Whether you’re a sports fan yourself or just love the idea of getting married in a historic spot, sporting venues across the UK are an increasingly popular choice for betrothed couples. Just imagine this – you’ve said your vows, thrown confetti in the air, and your guests spill out onto acres of bentgrass to toast to your new life together. If you’re a couple that wants their day to be truly unique, one of the UK’s best sporting wedding venues might be just the ticket.
There are plenty of reasons why you might be considering hiring a sporting venue for your special day. For true sports fans, what could be more magical than hosting your wedding on the same hallowed ground as your sporting idol, or walking out onto a pitch or racecourse where history was made?
On a more practical level, venues such as racecourses and golfing resorts tend to boast a vast array of indoor and outdoor event spaces, making them a great choice if your wedding party is on the larger side. Most can accommodate hundreds of guests, and come with experienced events teams who will help you plan the perfect large wedding celebration.
No matter whether you’re working with a tight budget, are particularly keen on venues with incredible catering options, or need a large space to host a few hundred people, our pick of the best sporting wedding venues across the UK includes something for everyone. Get sifting through our list and find a number of enchanting golf courses, famous racecourses and even an athletic ground to host your nuptials. Each and every one of our venues has something special for soon-to-be-wed couples – we're certain you’ll find an option that fits what you’re looking for.
Best golf course and resort UK wedding venues
Is one of you a keen golfer? Combine your hobby with your big day and consider a golf course wedding venue. Our pick of the most impressive spots in the UK includes both contemporary and traditional options surrounded by acres of pristine lawns and beautiful scenery.
Weybrook Park Golf Club, Hampshire
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What: Weybrook Park Golf Club has stood firm since 1997, with a 27-hole course, beautifully manicured greens, and incredible views of the surrounding countryside. While you will of course be able to enjoy the expansive green areas on your special day, there is also a purpose built events suite on site, perfect for weddings. The Weybrook Suite is a contemporary barn with high ceilings and wooden beams that can be transformed into a truly magical setting on your special day.
Where: Basingstoke, RG24 9NT
Find out more: Weybrook Park Golf Club
The Manor House, Wiltshire
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What: The Manor House is the perfect choice for couples who want a mix between a country house and an impressive golf course. With stunning Italian gardens, an 18 hole championship golf course and an incredible spa hotel, you have everything you need for the most memorable day in one place.
Where: Chippenham, SN14 7HR
Find out more: The Manor House
Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa, Oxfordshire
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What: Bicester Hotel and Spa is a fantastic four star resort in the Cotswolds surrounded by picturesque countryside. A top choice for your upcoming wedding, this beautiful, family-owned venue comes with incredible spots for photo opportunities, a gorgeous lake, and plenty of room for your guests. Plus, a golf course! Boasting years of experience in planning impeccable weddings, the events team will assist you with everything from entertainment to florists and extra special touches.
Where: Bicester, OX26 1TH
Find out more: Bicester Hotel, Golf and Spa
Old Thorns, Hampshire
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What: Set amongst 400 acres of Hampshire countryside, Old Thorns is a luxury hotel and wedding venue with its very own golf course. Old Thorns is home to 11 different spaces for your big day, including a huge 500-seater ballroom. The 6,288-yard golf course was designed by golfing legend Peter Alliss, and is filled with lakes, creeks and tree lined fairways that create the most majestic landscape.
Where: Liphook, GU30 7PE
Find out more: Old Thorns
Farleigh Golf Club, Surrey
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What: Farleigh Golf Club is located just off the M25 in Surrey and, with its gold course status, is one of the country's most loved golf courses. You'd never guess that the estate is located so close to the motorway, thanks to being nestled right in the heart of 350 acres of sprawling greenery. The contemporary club house has four event suites, which work together harmoniously on your wedding day, for drinking, dining, partying and of course, your ceremony.
Where: Warlingham, CR6 9PE
Find out more: Farleigh Golf Club
Centurion Club, Hertfordshire
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What: Centurion Club is located in the St Albans countryside, and has a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for your special day, making it suitable for weddings of all sizes. The Pavillion is one of the venue's most popular spaces for weddings, with gorgeous views across the estate's 18th fairway through floor-to-ceiling windows. Whichever room you choose, you’ll be well looked after by the Centurion Club’s experienced events team.
Where: St Albans, HP3 8LA
Find out more: Centurion Club
Silvermere Inn On The Lake, Surrey
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What: Silvermere Inn On The Lake is a countryside wedding venue home to an 18-hole golf course, a serene lake, and uninterrupted views of an enchanting woodland. Along with two gorgeous indoor suites which are perfect for year-round celebrations, the Island is perfect for summer receptions, as guests gaze over the water and soak up the scenery with a glass of fizz in hand.
Where: Cobham, KT11 1EF
Find out more: Silvermere Inn On The Lake
Best racecourse UK wedding venues
Racecourses are a great option for larger weddings, as they're home to a variety of suites, top-spec facilities and sprawling grounds. Of course, many have played host to historic racing moments over the years, making each of these wedding venues nothing short of iconic.
York Racecourse, North Yorkshire
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What: York Racecourse is known for its award winning facilities, beautiful grounds and homemade catering services, which all combine to offer the perfect wedding venue for your upcoming nuptials. There are a number of comprehensive wedding packages for all budgets at York Racecourse – plus, the team will create a bespoke package if you’re after something a bit more unique.
Where: York, YO23 1EX
Find out more: York Racecourse
Other sporting UK wedding venues
Now for the best of the rest when it comes to top-tier sporting wedding venues. Here we have a showstopping athletics track just a stone's throw from the River Thames. Could this be the one for you?
Richmond Athletic Ground, London
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What: Last but not least, we're paying some attention to a sporting venue of a different kind – Richmond Athletic Ground. Across 26 sprawling acres, this athletic venue is perfect for weddings big and small, with capacity for up to a few hundred guests. The Murray Judd Room and Club Room are the venue's two most popular options for weddings, and pair wonderfully with the open green space for an enchanting spring or summer affair.
Where: Richmond, TW9 2SF
Find out more: Richmond Athletic Ground
Still need a helping hand? Check out our guide on how to choose a wedding venue, filled with tips, advice and insider knowledge to help you make a decision you can feel confident in.