Guide · 8 min read · 2026-11-12
12 of the Best Wedding Venues in Nottinghamshire (2026 Guide)
Nottinghamshire quietly holds some of the Midlands' strongest-reviewed venues: a country-park mill from £40, a priory famous for its snowdrops, and boutique barns around Southwell and Newark. These twelve are published WedHQ listings ranked by independent review count.
By Yasin Khan
The best wedding venues in Nottinghamshire, ranked
#1 in this guide
Rufford Mill, Rufford Country Park
Newark, Nottinghamshire
The county's most-reviewed venue, and one of England's best-value: 290 independent reviews at 5.0, from £40 per person, in a country park setting at Rufford Abbey.
Best for: Parkland receptions from the lowest published price on any WedHQ list.
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#2 in this guide
Hodsock Priory
Blyth, Nottinghamshire
A country priory with 234 reviews at 5.0, from £73.50 per person — famous for its February snowdrop displays.
Best for: Historic weddings in a priory, winter included.
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#3 in this guide
Cockliffe Country House
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
A 17th-century country house with 114 reviews at 5.0, near Nottingham.
Best for: Country-house weddings minutes from the city.
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#4 in this guide
The Old Vicarage Boutique Wedding Venue
Southwell, Nottinghamshire
A boutique venue with 112 reviews at 4.9, from £125 per person, exclusive-use in Southwell.
Best for: Exclusive-use boutique weddings.
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#5 in this guide
Kelham House Country Manor Hotel
Newark, Nottinghamshire
A manor hotel with 89 reviews at 5.0, from £49 per person.
Best for: Manor weddings at Georgian prices.
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#6 in this guide
DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
A hotel with 73 reviews at 5.0, from £64 per person.
Best for: Hotel weddings near the M1.
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#7 in this guide
Norwood Park Country House
Southwell, Nottinghamshire
A country house with 67 reviews at 5.0, on a private hilltop park near Southwell.
Best for: Hilltop views and exclusive use.
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#8 in this guide
Thoresby Park
Newark, Nottinghamshire
An estate venue with 57 reviews at 5.0, in the Dukeries at Thoresby Park.
Best for: Estate weddings in historic parkland.
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#9 in this guide
Colwick Hall Hotel
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
A hall hotel with 52 reviews at 4.9, beside the racecourse at Colwick.
Best for: Hall weddings minutes from Nottingham city centre.
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#10 in this guide
Pippley Walled Garden
Chilwell, Nottinghamshire
A walled garden with 50 reviews at 5.0, near Chilwell.
Best for: Garden weddings with flowers on site.
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#11 in this guide
Carr Bank
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
A venue with 50 reviews at 5.0, in the Springfield park at Mansfield.
Best for: West Nottinghamshire weddings.
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#12 in this guide
The Pumping House
Newark, Nottinghamshire
A Victorian pumping station turned venue, with 48 reviews at 5.0 — one of the most unusual buildings on any WedHQ list.
Best for: Industrial-Gothic character you cannot get anywhere else.
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Shortlist the three whose reviews and grounds you kept returning to, then send an enquiry from each WedHQ profile with your date, guest count and budget.
Still comparing? Browse all Nottinghamshire wedding venues or browse by county. If you run a Nottinghamshire venue, you can list your business and appear in this guide next time it is updated.
Shortlist the three whose reviews and grounds you kept returning to, then send an enquiry from each WedHQ profile with your date, guest count and budget.
Still comparing? Browse all Nottinghamshire wedding venues or browse by county. If you run a Nottinghamshire venue, you can list your business and appear in this guide next time it is updated.
The best wedding venues in Nottinghamshire at a glance
Nottinghamshire's best-reviewed wedding venues, ranked by independent review count, then rating — country parks, priories, manor hotels and Snowdonia-edge barns.
| Setting | From | Rating | Reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Rufford Mill, Rufford Country ParkTop pick | Country park venue | £40 | 5.0 | 290 |
| 2 · Hodsock Priory | Country priory | £73.50 | 5.0 | 234 |
| 3 · Cockliffe Country House | Country house | On request | 5.0 | 114 |
| 4 · The Old Vicarage Boutique Wedding Venue | Boutique venue | £125 | 4.9 | 112 |
| 5 · Kelham House Country Manor Hotel | Manor hotel | £49 | 5.0 | 89 |
| 6 · DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway | Hotel | £64 | 5.0 | 73 |
| 7 · Norwood Park Country House | Country house | On request | 5.0 | 67 |
| 8 · Thoresby Park | Estate venue | On request | 5.0 | 57 |
| 9 · Colwick Hall Hotel | Hall hotel | On request | 4.9 | 52 |
| 10 · Pippley Walled Garden | Walled garden | On request | 5.0 | 50 |
| 11 · Carr Bank | Venue | On request | 5.0 | 50 |
| 12 · The Pumping House | Unique venue | On request | 5.0 | 48 |
Nottinghamshire wedding venues: cheapest published from-price first
The same twelve venues ordered by published from-price.
| From | Setting | Reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rufford Mill, Rufford Country Park | £40 | Country park venue | 290 |
| Kelham House Country Manor Hotel | £49 | Manor hotel | 89 |
| Hodsock Priory | £73.50 | Country priory | 234 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway | £64 | Hotel | 73 |
| The Old Vicarage Boutique Wedding Venue | £125 | Boutique venue | 112 |
| Cockliffe Country House | On request | Country house | 114 |
| Norwood Park Country House | On request | Country house | 67 |
| Thoresby Park | On request | Estate venue | 57 |
| Colwick Hall Hotel | On request | Hall hotel | 52 |
| Pippley Walled Garden | On request | Walled garden | 50 |
| Carr Bank | On request | Venue | 50 |
| The Pumping House | On request | Unique venue | 48 |
What to ask before you book a Nottinghamshire venue
Six questions worth asking every Nottinghamshire venue.
| Ask | A good answer | Walk away if |
|---|---|---|
| Total cost | A written total for your guest count, VAT included | Only a headline hire fee |
| Inclusions | Furniture, power, staff and cleaning itemised | Everything is negotiable later |
| Wet weather | An indoor backup shown to you set up | A plan that has never been used |
| Exclusive use | A precise definition of which areas are yours | Exclusive use that includes other guests |
| Curfew | A clear music stop and departure time | Whatever the neighbours decide |
| Cancellation | Written terms and insurance confirmed | No written policy at all |
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Written by
Yasin Khan
Wedding industry writer · 6 years in the UK & Irish wedding sector
Yasin Khan founded WedHQ after six years working in the wedding industry across the UK and Ireland — on the planning side, with venues and with the suppliers couples book. He writes every WedHQ guide himself, ranking real listings by independent reviews rather than by who paid for placement, and also works as an SEO consultant for wedding businesses.
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Rufford Mill, Rufford Country Park
Newark, Nottinghamshire
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Hodsock Priory
Blyth, Nottinghamshire
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Cockliffe Country House
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
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The Old Vicarage Boutique Wedding Venue
Southwell, Nottinghamshire
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Kelham House Country Manor Hotel
Newark, Nottinghamshire
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DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
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Norwood Park Country House
Southwell, Nottinghamshire
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Thoresby Park
Newark, Nottinghamshire
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Colwick Hall Hotel
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
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Pippley Walled Garden
Chilwell, Nottinghamshire
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Carr Bank
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
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The Pumping House
Newark, Nottinghamshire
Written by Yasin Khan · Updated 12 November 2026
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