10 Best Wedding Venues in Torquay 2025 according to a Devon wedding photographer
As a Torquay wedding photographer I get to visit the best venues in the bay. The English Riviera provides a stunning natural backdrop and is ideal for couples wanting to get married by the sea. I’ve updated this page to bring you the best places to get married in Torquay for 2025. From rustic barns to luxury hotels, here’s my round up of the 10 best places to get married in Torquay.
Top Wedding Venues in Torquay for 2025:
- Torre Abbey
- Spanish Barn
- Torbay Register Office
- Osborne Hotel
- The Imperial
- The Grand Hotel
- Bickley Mill
- Berry Head Hotel
- Torbay Party Barn
- Lupton House
1. Torre Abbey
Within Torre Abbey you have a choice of rooms for your wedding ceremony including the undercrofts and the chapel. The gardens make a lovely backdrop for photos and a place to host your welcome drinks. I love the Victorian palm house which is always a go-to spot for couple photos, even if it’s raining outside.
Click for a more detailed look at wedding photography at Torre Abbey.
2. Spanish Barn
The Spanish Barn is set in the grounds of Torre Abbey and is the perfect venue for a DIY wedding in Torquay. The ancient barn provides a blank canvas for you to create your dream wedding where you can have your ceremony and hold your reception. From the music to the décor you can hire local suppliers for a truly bespoke wedding (top tip: you’ll need to hire portaloos too!).
Click to view a real wedding at the Spanish Barn!
3. Torbay Register Office
Cockington Court is home to Torbay Register Office and is set in a country park just a mile away from the seafront. They can hold small intimate elopement weddings as well as ceremonies with a larger number of guests. The grounds provide a lovely setting for couple photos with a walled rose garden and open green spaces.
For more info on weddings at Cockington, check out my blog feature!
4. Osborne Hotel
The Osborne Hotel near Meadfoot Beach gives you the option of having an outdoor wedding ceremony in Torquay. You can create your own look for your reception or choose a package that includes everything from chair sashes to mood lighting.
For more wedding photography at the Osborne click here!
5. The Imperial
The Imperial Hotel boasts view across Torbay and gives a romantic backdrop to your wedding photos. The wedding team offer to take care of little details such as your table name cards and offer wedding night accommodation for the newlyweds. The garden provides some pretty spots for some relaxed wedding photos.
To see some Imperial Hotel wedding photos, click here!
6. The Grand Hotel
The Grand Hotel is a landmark wedding venue right on Torquay’s seafront. Lauren and her team work really hard to ensure your day runs smoothly. If you’re looking for a budget wedding venue in Torquay then The Grand offers packages to suit and they can take care of the details for you. It’s a stone’s throw from the beach which is ideal for capturing those natural couple portraits.
7. Bickley Mill
Just a few miles from Torquay, this restored mill offers a unique setting for your wedding. It has a cosy atmosphere and it’s well know locally for excellent food. It’s ideal for couples looking for a relaxed wedding venue near Torquay. The whitewashed stone walls provide a pretty blank canvas for your wedding decor and it looks lovely decorated with bunting and fairy lights. I love the rustic barn hidden away in the grounds which makes for some pretty couple photos.
Click here for a more detailed look at Bickley Mill wedding venue.
8. Berry Head Hotel
Just a few miles away from Torquay, on the other side of the bay, you’ll find Berry Head Hotel. It’s one of the larger wedding venues in Torbay so if you’re having a big wedding then it may be worth considering. It also has accommodation on site for your guests. The pretty gardens and coastal views give a variety of backdrops for some relaxed couple photos. Click the link for a venue feature from your recommended Berry Head Hotel wedding photographer.
9. Torbay Party Barn
If you’re looking for a DIY wedding venue with a complete blank canvas then take a look at Torbay Party Barn. The hire package gives you the barn a couple of days before the wedding so you can decorate to your heart’s content. It’s perfect for a rustic or festival themed wedding. There is the option to camp in the adjacent field too!
Click here for more wedding photography at Torbay Party Barn.
10. Lupton House
Lupton House is a grade II listed manor house just a few miles from Torquay towards Brixham. It’s available for exclusive hire and the team can help you create your own unique wedding. They offer a range of catering options, from cream teas to a five course dinner.
You can see more wedding photos from Lupton House on the blog!
