Wedding venue inspiration - Historic venues

Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa, Daventry, Northamptonshire

Wedding venue Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa is a historic architectural gem nestled in the Northamptonshire landscape and packed full of period charm and character features. The venue instantly makes couples feel like they've stepped back in time, yet the original features blend seamlessly with contemporary décor and a modern style. The Tudor Great Hall at the heart of the venue is the jewel in its crown, with a huge vaulted ceiling, beautiful leaded windows, an impressive stone fireplace and tapestries draped on the walls.

Stapleford Park Country House Hotel, Nr. Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Secluded in the heart of some of England's most picturesque and enjoyable countryside, wedding venue Stapleford Park Country House Hotel and sporting estate is a magnificent 17th-century house with a relaxed country home atmosphere. Enveloped within Lancelot 'Capability' Brown's calming landscape of the 1770s, the grounds at Stapleford Park are naturally enchanting. Take in the manicured parterres, the walled garden and 19th-century ha-ha, which provides both a protective barrier and an unbroken view of the tranquil landscape beyond.