Wedding venue inspiration - Venues

Dorney Court, Berkshire

With its lattice windows, characterful wooden framework, steeply pitched gable roofs and playfully decorative chimneys, wedding venue Dorney Court provides a fairytale backdrop for weddings. There are two contrasting indoor spaces in The Great Hall, offering the original features of a Tudor home steeped in history whereas The Coach House Barn, having been newly renovated, provides a light and airy space full of rustic charm. You can tie the knot in either with 55 or 120 friends and family, respectively, and there's also a 17th-century church in the heart of the picturesque grounds offering services for 100.

Worton Hall, Oxfordshire

Sitting within 450 acres of rural farming countryside, wedding venue Worton Hall was rebuilt in 2014 in the traditional Cotswold style as a flexible, exclusive-use venue. Tie the knot in the Hayloft Gallery, which holds up to 120 friends and family, or with 280 loved ones in the Main Hall, with its whitewashed walls, Yorkstone floor and oak woodwork. Alternatively, get married outdoors in the wooden pagoda, also with up to 280 guests. There's also a wealth of photo opportunities, from the Little Orchard and the weeping willow pond to Worton Lakes and a private woodland.

Fison Barn, Earth Trust, Oxfordshire

Nestling at the foot of the Wittenham Clumps nature reserve, wedding venue Fison Barn is set amidst 1,200 acres of countryside. This stunning and beautifully maintained nineteenth-century barn boasts original oak beams which have been lovingly restored and local Western Red Cedar has been used on the exterior cladding.

Royal Berkshire Hotel, Berkshire

Set in 15 acres of beautiful grounds close to Ascot, Berkshire this Queen Anne mansion includes a large lawn and terrace and a walled garden and fountain plaza and offers understated elegance, relaxed comfort and impeccable service for small intimate gatherings or large family affairs on your wedding day. You can choose to have your ceremony and reception in The Berkshire Suite with up to 140 guests for the ceremony and reception of up to 200. For more intimate affairs, there's the Marlborough and Wentworth Suites, each with capacity for 80 of your loved ones, or the Library Suite for up to 30. And in summer, the Walled Garden is available for outdoor ceremonies with up to 140 friends and family.

De Vere Beaumont Estate, Berkshire

De Vere Beaumont Estate is a picturesque hotel wedding venue set in the world-famous royal borough of Windsor. Once home to various families of the British aristocracy, there is an air of enchantment that grips you from the moment you arrive. This 44-acre estate of stunning grounds which includes natural ponds, manicured gardens and quirky sculptures; is free for guests and visitors to explore – there's even Hunter wellies available to borrow from reception! Walk down the drive, and this sense of regal company strikes when casting eyes on the English Palladian architecture of the White House building standing tall above the surrounding countryside.

Arbour Park, Berkshire

Arbour Park Sports Stadium is located in the heart of Slough within walking distance of the train and bus station and also offering ample parking on-site for guests attending a wedding at this big-day venue. The stylish new building showcases stunning views of the football pitch and stands. The venue features a modern interior with windows surrounding the entire first floor, providing a light and airy space. Ceremonies take place in a choice of two function rooms for up to 60 loved ones and receptions can hold up to 80 guests in the large function suite featuring two terraces with optional seating available on the south and north sides of the room and a bar in the centre.

Missenden Abbey, Buckinghamshire

Set amidst 10 acres of picturesque grounds in the heart of the Chilterns, Medieval 12th-century Missenden Abbey boasts a stunning summerhouse, pond and a 500-year-old cedar tree – there are photo opportunities aplenty at this exclusive-use wedding venue! After a devastating fire in 1985, Missenden Abbey was lovingly recreated and restored to its former glory with the addition of new architectural design; it perfectly blends history with modern aesthetics, yet still features unique stained-glass windows.

The Mill House Hotel & Restaurant, Berkshire

This stylish hotel wedding venue is set within the stunning Berkshire countryside offering beautifully landscaped gardens that display something new every season. The River Loddon runs alongside this garden providing a beautiful backdrop for big-day photographs plus there's a lovely sunny terrace and a working fountain. The front of the marquee is framed with stylish ornamental Hawthorne trees while the front of the house boasts a traditional Georgian frontage with tall bay windows and traditional red brick.

De Vere Wokefield Estate, Berkshire

Set in 250 acres of beautiful Berkshire parkland with championship golf course, De Vere Wokefield Estate boasts elegantly manicured lawns with views across the lake – all of which can be explored by guests and visitors when choosing this big-day wedding venue. Offering period features, picturesque gardens and a mansion house filled with history and heritage, it's quite the setting for a dream wedding day!

Lillibrooke Manor, Berkshire

This stunning Grade II listed Great Barn radiates rustic charm through its original beams and exposed brickwork – a picture -perfect Berkshire wedding venue! Dramatic chandeliers, fairylights and ivy dress the venue making it the perfect setting for a ceremony, wedding breakfast and reception for up to 170 loved ones. It's accessed by a tree-lined driveway snaking through sprawling gardens and grounds and adjacent to it sits the Engine House which can host up to 80 ceremony guests. Originally built as an animal engine on the working farm, it has been lovingly restored with its original beams and windows overlooking Lillibrooke Manor itself.

De Vere Latimer Estate, Buckinghamshire

Nestled in 30 acres of rolling countryside in a small quintessentially British village, the estate has landscaped gardens surrounding the mansion house – an idyllic wedding venue - with sweeping views over the Chess Valley. Latimer Estate really is situated within an area of outstanding natural beauty, from the moment you arrive at the tree-lined drive and you cannot help but be captivated by its grandeur.

The Bodleian Libraries, Oxford

The Bodleian Libraries make for a beautiful wedding venue set in the heart of Oxford and surrounded by many other iconic structures, such as the prestigious colleges, Bridge of Sighs and The Sheldonian Theatre. The Old Bodleian Library's eye-catching architecture provides an ideal scenery for any wedding photos. Charming archways lead into the Old Schools Quadrangle where you will often find intricate stonework, gargoyles and Tower of the Five Orders.

The Monks’ Barn, Berkshire

Based in Hurley, a picturesque village on the River Thames between Henley and Marlow, The Monks' Barn is a Grade II* listed Medieval venue offering for ceremonies, wedding receptions and parties. It was built using flint and chalk in the 13th century and has a private lawn and secure car park. It has beautiful flagstone flooring throughout and has a separate dancefloor, bar area and its unique features can be complemented by your own personal touches with the flexibility to use your own caterer, florist and furnishings Couples have the choice of anywhere inside or outside on the lawn to tie the knot with up to 150 loved ones.

Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

Set amongst the cityscape of Oxford's dreaming spires, the Ashmolean is a magnificent wedding venue in the heart of Britain's cultural heritage. Founded in 1683, the Ashmolean is a Grade I listed building and the oldest public museum in the world. Its impressive exterior is made up of a majestic forecourt and a Neo-classical façade, including stone pillars and a portico, which can be up-lit in the evenings. These breathtaking features, together with the museum's original doors, create an entrance to remember.

Ufton Court, Berkshire

Ufton Court is a charming and historic Tithe Barn and Grade I listed Tudor manor house wedding venue set in secluded grounds and approached by a sweeping driveway lined by ancient oak trees – an undiscovered gem to many couples looking to celebrate their special day. With its white-washed walls and stone floor, the 16th-century barn is the perfect blank canvas, while the high ceiling and oak beams provide the ideal space for light canopy displays – it looks truly magical.

The Randolph, Oxford

The grand dame of Oxfordshire hotels, The Randolph is a stunning, Gothic-Victorian hotel wedding venue that has been welcoming brides, grooms and guests for more than 150 years. Steeped in history it stands proudly in the heart of Oxford's dreaming spires and is a stunning backdrop for couples looking for a city-centre wedding.

Lains Barn, Oxfordshire

Wedding venue Lains Barn is set in rural Oxfordshire countryside in the beautiful Vale of the White Horse. The barn backs onto wheat fields and natural woodland with far-reaching views towards the Chiltern hills. Lains Barn is a beautifully restored, listed barn with a timber-framed space dating back to 1750, the main barn features a festoon light-lined gallery, custom-built bar and a beautiful original oak wood block floor. Large glass doors open onto a lawned courtyard.

Burnham Beeches Hotel, Buckinghamshire

Nestled in the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, Burnham Beeches Hotel is a wedding venue home to 10 acres of gardens which set a romantic scene of a bygone era with a sprawling lawn to the front and magnificent trees that frame the Georgian house. On its doorstep are the ancient woodlands of Burnham Beeches nature reserve, Windsor Castle, and Ascot racecourse. Formally a hunting lodge for the royal house, this handsome Georgian building with all the classic features of symmetry and proportion built around 1727, is said to have been frequented by famous composers such as Chopin and Mendelssohn.

Combe Manor Barns, Berkshire

The sweeping valley of Combe is one of the most unspoilt and beautiful locations in the South of England. The backdrop of wedding venue Combe Manor – a beautiful seventeenth-century family home – is spectacular, the lawned courtyard adjacent to the barns open are perfect for guests to mingle with views of the rolling grounds and formal gardens.

Baylis, Berkshire

This impressive Berkshire wedding venue is accessed via a long driveway; based in Slough it's a magnificent Grade 1 listed mansion house that's been renovated into a state-of-the-art venue featuring a stylish glass frontage and an impressive floral entrance area. Inside, the magnificent décor is dripping in statement crystal chandeliers. Ceremonies and receptions take place in a variety of chic function suites, from the Eton and Chesterfield areas seating up to 40 guests in theatre-style seating to Baylis 1 located on the ground floor allowing for up to 700 loved ones.