Wedding venues you must consider
When searching for a wedding venue, it can sometimes be overwhelming with all the various types and different locations. UKbride have plenty of wedding venues to explore, from Barns to Marquees and Castles to Caves, so here are nine wedding venues that you MUST consider in the area of Bath
This wedding venue is a historic and unusual place for you to have your celebrations. Being a large museum ship that originally sailed between Bristol and New York, you can begin your married life on the historic 322ft top deck. Dry docked in Bristol in 2005, you can board this stunning structure and feel like you have stepped into the past.
- Wiltshire Marquees
Having an outdoor wedding is a wonderful way to incorporate nature into your ceremony or reception. Having a marquee means that you have a lot more freedom to use the space provided and also gives you the outdoor experience whatever the weather. Wiltshire Marquees provide everything, from flooring to catering, meaning you can relax on your big day.
- Gorse Hill Surrey
Set on 17 acres of beautiful landscape gardens, Gorse Hill is a mansion in the heart of the countryside. Refurbished in 2017, it still has an Edwardian aesthetic, but can now accommodate up to 150 guests, as well as 50 rooms for overnight stays. There is a honeymoon suite available for the bride and groom to stay in overnight too.
- Clearwell Castle
Nested in the heart of the Forest of Dean in Gloucester, Clearwell Castle has a whooping 75 ft aisle! With over 20 acres of gardens and woodland, the most accurate way to describe this wedding venue is a real life fairytale.ÿ There are 24 regular rooms for your guests but also 15 castle rooms for that little bit of luxury, giving you a choice for your stay.
- Parade Gardens
A Grade II listed garden dating back to the 18th century, this wedding venue has stunning views and a historic feel. There is room for 100 guests within this venue located in Bath, and it also has the option to use a marquee, giving you more opportunity to enjoy the outdoors.
- Wookey Hole Caves
An unconventional, but stunning place to have your wedding celebrations, Wookey Hole Caves are littered with Stalactites and Stalagmites which are breath-taking to see in person, and there is room for up to 220 guests. With 58 bedrooms available in the on-site hotel, your guests will have the option to stay overnight and take advantage of the late-night bar open after the reception room closes.
- Guyers House
This exclusive use wedding venue in Corsham has on-site catering services from award winning chefs. There are 36 on-suite rooms available for your guests to use too, including a honeymoon suite for you and your partner. With room for 100 inside, you can also use the outdoor space which can cater up to 150 guests if you would like to have a marquee present.
- Bath Racecourse
Being able to cater for your entire day, including the ceremony, Bath Racecourse is a beautifully unique wedding venue. Redeveloped in 2016, this wedding venue situated in the countryside has fixed packages to help you narrow down your options. It can hold up to 300 guests and has several rooms for you to use.
- Ufton Court
With 16 acres of grounds and woodland Ufton court has the freedom to have your wedding celebrations inside or outside. The venue itself is a Grade I listen manor house, with some wonderful spots to get some wedding photos. They do not have set packages as they believe every wedding is different and work closely with couples to achieve the perfect set up on their day.
Many thanks to Debbie Fletcher for this article.
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