Questions and answers

For people planning events

Is Shire Venues free to use?

Yes. Searching, comparing and enquiring is free and always will be.

Do you take bookings?

No. Your enquiry goes straight to the venue, and you book and pay the venue directly. We're not part of the booking.

Why can't I enquire with some venues?

Venues on a free basic listing don't have an enquiry form yet. You can still see their details, and we show similar venues taking enquiries nearby.

Are the details up to date?

Premium and Spotlight venues manage their own details. Basic listings come from public information, so always confirm capacities and prices with the venue.

For venues

Why is my venue listed?

We list every events venue across Beds, Berks, Bucks, Cambs, Herts, Northants and Oxon so people can compare the whole area in one place. Basic details come from public information about your business.

How do I take control of my listing?

Find your venue, click "Claim it" and fill in the short form. If your email matches your venue's website, you're verified straight away. Otherwise we check and reply within one working day.

What do the plans cost?

Basic is free. Premium is £39 a month or £390 a year, and Spotlight is £99 a month or £990 a year. Pay monthly with no contract, or yearly and save. The first 25 paying venues in each county get a Founding Venue price for their first 12 months.

Can I cancel?

Yes, any time from your dashboard. You keep your paid features until the end of the month you've paid for, then your listing goes back to Basic.

Can I add my own photos?

Yes. Premium venues can add up to 25 photos and Spotlight venues up to 50. Only upload photos you own or have permission to use.

Can I have my listing removed?

Yes. Send us a message from the Contact page and we'll remove it.