Ceremony Only Venues in The Cotswolds
This selection of ceremony licensed wedding venues in the Cotswolds offer options to suit every couple, whether you're looking something oozing tradition or a space that's a little more alternative. With period properties, luxury town hotels and rustic barn venues, you'll find the perfect property to suit you, your style and requirements. Available from Burford to Bibury.
Moreton-in-Marsh
The Manor House Hotel is a charming honey-hued wedding venue perched on the high street of the quaint Cotswold town, Moreton-in-Marsh. Presenting 35 luxurious bedrooms, and catering for up to 120 wedding guests, this incredible Tudor hotel is one of the finest wedding venues the Cotswolds has to offer, providing a range of facilities for your nuptials...
Burford
Tucked away amongst antique buildings in the village of Burford, this 17th-century hotel is capable of hosting ceremonies and receptions with up to 80 guests. This space is ideal for brides and grooms who are hoping to find a wedding venue in the Cotswolds with beautiful outdoor spaces such as romantic walled gardens and a beautiful wisteria entrance…
Shipston-on-Stour
With views of Hidcote National Trust, this Shipston-on-Stour venue is comprised of a collection of listed barn buildings outside the village of Blackwell. An exclusive-use wedding venue, Blackwell Grange offers stunning gardens and Apple Tree lawn, perfect for reception drinks. Say your vows in one of the historic barns before enjoying a delicious wedding breakfast…
Dumbleton
Hosting many grand weddings throughout the year, this gorgeous 19th century Cotswold mansion is surrounded by 19 acres of gardens, woodlands and a tranquil lake. Nestled away in Dumbleton, close to Alderton, host your ceremony and wedding breakfast in the ornate oak room with 100 of your guests. With plenty wedding packages to choose from…
Bibury
The Swan hotel is situated in the picture-perfect village of Bibury close to Arlington, provides a rustic space for your wedding celebrations. Able to seat 100 for a ceremony or reception, this ivy-festooned hotel can be yours for the big day, making it simply perfect for those wanting to find all-inclusive Cotswolds wedding venues in a quintessential English village...
Cheltenham
Situated in Pittville Park on the outskirts of Cheltenham, this handsome Grade I-listed Georgian Pump Room presents an extremely elegant location for intimate and extravagant weddings from 8 up to 400 guests. A fine example of regency architecture, guests can marvel at the stunning atmosphere of the grand Main Hall, and the Oval Room…
Cheltenham
If you are planning on having a large and lavish wedding, take a look at Cheltenham Town Hall. Showcasing the largest civil ceremony space in the entire region, with marbled Corinthian columns and huge, intricately-designed ornamental ceilings – what more should a historic, prestigious hall need to offer? Choose from three function rooms for your nuptials…
Clanfield
Situated near dreamy Bampton, Friars Court is a rural manor house wedding venue surrounded by scenic grounds. With five civil ceremony licenced areas, including four outside, your entire day can be bespoke and enjoyed in a tranquil paradise. Friars Court is a truly fantastic space for a DIY wedding celebration…
Cheltenham
Manor by The Lake sits between Cheltenham’s Film studios and Pavilion church and creates the most whimsical wedding setting, with jaw-dropping architecture and surrounding walled gardens and lakes. Have exclusive use of the 19th century manor house; choose the Ballroom, the Italian gazebo or a range of stylish rooms for all celebrations and indulge in fine foods…
Shurdington
Steeped in history, this elegant Elizabethan manor house hotel is a charming traditional wedding venue situated on the edge of Shurdington. Boasting eight acres of gorgeous gardens and grounds, the space is perfect for both smaller and larger nuptials. With delicious French and English cuisine, you can have a delectable wedding breakfast...
Eckington
Deer Park Hall combines the rustic charm of barn style weddings and the ornate wood panelled fashion of manor houses. With panoramic views of Worcestershire countryside, roaming deer and landscaped gardens, this luxury venue offers a tranquil setting for the rural wedding of your dreams. Deer Park Hall also has onsite accommodation for the bride and groom...
Tewkesbury
Catering for wedding parties of 20 to 300 guests and set on the edge of Tewkesbury with views of the River Severn, this 18th century venue is also a four-star hotel. Providing stunning views of the Malvern Hills and the Severn Valley, the manor houses’ two wedding suites features wall to ceiling windows and colour-changing lights to match your theme for the reception…
Stroud
Established just outside of Stroud surrounded by sweeping green countryside, The Bear of Rodborough Hotel, offers a 17th century venue for the big days festivities. With gorgeous outdoor facilities, the hotel is ideal for summer weddings. Accommodate 100 of your nearest and dearest and enable them to stay in one of the 46 cosy bedrooms when the reception is done…
Nailsworth
With rustic spaces and beautiful water gardens, you can host an outdoor or indoor wedding celebration at this wonderful venue. Nestled in the town of Nailsworth, this historic 16th century converted mill boasts a range of suites for your wedding ceremony and reception. Host an outdoor affair on the private lawns with 100-day guests. Choose a complete wedding package…
Stonehouse
Offering an overall 10% discount when booked via TWS, this 17th-century Grade II-listed country house located in Stonehouse is an elegant backdrop for your nuptials. Now home to 36 beautiful bedrooms and featuring a stunning garden perfect for a drinks reception, this venue is amongst the few wedding venues Stroud has at its disposal…
Tetbury
The Hare and Hounds Hotel is an ideal country escape between Tetbury and Westonbirt for a peaceful wedding. This all-inclusive property can host indoor and outdoor wedding celebrations whatever their size. Along with a selection of 43 onsite bedrooms, the venue also offers an exclusive Gamekeeper’s Cottage with its own hot tub, a luxury space for a bridal suite…
Wotton-under-Edge
This 210-bedroom stately home is known for its flamboyant Gothic architecture, its breath taking Orangery and Atrium, and for hosting large wedding receptions. Stunningly located atop Leyhill, near Wotton-under-Edge, this space is excellent for couples searching for Gloucestershire wedding venues that offer all-inclusive packages for your special day...
Lechlade
The perfect space for an elegant barn wedding in the countryside, this Cotswolds venue is settled on the outskirts of the riverside town Lechlade. With rustic features such as exposed beams, brickwork and majestic open fireplaces, Oxleaze Barn can host your cosy ceremony and reception celebrations and accommodate you and your guests in their cottage…
Cirencester
Situated in the heart of Cirencester, The Kings Head Hotel is a boutique hotel in the Cotswolds. With 66 uniquely designed bedrooms, 10 apartments, a Vaulted Spa, light and bright wedding Assembly Room, a vaulted party area and a license to wed onsite for up to 150 guests, this venue is ticking every box. The Kings Head Hotel provides an ideal setting for your wedding day…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Cider Mill Barns could be your dream venue! With its rustic allure, flexibility of ceremony location, luxury accommodation and prime location on the Warwickshire and Cotswolds border, we believe you could be onto a winner. With exposed brick and stunning oak beams, the ceremony room has a spectacular yet relaxed, rustic charm. Or you can say ‘I do’ outside if you prefer. Click here to find out more…
Gloucester
This medieval Priory, dating back to the 12th Century, is situated between the charming village of Hempsted and the historic docks of Gloucester. Explore the rich history and charm of the Grade I listed buildings, set within five acres of stunning grounds, showcasing medieval and Tudor brickwork. The Victorian Farmhouse, picturesque cattle pond, lush lawns, and ancient trees provide a picturesque setting for your special day, complemented by delectable cuisine and beverages from their trusted caterers…
Bourton-on-the-Water
Hidden away amongst willow trees on the banks of the River Eye, this fascinating inn can host both receptions and ceremonies, along with 30 luxury bedrooms. As a unique pub within its own slice of countryside, it's one of the more unusual wedding venues The Cotswolds has at its disposal...
Nether Westcote
Sitting in a glorious position overlooking the Evenlode Valley, in the sought-after Cotswolds. Originally an 18th-century malt house, The Feathered Nest is perched on a Cotswold hillside, combining extensive gardens, a generous outdoor terrace, and elegantly refurbished interiors. As well as a dreamy location and aesthetics to match, The Feathered Nest is top of their game with regards to catering, with 3 AA Rosettes to prove it…
Ebrington
Ebrington Manor is a stunning estate nestled in an AONB in the Cotswolds, rich in history. The estate boasts unparalleled privacy and pristine surroundings, offering views of the Cotswold landscape. Popular towns like Chipping Campden, Broadway, and Stow on the Wold are just a stone's throw away. This beautiful family home is available to hire, and organise your dream marquee wedding within their grounds…
Stanway
Nestled in the picturesque Cotswolds, Stanway is a remarkable Jacobean manor house that boasts the tallest single-jet fountain in Britain, standing at an impressive 300 feet. This gravity fountain holds the distinction of being the highest of its kind worldwide. Beyond the grandeur of the house itself is the historic church, and the 14th-century Tithe Barn. The Stanway Tithe Barn can be hired for your reception…
Buckland
Buckland Manor stands as one of the most refined country house hotels in the Cotswolds, nestled in a serene area of Buckland village, adjacent to the historic church. This exquisite manor house remains timeless. You can host your entire day here, from your ceremony through to your evening reception. The whole venue can be hired privately for you and your guests to enjoy at your leisure…
Chipping Campden
Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, this exclusive use wedding venue only hosts one wedding a week, offering you for a chance for a four-day wedding, exchanging your vows on the Saturday. To add the flexibility. Mickleton Hills Farm allow you to choose your own suppliers, stay in their on-site accommodation, celebrate in their 18th century grain barn and take all the help you need from their wedding planning services…
Minster Mill is located in the picturesque region of Oxfordshire, hidden away in the Cotswolds. The rolling hills surround the 65-acre estate, which is alive with awash of wildflower meadows and weeping willows. Explore the quintessential honey-coloured hues and delve into Minster Mill for your perfect wedding day. With 38 bedrooms and exclusive use available, you’ve finally found ‘the one’…
Just 15 miles from Oxford, tucked away in Minster Lovell in the Cotswolds, Old Swan is the perfect intimate 15th century wedding venue in Oxfordshire. This all-inclusive and exclusive use wedding venue has it all, from a ceremony room licensed for civil ceremonies, talented in-house catering, a dedicated wedding planner, a perfect spot for evening receptions and 15 rooms for sleeping after your wedding day. It also has plenty of stunning views with its own gardens and surrounding landscapes…
Witney
Cogges Manor Farm offers an ideal setting for your wedding with its charming 18th Century barns, Manor House, and old milking parlour. Guests of all ages can enjoy exploring the walled garden and open spaces, perfect for capturing memorable photos. Situated in Witney near Oxford, at the edge of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, they are conveniently less than a two-hour drive from London…
Cheltenham
Tucked away in a leafy corner of Pittville, Cheltenham, adjacent to Cheltenham Racecourse, stands No.38 The Park – an exquisite Georgian residence and a luxury wedding venue in the Cotswolds. Just a brief stroll from the vibrant town centre, this venue has all you’ll need for an elegant wedding celebration. Exchange your vows in the luminous glass-roofed atrium, bathed in an abundance of natural light…
Cheltenham
Weddings are their speciality at The House, where they are licensed for civil ceremonies and can accommodate up to 56 daytime guests. This stunning Cotswold venue, located in leafy Cheltenham offers all the style you need for your walk down the aisle, with a dedicated wedding planner to ensure your special day is just as you envisioned when you say 'I do'…
Cheltenham
Cheltenham Ladies’ College has various outstanding facilities right at the heart of Cheltenham – a perfect location for your wedding venue. With its prime city location, you can marry in a local church or registry office, before returning to Cheltenham Ladies’ College for a truly exceptional reception. The Princess Hall hosts up to 300 guests and is brimming with class and decadence…
Ampney Crucis
In the beautiful little village of Ampney Crucis, truly the heart of the Cotswolds, is the gem of a wedding venue. Wild Thyme & Honey sits alongside The Crown to offer happy couples a quiet retreat in an exclusive venue, with local dishes and a heavenly night's sleep to further sweeten the offering…
Fairford
Experience the charm of Jenners Barn, a beautiful stone barn in a stunning rural Cotswolds location. Host up to 60 of your nearest and dearest in the stone barn, or up to 110 in the stylish marquee. Choose your own caterer, decorations and entertainment and party till midnight! Hire costs start from £3,600 including the marquee, barn and exclusive use of 5 acres of whimsical water meadows…
Evesham
Majestically standing alone on the outskirts of Evesham, The Wood Norton is a breath taking Grade II-listed mansion that is available for exclusive use hire for the stateliest wedding celebrations. Licenced for civil ceremonies in a number of spaces, couples can enjoy views of the grounds as they say their vows and make use of the Orangery for the reception…
Welcome to The Castle at Edgehill, an impressive venue nestled near Banbury, Leamington Spa, and Stratford-upon-Avon, proudly part of the Freespirit Pubs family. Entering the Castle at Edgehill you will step back in time, into a beautiful historic 18th Century Castle steeped in history with stunning views across the Warwickshire countryside at one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Banbury…
Stratford-upon-Avon
Nestled on the south bank of the River Avon, this stunning Tudor mansion is set within beautifully landscaped grounds and is said to be the site of the first performance of Midsummer Night's Dream. As one of Stratford's top wedding venues, it offers an enchanting setting for your big day. The breathtaking gardens provide a spectacular backdrop, ensuring your wedding photos are truly unforgettable...
Tewkesbury
Bredon Manor, a stunning Georgian manor house from the early 18th century, is located on the outskirts of the charming village of Bredon, bordering Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. With its meticulously maintained gardens and breathtaking vistas of the River Avon and the National Trust's historic Tithe Barn, Bredon Manor is an absolutely remarkable destination. Enjoy a stylish celebration in the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside…
Banbury
Dovecote Events is a quaint barn and tipi wedding venue that combines aesthetic with the nature that surrounds Banbury. Its stunning vaulted ceilings and light space provides a blank canvas for brides and grooms and an awe-inspiring atmosphere. Offering no corkage fee, this is an ideal place for a romantic bespoke wedding...
Twyning
Twyning Park, a stunning country house, holds the prestigious grade II listing and offers breathtaking views of the picturesque river Avon. The estate encompasses 5 acres of enchanting grounds, including expansive lawns, a delightful rose garden, a secret garden, and a serene river meadow, providing ample opportunities for enjoyment and exploration. With the option to add a marquee, and to say your vows, this venue has it all…
Alcester
Located in Alcester, Warwickshire, Ragley Hall is a wedding venue like no other. Licensed for civil ceremonies and a history of hosting up to 2000 guests, this makes it the perfect wedding venue for both idyllic traditional weddings and grand Asian weddings. With exclusive use and approved catering list, Ragley Hall could not be a better wedding venue to choose…
Bisley
Welcome to Gulliver’s Hall, a charming retreat for lovestruck eccentrics, and pairs of playful classicists. Nestled on 320 acres of private Cotswold’s land, accessible via a mile-long chestnut avenue. Featuring a dance-ready barn, spacious seating for engaging conversations, and beautiful stained-glass windows that create a vibrant atmosphere, this is a venue where fun takes precedence over convention…
Stroud
Hilles House is located in Stroud, on the Gloucestershire and Cotswold border, near Painswick, Pitchcombe and Cranham. This wedding venue is a grade-II listed arts and crafts mansion that is licensed for civil ceremonies. With no corkage fees and choice between their recommended caterers they are truly flexible. With incredible packages, outdoor ceremonies and up to 150 guests it is the perfect wedding venue…
Wootton Wawen
Wootton Park offers a stunning exclusive-use venue surrounded by picturesque Warwickshire countryside. Set in a 360-acre valley, this beautiful location features farmland, woodland, and landscaped grounds. With the guarantee of only one wedding per day, you can fully immerse yourself in the joy of your special day and create lasting memories. The rustic barn venue can host a maximum of 150 guests…
Over
Located on a family-owned farm near Gloucester, this 19th-century grain barn underwent a stunning transformation in 2009. The Barn boasts charming period details and has been meticulously renovated to provide an awe-inspiring backdrop for your special celebration. The barn is bathed in natural light through its glazed entrance, highlighting its numerous rustic elements. Surrounded by a spacious courtyard, it can host up to 180 guests…
Brimscombe
Burleigh Court is a luxurious manor house located in the Cotswolds, with views over the Golden Valley of Stroud that offer intimate weddings and elopements for those looking for a smaller wedding celebration. With on-site accommodation and a two-rosette kitchen team will to create bespoke menus to suit your taste, you are in for the perfect intimate wedding experience, surrounded by Clean Cotswold air…
Gilbert's End
Located near Great Malvern, among the Malvern Hills near Cheltenham, Gloucester and Bristol, this exclusive use wedding venue could not be more perfectly located. With hire for two nights, Barns & Yard have plenty of spaces, indoor and outdoor, licenced for civil ceremonies. They want everything to be just right for you, that is why they have a list of handpicked caterers to choose from and a full wedding planning service is included in all bookings.With on-site accommodation also available, this blank canvas wedding venue is truly one-of-a-kind…
Wantage
Embrace the enchantment of a wedding at Lains Barn, a family-run venue nestled amidst the rolling hills of the North Wessex Downs. Their spacious main hall, complemented by a variety of captivating indoor and outdoor spaces, can accommodate up to 200 guests, ensuring your celebration unfolds seamlessly. Their tranquil bridal room provides the perfect sanctuary for pre-ceremony preparations, while their in-house catering team delights with exquisite creations crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. You can have this all season round...
Newent
Pauntley Court is a unique country house wedding venue in the Gloucestershire countryside near the River Leadon in Redmarley D'Abitot, on the edge of the Cotswolds. This exclusive use wedding venue can be yours for three days and two nights, with room for up to 24 people and the opportunity for small or large civil ceremonies among their formal gardens or the Manor House itself. With a church just next door it's the perfect place for religious weddings too…