Somerset has many unusual venues that break the mould, from cider barns in Glastonbury to old chapels in Taunton or underground venues in Bath. If you're hosting a wedding party, a birthday, or an offbeat corporate event, an unexpected setting adds that "wow" factor that your guests won't stop talking about. Picture yourself celebrating in a historic library or dancing under fairy lights in a glasshouse. Sounds good? We thought so. Browse Tagvenue and book a unique venue in Somerset that turns heads for all the right reasons.
The cost of unusual venues averages around £1000 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Somerset, based on Tagvenue data from July 2026:
| From £1000 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £80 | hire fee per hour |
| From £175 | to £1500 | hire fee per event |
You'll find unusual venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Somerset, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (July 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £60 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average £400 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 230 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of July 2026), users looking for unusual venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Venue | prices average £10000 minimum spend per event | typically between 200 and 615 guests |
| Hall | prices average £103 hire fee per hour | typically between 110 and 250 guests |
| Country House | prices average £3940 hire fee per day | typically between 10 and 150 guests |
| Bar | prices average £150 minimum spend per event | typically between 35 and 120 guests |
Page last updated in July 2026
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