Unique UK Wedding Destinations for a Memorable Special Day

Weddings are a special occasion to mark the love between two people and celebrate them, which is why a wedding day should be extra memorable. Finding unique wedding venues to stand out from the crowd and add personality to your special day is a priority for many brides and grooms to be. 

If you’re seeking something more to make everlasting, quirky memories for you and your guests then you’ve come to the right place. Explore unique UK wedding destinations for a memorable special day to leave yourself and your guests in awe, speechless, and non-stop talking about the wedding!

The Ark, Northamptonshire

Nestled within Northamptonshire is the Ark, Northampton’s first and only floating bar and restaurant! It opened in 2014 and provides lovebirds with an interesting wedding venue that everyone won’t stop talking about. It can fit up to 65 guests and has modern interiors which are versatile, allowing you to adapt the space to suit any theme you would like!

This beautiful wedding venue is located in the heart of the magical, fairytale-like Midsummer Meadow and is moored on the River Nene. It boasts three decks that all provide panoramic, picturesque views of the blue water and English countryside. It also has a separate indoor area that can be the perfect environment for your wedding breakfast. 

This venue encapsulates a fairytale romance to give a warm and stunning special day where you can feel the love surrounding you (it really gives you a warm fuzzy feeling!) Immerse your day in nature on tranquil waters and gorgeous greenery, with plenty of places around the area to stay to suit all budgets, including caravan parks like Overstone Lakes holiday park. 

Tunnels Beaches, Devon 

Head to the beautiful coastal destination of Devon for a luscious green private garden and serene, quirky hand-carved tunnels on top of a cliff that overlooks the beach. It’s a perfect coastal venue without the annoyance of sand getting everywhere or blowing into your face while you say, “I Do”. Create a romantic, stunning, and breath-taking ceremony that really creates a romantic feel.

Follow the tunnels that lead you into a private garden overlooking the beach to give you amazing sweeping seaside views. It is totally enclosed and private, giving you a quiet, peaceful, and private special day. 

Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve, Kent

If you or your significant other is an animal lover, then why not get married on an animal reserve? Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve in Kent gives the opportunity for couples to say their vows in various gorgeous locations. From Italian-inspired terraces to beautiful indoor rooms, you can find the perfect environment to suit your wedding day. You can even take your guests on the African and Asian experience where you can feed giraffes on a VIP safari!

This venue also has unusual accommodations to stay the night, such as a historic hotel and the Tiger Lodge. It will truly give you a one-of-a-kind special day with gorgeous nature and serene jungle-like landscapes that everyone will be talking about!

Lusty Glaze, Cornwall

Have you always dreamed of a beach wedding but wanted somewhere lesser known or different? Well, Lusty Glaze in Cornwall can give you a totally private ceremony on a golden sandy beach with turquoise waters that not many people know about. You can exclusively hire the entire beach cove at the foot of the ocean and have an enclosed, stunning and peaceful wedding. 

This cove is ideal no matter the weather as it can adapt to various seasons, allowing you to have a fairytale blue-sky summer wedding or a cosy and warm winter celebration. Step into a blissful sandy dream for your special day with no interruptions and share the joy with as many people as you like, up to 250 guests!

Newport Market, Monmouthshire

This wedding venue is for the foodies as you can have access to incredible food vendors in the county at your wedding. Newport Market in Monmouthshire is an elegant and large space that is steeped in history. It’s perfect for a traditional celebration with all of your loved ones, fitting up to 250 guests in the space! The stunning glass hall is a wedding day dream and creates a magical and romantic atmosphere. 

This quirky and beautiful venue lives on the first floor of the authentic Victorian market but is designed with very modern fixtures, giving you a sophisticated and stylish special day. However, it still incorporates period elements and plenty of natural light, giving you a clean slate to work with so you can decorate however you like! You can even use the market’s 10 tasty street vendors and bars for a laid-back and scrumptious reception. 

Bath’s Historic Venues, Somerset

Incorporate history and natural beauty into your special day by hosting it at one of Bath’s historic venues in Somerset. There are four event spaces available that are rich in history which are the Roman Baths and Pump Room, Heritage Parks, Guildhall, and the Victoria Art Gallery. This gives you lots of options to choose from to find a historic and picturesque venue that suits your wedding and theme. 

For something truly unique to stand out from the crowd, the Roman Baths and Pump Room is the place to go. It provides a quirky atmosphere with stunning views from every angle, creating amazing wedding photos! You can hold your ceremony and reception here and feel the history surrounding you every step of the way.

Kew Gardens, London

Tie the knot at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kew Gardens in London and plunge into a jungle with the lush greenery of the botanic gardens that surround you. This is a historic wedding venue that is fully surrounded by magical and stunning nature, allowing you to have a peaceful setting for a boho wedding. Every part of your special day will incorporate the most beautiful greenery and iconic buildings, giving you a one-of-a-kind environment that everyone will adore.

You can say your vows in an intimate ceremony in the Cambridge Cottage or have a huge celebration in the lavish and magical 19^th-century Nash Conservatory. After the ceremony, you can have a gorgeous dinner and dance in a unique wedding reception venue, the Tropical Glasshouse. 

These unique UK wedding destinations for a memorable special day will truly provide you with a quirky, beautiful, and special wedding day that will leave every guest speechless. Create ever-lasting memories that everyone can’t stop talking about and tie the knot in stunning scenery that gives dramatic and unique photos to cherish the day!