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Licensed wedding venues in Somerset

51 venues in Somerset hold an in-date approval for civil marriages and civil partnerships on the GOV.UK approved premises list (file dated 17 Oct 2025, checked against expiry dates on 20 Oct 2026). For 2 of them we quote the venue’s own published capacity, and for 1 its published prices, word for word with a source link.

Country house & manor17
Barn12
Other venue9
Hotel8
Museum & heritage2
Garden & outdoor1
Golf & country club1
Castle1

Capacity, as stated by the venues

Prices, as published by the venues

We do not band or rank these: packages differ. Quotes are exact, with the date we read them.

Ceremony rooms

The national list approves a building, not named rooms. Your council’s register names the approved rooms and any approved outdoor areas, so check it, and ask the venue which room holds your guest count.

Registrar and fees

Book the registrar through the local service: Somerset Registration Services: venue directory.

The registrar’s fee at approved premises is set by the council and varies by day. Check the council link above for the current figure.

Notice of marriage (each)£46.50 (£63 where an immigration referral applies)
Register office ceremony (statutory room)£62
Certificate on the day£12.50
Minimum statutory total£167.50 (2 × £46.50 + £62 + £12.50, our arithmetic)

Sources: Registration Fees Regulations 2016, Schedule 1 (legislation.gov.uk); Ceredigion County Council fees 2026-27, checked 20 Oct 2026. Approved premises ceremony fees are set by each council and are much higher. For example, Ceredigion charges £474–£747. Check your council’s current fees.

Licences expiring by Oct 2027 (22)

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 Somerset?

51 hold an in-date approval on the GOV.UK approved premises list (file dated 17 Oct 2025). The council list can include newer approvals.

Can we marry outdoors?

Only in outdoor areas the council has approved at that venue. Ask the venue, and check the council register.

What is the cheapest legal option?

A register office ceremony in the statutory room. The national fees total £167.50 (see above).

How far ahead do we give notice?

At least 28 full days before the ceremony, at your local register office (GOV.UK).

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