30 Stunning Coastal Wedding Venues in the UK
You don’t have to travel abroad to have a beautiful wedding by the sea! The UK has plenty of fabulous coastal wedding venues that provide everything you need for a romantic wedding by the sea. Whether you’re after somewhere you can wear your dream beach wedding dress or a clifftop setting for striking wedding photos, here we have 30 stunning coastal wedding venues that you’ll simply fall in love with.
Fairyhill
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Fairyhill is a picturesque Grade II listed Georgian house, set within acres of glorious gardens. Based in the heart of Gower, Britain’s 1st designated area of outstanding natural beauty, Fairyhill is a truly stunning wedding venue. This beautiful Welsh setting offers exclusive use of the venue and grounds, so you can fully immerse yourself in the magic of your special day. Consider the house and grounds your own exclusive playground! Fairyhill boasts a unique combination of contemporary and traditional architecture combining ‘something old and something new’ to offer a fairy-tale venue that truly lives up to its name. So, just minutes from the Welsh coast, Fairyhill is a truly enchanting coastal wedding venue.
Old Course Hotel
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Located on the St Andrews coast by West Sands Beach, Old Course Hotel is a stunning hotel with many gorgeous ceremony spaces. The light-filled Conservatory is the ideal place to hold your ceremony. With the backdrop of the famous Old Course and its landmarks, it really is a stunning room to say your vows in front of your family and friends. The magnificent ballroom, with its glittering chandeliers, can seat 130. It can also be decorated to match your wedding vision. So, from an intimate, casual exchange of vows to a storybook formal event for hundreds, Old Course Hotel is a truly magical coastal wedding venue.
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Talhenbont Hall
Talhenbont Hall is a stunning 17th-century hall with a beautifully restored coach house. Nestled in 100 acres of ancient woodland and secluded gardens, the Hall rests on the stunning Llyn Peninsula. This gorgeous manor house is available for exclusive use for up to 3 days. So, you and your guests can have total privacy for a full weekend celebration! Steeped in history, there are several wonderful locations for your wedding. Talhenbont Hall offers bespoke wedding services tailored to your wishes. So, why not escape for a magical weekend at a beautiful country estate for your coastal wedding?
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The Rosevine
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Located in Truro, The Rosevine has expansive views over the Cornish coast that will have you in total awe! This gorgeous “big house by the sea” is perfect for an intimate wedding and can hold up to 56 guests for the ceremony and reception. Plus, there is plenty of accommodation allowing all of your loved ones to stay at the venue, making it the perfect place for an exclusive, Cornwall wedding. If you want somewhere that will provide an escape for your friends and family, has sweeping views overGerrans Bay, as well as being the most romantic of locations then this Georgian manor house is your ideal setting!
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Cultra Manor at Ulster Folk Museum
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Looking for a unique wedding setting near the Northern Irish coast? The stunning Cultra Manor is ideal for weddings of up to 150 guests. This contemporary setting is clean and bright, but full to the brim with history. Located in Holywood in County Down, Cultra Manor is a short stroll away from the coast and a beautiful backdrop for your wedding photos. What’s more, you’ll have exclusive use of Cultra Manor for your special day as well as complimentary entry to the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum for you and your guests on your wedding day!
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Saltcote Place
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Saltcote Place is an award-winning, exclusive use wedding venue in East Sussex. Set in secure elevated private grounds overlooking Rye, Saltcote Place offers magical far-reaching views, formal gardens, and exclusive use. You can choose from a selection of elegant dining rooms, a fantastic marquee and an outdoor ceremony with magnificent views over the English Channel and Romney Marsh. An award-winning team will personally be involved in your wedding celebration at every stage. Saltcote Place is dedicated to giving you the time and tools needed to create something magical. So, as a fabulous private country home, Saltcote Place has everything you need for a dreamy coastal wedding.
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Bamburgh Castle
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Bamburgh Castle overlooks miles of England’s stunning North East coastline. This Northumberland castle provides a romantic and impressive location for your special day with direct access to the beach for your wedding photos. If you are looking for a location that will truly wow your wedding guests, then this venue is perfect! You’ll feel like royalty as you celebrate your special day with up to 150 of your nearest and dearest at this historic coastal location.
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Oldwalls Gower
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Nestled within 50 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside, Oldwalls Gower is a renowned, luxury wedding venue. Oldwalls boast a beautiful Oakroom especially designed to host your ceremony, a magnificent marquee and luxury accommodation including a lavish honeymoon suite complete with private garden and hot tub and quirky glamping village. The state-of-the-art, chic marquee is both elegant and functional with glass panelled sides offering stunning views of the lakes and grounds. Oldwalls also offers exclusive use of the grounds and venue. So, you can fully immerse yourself at this gorgeous coastal wedding venue.
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Raven Hall Country House Hotel
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Dramatically situated 600 feet above sea level overlooking Robin Hood’s Bay in the North York Moors National Park, Raven Hall has one the most enviable settings for your coastal wedding. Raven Hall House Hotel has a choice of banqueting suites, from the original Great Hall to the Viking Suite depending on the number of people. There is also an option for an outdoor ceremony, a truly romantic setting. So, the idyllic location of the Hotel, with its cliff-top views out to sea and over the North Yorkshire Moors, provides the dream location for a dreamy coastal wedding.
Glendower Hotel
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Located on the seafront of Lytham St Annes, the Glendower Hotel is nestled a stone’s throw from the beach and sand dunes. A perfect backdrop for a coastal wedding! The hotel is also located behind Ashton Gardens. Perfect for breathtaking images with greenery and water features. The Georgian Suite offers ceiling swagging and fairy lights to accommodate a grand wedding. The Lowther Room is perfect for a more intimate setting, with a maximum of 35 guests. So, the Best Western Glendower Hotel has multiple options for a fantastic coastal wedding.
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Tregenna Castle
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Looking for your very own coastal castle fit for the wedding of royalty? Tregenna Castle is a gorgeous wedding venue based in St Ives, Cornwall. Your very own castle by the sea! With 72 acres of space to celebrate and a gorgeous view over the Cornish coast, this will be such an impressive and breathtaking setting for your big day. Plus, with some fabulous packages available and beautiful outdoor ceremony spaces, you’ll have everything you need for the most memorable of celebrations.
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Morgans Hotel
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Morgans Hotel is a beautiful and contemporary hotel wedding venue in Swansea. The venue is situated just a few minutes from the beautiful maritime quarter of the city and a short drive to the picturesque Mumbles & Gower coastline. The team at this boutique hotel pride themselves in their high quality service and a setting where you, your partner and your guests can relax and celebrate this very special day together. This Grade II listed property is simply exquisite and ideal for your special day by the Welsh coast.
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Treseren
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If you are looking for an ideal location for your coastal elopement or micro-wedding, then Treseren should be on your venue shortlist! Encircled by trees, this private and exclusive location is surrounded by gorgeous Cornwall countryside and is located just minutes from the North Cornwall coast. So, whether you want an elopement escape for just the two of you or somewhere to celebrate with up to 22 of your very nearest and dearest guests, then Treseren is a perfect setting for your coastal wedding.
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Osborne House
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Once the family home of Queen Victoria, Osborne House is an iconic, historic wedding venue on the Isle of Wight. Whether you are planning a small, intimate gathering or a more extravagant affair, Osborne House has a number of inside and outdoor ceremony locations. The Duchess of Kent suite, a pair of adjoining rooms, is ideal for small ceremonies whilst overlooking expansive views of the grounds, the Solent and beyond. Once Queen Victoria’s private chapel, the Victoria Hall is a spectacular dining room, full of characterful features, such as the exquisite stained glass windows and the arched windows overlooking the charming garden terraces. With spectacular views across grounds down to the sea and its own private beach, Osborne House is the perfect location for your coastal wedding.
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Marine North Berwick
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Marine North Berwick is a 19th century Victorian building which offers a unique and elegant venue for a romantic coastal wedding. The hotel boasts many stunning features that will enhance your day. For example, the beautiful wood-panelled Library, gorgeous hotel grounds and breath-taking views across the Forth. Marine North Berwick can cater for all size wedding parties from intimate celebrations of 10 guests in The Library to lavish celebrations for 180 in the Fidra Suite. The hotel has 84 bedrooms to accommodate your guests and includes luxury suites for the newly married couple.
Pendennis Castle
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Standing proudly on the Cornish headland, Pendennis Castle overlooks the Falmouth skyline. This historic venue has several unique ceremony spaces. You can exchange vows in the atmospheric surroundings of the circular Keep, contained within an outer wall and surrounded by a secluded grassy Chemise. For more intimate weddings, ceremonies can be held inside the Melvill Room inside the Royal Artillery Barracks. This beautifully bright room is covered by large windows with amazing sea views. For larger weddings and receptions, a marquee can be set up within the grounds, wowing your guests with panoramic views around the castle. The outstanding sea views provide a beautiful backdrop for your coastal wedding. Also, a gun crew can even fire two of the historic big guns to make your celebrations go with a bang!
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The Falmouth Hotel
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With glorious sea views and landscaped gardens, The Falmouth Hotel is an idyllic coastal wedding venue. There are five stunning rooms to take your pick from, each offering something slightly different. The hotel offers a range of packages to suit various budgets and styles. The team can even provide a tailor-made package, helping you plan your special day the way you’ve always imagined it. You can also enjoy your first night of married life in the beautiful bridal suite with those all-important special touches. With unrivalled views right across the glistening bay to Pendennis Castle on the headland, The Falmouth Hotel provides the perfect backdrop to enjoy your special day.
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Woodbury Park Hotel & Golf Club
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If you are looking for a wedding venue surrounded by greenery and near the coast, then Woodbury Park may just be the ideal location. Situated in Exeter and near the Devon coast, the warm atmosphere makes this venue feel super relaxed and perfect for celebrating. Woodbury Park is surrounded with idyllic views. Plus, couples love their exclusive rooms, private terrace, accommodation, Swiss lodges, spa facilities and tailored wedding packages that help look after the small details of your day.
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Clevedon Hall
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You want your wedding to be truly unique and that calls for a very special venue. Clevedon Hall is an ideal wedding reception venue near Bristol, created with impressive hospitality and lavish entertaining very much in mind. The stately interior, with its variety of spacious rooms and splendid decor is wonderful for winter weddings, as well as wining, dining and dancing late into the night. During the summer the gardens, with their terraces, fountain, lawns, gazebo and lake offer a host of other wonderful opportunities for ceremonies, dramatic photography, al fresco feasting, fun, games and even fireworks, for that perfect day. Whether you are going for grand and elaborate or cosy and intimate, something in between or off the wall, this venue has it all!
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The Netherwood Hotel
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Located on the edge of Grange-over-Sands overlooking the magnificent Morecambe Bay, the Netherwood Hotel is a beautiful mansion venue. This fantastic wedding location has 5 unique rooms available. Enjoy the mesmerizing exquisiteness of Netherwood with your guests over some celebratory reception drinks and flavoursome canapes, guaranteed to deliver memorable photographic experiences. Set in a stunning location amidst acres of remarkable surroundings and amazing views, the Netherwood Hotel is a gorgeous coastal wedding venue.
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The Grand Hotel
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Nestled in the heart of the English Riviera, the Grand Hotel has been Torquay’s landmark wedding venue hotel for over 130 years. Beautifully appointed ceremony rooms include the Chatsworth for small intimate gatherings, the Cavendish Suite for up to 50 guests and the Devonshire for large sparkling events. The Grand Hotel also offers exclusivity, holding only one wedding per day. With the flexibility to create your own bespoke package, the Grand Hotel is ideal for a memorable coastal wedding.
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St. Augustine’s
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With five elegant banqueting rooms, a garden gazebo and a stunning chapel, St Augustine’s can cater for every wedding! You may choose to have your civil wedding in the Drawing Room, Oak Room, Board Room, Amber Room, Ruby Room, the distinctive, elegant outdoor Gazebo or the magnificent Chapel. The magnificent French-style Chapel at St Augustine’s was built in the early 1900’s and contains 350-year-old carvings from Paris. Not only creating an impressive setting for your blessing but ensuring an unforgettable occasion. With huge flexibility, St Augustine’s can tailor a package to suit your particular needs and budget, whether it be an intimate gathering or for 200 guests. So, perfect for a sophisticated coastal wedding!
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Rushpool Hall
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Rushpool Hall is an exquisite 19th Century Manor House and beautiful wedding venue in North Yorkshire. Situated just a few minutes from Saltburn Beach, it is an idyllic location on the Yorkshire coastline. With beautifully maintained grounds, stunning ocean views, and delightful interiors, Rushpool Hall is an ideal wedding venue for celebrations of all sizes. From big bashes of up to 110 in their Ballroom to intimate celebrations in their Peacock Room, this stunning location has everything you need for the ultimate coastal wedding.
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Duisdale House Hotel
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Set in the Isle of Skye, Duisdale House Hotel is a gorgeous hotel wedding venue perfect for your special day. This contemporary mansion in the Highlands of Scotland is perfect for couples looking to have an escape from the everyday. The fantastic shoreline, woodland and garden create the most romantic backdrop for your wedding photos and outdoor ceremony. Plus, not only will you and your guests enjoy your wedding in this luxurious location, but they can rest their heads in their beautifully appointed bedrooms too after a full day of celebrations!
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Royal Beacon Hotel
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With endless views of the south Devonshire coastline, the Royal Beacon Hotel is a romantic setting for a coastal wedding. The Grand Ballroom, with its ornate ceilings and crystal chandeliers, add an air of romance and opulence to your big day. The Royal Beacon’s splendid Regency styling continues into the 52 stylish, luxury rooms for the wedding party. The hotel also has a private terrace overlooking Exmouth beach. So, the Royal Beacon is ideal for a coastal wedding celebration.
Hythe Imperial Hotel
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The Hythe Imperial is a beautiful, classically styled hotel right on the beautiful Kent seafront and is one of the largest venues in the county. The location itself is romantic, and the building is spectacular. Elegantly styled suites, including the Imperial Ballroom with its views over the English channel, contemporary décor and high ceilings, make it a venue perfectly suited to creating life-long memories. So, the Hythe Imperial is elegant and sophisticated, perfect for an unforgettable coastal wedding.
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Southend Cliffs Pavilion
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Southend Cliffs Pavilion is an iconic venue that sits in an idyllic location on Southend on Sea’s famous cliff top. The unrivalled setting offers spectacular panoramic views of the Thames Estuary and beautiful backdrops for your treasured wedding photographs. The venue’s beautiful paths will lead you and your guests to the stunning scenic gardens and down to the seafront. Cliffs Pavilion has an exceptional team of dedicated and experienced wedding specialists on hand to help throughout. Also, there is a fantastic selection of wedding packages available for your event. Southend Cliffs Pavilion is the perfect setting for your coastal wedding. Offering a unique wedding experience with a fantastic location, stunning views and the perfect combination of coast and countryside.
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The Abbey Sands
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The Abbey Sands Hotel offers an exceptionally beautiful setting for a dreamy coastal wedding. The Secret Garden is beautiful for outdoor weddings on the luscious green lawns of the hotel. Follow the red carpet down the aisle to the gazebo draped in flowers and enjoy a stunning alfresco ceremony. The Ballroom overlooks the Secret Garden, also perfect for a fabulous wedding celebration. So, Abbey Sands has beautiful options for your coastal wedding.
RNLI College
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Located just a short distance from Poole Quay is a hidden gem of a coastal wedding venue. The RNLI College is the ideal coastal setting for your wedding. With various, light and airy spaces with expansive views over the sea, you can celebrate your wedding day in style with up to 200 of your friends and family. If you are looking to make a difference on your big day, then the RNLI College in Poole is ideal! This beautiful waterside setting is not only a perfect venue, but by having your wedding here, you’ll be raising essential funds for the RNLI’s lifesaving service!
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Royal Assembly Rooms
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A hidden coastal gem in Great Yarmouth, the Royal Assembly Rooms are an ideal location for a relaxed and memorable wedding day. This Norfolk venue is ideally located just a few minutes walk from Great Yarmouth’s promenade which is ideal for your wedding photos. The Royal Assembly Rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies in their stunning Temple Room and their banqueting suite is ideal for a formal wedding breakfast for 120 or a relaxed buffet style reception for up to 200.
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