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Outdoor Wedding Venues

Outdoor wedding venues offer open-air settings for ceremonies, receptions and full-day celebrations. Choose from garden venues, country estates, woodland venues, vineyards, farms and tipi sites with outdoor lawns, terraces and dining space. Outdoor wedding venues suit smaller gatherings or larger guest lists across a range of styles and budgets.

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Garthmyl Hall Wedding Venue, Powys
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Garthmyl Hall

Host your unforgettable wedding day in the grandeur of Garthmyl Hall, Nestled in the picturesque heart of Powys.

Powys, Montgomery

from £6,700

150 guests

Slapton Manor Farmhouse
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Slapton Manor Wedding Venue

A family run venue offering romantic countryside weddings with a relaxed, personal and rustic touch.

Northamptonshire, Towcester

from £4,200

80-200 guests

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Creeksea Place

Wedding venue in Essex.

Essex, Burnham-On-Crouch

£POA

50-200 guests

Gretna Hall Hotel at Gretna Green
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Gretna Hall

Discover a wedding venue with historic romance, situated in the Heart of Gretna

Dumfries and Galloway, Gretna

£POA

80-120 guests

15th century manor house hotel with outside space
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Donnington Manor Hotel

A four-star hotel wedding venue in Kent with licensed ceremony spaces, adaptable reception rooms and convenient transport links.

Kent, Sevenoaks

£POA

120-200 guests

Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park Venues in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park

Escape to the captivating expanse of Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park for an unforgettable wedding immersed in history and natural beauty.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Torpoint

from £900

200 guests

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5* Plas Dinas Country House, Caernarfon
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Plas Dinas Country House

For a grand, unforgettable wedding, Plas Dinas Country House offers a charming setting with picturesque views.

Gwynedd, Caernarfon

from £8,000

2-150 guests

The Holt Hotel Wedding Venue entrance in Oxfordshire
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The Holt Hotel

Oxfordshire hotel venue The Holt Hotel in Steeple Aston with historic character, gardens and licensed ceremony spaces.

Oxfordshire, Bicester

£POA

260 guests

Victoria Hall Saltaire
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Victoria Hall Weddings, Saltaire

West Yorkshire wedding venue

West Yorkshire, Shipley

from £3,500

200 guests

The Old Vicarage Venues in Dorset
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The Old Vicarage Christchurch

Dorset's Old Vicarage: enchanting weddings in a beautiful country house setting. Discover more.

Dorset

£POA

250 guests

Tipi by the river
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The Old Vicarage, Elkesley

For a timeless wedding amidst character and charm, setting a picturesque scene, with an outside pergola and 3 Hat Tipi

Nottinghamshire, Retford

from £550

6-150 guests

Kings Oak Hotel Venues in Essex
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Kings Oak Hotel

Essex event space Kings Oak Hotel High Beach combining indoor function rooms and pool garden settings.

Essex, Epping

from £4,400

200 guests

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The Parkway Hotel

Set in seven acres of award-winning gardens, start planning your perfect day with us and see how we can bring your vision to life.

Torfaen, Cwmbran

from £5,000

20-400 guests

Wedding in the Medieval Courtyard of The Lord Leycester, Warwick
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Lord Leycester Hospital

The Lord Leycester: an exclusive-use historic wedding venue in Warwick, recognised as one of England's finest medieval courtyards.

Warwickshire, Warwick

from £2,000

40-100 guests

Fanhams Hall
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Fanhams Hall

Discover a luxurious haven, where dreams of an unforgettable wedding come to life.

Hertfordshire, Ware

from £8,600

25-130 guests

East Mersea Hall Wedding Venue in Essex. Barn Weddings and Tipi Weddings. Exclusively yours
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East Mersea Hall

Bespoke Weddings, Exclusively Yours

Essex, Colchester

from £8,500

5-250 guests

Pennyhill Park - Wedding Venue in Surrey
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Pennyhill Park Wedding Venue

For a truly unforgettable wedding celebration, where luxury and elegance combine to create magical memories

Surrey, Camberley

from £21,131

40-120 guests

Winston Hall
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Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

A seafront hotel wedding venue in Dover, Kent offering licensed indoor and outdoor ceremonies, spa facilities and guest accommodation.

Kent, Dover

from £12,500

1-200 guests

Marwell Hotel Venues in Hampshire
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Marwell Hotel

Woodland wedding venue in Hampshire offering elegant ceremonies, bespoke receptions and luxury accommodation.

Hampshire, Winchester

from £6,500

25-199 guests

The Temple of Apollo Stourhead
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Temple of Apollo Stourhead

Create your perfect wedding day at the Temple of Apollo Stourhead, a magnificent National Trust venue set amidst stunning parkland in Wiltshire.

Wiltshire, Warminster

£POA

80 guests

Sudbury House Hotel Venues in Oxfordshire
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Sudbury House Hotel

Faringdon wedding venue Sudbury House Hotel, Oxfordshire, with flexible indoor and garden ceremony spaces.

Oxfordshire, Faringdon

£POA

4-200 guests

Weddings at Mallory Court Hotel
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Mallory Court Country House Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover your dream wedding at Mallory Court, a stunning country house in Warwickshire. With elegant surroundings your day will be truly unforgettable

Warwickshire, Leamington Spa

from £3,500

10-200 guests

Pimhill Barn at Lea Hall
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Pimhill Barn at Lea Hall

An Elizabethan Barn – an enchanting wedding venue nestled in beautiful countryside for an unforgettable day.

Shropshire, Shrewsbury

from £3,200

4-150 guests

Wedding room with round wedding tables set in a banquet layout, dressed with pink napkins and sage sashes. The table centrepieces are a large spray of pink flowers with green foliage.
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The Lincoln Hotel

a hotel located in the heart of Lincoln, and determined to deliver you your perfect wedding day!

Lincolnshire, Lincoln

from £3,500

150 guests

The Manor House, Castle Combe
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The Manor House

An idyllic countryside wedding venue in the heart of the Cotswold village of Castle Combe

Wiltshire, Chippenham

from £8,999

2-250 guests

Hardwick Hall Hotel Venues in County Durham
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Hardwick Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Ultimate Marquee Hotel Wedding Venue in the North East

County Durham, Stockton-on-Tees

from £4,000

200-400 guests

Hilton Southampton
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Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl

The luxury surroundings, stunning views and unrivalled facilities at Utilita Bowl make for the perfect wedding venue.

Hampshire, Southampton

from £49

20-450 guests

Why Choose Outdoor Wedding Venues?

Outdoor wedding venues give couples open space, natural backdrops and flexible layouts for ceremonies, receptions and evening celebrations. Popular choices include garden venues, private estates, farms, vineyards and tipi sites. Many couples choose outdoor wedding venues for relaxed guest flow, scenic photo opportunities and the option to celebrate outside for more of the day.

What to Consider When Booking an Outdoor Wedding Venue

When comparing outdoor wedding venues, check whether the venue can host your ceremony, reception or both. Ask about guest capacity, weather contingency plans, catering setup, access, parking, accommodation and any evening sound restrictions. These details can vary widely between venues and can shape which option suits your plans best.

Popular Types of Outdoor Wedding Venues

Outdoor wedding venues come in many styles. Garden venues suit classic celebrations, country estates offer formal grounds and exclusive use, while farms and tipi venues can feel more relaxed. Vineyard and waterside venues are also popular for couples wanting a distinctive outdoor setting.

Outdoor Wedding Venues FAQs

Licensed wedding venues in England and Wales can host legal outdoor civil ceremonies in approved outdoor areas. Ask each venue which spaces are licensed for ceremonies.

Established outdoor wedding venues usually provide an indoor room, marquee or covered space if weather changes. Confirm the wet weather plan before booking.

Prices depend on location, guest numbers and exclusivity. Dry hire farms or field venues may cost less than private estates with catering and accommodation included.

Yes. Country estates, farms, marquee venues and field hire sites often suit larger weddings thanks to their outdoor space and flexible layouts for higher guest numbers.

Venues with open grounds or dry hire space may allow marquees or tipis. Check with the venue about permissions, access, power supply and supplier rules.

Outdoor wedding venue prices vary by location, guest numbers, exclusivity and what is included. Dry hire fields or farms can cost less than private estates with catering, accommodation and full-day hire packages.