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 £400 | to £1000 | 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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £400 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 150 guests | prices average £400 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 200 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 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 20 and 150 guests |
Smaller unusual venues usually fit up to 30 guests standing. Here are some great options in Somerset, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Round House at Cadbury Alpacas - event space for 15 guests
Venue said: Our Round House is an environmentally friendly cob building, handmade with a permaculture ethos, yet with all the comforts of modern daily life. The light circular space is ideal for meetings, a quiet and gentle space within...
The Boardroom at Bandpitt Barn - boardroom for 8 guests
Venue said: A private meeting room and flexible prep space at Bandpitt Barn The Boardroom is an intimate, self-contained space within the Bandpitt Barn courtyard, designed for smaller meetings, planning sessions and private appointments.
Murch at Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution - meeting room for 8 guests
Venue said: A tucked-away and quiet room set up boardroom style with a kitchenette, flipchart, monitor, and seating for 8. Perfect for smaller meetings and working sessions.
Cheap unusual venues in Somerset start from £20 hire fee per hour or £10 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Rook Lane Chapel at Rook Lane Chapel, from £20 hire fee per hour
(up to 179 guests standing)
Venue said: Rook Lane Chapel offers a unique venue for your wedding ceremony. A restored 18th Century Grade 1 listed building, the chapel combines traditional grandeur with elegant contemporary design.
Gin Bar at Slug and Lettuce Bath, from £10 per person
(up to 60 guests standing)
Venue said: We pride ourselves in catering for a range of different events including Baby showers, Corporate meetings, Birthdays and so many more due to having such a versatile space, along with striving to provide the best service.
Meeting Room at Old Bristolians Sports Club, from £15 hire fee per event
(up to 25 guests seated)
Venue said: This is a medium-sized meeting room that works well for groups of around 15–20 people. It’s a comfortable, professional space suited to team meetings, workshops, training sessions, or small presentations.
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