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Licensed wedding venues in Manchester

43 venues in Manchester 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 25 Oct 2026).

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Venue styles

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Other venue23
Country house & manor8
Hotel6
Museum & heritage3
Pub & restaurant2
Banqueting & events1

Registrar fees at approved venues

Manchester City Council’s registrar fees at approved premises for bookings 6 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 (one certificate included): weekdays until 4pm £585, Saturday until 4.30pm £645, Sunday and bank holidays until 4.30pm £760, evening ceremonies £715, plus a £50 non-refundable booking fee. (source: Manchester City Council: a ceremony at an approved venue, read 25 Oct 2026)

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.

Capacity, as stated by venues

Prices, as published by venues

Quoted word for word with the date we read them; not ranked, because packages differ.

No venue here publishes prices we could verify yet.

Licences expiring by Oct 2027 (21)

If your date is after the expiry, ask the venue whether it has applied to renew.

FAQ

How many licensed wedding venues are there in Manchester?

43 venues hold an in-date approval on the GOV.UK approved premises list (file dated 17 Oct 2025). The council’s own list may include newer approvals.

How much does a registrar cost at a venue in Manchester?

Manchester City Council’s registrar fees at approved premises for bookings 6 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 (one certificate included): weekdays until 4pm £585, Saturday until 4.30pm £645, Sunday and bank holidays until 4.30pm £760, evening ceremonies £715, plus a £50 non-refundable booking fee. Source: Manchester City Council: a ceremony at an approved venue.

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.

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