QUIRKY WEDDING VENUES IN THE UK
Choosing quirky or unusual wedding venues can add a delightful and unforgettable touch to your wedding ceremony, turning it into a unique and personalised experience. Opting for a venue that breaks away from traditional settings, allows couples to showcase their personalities and create a one-of-a-kind atmosphere for their special day. These unconventional choices often provide interesting backdrops for photographs and can spark conversations among guests, making the celebration even more memorable. Whether it's exchanging vows in a rustic barn, hosting a ceremony in a historic library, or saying "I do" on a beach at sunset, selecting a quirky venue adds an extra layer of creativity and excitement to the wedding, making it a truly remarkable event for both the couple and their guests.
Take a look below at some quirky wedding venues on our directory!
Chichester, West Sussex
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 200 Reception Capacity 200
Celebrate your wedding day in style at the award-winning West Dean Gardens; a beautiful wedding reception venue in West Sussex. Marquee/tipi receptions for up to 200 guests are held on the picnic lawn or front lawn and the features of the Gardens offer idyllic photo opportunities.
Selborne, Hampshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2-150 Reception Capacity 2-300
Celebrate your special day in our idyllic setting, beneath the Selborne Hanger of the South Downs National Park. Gilbert White & The Oates Collections provides the perfect British country venue with a variety of informal yet distinctive spaces to hire for your ceremony, reception or party including a 16th Century barn, 30 acres of parkland and the historic house.
Westminster, Central London
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 120 Reception Capacity 220
RSA House is an award-winning, stylish and romantic Georgian townhouse in central London that provides a historic yet modern backdrop for your wedding. With its graceful Georgian architecture, stunning interiors and central location, the RSA House is the perfect venue for a quintessential London wedding. Voted one of London’s best wedding venues by the Evening Standard.
Forest Hill, South East London
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 120 Reception Capacity 150
The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a unique and beautiful location in London, set in over 16 acres of gardens, with breathtaking views across the London skyline. There are a varied mix of historic galleries and modern rooms as well as a Victorian Conservatory, Edwardian Bandstand and modern Pavilion that can all be used for an array of wedding events.
Nr Torpoint, Cornwall
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 120 Reception Capacity 120
Immerse yourselves in the magic of a cliff-top fort in the South West of England, standing tall among sweeping lawns. A secluded beach, Polhawn Cove, sits below, with exclusive access. Stunning sea views lie beyond, as if straight from the pages of an enchanting romantic novel. A truly magical south coast venue with private beach!
by Tarbert, Argyll and Bute
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 80 Reception Capacity 2-100
We are the only wedding venue in Scotland to offer exclusive use, our own sandy beach for private ceremonies, and stunning views to the Isles of Jura, Gigha and Islay! Offering elopements for two, all-inclusive small gourmet weddings for 10-50 and bespoke weddings for up to 80 guests, we are a unique coastal wedding venue.
Henfield, West Sussex
Licensed for Marriage No Ceremony Capacity 120 Reception Capacity 120
Wonderland Weddings are our festival magic. Move into our lakeside retreat for a weekend and let loose with your friends. Hold arrival drinks on the lawn under the treehouse (or a welcome hot tub session), your outdoor ceremony by the lake, dinner and speeches in a unique marquee of your choice and finish in style with an after party in our secret festival venue style night club. And that’s only day one!
Seaham, County Durham
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 50-150 Reception Capacity 50-250
Dalton Old Pump House - the newest wedding venue in County Durham, opening summer 2021. Designed by the renowned engineer, Thomas Hawksley and built circa 1879, Dalton Old Pump House is a stunning and imposing Grade II Listed building which is currently undergoing a huge renovation. Combining industrial Victorian architecture with modern styling, this fabulous building is the ultimate backdrop for your wedding day.
Skipton, North Yorkshire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 85 Reception Capacity 77
The Priests House and the delicately restored Old Chapel lie within the intimate and unmatched beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, standing within the presence of the majestic 12th Century ruins of Barden Tower. Our Chapel provides a magnificent space for wedding ceremonies and receptions, whilst the rustic Oak Room is ideal for the smaller occasion.
Otterburn, Northumberland
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 20 - 160 Reception Capacity 20-160
Le Petit Château is a 30 bed boutique hotel and truly unique wedding venue. Located in Otterburn, Northumberland, North East UK, this luxury French, country manor is a great example of shabby chic, blended with elegance, nature and beauty, wrapped up in a historical story.