The 20 Most Popular Wedding Venues of 2024
Photography by Sam DockerThis year, Rock My Wedding has decided to let you in on a little secret…what venues are our couples loving? Well, we’ve made it easy for you and put together our top 20 most popular wedding venues. In no particular order, we’ve listed some of the most enquired with to the most featured venues on our site. All of these amazing Recommended Venues can be found on our Recommended Supplier directory. Are you ready? You might just find the perfect backdrop for your ‘I Do’s’...
Rock My Wedding's 20 most popular wedding venues of 2024
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, was in our top 10 most popular wedding venues on our site, and it's easy to see why! From enchanting gardens to iconic Grade-listed buildings, weddings at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew are designed to create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Plan your wedding in The Orangery or The Nash Conservatory, the beautiful glasshouse.
The Giraffe Shed
The Giraffe Shed in Central Wales definitely one of our most popular venues of 2024. Why? The Giraffe Shed is simply one of a kind. The alternative wedding venue has a unique industrial character that makes it the perfect blank canvas for couples to add their own spin to. This Wales wedding venue is built for everyone. They’re pet-friendly, family-optimised, and accessible too! With room for up to 100 guests, it’s built with unconventional couples in mind, welcoming lovers from all communities and cultures.
Cain Manor
For those who want a country house wedding that’s as warm as it is wow-worthy, Cain Manor delivers. Nestled in the Surrey Hills, this Tudor-style gem feels intimate, romantic, and totally private, like your own little slice of countryside heaven. Plus, we've been and visited this wedding venue ourselves and tried out their incredible tasting experience, so we can absolutely verify that this venue goes above and beyond to make you feel special.
Middleton Lodge
Next up, we have Middleton Lodge Estate. This is a wedding venue that’s a constant in our minds. Middleton Lodge Estate in North Yorkshire is a classic Georgian country house wedding venue with a contemporary twist that makes it ideal and adaptable to many wedding themes. The restored Walled Garden & Fig House are particular favourites of ours, we’ve seen many unforgettable couple portraits and wedding tablescapes here.
Orelle
If you’re all about chic city vibes and sky-high glamour, Orelle is calling your name. This Birmingham hotspot boasts jaw-dropping skyline views, Michelin-star style dining, and a vibe that’s effortlessly cool. It’s the wedding venue for couples who love their celebrations with a side of sophistication.
The Standard, London
Quirky, cool, and oh-so-unique, The Standard, London takes city weddings to a whole new level. With its modern design, playful personality, and rooftop views, it’s perfect for couples who like their weddings with a splash of attitude. Bonus: the post-wedding afterparty options here are next-level.
100 Barrington
Located in Brixton in South London, 100 Barrington is the dream city wedding venue. With original brickwork, high ceilings, exposed beams, and an open floor plan, this wedding venue is dripping with industrial charm. The natural edgy character of this wedding venue makes it a fast favourite for us. Not to mention the incredible transport links and the standout light fixtures in the venue that make a striking backdrop for your wedding photos. We've featured this wedding venue 4 times this year! OBSESSED!
Plas Dinam
A Welsh wonder bursting with character, Plas Dinam is a family-run country mansion where charm meets epic countryside views. The glass-roofed stables make for a seriously cool party space, and the whole venue feels like the kind of cosy-chic place you’ll never want to leave.
Stone Barn
Stone Barn's industrial-rustic aesthetic is effortlessly cool. Picture roaring open fires, exposed beams, and the best food you’ll eat at a wedding, courtesy of their legendary giant indoor BBQ. It’s relaxed, beautiful, and perfect for foodie couples looking to wow their crowd.
Hidden River Cabins
If a stunning view is essential for you, then look no further than Hidden River Cabins in the Lake District. This venue is surrounded by flowing rivers and sweeping nature. A Hidden River Cabins wedding in Cumbria will never fail to wow us. With alpine-esque log cabins, luxury accommodations overlooking the river and plenty of hot tubs, Hidden River Cabins proves that your wedding can simultaneously be the most magnificent and the most calming day of your life.
Larmer Tree
If venues could talk, Larmer Tree would have a lot of love stories, this award-winning spot has hosted dreamy garden parties for decades. With peacocks roaming the grounds and ornate follies at every turn, it’s the ideal venue for couples looking to wow their guests with whimsy and elegance.
Iscoyd Park
This Georgian beauty is pure romance. Iscoyd Park has been one of our most iconic venues for ages. The country house combines timeless elegance with a homely vibe, making it ideal for couples who want luxury without the fuss. Think gorgeous interiors, manicured gardens, and a venue that somehow feels like yours from the moment you arrive.
Cripps Barn
Dazzling us in 2 real weddings this year is Cripps Barn. This enchanting Cotswolds wedding venue was an obvious choice to include in our most popular wedding venues of 2024 roundup. That incredible foliage hanging installation in the barn is the signature of Cripps Barn. Allowing for up to 150 guests, this barn wedding venue is ideal for every kind of couple.
Polhawn Fort
Polhawn Fort is perched on the Cornish coast, giving you epic sea views, historic vibes, and private beach access. It’s got all the drama of a movie set, without the Hollywood price tag. Immerse yourself fully for the week or stay for the weekend. Either way, the memories made will last a lifetime.
Askham Hall
Askham Hall is another popular Lake District wedding venue that had to be on this list. Home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, it’s clear that everything Askham Hall does it absolutely does to the highest level. You can be rest assured here that the majestic medieval hall, rustic wedding barn and picturesque gardens and grounds, are all timeless, elegant and exclusively yours. The Lake District is one of the UK’s most sought-after destination wedding locations, so why not make it yours for a truly special day?
Loft Studios
Loft Studios is London’s answer to cool, urban weddings. It’s a blank canvas venue with exposed brick, industrial beams, and a touch of New York loft energy. Perfect for couples who want to turn a stylish space into a celebration that’s uniquely them.
Old Gore Barn
For those craving a laid-back Cotswolds wedding with heaps of character, Old Gore Barn hits the sweet spot. With its countryside charm, stone walls, and food-focused celebrations, it’s where rustic meets ridiculously good taste, both in style and their menu.
Elmore Court
Now, Elmore Court has a special place in our hearts. This country house wedding venue has such a warming positive vibe to it. Originally established as a home in the 13th Century, Elmore Court in Gloucestershire has a certain magic when it comes to bringing people together. The house and gardens will be exclusively yours. The best part of your day here will be wandering across to The Gillyflower for dinner and dancing. It’s a beautiful sight.
Godwick
Rustic weddings get an upgrade at Godwick. The barn is gorgeously atmospheric, while the grounds offer open Norfolk skies and a slightly wild vibe. Throw in their luxurious accommodation and quirky touches, and you’ve got wedding magic that’ll have guests talking for years.
The Tithe Barn
The Tithe Barn is rustic yet regal. The Tithe Barn is what happens when history meets modern elegance. Think of soaring beams, gorgeous stonework, and endless space for dancing. It’s the barn wedding of Pinterest dreams but with a dash of timeless charm.
Loving our most popular wedding venues? Then you should head to our top real weddings of 2024 article for some more incredible inspiration. We’ve got something for everyone with rustic barn weddings, colourful theme park weddings, timeless country house weddings and some truly beautiful destination weddings too! But what about 2025? Well, you can check out our 2025 Pantone Colour of the Year article to see the top trending colour for weddings…
