course. A 13th-century manor with an unmistakable sense of spirit, it balances heritage with a progressive mindset,  from the wild-swimming lake and rewilded estate to The Gillyflower, their pioneering rammed-earth party venue. 

At the heart of it all is a feeling. Guests often speak of the house’s rare warmth, the kind that makes you feel instantly at home and ready to celebrate. Ceremonies lead easily into dinners, dancing, and late-night revelry, with the team ensuring every detail is taken care of… and nothing ever feels too rigid.

Caswell House in Oxfordshire is a place of understated beauty. This 15th-century countryside estate has been thoughtfully restored with weddings in mind; all golden stone, rustic beams, and pretty private gardens that change with the seasons. 

Their three wedding barns feel calm and refined, with a layout that naturally shifts from ceremony to dinner to dance-floor fun. There’s also space to stay overnight, with 16 exceptionally comfortable bedrooms for loved ones. Whether you’re here for a single day or a whole weekend, Caswell makes everything feel unrushed; it’s a setting that invites you to slow down, settle in, and celebrate well.

Between the Dales and the Moors lies 200 acres of North Yorkshire countryside, home to Middleton Lodge, a beautifully restored estate where every detail has been carefully considered. And with two very different event spaces to choose from, there’s plenty of flexibility for your celebration.

Go classic with the Georgian Main House: sweeping staircase, croquet lawn, and a marquee for larger gatherings. Or slip behind the garden walls to the Fig House – a rustic-luxe space featuring oodles of natural light, stone floors and seasonal styling, set beside two acres of restored private gardens. Stay for the weekend, and you’ll quickly get into the rhythm: long breakfasts, fire pits, bikes-for-borrowing, a Michelin Green Star restaurant, and a woodland spa that will likely tempt you back the next day.

If you’re planning an outdoor wedding and want to sidestep the traditional route, Boutique Marquees are the UK’s go-to for original Sperry Tents – the only licensed provider of these iconic sailcloth structures. 

With their milled wooden poles, oyster-toned canvas, and gentle curves, a Sperry Tent brings charm to any setting, be it wild meadow, country estate, or woodland glade. These are blank canvases in the best possible sense: versatile and effortlessly atmospheric. The team is also seasoned in outdoor weddings, and their passion for what they do is unmistakable. From first enquiry to final install, you’re in excellent hands.

Hidden behind high walls and surrounded by royal parkland, Hampton Court House is an 18th-century mansion with serious character. Step inside and you’ll find chandeliers, panelled rooms, a mirrored theatre space and a sweeping staircase made for dramatic entrances. 

Head outside and the gardens are nothing short of magical – from the shell-lined grotto to the heart-shaped lake and resident swans. Weddings here move between richly decorated rooms and landscaped grounds, allowing each part of the day to take place in a different space. It’s private and romantic, with just the right amount of eccentricity; a great find for couples who want something a little less expected.

Follow the chestnut-lined drive, and you’ll arrive at Gulliver’s Hall – a storied Cotswolds estate with 320 acres of private parkland, wildflower meadows, and sculptural gardens. At its heart is a cathedral-like wedding barn, designed for imaginative, artful celebrations.

The main house is bursting with atmosphere; think antique furnishings, secret doorways, and even a champagne bar balanced on a 400-year-old oak tree. With space for up to 21 guests across seven bedrooms (and three more in the contemporary pool house), Gulliver’s Hall is considered a setting for celebration and retreat in equal measure.

Some venues shine because they’re polished. The Secret Barn shines because it’s not. A much-loved favourite for very good reason, this hidden gem near the South Downs is as rustic and relaxed as they come; an authentic working farm with an old threshing barn, creaky beams, and cows in the next field.

There’s no glossy façade here, just genuine charm and plenty of it. Exchange vows in the fairy-lit barn or outside in the orchard, with food served up feasting-style: antipasti boards, roast meats, seasonal salads and freshly baked bread. Come nightfall, guests can gather around the fire pit or wander over the bridge to the paddock to camp under the stars.

An hour inland from Barcelona, where the Catalan hills begin to roll, and the foothills of the Pyrenees come into view, you’ll find This Must Be The Place. Set within the centuries-old Mas Casamitjana, it certainly lives up to its name.

Lovingly restored by owners Jo and Duncan, the house blends original stonework with modern rustic charm and plenty of bespoke touches. You’ll have free rein across the estate, from the terrace with its expansive valley views to the shaded courtyard and sundrenched ceremony spots. Expect golden light, vast skies, and epic sunsets that stop you mid-sentence. Add in a warm climate, a brilliant food and wine scene, and proximity to one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, and you’ve got yourself a destination well worth the journey.

Pennard House is graceful, generous, full of life; a romantic Somerset estate that offers the beauty of a country house wedding with all the warmth of a family home. Here you can expect to find walled gardens, rambling roses, cider orchards, and a church just beyond the trees.

Blending elegance with ease, the venue offers overnight guest rooms, a licensed pavilion for outdoor ceremonies, and a Coach House ideal for dining and dancing. And now, with the addition of the light-filled new Conservatory, celebrations here feel even more seamless.

With the Malvern Hills rising in the distance and a private lake on your doorstep, Barns & Yard is a Worcestershire retreat with centuries of stories to tell. A collection of thoughtfully restored Tudor barns and farm cottages, they perfectly blend rural charm with refined design.

Available for exclusive two-night hire, the venue is yours to take over and truly make your own. You’ll find a series of beautifully restored spaces, from the Threshing Barn to the light-filled Cart Shed and intimate Cider Barn. It’s a place for feasting, gathering, and celebrating – with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that still lets the history sing.

Light-filled and steeped in history, The Orangery in Holland Park is a rare pocket of calm in the heart of west London. Once the setting for Lord and Lady Holland’s lavish receptions, this glass and stone pavilion doesn’t need dressing up to feel special.

Whatever you’re planning, from vows exchanged beneath the arched, light-filled ceiling or champagne toasts among the roses on the lawn, the mood here is always timeless, always graceful. With its botanical backdrop and accessible central location, The Orangery is a remarkable venue for city couples who don’t want a typical city vibe.

Just 20 minutes from Exeter but surrounded by rolling hills and vine-covered slopes, Brickhouse Vineyard offers something exceptionally special.

With its thatched Round House and beautifully restored Barn, it’s a place that feels rooted in the land yet still stylish and refined. Whether it’s an intimate celebration or a whole weekend gathering, there’s a sense of space, beauty, and balance here. Ceremonies take in far-reaching views of the Devon countryside, and receptions flow from vaulted beams to candlelit tables, the vineyard just beyond.

A modern lodge surrounded by Sussex woodland, LIMEKILN is one of the most distinctive new venues on the scene, and it’s already drawing attention for all the right reasons.

If interiors are your jam, they do some heavy lifting here: clashing prints, bold colour palettes, and tactile details that make even the corners feel styled. But it’s not just for show – the design here creates atmosphere. From morning prep in The Apartment to vows in the Alder Room and dinner in Poplar Hall, the transition also feels effortless. Then there’s the Kiln Barn – the heart of it all – where toasts are raised, candles flicker, and music carries on late into the night.

Somerley House expertly balances heritage with hospitality. Privately owned by the Normanton family since 1828, this Georgian estate sits within 7,000 acres of Hampshire parkland, offering an impressive yet wonderfully personal wedding experience. 

Here, the Picture Gallery brings much of the grandeur: gilded frames, high ceilings, and a decadent setting for your wedding breakfast. Beyond the house, the Walled Garden and surrounding woodland invite a more laid-back kind of luxury, for those planning an alfresco ceremony, boho-style marquee, or late-night dancing under canvas.

From the moment you arrive, Iscoyd Park feels less like visiting a venue and more like being welcomed into someone’s extraordinary home. Found where North Wales, Shropshire and Cheshire meet, this family-owned estate blends the classic beauty of an 18th-century Georgian house with imaginative, design-inspired restoration.

There are three main spaces for your celebration: the light-filled Garden Room, the Drawing Room with its romantic proportions, and the Coach House – all offering different moods and layouts depending on your vision. Ceremonies move seamlessly into dinner, then on into late-night revelry and morning-after breakfasts shared with guests in the on-site accommodation.

Located in the Hampshire countryside just beyond London, Northbrook Park is a Georgian manor house set within 120 acres of private parkland. Its 18th-century architecture and walled gardens offer a classically elegant backdrop for a countryside wedding, with both indoor and outdoor spaces that flow seamlessly throughout the day. 

Ceremonies take place in the glass-roofed Orangery or the Vine Room, a light-filled space with marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Outside, the sunken lawn, fruit trees, and water features invite exploration. With space for up to 250 guests, it’s a beautiful and flexible venue for everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations.

Dreaming of garden romance and countryside grandeur? Meet Hamswell House. Set within 50 acres of private land in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this historic estate offers spectacular views across the Hamswell Valley, with landmark features like the Westbury White Horse visible in the distance.

Guests are free to wander the walled gardens or sip something sparkling on the terrace as the sun sets behind the house’s Jacobean façade. With exclusive weekend hire, a marquee that’s all yours to style, and photo opportunities at every turn (their 200-year-old wisteria can’t be missed), Hamswell is the epitome of a timeless English garden wedding.

Hedsor House knows how to make an entrance. Set within 100 acres of Buckinghamshire parkland, this grand Georgian home appears at the end of a private drive complete with Highland cows – just 40 minutes from London, yet completely set apart.

The Italianate Centre Hall offers a striking first impression and a ceremony backdrop, with its domed ceiling and marble staircase. Light-filled, luxurious, and made for entertaining, the house has hosted everyone from royalty to film stars and lends that same sense of occasion to every celebration.

You don’t expect to find a place like this in Twickenham. A walled garden, a riverside lawn, and a stretch of woodland that feels more countryside retreat than city setting.

The Secret River Garden is exactly that: a secluded patch of green where weddings are held beside the water, beneath the trees, and under open skies. You’ll have exclusive use of the gardens, lawns, and wild riverbank – just 20 minutes from central London, yet it honestly feels worlds away. Complete with fire pits, fairy lights, long tables, and live music drifting through the trees… It’s a place for free-spirited, soulful celebrations with bags of personality.

Once a Victorian furniture factory in the heart of Brixton, 100 Barrington now hosts weddings that feel as original and characterful as the setting itself. Within the open-plan space, you’ll find exposed brickwork, steel pillars, and high timbered ceilings. The adjoining railway arch houses a statement bar under a bespoke chandelier, with bifold doors opening onto a jasmine-scented courtyard that’s perfect for golden hour drinks and post-dinner dancing.

A dry-hire venue with a twist, 100 Barrington comes with a curated selection of thoughtful extras to make planning easier; from Chesterfield sofas and uplighting to hanging plants and Bavarian tables. Whether you’re keeping things minimalist or going all out, this space gives your plans room to thrive.

Old oak beams, contemporary touches, and an enchanting walled garden; Bury Court Barn has mastered the art of balance. This Hampshire venue combines rustic character with modern comfort, offering a warm, adaptable space that is equally suited to fine dining or feasting under festoons.

The garden is a particular highlight: a secluded, seasonal space that shifts beautifully from lush spring greens to golden autumn tones. Inside, the barn’s original features have been thoughtfully preserved. At the same time, luxe accommodation across the courtyard and Grade II listed Oast House make it easy to turn your wedding into a full overnight celebration.

Step through the grand entrance at Grittleton House, and you’ll instantly feel the significance of the occasion. With show-stopping staircases, gothic details, and high decorative ceilings, this Wiltshire manor delivers serious stately-home drama, without the formality.

Within 37 acres of private gardens and woodland, Grittleton is a family-run estate with a choice of stylish rooms for your ceremony, drinks, dinner and dancing. Weddings here are entirely exclusive and thoroughly flexible, with space for up to 400 guests and plenty of on-site bedrooms for those staying the weekend. Come for the day or settle in for longer – this one’s designed to be all yours.