Pembroke Lodge: Stunning London wedding venue named the best in the UK

December is the most popular time for couples to get engaged, with the wedding planning starting shortly after in the new year.

To help couples planning their 2025/2026 weddings, the experts at the UK’s leading wedding planning marketplace Hitched.co.uk have compiled a list of their top wedding venues across the UK, according to other happy couples.

By looking at the number of customer reviews on Hitched, how many Hitched Wedding Awards received and the volume of enquiries from nearly-weds over the last 12 months, the most popular venues have been named.

And the top rated wedding venue is right here in London.

Romantic Pembroke Lodge in Richmond Park is a gorgeous venue for brides seeking a spectacular backdrop for the impending nuptials.

With three Hitched Wedding Awards to its name and more than 1120 five-star reviews from happy newlyweds, the Grade II listed Pembroke Lodge is the UK’s top wedding venue for 2025.

This is the only venue that is located inside one of London’s Royal Parks, sitting on the highest point of London’s Richmond Park, and also boasts the only view in London that is protected by an Act of Parliament, making photo opportunities here even more unique.

Pembroke Lodge has hosted weddings for more than 50 years and is one of very few venues offering a truly complete service from a very experienced team.

Richmond Park is famously home to more than 650 deer, making it a majestic setting for a wedding.

Car parking for 250 vehicles is adjacent to the grounds and there are three quality hotels within half a mile that are ideal for guests outside of London.

Other top venues include The Ashes Barns & Country House in Staffordshire, Dodford Manor in Northamptonshire and Gosfield Hall in Essex.