Hitched has announced their Wedding Awards for 2026 and seven venues from Cambridgeshire have been listed
A wedding day is one of the most important events in a couple’s journey, and making the right decisions to create a wedding they will remember for the rest of their lives is tricky business. Thankfully, Cambridgeshire is home to so many beautiful venues to tie the knot.
Hitched, the wedding tech platform, also globally known as The Knot, has announced its Wedding Awards for 2026, highlighting the most popular wedding venues in Cambridgeshire.
Analysing reviews from newlywed couples, the awards reflect vendors across many wedding categories, including venues, photographers, musicians and DJs, hair and makeup artists, florists and more.
In the 2026 Wedding Awards list, Hitched recognised the highest-rated and reviewed vendors of the year. The awards for this year’s winners have been determined by reviews and opinions from over 150,000 couples who have used the Hitched platform to plan their weddings, according to Hitched.
Hitched said: “Awarded to UK businesses who have been highly rated and recommended by couples. Hitched honours these vendors for their professionalism, quality of work, flexibility and customer service.“
There are seven wedding venues that have been listed as winners in Cambridgeshire, so if you are looking to save the date, then one of these beautiful wedding venues may be the right choice for you.
Bassmead Manor Barns, St Neots
Bassmead Manor Barns has won a spectacular four Hitched Wedding Awards, so it is hardly surprising that they have been so highly rated by previous customers.
The historic wedding venue is located in St Neots and happy newlyweds rave about the backdrop and the service. One pleased bride wrote: “Bassmead Manor Barns is the most perfect wedding venue we could have dreamed of to get married at.
“After visiting some venues, nothing else came close to the beautiful setting, incredible team, breathtaking views and outstanding facilities here.”
Holiday Inn Peterborough West
Holiday Inn Peterborough West is licensed for civil ceremonies and has three beautiful rooms to enjoy your special day. The hotel offers idyllic outdoor gardens, 133 en-suite bedrooms for guests, and even an on-site leisure club. After your ceremony, you and your guests can sit down to a deliciously delightful afternoon tea followed by a multi-course meal, all prepared by the venue’s talented team of chefs.
Holmewood Hall, Peterborough
Holmewood Hall, which has won the Wedding Awards two years in a row, is a remarkable Tudor, gothic-style mansion and wedding venue snuggled in the countryside of Peterborough. This manor is surrounded by 10-acres of grounds and parkland, offering tremendous backdrops for photo opportunities at every turn. After dancing the night away, the venue offers 16 luxurious bedroom suites where guests can retire to.
Lanwades Hall, Newmarket
This venue has won an astonishing five Hitched Wedding Awards in a row, so it is of no wonder why couples consistently rave about their experience at this venue for their milestone day. Hidden among 12-acres of English countryside, Lanwades Hall features two gorgeous ceremony rooms to choose from or alternatively under the sky in their Sunken Garden. Offering multiday weddings, this venue has 12 guest bedrooms across the Hall alongside a Wedding Suite where the honeymooners can retreat to once the night is over.
One happy customer wrote: “From the very first moment we booked Lanwades Hall, we knew we had chosen somewhere special but nothing could have prepared us for just how magical the experience would be.”
Old Chapel Farm, Peterborough
Old Chapel Farm, situated in the countryside of Peterborough, offers an intimate setting for hosting a wedding day. The venue can host up to 120 guests, ideal for smaller or intermediate sized weddings. Facilities include a private hot tub, adaptable indoor and outdoor spaces for dining, and a wine cellar to make for a romantic day. Their event team offers everything from florals to even horse-drawn carriages to make each couple’s day as extra or lowkey as they would like.
Sissons Barn, Peterborough
Three time Hitched Wedding Awards winner, Sissons Barn is another location set in Peterborough. This family-run venue set in the village of Peakirk offers a ceremony space that can host up to 100 guests and a seated dining experience that can host up to 120 guests. The team at this venue will craft your ideal menu that fits a range of budgets and taste preferences with the most seasonal and local ingredients. The oak features within the venue alongside the hammer beaming that lines the ceiling complements each other to create a beautiful and rustic setup for your memorable occasion.
South Farm, Royston
Another Hitched multi-award-winning wedding venue, South Farm, is an idyllic wedding venue located in Royston. This restored farmhouse has 20-acres of manicured grounds and gardens. Five licensed ceremony locations can be found on site, each with ravishing backdrops to capture each moment in a photograph. After saying ‘I do’, you can celebrate the day in the garden for a drinks reception with a bar set up, and games to keep the guests entertained, as well as the catering crew who offer award-winning menus using fruits, vegetables and herbs that are grown onsite.
