What the data tells us
| Venue type | Venues | Median | Mid range | Score 90+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Venue | 6 | £5,500 | £5,125 to £5,500 | 0 |
| Hotel | 370 | £9,172 | £8,500 to £13,000 | 78 |
| Garden | 21 | £16,000 | £13,500 to £20,000 | 0 |
| Barn | 76 | £16,250 | £13,813 to £18,000 | 25 |
| Country House | 611 | £16,500 | £12,001 to £24,000 | 161 |
| Estate | 55 | £20,000 | £15,990 to £22,000 | 22 |
| Castle | 120 | £20,000 | £16,500 to £22,500 | 27 |
Type is a starting point, not a specification
Structural type labels help couples narrow a search, but they do not describe the full commercial proposition. Two country houses can differ sharply in exclusivity, catering, accommodation and weekend access. The same is true of barns, hotels and estates.
Use the type median to understand the shape of the assessed market. Then check the venue profile and its current price evidence for the details that affect your own wedding: guest count, season, required suppliers, ceremony access and what happens when the guest list changes.
What to do next
Use the figures here to set a realistic starting point, then move from the market pattern to a region, venue type and individual venue profile.
The research is comparative rather than a quotation. Recheck the venue's current inclusions, guest assumptions, season, accommodation and supplier requirements before treating any figure as your wedding budget.