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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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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

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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

The Temple of Apollo Stourhead
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Temple of Apollo Stourhead Wedding Venue

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

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Pimhill Barn at Lea Hall
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Pimhill Barn at Lea Hall Wedding Venue

Discover 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 1960's 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

Devonshire Terrace - Wedding
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Devonshire Terrace Wedding Venue

Devonshire Terrace is a unique historic Central London wedding venue for unforgettable ceremonies and receptions.

Central London, Whitechapel

from £15,000

80-250 guests

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Farington Lodge Hotel Wedding Venue

a charming Georgian House Hotel, set in magnificent landscaped gardens.

Lancashire, Preston

£POA

4-150 guests

The Italian Villa Venues in Dorset
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The Italian Villa at Compton Acres

An award-winning Italian-style Villa nestled in the picturesque Dorset countryside, surrounded by exquisite gardens.

Dorset, Poole

£7,000 - £25,000

65-250 guests

Glewstone Court Country House Wedding Venue
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Glewstone Court House

Glewstone Court Country House is a Georgian manor house in Herefordshire offering exclusive use and accommodation.

Herefordshire, Ross-on-Wye

from £7,000

30-80 guests

The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Venues in Kent
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

A licensed hotel wedding venue in Maidstone, Kent offering flexible ceremony and reception spaces, gardens and guest accommodation.

Kent, Maidstone

from £1,000

400 guests

Wedding Venue in Cambridgeshire
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The Old Hall Ely Manor House

A captivating manor house in picturesque village of Ely. Enjoy exclusive use and cherish unforgettable moments amidst idyllic surroundings.

Cambridgeshire, Ely

£POA

80-250 guests

Venues-Civil Ceremonies in Bristol & Somerset
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Little Quarme Intimate Weddings in Somerset

Plan your perfect day at Little Quarme, an idyllic countryside venue on Exmoor National Park, offering daytime ceremonies up to wedding weeks

Bristol and Somerset, Taunton

from £300

2-100 guests

Gleddoch Hotel, Spa & Golf Venues in Renfrewshire
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Gleddoch Hotel

Celebrate in style at our multi award-winning hotel and treat yourselves and your guests to a memorable event you won’t forget.

Renfrewshire, Langbank

£POA

50-120 guests

Mercure Milton Keynes Abbey Hill Hotel, Venues in Buckinghamshire
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Mercure Milton Keynes Hotel

Mercure Milton Keynes Hotel is a modern wedding venue in Buckinghamshire offering licensed ceremonies in its private wedding garden.

Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

from £2,995

40-120 guests

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Butley Priory

In the wilds of the Suffolk countryside, you'll find the romantic Butley Priory, an exclusive-use venue offering three-day weddings and accommodation

Suffolk, Woodbridge

from £14,760

2-200 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.