Licensed wedding venues in Lincolnshire
76 venues in Lincolnshire hold an in-date approval for civil marriages and civil partnerships on the GOV.UK approved premises list (file dated 17 Oct 2025; expiry dates checked 5 Nov 2026). A further 1 listed venue here has a licence date that has passed; it is labelled “Licence date passed”, so check with the venue and register office. North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire are separate unitary councils with their own registration services.
Venue styles
Venues by district
Registrar fees at approved venues
Lincolnshire County Council’s fee for a licensed venue ceremony, 2026 to 2027: £565 Monday to Thursday, £620 Friday to Saturday, £685 Sunday or public holiday. A non-refundable £75 deposit is paid at booking and deducted from the final fee, and the balance is due three months before the ceremony (council terms and conditions). Published 2027 to 2028 fees: £580, £640 and £705. Venue hire is booked and paid separately.
On top of that you each pay the national notice fee. National statutory fees from 6 April 2026: notice £46.50 per person (£63 if a Home Office referral applies), register office statutory ceremony £62, certificate £12.50 (Registration Fees (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (legislation.gov.uk)). Venue hire is always separate.
Register offices and ceremony rooms on the list
- Stamford Town Hall (Register office, South Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Mar 2028
- Boston Guildhall (Register office, Boston), licence valid to 31 Jul 2027
- Lincoln Register Office - The Newport Room (Register office, Lincoln), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
- Lincoln Register Office - The Witham Suite (Register office, Lincoln), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
Capacity, as stated by venues
- Tattershall Castle: “Licensed for civil weddings Our charming wedding venue accommodates up to 80 people.”
Prices, as published by venues
- Tattershall Castle: “Wedding venue hire prices Ceremony space Monday to Friday £1,850 (£500 deposit and £1,350 balance) Saturday and Sunday £2,000 (£500 deposit and £1,500 balance) Historic charm and timeless romance at Tattershall Castle.”
Licences expiring by Oct 2027 (36)
If your date is after the expiry, ask the venue whether it has applied to renew.
- Woodhall Spa Manor (Country house & manor, East Lindsey), licence date passed (listed to 31 Oct 2026), check with the venue and register office
- Hackthorn Walled Garden (Garden & outdoor, West Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Nov 2026
- The Black Horse (Other venue, South Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Nov 2026
- Thonock Park (Country house & manor, West Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Nov 2026
- International Bomber Command Centre (Other venue, North Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Dec 2026
- The Dower House Hotel (Country house & manor, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Jan 2027
- The Vedanta (Other venue, North Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Jan 2027
- The Bentley Hotel (Hotel, North Kesteven), licence valid to 1 Feb 2027
- The George Of Stamford (Other venue, South Kesteven), licence valid to 28 Feb 2027
- Belton Park Golf Club (Country house & manor, South Kesteven), licence valid to 1 Apr 2027
- Crown Hall Farm (Barn, South Holland), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
- Lincoln Register Office - The Newport Room (Register office, Lincoln), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
- Lincoln Register Office - The Witham Suite (Register office, Lincoln), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
- Little Ponton Hall (Country house & manor, South Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
- The Granary (Barn, Boston), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
- The New Chapel (Other venue, North Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
- The New Welland Room (Other venue, South Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
- Grange Farm Park (Barn, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 May 2027
- Irnham Hall (Country house & manor, South Kesteven), licence valid to 31 May 2027
- The Grange Barn, Morton (Barn, South Kesteven), licence valid to 31 May 2027
- Batemans Visitors Centre (Banqueting & events, East Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Jun 2027
- Belton Woods Hotel (Hotel, South Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Jun 2027
- Boston Guildhall (Register office, Boston), licence valid to 31 Jul 2027
- Gainsborough Registration Office - Richmond House (Other venue, West Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Jul 2027
- Gunby Estate Hall And Gardens (Country house & manor, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Jul 2027
- Thetford Farm Barn (Barn, South Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Jul 2027
- Holmeleigh (Other venue, East Lindsey), licence valid to 1 Aug 2027
- The William Wilson Suite (Banqueting & events, East Lindsey), licence valid to 1 Aug 2027
- Holywell Hall (Country house & manor, South Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Aug 2027
- Aswarby Rectory (Other venue, North Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Sep 2027
- Boston Sessions House (Country house & manor, Boston), licence valid to 30 Sep 2027
- Doubletree By Hilton (Other venue, Lincoln), licence valid to 30 Sep 2027
- The Finch Hatton (Other venue, North Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Sep 2027
- The Royal Oak Inn Splash (Hotel, East Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Sep 2027
- The Windmill Hotel (Hotel, East Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Sep 2027
- Walled Garden Baumber (Garden & outdoor, East Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Sep 2027
FAQ
How many licensed wedding venues are there in Lincolnshire?
76 venues hold an in-date approval on the GOV.UK approved premises list (file dated 17 Oct 2025). A further 1 listed here have a licence date that has passed. The council’s own list may include newer approvals.
How much does a registrar cost at a venue in Lincolnshire?
Lincolnshire County Council’s fee for a licensed venue ceremony, 2026 to 2027: £565 Monday to Thursday, £620 Friday to Saturday, £685 Sunday or public holiday. A non-refundable £75 deposit is paid at booking and deducted from the final fee, and the balance is due three months before the ceremony (council terms and conditions). Published 2027 to 2028 fees: £580, £640 and £705. Venue hire is booked and paid separately. Source: Lincolnshire County Council: ceremony types and fees.
Can we marry outdoors?
Only in an outdoor area the council has approved at that venue. Ask the venue and check the council register.
How far ahead do we give notice?
At least 28 full days before the ceremony, at your local register office (GOV.UK).
Is the register office cheaper?
Yes. The statutory register office ceremony is £62 plus £46.50 notice each and £12.50 per certificate under the national fees.
All 77 venues
- The Petwood Hotel (Hotel, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Dec 2029
- Natural World Centre (Banqueting & events, North Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Dec 2028
- Spilsby Franklin Hall (Country house & manor, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Dec 2028
- Usher Gallery (Museum & heritage, Lincoln), licence valid to 31 Dec 2028
- Southview Park Hotel (Country house & manor, East Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Nov 2028
- Stainton Manor (Country house & manor, West Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Nov 2028
- Scrivelsby Walled Garden (Garden & outdoor, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Oct 2028
- The Leagate Inn (Hotel, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Oct 2028
- The William Cecil Hotel (Hotel, South Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Oct 2028
- Tattershall Castle (Castle, East Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Sep 2028
- The Red Hall (Country house & manor, South Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Sep 2028
- Lincolnshire Showground (Other venue, West Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Aug 2028
- Admiral Rodney Hotel (Hotel, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Jul 2028
- Stockwith Mill (Museum & heritage, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Jul 2028
- Boston United Football Club (Other venue, Boston), licence valid to 30 Jun 2028
- Charlotte House Hotel And The Lawn (Country house & manor, Lincoln), licence valid to 30 Jun 2028
- Whaplode Manor (Country house & manor, South Holland), licence valid to 30 Jun 2028
- Setcops Farm Weddings And Events (Barn, West Lindsey), licence valid to 31 May 2028
- The Lincoln Hotel (Hotel, Lincoln), licence valid to 31 May 2028
- Council Chamber - Boston (Other venue, Boston), licence valid to 1 May 2028
- Dunes Complex (Other venue, East Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Apr 2028
- The Barn Hotel And Spa (Barn, South Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Apr 2028
- Masons Arms (Pub & restaurant, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Mar 2028
- Skendleby Hall (Country house & manor, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Mar 2028
- Stamford Town Hall (Register office, South Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Mar 2028
- The Lawns And Lakes Wedding Venue (Garden & outdoor, South Holland), licence valid to 31 Mar 2028
- The Sessions House (Country house & manor, South Holland), licence valid to 31 Mar 2028
- North Shore Hotel (Hotel, East Lindsey), licence valid to 29 Feb 2028
- Alford Manor House (Country house & manor, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Jan 2028
- The Chequers Inn (Hotel, South Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Jan 2028
- Washingborough Hall Hotel (Country house & manor, North Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Jan 2028
- Allington Manor (Country house & manor, South Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Dec 2027
- Ayscoughfee Hall Museum (Country house & manor, South Holland), licence valid to 31 Dec 2027
- Kenwick Park Hotel (Country house & manor, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Dec 2027
- White Hart Hotel (Hotel, Boston), licence valid to 31 Dec 2027
- Woodland Waters (Garden & outdoor, South Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Dec 2027
- Stubton Hall (Country house & manor, South Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Nov 2027
- Council Chamber - Sleaford (Other venue, North Kesteven), licence valid to 1 Nov 2027
- Bacchus Hotel (Hotel, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Oct 2027
- Hanbeck Farm (Barn, North Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Oct 2027
- Woodlands Hotel (Hotel, South Holland), licence valid to 31 Oct 2027
- Aswarby Rectory (Other venue, North Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Sep 2027
- Boston Sessions House (Country house & manor, Boston), licence valid to 30 Sep 2027
- Doubletree By Hilton (Other venue, Lincoln), licence valid to 30 Sep 2027
- The Finch Hatton (Other venue, North Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Sep 2027
- The Royal Oak Inn Splash (Hotel, East Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Sep 2027
- The Windmill Hotel (Hotel, East Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Sep 2027
- Walled Garden Baumber (Garden & outdoor, East Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Sep 2027
- Holywell Hall (Country house & manor, South Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Aug 2027
- Holmeleigh (Other venue, East Lindsey), licence valid to 1 Aug 2027
- The William Wilson Suite (Banqueting & events, East Lindsey), licence valid to 1 Aug 2027
- Boston Guildhall (Register office, Boston), licence valid to 31 Jul 2027
- Gainsborough Registration Office - Richmond House (Other venue, West Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Jul 2027
- Gunby Estate Hall And Gardens (Country house & manor, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Jul 2027
- Thetford Farm Barn (Barn, South Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Jul 2027
- Batemans Visitors Centre (Banqueting & events, East Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Jun 2027
- Belton Woods Hotel (Hotel, South Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Jun 2027
- Grange Farm Park (Barn, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 May 2027
- Irnham Hall (Country house & manor, South Kesteven), licence valid to 31 May 2027
- The Grange Barn, Morton (Barn, South Kesteven), licence valid to 31 May 2027
- Crown Hall Farm (Barn, South Holland), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
- Lincoln Register Office - The Newport Room (Register office, Lincoln), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
- Lincoln Register Office - The Witham Suite (Register office, Lincoln), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
- Little Ponton Hall (Country house & manor, South Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
- The Granary (Barn, Boston), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
- The New Chapel (Other venue, North Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
- The New Welland Room (Other venue, South Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Apr 2027
- Belton Park Golf Club (Country house & manor, South Kesteven), licence valid to 1 Apr 2027
- The George Of Stamford (Other venue, South Kesteven), licence valid to 28 Feb 2027
- The Bentley Hotel (Hotel, North Kesteven), licence valid to 1 Feb 2027
- The Dower House Hotel (Country house & manor, East Lindsey), licence valid to 31 Jan 2027
- The Vedanta (Other venue, North Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Jan 2027
- International Bomber Command Centre (Other venue, North Kesteven), licence valid to 31 Dec 2026
- Hackthorn Walled Garden (Garden & outdoor, West Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Nov 2026
- The Black Horse (Other venue, South Kesteven), licence valid to 30 Nov 2026
- Thonock Park (Country house & manor, West Lindsey), licence valid to 30 Nov 2026
- Woodhall Spa Manor (Country house & manor, East Lindsey), licence date passed (listed to 31 Oct 2026), check with the venue and register office