A large, grand manor with ornate architecture stands behind a rectangular outdoor pool, surrounded by potted plants, loungers, and trees under a cloudy sky.

Weddings

The UK’s most exclusive wedding venues

Want to wed somewhere no one else has? We’ve rounded up the rare – and romantic – locations that have a nice ring to them.

Words by Amelia Allen

19th June 2025

3-minute read

Some couples stick to classic church aisles. Others opt for barefoot civil ceremonies on the beach. But then there’s those in search of something utterly unique – somewhere new that no one’s seen before. So, if you’re looking for the latter, Quintessentially Weddings has selected six venues that host only a handful of ceremonies each year. From members-only manors to centuries-old castles, these exclusive wedding venues might just be the one.

Estelle Manor, Oxfordshire

Best for: a quintessentially English wedding.

If you have your heart set on a quintessentially English wedding, you’ll fall head over (satin) heels for this Grade II-listed country house hotel and private members’ club. Peeking out from 3,000 acres of Oxfordshire parkland, Estelle Manor has sheep-speckled meadows, manicured gardens, and beautiful backdrops for your nuptials at every turn. You’ll also be smitten with the South Terrace’s Instagram-famous pool, lined with scarlet-striped parasols – perfect for a post-‘I do’ plunge.

estellemanor.com

A historic stone mansion with large windows, ornate architectural details, and a decorative crest, stands behind tall hedges and greenery under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.

Eclectic living room with patterned armchairs, a round ottoman, and a lit fireplace. Bold artwork and gold light fixtures hang above the mantel; shelves, mirrors, and plants decorate the cozy space.

Eynsham Park, OX29 6PN

The Newt in Somerset, Somerset

Best for: swapping Champagne for cyder.

Swooning over the idea of a Somerset wedding? The Newt will steal your heart. This Grade II*-listed Georgian country house opens its gates to only a select few weddings each year, making it a rare and ridiculously romantic choice. But it’s also rural – surrounded by woodlands and a working farm, where homegrown produce graces every plate. Raise a glass of cyder – pressed and poured straight from the estate’s orchards – to celebrate your big day the Somerset way.

thenewtinsomerset.com

A wooden garden structure with open beams stands among raised garden beds and greenery, surrounded by trees and fields under a clear sky. Wildflowers grow in the foreground.

A large brick manor house sits behind a formal garden with neatly trimmed hedges, a central lawn, a fountain, and pathways lined with greenery under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

The Newt in Somerset, BA7 7NG

Heckfield Place, Hampshire

Best for: weddings without waste.

Do you take this sustainable stately sweetheart to be your lawfully rented country estate? Say yes to Heckfield Place – a Georgian family home in the Hampshire hills. Here, menus are made with love (and ingredients grown right on the grounds), creating a nature-nurtured nest for nuptials. With exclusive hire available, the whole estate becomes your home for the weekend. And for those planning an alfresco affair, the estate’s lawns are a match made in marquee heaven for sunset-lit receptions.

A large, elegant brick mansion with white columns and multiple chimneys is surrounded by a well-manicured lawn, rounded bushes, and trees under a partly cloudy sky. A curving gravel path leads to the entrance.

A dining room with a long wooden table, eight chairs, a fireplace with candles and artwork above it, large pendant lights, exposed beams on a vaulted ceiling, and a tall indoor tree near bright windows.

Heckfield Pl, RG27 0LD

Skibo Castle, Scotland

Best for: a fairytale-like affair.

You had us at misty mornings in the Highlands. This turreted treasure, dating back to 1211, is a private members’ retreat designed for tying the knot in true fairytale fashion. From the moment you arrive, love is in full swing: start your day with the soft sounds of bagpipes, sneak in a pre-ceremony putt on the estate’s private championship golf course, then celebrate across the sprawling grounds with whisky tastings – naturally.

A grand, ornate staircase with a red carpet leads to a large stained glass window in a lavish interior with wood-paneled walls, patterned floors, antique furniture, and warm lighting.

A grand stone castle with turrets and towers stands on a grassy hill, surrounded by manicured lawns, gardens, and stone steps, under a partly cloudy sky.

Skibo Castle, IV25 3RQ

Serpentine Pavilion, London

Best for: marrying art with intimate vows.

Finding the perfect wedding venue is an art form – we’d know – and nowhere is this more true than Kensington Gardens’ Serpentine Pavilion… literally. Every summer, this contemporary art gallery flaunts a fresh design from a world-renowned architect. This year, Marina Tabassum’s has transformed the outside space into striking canvas with her capsule-shaped, greenhouse-style structure. It’s a fleeting opportunity, but no less fabulous, for art aficionados to walk down the aisle with wow-factor.

serpentinepavilion.com

A modern, stylish restaurant interior with long tables set for dining, white tablecloths, wooden chairs, unique curved ceiling lights, exposed brick wall, indoor plants, and a visible bar area in the background.

Aerial view of a park with a historic building featuring a cupola, surrounded by trees, and two modern, arched pavilions with a grid-like pattern in the foreground.

Kensington Gardens, W2 3XA

Somerset House, London

Best for: glamorous celebrations beneath glittering stars.

Picture candlelit tables twirling around a fountain-turned-centrepiece, while a live band serenades your soirée from the soaring balconies above. A star-scattered sky overhead. That’s Somerset House, doing what it does best – hosting once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. This rarely used courtyard is perfect for those wanting a reception that’s exclusive and equally extraordinary. Your wedding won’t just be written in the stars. It’ll be lit up by them, too.

A grand neoclassical building with tall columns and a green dome, seen behind an open plaza with water fountains spraying up and people walking nearby under a cloudy sky.

A softly lit banquet hall set for an event, with round tables covered in gray tablecloths, elegant floral centerpieces, arranged place settings, and dramatic patterned lighting on the ceiling and walls.

Strand, WC2R 1LA

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