Wedding Fairs & Venue Open Days 2026: Upcoming Dates Across the UK
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect wedding venue, looking to meet suppliers in person, or just want to get a proper feel for a space before committing, wedding fairs and venue open days are one of the best things you can do early in your planning. Nothing beats walking a room, tasting the canapés, and actually talking to the people who’d be running your day.
We keep this page updated every two weeks with confirmed open days, showcases, and wedding fairs happening at wedding venues across the UK – from barn wedding venues in Yorkshire to boutique hotels in the Ribble Valley, manor houses in Kent to country estates in Suffolk. If you’re searching for wedding venue open days near you, bookmark this page and check back regularly.
Below you’ll find every confirmed date for 2026, listed by month. Where a venue has multiple dates, they’re listed together.
What’s the difference between a wedding fair and a venue open day?
A wedding fair (sometimes called a wedding show or wedding exhibition) is typically a larger event where multiple suppliers – florists, photographers, caterers, cake makers – exhibit under one roof. They’re great for meeting lots of people in one go and getting a broad sense of what’s available.
A venue open day is specific to one wedding venue. The space is usually dressed for a wedding, the coordinator is on hand to answer questions, and you get a real feel for whether it suits your vision. Some venues combine both – hosting a small fair alongside their open day – so you can meet their recommended suppliers at the same time.
Both are almost always free to attend, though some require you to register in advance.
You can book in at wedding open days through Bridebook – browse wedding venues near you to get started.
June 2026 Wedding Open Days
Whether you’re just starting your venue search or narrowing down a shortlist, there’s nothing quite like seeing a space in person. Here are the upcoming wedding open days and showcases happening this June.
Penshurst Place & Gardens, Kent
Date & Time: Thursday 18th June 2026
One of Kent’s most historic and striking wedding venues opens its doors for an exclusive evening event this summer. Tour the wedding spaces after hours, explore the historic grounds, and meet the events team in a relaxed setting as the evening light does its thing.
👉 Reserve your place at Penshurst Place’s Open Evening via Bridebook
Cloisters Bolton, Greater Manchester
Date & Time: Sunday 21st June 2026
A converted church in the heart of Bolton town centre, Cloisters is the kind of venue that stops people mid-sentence when they walk through the door. Original stained-glass windows, soaring arches, and a grand main hall make it one of the most distinctive wedding venues in Greater Manchester, and their open day is the ideal chance to see it properly dressed and picture your own day there.
The team will be on hand throughout to talk through packages, dates, and how they can make the space work for you. Free to attend, register your place in advance.
👉 Register your attendance at Cloisters Bolton’s Open Day via Bridebook
Le Petit Chateau, Northumberland
Date & Time: Sunday 21st June 2026
If you’ve been curious about Le Petit Chateau, the French-inspired chateau set in the Northumberland countryside with Mediterranean gardens and a fire-on-water features, this open day is your chance to see it in person. The team will be there to talk you through fresh ideas, exclusive discounts, and how they can help you plan a day that genuinely feels unlike anything else.
Free to attend, with the wedding team ready to answer questions and show you around at your leisure.
👉 Register your place at Le Petit Chateau’s Open Day via Bridebook
Newton Hall, Northumberland
Date & Time: Sunday 28th June 2026
Set on the Northumberland coastline near Alnwick, Newton Hall is an estate with ceremony spaces ranging from beach weddings on the golden sands to elegant interiors and a chapel with coastal views. It needs to be seen in person to be fully appreciated.
Come along to explore the venue at your leisure, enjoy live music and cocktails, take in styled inspiration, and get expert advice from the team. Free entry, RSVP to secure your spot.
👉 Register your free place at Newton Hall’s Open Day via Bridebook
The Lawrence Hotel, Lancashire
Date & Time: Sunday 28th June 2026
A 200-year-old Grade II listed boutique hotel in the heart of East Lancashire, on the edge of the Ribble Valley. The Lawrence has 14 individually designed bedrooms, a stunning duplex suite, and an atmosphere couples consistently describe as completely personal.
Weddings here range from intimate gatherings of 15 through to evening parties of 130, with exclusive use throughout. The open day is free, and there’s a bonus: register and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win Afternoon Tea for Two.
👉 Register your free place at The Lawrence Hotel’s Summer Open Day via Bridebook
July 2026 Wedding Open Days
Druids Glen Resort, Ireland
Date & Time: Thursday 2nd July 2026
Not a standard open day. Druids Glen’s Wedding Consultation Evening is a one-on-one experience – a personalised tour of the resort, time with the wedding team, and the chance to get your questions properly answered.
Couples who confirm their booking on the evening also receive a complimentary Celebration Spa Experience, including a relaxing treatment each, full access to the leisure facilities, and lunch with bubbles in the Garden Rooms & Bar.
👉 Register for Druids Glen’s Wedding Consultation Evening via Bridebook
Rise Hall, Yorkshire
Date & Time: Thursday 16th July 2026
Rise Hall’s summer open evenings have been consistently popular – and this is the last chance to catch one before the season wraps up. The house will be dressed for a wedding, there’ll be something cold to drink, and the team will be ready to chat through your plans.
Free to attend; reserve your spot in advance.
👉 Reserve your place at Rise Hall’s August Open Evening via Bridebook
Bradbourne House, Kent
Date & Time: Sunday 19th July 2026
Bradbourne House’s open days are worth attending specifically because the venue is properly dressed and set up on the day – you’re not walking around an empty room trying to imagine everything.
Each event is different, so if there’s something specific you’d like to see, contact the team before you come along. On the day you can explore the venue and meet a selection of wedding suppliers on hand to help with planning.
👉 Register your attendance at Bradbourne House’s Open Day
Brinkburn, Northumberland
Date & Time: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July 2026
Brinkburn Northumberland really needs to be seen in person to be fully appreciated. Their open weekend gives couples the chance to take a proper look around – but appointments are limited, so it’s worth enquiring early.
👉 Enquire via Bridebook to book your appointment at Brinkburn Northumberland
August 2026 Wedding Open Days
Barnett Hill Hotel, Surrey Hills
Date & Time: Saturday 15th August 2026
Perched on a hill in the heart of the Surrey Hills, Barnett Hill Hotel is the kind of venue that makes you stop and look around the moment you arrive.
Come along on the 15th to meet the team, explore the grounds, and see exactly why it’s such a popular choice for Surrey couples.
👉 Register your attendance at Barnett Hill Hotel’s Wedding Showcase via Bridebook
Pratis Barns, Fife
Date & Time: Wednesday 27th August 2026
A rustic barn venue in Fife with panoramic views across the Firth of Forth, Pratis Barns is one of Scotland’s most complete wedding venues, and their August open evening is a good one. Come ready to explore the venue spaces fully dressed for a wedding, take a tour of Pratis House, sip complimentary fizz, and try the canapés while you wander.
There are also exclusive discounts available on the night for couples who book, so if Pratis is on your shortlist, this is worth attending sooner rather than later.
Free to attend. Register your place in advance.
👉 Register your attendance at Pratis Barns’ Open Evening via Bridebook
Frequently asked questions about wedding venue open days
What should I ask at a wedding venue open day?
Come prepared with your non-negotiables: guest capacity, exclusive use, accommodation on-site, catering flexibility, and available dates. Ask to see the ceremony space and the reception space, not just the entrance hall.
And ask what a typical wedding day looks like start to finish – the answer tells you a lot about how a venue actually operates.
Discover the key questions to ask your wedding venue here.
Are wedding venue open days free?
Almost always, yes. The majority of venue open days and wedding fairs in the UK are free to attend, though many ask you to register in advance so they can manage numbers.
A few offer entry into prize draws or complimentary drinks as an added incentive to sign up early.
Do I need to book a wedding venue open day in advance?
It depends on the venue. Some open days are drop-in, while others – particularly exclusive preview events or consultation evenings – require advance booking and have limited places.
Where registration is required, we’ve included the link above. When in doubt, register: you can always cancel, but you can’t always get a spot back.
What’s the difference between a wedding fair and an open day?
A wedding fair brings multiple suppliers together in one venue – a chance to meet photographers, florists, caterers, and cake makers in a single afternoon.
A venue open day is focused on one specific venue: the space is dressed, the coordinator is available, and the whole experience is geared toward helping you picture your wedding there.
Both are worth attending for different reasons, and many venues combine elements of both.
When do wedding venues hold open days?
Most UK wedding venues run open days in spring and early summer, with a second wave in early autumn as couples start planning for the following year. Some venues run a series of seasonal open evenings throughout the year.
We update this page every two weeks, so if you don’t see a venue near you right now, check back soon.
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