The Best Wedding Venues in the West Midlands: From Full Packages to Do it Yourself
We've rounded-up our 21 favourite wedding venues in the West Midlands, from rustic barns in Shropshire to Warwick Castle itself, you're bound to be spoilt for choice
The West Midlands is one of Britain’s most stunning and diverse regions, from the bustling cities of Birmingham and Coventry, to the rolling Malvern Hills and quaint market town of Stratford-Upon-Avon.
This huge region covers Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and the West Midlands, meaning that there's no shortage of amazing wedding venues in the West Midlands.
It’s home to five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty – the Wye Valley, Shropshire Hills, Cannock Chase, Malvern Hills, and parts of the Cotswolds – plus lots of chocolate-box villages and towns that are the perfect backdrop to weddings in the West Midlands.
21 Beautiful West Midlands Wedding Venues
To ensure your wedding to-do list doesn't become any longer, we’ve rounded-up the 21 best West Midlands wedding venues, ideal for all wedding budgets and wedding themes.
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- The Best West Midlands Wedding Venues
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- Do It Yourself Wedding Venues in the West Midlands
1. Warwick Castle - Warwickshire
Warwick Castle is steeped in over 1,100 years of history – and the perfect place to host the most memorable day of your life. The magnificent castle grounds and interiors are a beautiful backdrop to a fairytale wedding. You can even embrace the castle theme by throwing a medieval banquet or hiring court jesters and jousters!.
Every one of your guests will have heard of this landmark wedding venue and if you’re after wedding venues in the Midlands with prestige and grandeur, you can’t do much better. With lots of price points for their wedding packages, it's an affordable wedding venue with no compromise on style.
The staff are another highlight at Warwick Castle. One Hitched user said, "Everyone at Warwick Castle was absolutely lovely and went the extra mile with little touches to make our day incredible. It was more perfect than we could have imagined."
Capacity: Up to 120 guests
Pricing: From £7,200
Deals: Warwick Castle offers a Micro Wedding Package in their opulent State Rooms for under 20 guests, as well as a Winter Weekday Package for just £11,200 for up to 50 guests.
2. Davenport House - Shropshire
At the top of the sweeping drive, you’ll catch sight of this idyllic Georgian house set in the Shropshire countryside. Davenport House has been hosting weddings in the West Midlands for 25 years and is one of the best and most experienced venues in the business. Couples have said, "We got married at Davenport House in February and they provided us with the most perfect day."
Surround yourself with elegance and history as you step through the double doors into the Great Hall. Alternatively pick your choice of rooms to say ‘I do’ in or marry between the pillars on the front steps of the House.
Each room at this West Midlands wedding venue has its own chic style and warmth, and if you’re going for a glamorous wedding theme with plenty of drama, a lavish venue like this is the perfect stage.
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Pricing: Starting at £5,000
3. Broadfield - Herefordshire
Broadfield is an exclusive use country house wedding venue set in the heart of the Herefordshire countryside. You really can host the wedding of your dream here, whether that’s a tiny ceremony for up to eight in their summer house, or a day for 169 guests in their fold yard.
With ceremony options inside and outside, it’s perfect for both winter and summer weddings, while chefs can whip up a BBQ in the summer and sumptuous three-course meal with all local ingredients in the colder months.
Hitched couples agree: one said, "The house is amazing, the gardens equally so. We had a June wedding and spent almost all our time outside, but inside is also gorgeous for a colder season."
With the venue able to be hired for up to two nights, you’ll have the time to decorate at your own pace and have an entire weekend wedding!
Capacity: Up to 180 guests
Pricing: £POA
4. New Hall Hotel & Spa - West Midlands
This elegant hotel wedding venue is the dream spot for couples who want a truly glamorous day. From an arrival by helicopter, to a full spa day before your wedding, the New Hall Hotel & Spa wedding team can arrange it all. With a lily-filled moat and 26 acres of parkland, the outside is just as impressive as what's within.
Each of the 60 guest rooms are bursting with character and charm, along with plenty of modern comforts for you and your guests to enjoy.
The ceremony and reception areas are similarly opulent. The Great Chamber’s oak panelling and decorated ceiling feel straight from a film set, while the Garden Pavilion is a magical spot for your wedding breakfast.
Couples are full of praise for this West Midlands wedding venue, saying, "Everything went perfectly and we did not have to ask for anything during the day. We can not speak any higher about New Hall."
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Pricing: Menus from £120
Deals: New Hall's intimate wedding package starts at £159 per person, which includes a champagne reception, five course wedding meal, wine and snacks.
5. Thorpe Garden - Staffordshire
Bursting with flowers and trees, Thorpe Garden is a two-acre walled garden concealed within a 3,000 acre private estate. If privacy and tranquillity are non-negotiables on your list, this is most definitely the wedding venue in the West Midlands for you!
The ceremony room is a striking glass building, built by RIBA award-winning architect Seth Stein, with glass door leading out to a terrace overlooking the garden.
Your intimate reception area is a hand-crafted yurt, boasting large windows with views over the garden. Fairy lights, flowers and garlands festoon the room creating a magical atmosphere for dinner and later dancing.
And speaking of dinner, fresh, quality ingredients are cooked on their grill, with the whole menu created with you. People love it - with one Hitched user saying, "The canapés and meal were faultless - so many of our guests were impressed by the food, we’ve had nothing but compliments."
Capacity: Up to 250 guests
Pricing: £POA
6. Ludlow Castle - Shropshire
Ludlow Castle is one of the finest wedding venues in the West Midlands; the walls whisper with history and your wedding day could become part of that. You can marry outside or within the Round Chapel in the Inner Bailey, and it suits both large elaborate celebrations and more intimate, informal days.
You can also enjoy a rehearsal in the space so you can get a feel for it before the day and plenty of time to personalise it to you. The experienced and friendly wedding team will help make your day run smoothly and are on hand right from the start of your wedding planning journey.
Booking Ludlow Castle means you can have your wedding in a venue that couples have described as 'perfect' and 'everything I could have wished for and more' - what more could you want?
Capacity: Up to 275 guests
Pricing: £POA
7. Birtsmorton Court - Worcestershire
How many wedding venues come with their own moat? Birtsmorton Court is a 12th century manor house, rich in history and elegantly decorated. It’s still a family home, which means the dedicated wedding team treat each big day as if it was their own.
As far as West Midlands wedding venues go, this is definitely one of the most picturesque. As well as a terrace above the moat, there’s beautiful parkland and formal gardens, and the stunning Malvern Hills aren't far away.
Birtsmorton is licensed for civil ceremonies up to 200, but there’s also a parish church close by for church ceremonies. One Hitched user said, "We chose to have a church ceremony on site and the convenience of being able to walk to our reception and not lose any valuable time on the day was a huge plus."
While spring and summer weddings here look beautiful, it’s also a stunning setting for autumn and winter nuptials too!
Capacity: Up to 250 guests
Pricing: Menus from £55
8. Homme House - Herefordshire
Homme House is an elegant Georgian country house, surrounded by 180 acres of gorgeous park and woodland. Sitting on the Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire borders, this wedding venue in the West Midlands is unrivalled for transport links, despite the fact that it feels so utterly tranquil.
There are three areas licensed for weddings, with space for between 90 to 140 guests, plus St Bartholomew’s Church is just on the edge of the Estate for religious services.
What sets Homme House apart is their commitment to making your planning journey as easy and transparent as possible. There’s no corkage, no preferred caterer and no hidden costs or extras, which can take a huge worry off your mind.
But don't just take our word for it: one Hitched user said, "If you want a wedding venue that feels personal, a home away from home, you can do no better than Homme House."
Capacity: Up to 120 guests
Pricing: Starting at £1,700
9. Lower House Farm - Herefordshire
With the dramatic Black Mountains as a backdrop, you’ll struggle to find more secluded, picturesque wedding venues in the Midlands than Lower House Farm.
The beautifully restored medieval barn sits in the spellbinding surroundings of Lower House Farm and offers a truly rustic wedding setting for up to 108 guests.
There are no constrictive wedding packages so you’re free to create a completely bespoke day, full of personality and unique touches. One of the big selling points here is the delicious food – think local lamb and beef, organic vegetables and seasonal produce, all lovingly prepared.
There’s enough accommodation here too to extend it into a weekend of celebrations with your guests! They're sure to love it, as, according our Hitched users, "It was the most beautiful location to get married, with incredibly delicious food, amazing staff and a wonderful place to stay for the weekend."
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Pricing: Starting at £3,000
Deals: Booking a Wednesday wedding at Lower House Farm can save you up to 40% on venue hire.
10. Curradine Barns - Worcestershire
Curradine Barns is made up of two 19th-century brick barns restored into a rustic wedding venue full of charm and character. The Granary Barn is perfect for your wedding ceremony and can hold up to 110 guests, and afterwards you can head to the Barley Barn for a sit-down dinner.
We love the street food-style menu you can also choose: from wood-fired pizzas to mouth-watering BBQ, it’s cooked before your guests’ eyes in the charming courtyard. Even more, we love that Curradine Barns include their ‘Currabooth’ photo booth completely free of charge to help capture those memorable moments forever. Trust us when we say every little thing has been thought about here.
With a great location just four miles from Ombersley, it’s easy to reach. Handy, as the dressing room is open from 10am for you and your wedding party to get ready in style.
This West Midlands wedding venue is a favourite with Hitched users, one of whom said, "Curradine Barns is the most stunning wedding venue, and we received so many compliments from the guests on how beautiful it was. The venue flows so seamlessly and each part of the venue is beautiful in its own way."
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Pricing: Starting at £2,480
11. Bridal Barn - West Midlands
For a secluded and utterly enchanting day, hide yourself and your guests away in the blissful peace of the Shropshire countryside. Bridal Barn is an ancient sandstone building, lovingly converted into a unique, rustic West Midlands wedding venue.
Aside from the barn, you’ll also have access to the tipi in the woods – reached by a candlelit path – and warming fire pits in the yard for your guests to take themselves away for quieter moments. It’s a truly magical venue in the West Midlands - one Hitched couple said, "Bridal Barn really is the most magical venue - our vision totally came together and we just want to do it all over again."
With the night coming to a close, you can end your evening in the romantic shepherd’s hut newlywed accommodation.
Capacity: Up to 140 reviews
Pricing: Starting at £2,999
12. The Distillery - West Midlands
Listen up gin lovers - did you know you can tie the knot at an actual distillery? The Distillery in Edgbaston is the home of Roundhouse Gin and can be found on the old canal just a short walk from Birmingham City Canal.
This unique and unusual wedding venue in the West Midlands is split over two floors and boasts an open kitchen dining area on the ground floor and a gin bar and private event space on the first floor. There's also a large terrace overlooking the canal, perfect for an outdoor drinks reception.
Obviously one of the main highlights of tying the knot at The Distillery is the gin! They also offer delicious food from rotisserie and robata grill, to wood-fired pizza.
Capacity: Up to 160 guests
Pricing: £POA
13. Warwick House - Warwickshire
If you're looking for an elegant, luxury wedding venue in the West Midlands, then you're in luck - Warwick House is brimming with style and class. There are various spaces here for both indoor and outdoor celebrations, from small and intimate weddings to big-scale celebrations.
If you're planning an outdoor wedding ceremony or you simply want to snap some killer wedding photographs, you can't beat Warwick House. Cherry blossoms, feathery pines and a landscaped terrace mean this is an ultra-romantic setting for exchanging vows in the warmer months. There's also a gazebo area available from March to October.
Once the celebrations have drawn to a close, the happy couple can head to the iconic honeymoon suite, where they'll find a sumptuous four-poster bed, Jacuzzi bath and walk-in shower. Look at what one couple had to say: "The rooms are lovely and the honeymoon suite is a must see. The jacuzzi bath was even filled and a bottle of bubbles was left in our room for us at the end of the night."
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Pricing: Menus from £80
Deals: Couples can book a Christmas wedding before the end of November 2023 from just £4,995. There's also the opportunity to snap up a midweek wedding for 50 day guests and 20 evening guests including a wedding and events manager, three course wedding breakfast, evening buffet and more for a very generous price.
14. The Astbury Golf & Lodge Resort
Nestled in the Shropshire countryside, The Astbury Golf & Lodge Resort is the perfect spot for romantic wedding ceremonies with up to 120 guests. This stunning venue is set within 300 acres of green parkland in the rolling Shropshire hills and is packed full of timeless elegance and rustic charm.
Couples can choose from a range of private ceremony rooms in The Manor House or the manicured Walled Garden featuring a tipi to tie the knot. No matter where you decide to say 'I do', you're guaranteed to have a magical and unforgettable day.
Another highlight of this venue is the food. Astbury's head chef invests time in crafting unique wedding menus prepared with locally sourced ingredients, which are accompanied by fine wines by a local wine merchant.
Capacity: Up to 120 guests
Pricing: Menus from £50
Deals: This venues November 2023 Winter Package is based on 50 day guests and 80 evening guests, and includes a glass of fizz on arrival, three course wedding breakfast, wine, a buffet, a DJ and more for only £6,350.
Asian Wedding Venues in the West Midlands
15. Safari Venues - Worcestershire
Love animals? How about marrying in Safari Venues? The Georgian manor Spring Grove House is the most classic of the unique settings you can choose here for you big day, where you can also pick from the magical Treetops Pavilion and brick vaulted cocktail bar Cellarz.
The Pavilion can hold up to 450 guests which makes it one of the best Asian wedding venues in the West Midlands. You’ll have exclusive use of the wedding venue and beautiful private gardens too.
The real selling points of a wedding here are the animal experiences and amusement area. Trained zookeepers can let your guests meet and hold the cutest (and creepiest!) residents of the park. You can add wristbands to your wedding packages so they can also enjoy the theme park rides – and you can take some amazing photos!
Hitched users have left rave reviews: one said, "Spring Grove is a stunning venue and the theme park and animal enclosures were great fun for us and for our guests. The staff helped to make it a very special day, with the waiters even playing balloons with the children.
"Nothing was too much trouble and we would highly recommend Spring Grove to anyone who wants a venue that can be as traditionally elegant and as madcap fun as you please."
Capacity: Up to 320 guests
Pricing: £POA
16. Alrewas Hayes - Staffordshire
Now that’s a ceremony room! Alrewas Hayes are a great option for couples looking for Asian wedding venues in the West Midlands, as well as grand receptions, with their Grand Pavilion able to hold up to 650 guests. But don’t dismiss it if you’re having a much smaller day. There are two beautiful rooms in the house – like The Gallery, above – ideal for more intimate weddings.
The Grade-II listed, Queen Anne residence is full of period features and stunning photo backdrops, which extends into their manicured grounds outside. One Hitched user said, "The venue itself is absolutely beautiful. It is so private, gorgeous and grand, yet still has a real 'homely' feel to it, which we and our guests all fell in love with."
The in-house chefs can produce a fine dining menu worthy of the top restaurants, as well as Asian wedding specialities. In their 10 luxury bedrooms, you’ll find The White Company toiletries, a Nespresso machine and more. This Staffordshire wedding venue is true luxury indeed.
Capacity: Up to 650 guests
Pricing: Menus from £60
Deals: The Lakeside Wedding Package starts from £13,145 for up to 60 adult guests and 120 evening guests, and includes exclusive hire of The Orangery, Lobby, Williams Bar, Lakeside, Courtyard Gardens and grounds, as well as a host of other treats.
There's also The Orangery Midweek Wedding Wedding Package available throughout January, February, March, April, May, October. This package covers exclusive hire for 40 adult guests with plenty of extra perks, starting from £8,250.
17. IXL Events Centre - Warwickshire
IXL Events Centre is a sporting establishment that transforms into a stunning venue for weddings and private functions. Being a sports centre means that this venue can host up to 800 people, making this large capacity wedding venue an ideal choice of Asian wedding venue in the West Midlands.
The Kings Courts is the main hall for large events, and parties can also take place in the Oak Lounge, Horizon Lounge and Meeting Booth. Whether your celebration is big or small, IXL will have a space for you.
There's lots of freedom here to turn up the drama and do your day your way. From entering via a helicopter to leaving accompanied by fireworks, there are plenty of ways to make your ceremony one to remember. All of this can be discussed with your wedding coordinator, one of several in-house services provided.
Capacity: Up to 800 guests
Pricing: £POA
18. Manor by the Lake - Gloucestershire
If you're looking for a grand and exclusive-use wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, then congrats - you've found it! Manor by the Lake is surrounded by seven acres of magnificent gardens which features a romantic lake.
Whether you are in need of an indoor or outdoor setting, Manor by the Lake has got you covered. From the impressive Grand Ballroom to the Italian Pavilion, there's no shortage of beautiful backdrops for tying the knot or posing for wedding photographs.
The dedicated venue team are experienced in bringing all kinds of wedding visions to life across many different faiths, cultures and religions. There's also a range of catering options on offer, including vegan meals, street food or traditional three-course wedding breakfasts. As one newlywed said, "The wedding food was amazing, our guests kept complimenting how amazing the food was."
Capacity: Up to 250 guests
Pricing: £POA
Deals: There are complimentary bedrooms on offer for weddings in January and February 2024, giving you the opportunity to save up to £2,500. NHS and military workers can also receive an additional £500 thank you discount.
Do It Yourself Wedding Venues in the West Midlands
19. Alcott Weddings - West Midlands
Despite its prime location, you’ll feel in a world of your own once you walk through the gates of Alcott Weddings. You truly can make this day exactly with you want, with the option to go for a blank canvas or have your day fully catered and sorted by their incredible suppliers. This is a great option for couples searching for do it yourself wedding venues in the West Midlands.
Choose from one of their temporary structures (marquees, yurts or tipis which can host up to 499 people), set opposite their idyllic lake, and decorate to your heart’s content. As one Hitched user said, "It’s a beautiful canvas on which we were able to create our perfect day."
If you’re nervous about a marquee in British weather, Alcott Weddings has a full drainage system in place so you can get hitched without worrying about any mud. Phew!
Also on site is a barn-conversion wedding suite and their own wedding celebrant – everything’s covered.
Capacity: Up to 300 guests
Pricing: Menus from £80
20. Shustoke Farm Barns - West Midlands
These 18th century, red brick barns have been lovingly restored with plenty of original features and centre around a bright courtyard, full of ancient olive trees, fire pits and dreamy photo spots! Couples love it here, saying, "The staff, the venue, the food; everything was perfect."
Set in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside, Shustoke Farm Barns are still handily just 20 minutes from Birmingham and Coventry city centres.
The main barn is full of eye-catching details like flagstone floors and huge, gothic oak beams and can be transformed from candlelit ceremony room to reception room and dance floor easily. There's also the option to bring your own decorations and do it yourself, or you can check out the venue's decoration packages and list of trusted local suppliers for flowers and other props.
One of the big focuses here is on feasting dinners. The barn’s gallery looks into the open kitchen through a large glass wall, so guests can see the chefs at work on a giant rotisserie during post-ceremony drinks. Outside, there’s an outdoor BBQ (which can grill up to 6 whole lambs at a time!) where chefs can also cook up a feast.
Capacity: Up to 250 guests
Pricing: £POA
21. The Mill Barns - Shropshire
This newly-built barn sits on eight acres of landscaped waterfront gardens, meaning you can have an indoor or outdoor wedding ceremony right on their lake.
Custom-designed around the flow of the wedding day, every aspect has been thought about – from the dressing room to the oak-framed ceremony barn, the terrace for drinks to the stunning wedding breakfast barn for dinner and evening entertainment.
Not only do you have The Mill Barns exclusively for the day, you can supply your own drinks with no corkage and put up your guests in the on-site bedrooms.
It’s centrally located between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, with easy motorway access, making it a great hub for greats from across the West Midlands. Couples have described it as, "It is the most beautiful and elegant wedding venue I have ever seen."
Capacity: Up to 250 guests
Pricing: £POA
Deals: Couples are free to design their own no corkage drinks package from just £11 per person! Not only that, discounted midweek rates mean that you can save up to 60% on wedding venue hire and services.
For more venue inspiration, check out all of our listed wedding venues in the West Midlands, as well as our guide on how to choose a wedding venue, which equips you with all the questions you need to be asking!
