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We’ve got lots of gorgeous Waterside Wedding Venues to inspire you. To help you find the perfect match you can filter results by location, capacity and specific features like exclusive use and civil licence.

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There’s something special about a wedding by the water. On a lake, by the sea, in front of a river… the atmosphere and beauty that comes hand in hand with a waterside setting is pretty spectacular. The photo opportunities are amazing too – so it’s not a big surprise that some of the best wedding locations in the UK happen to be waterside venues. So from riverside settings to secluded bays, harbourside hotels and shimmering lakes to on-the-beach weddings with the sea lapping gently on the shore, we’ve got the best waterside wedding venues ready and waiting to be explored.

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Manor By The Lake

Cheltenham

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Located in the heart of the Regency spa town of Cheltenham, Manor By The Lake is something of a hidden gem. Set in seven acres of magnificent grounds – including a romantic lake and hidden footpaths! – this stunning Victorian-era manor house really is something special. It’s no wonder the manor is fast becoming the…

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Craig-y-Nos Castle

West Wales

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Situated halfway between Brecon and Swansea, Craig-y-Nos Castle is the jewel in the crown of the Brecon Beacons National Park. With its 40+ rooms, all your guests can stay overnight on your special day, making the Castle the perfect venue for your wedding.

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Howsham Hall

Yorkshire

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Howsham Hall is a Grade 1 listed Jacobean country house, located just 20 minutes from the historic city of York. This unique manor house is set within manicured grounds, offering stunning views of the local countryside. Howsham Hall offers the perfect setting for a wedding weekend or staycation, whether it be a one, two, or…

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Gellifawr Woodland Retreat

West Wales

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Discover our Muli-Award Winning Wedding Venue, Gellifawr Woodland Retreat. Our Exclusive wedding venue is nestled within the Gwaun Valley Pembrokeshire with accommodation for up to 100 guests, indoor & outdoor cermeony and reception spaces, salons for both wedding parties, a newly decorated honeymoon suite, festoon-lit tipi and so much more… Begin your fairytale with us,…

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7Pines Resort Ibiza

Ibiza

With an idyllic location on the highly sought-after west coast of the white isle, 7Pines Resort Ibiza is a wonderful venue for your bespoke celebration. Nestled on a pine forest and surrounded by azure waters, our clifftop resort boasts unobstructed views over the spectacular natural surroundings. Our Events team will accompany you every step of…

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Birtsmorton Court

Worcestershire

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Birtsmorton Court, situated in the lee of the Malvern Hills, is a romantic and secluded…

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Quantock Lakes

West Country

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Award-winning barn wedding venue in Somerset hidden in 200 acres. A unique family business, hosting…

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Matara Centre

Cotswolds

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The Matara Centre is an uplifting oasis of beauty and calm in the unspoiled Cotswold…

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Alcott Weddings

Worcestershire

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Alcott Weddings presents you exclusive use of a range of quirky and unique structures to…

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Ware Priory

Ware

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The historic Ware Priory offers a venue steeped in atmosphere with period architecture dating back…

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Rumbolds Farm

West Sussex

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Rumbolds Barn provides a unique 16th Century location for a very special wedding reception or…

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Cornish Tipi Weddings

West Country

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Here at Cornish Tipi we’re the closest you can get to that quirky outside wedding…

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Worton Hall

Oxfordshire

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As a family owned business, with an events team that live and breathe weddings, we…

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The Green Cornwall

West Country

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Nestled in the heart of Cornwall, just a skip away from the Devon border, The…

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Colville Hall

Essex

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Colville Hall is a beautifully elegant venue that is the picture perfect place for your…

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Colshaw Hall

Knutsford

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Colshaw Hall invites you to celebrate your marriage in style, at this beautiful, exclusive, and…

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Northbrook Park

Surrey

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Northbrook Park is on the border of Surrey and Hampshire, in 120 acres of parkland…

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The Waterfront at Barton Marina

Staffordshire

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Celebrate your wedding in style in the Crow’s Nest suite overlooking the bustling Marina. This…

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Grand Villa Heights

North Yorkshire

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Raven Hall has is one the most enviable settings for your civil wedding, reception and…

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Hungarian Hall

Woodbridge

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Welcome to Hungarian Hall, located in the heart of the suffolk countryside and just a…

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You may already have a very clear idea of the type of wedding venue you want to book for your special day or perhaps you’re still looking for inspiration for your dream big day setting. Whichever point you’re at in the venue process, you’ve come to the right place, because in this section you can browse by wedding venue type.