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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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Silver Pear Weddings at Friars Court Venues in Oxfordshire
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Silver Pear Weddings at Friars Court

Civil ceremony coordination by Silver Pear Weddings at Friars Court, intimate historic manor setting in Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire

£POA

4-80 guests

Roman Temple
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The Larmer Tree Wedding Venue

Larmer Tree is an award-winning wedding venue on the Wiltshire-Dorset border, offering a blend of history, natural beauty and relaxed luxury.

Wiltshire, Salisbury

from £4,000

20-250 guests

Venues-Receptions in Kent
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Chilston Park Hotel a Countryside

Exchange vows in the grandeur of Chilston Park Hotel, a luxurious wedding venue with picturesque gardens and elegant event spaces.

Kent

from £1,500

50-200 guests

Smedmore House Venues in Dorset Georgian Country House with sea views
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Smedmore House Wedding Venue

Discover Smedmore House, a beautiful Dorset historic country house with sea views for unforgettable coastal weddings and celebrations

Dorset

from £650

2-200 guests

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Imber Court Wedding Venue

Escape to Surrey's idyllic haven, Imber Court, where your dream wedding transforms into an unforgettable reality.

Surrey, East Molesey

££ - £££

120-200 guests

Woodhall Spa Manor: Exclusively Yours Wedding Venue
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Woodhall Spa Manor

a luxurious wedding venue with boutique-style accommodation and self-catering facilities for your exclusive use.

Lincolnshire, Woodhall Spa

from £1,500

2-180 guests

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Arts and Crafts House, Voewood. Norfolk wedding venue.
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Voewood House

Escape to the Enchanting Voewood House. Norfolk's Exclusive Use Arts and Crafts Style Wedding Venue.

Norfolk, Holt

from £6,000

30-120 guests

The Farmhouse at Redcoats, Wedding Barn
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The Farmhouse at Redcoats

Countryside Barn Wedding Venue in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire, Hitchin

£POA

120 guests

The Slaughters Country Inn Venues in Gloucestershire
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The Slaughters Country Inn Wedding Venue

Enchanting Cotswolds weddings await at The Slaughters Country Inn.

Gloucestershire

from £8,545

30-99 guests

The Manor Barn

The Manor Barn, an enchanting barn wedding venue in Cambridgeshire, invites you to discover a world of rustic elegance and unforgettable moments.

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£15,000 - £30,000

80-200 guests

Knockerdown Wedding Village
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Knockerdown Wedding Village

Unique DIY Weekend Wedding Venue in Derbyshire

Derbyshire, Ashbourne

from £12,750

31-100 guests

The Barn at Brynich, Wedding Venue in Powys
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The Barn at Brynich

Exclusive, family run Barn in the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog.

Powys, Brecon

£ - ££

150 guests

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Chenies Manor House

Chenies Manor House: A Grade I listed Tudor manor in Buckinghamshire, offering exclusive use and dry-hire flexibility for weddings.

Buckinghamshire, Amersham

£ - ££

170 guests

Bisham Abbey NSC Venues in Berkshire
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Bisham Abbey Weddings

For a truly enchanting wedding day filled with history and grandeur, consider Bisham Abbey, a stunning countryside wedding venue on the River Thames.

Berkshire, Marlow

£POA

120 guests

Moddershall Oaks
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Moddershall Oaks

Escape to our picturesque countryside wedding venue in Staffordshire, with outdoor ceremony locations & new woodland pods

Staffordshire, Stone

from £5,000

10-175 guests

The Vinery Wedding Ceremony Space at Solberge Hall - North Yorkshire
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Solberge Hall

Opulent, decadent, glamorous… welcome to the new Solberge Hall

North Yorkshire, Northallerton

££ - £££

50-200 guests

Lion Quays Resort, Venue in North Shropshire
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Lion Quays Resort

Set beside a stunning waterside location, Lion Quays Resort offers an idyllic backdrop for your memorable wedding day.

Shropshire, Oswestry

from £4,995

10-400 guests

Outdoor ceremony in Brighouse, West Yorkshire
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Holiday Inn Leeds Brighouse Wedding Venue

The Holiday Inn Leeds‑Brighouse is a versatile and welcoming wedding venue nestled in picturesque surroundings in Clifton Village, Brighouse.

West Yorkshire, Brighouse

from £2,750

20-200 guests

Weddings at Tong Park Hotel
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Tong Park Hotel

Wedding venue in the countryside of West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire, Bradford

£POA

20-350 guests

The Great Barn Devon | Rustic 15th Century Barn Wedding Venue in the Teign Valley near Exeter | Luxury Exclusive Wedding Weekends Destination Venues
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The Great Barn Wedding Venue

Exclusive Use Weekend Wedding Venue in Devon

Devon, Exeter

from £15,000

50-250 guests

DoubleTree by Hilton Cadbury House Hotel & Spa
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Doubletree by Hilton Cadbury House Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by splendour at Cadbury House. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset

£POA

30-400 guests

Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel, unique wedding venues in Yorkshire
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Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Wedding Venue

For a beautiful wedding in West Yorkshire, consider Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel.

West Yorkshire

from £2,020

10-250 guests

Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel Venues in Cheshire
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Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel Wedding Venue

Large Barn with courtyard facillities

Cheshire, Chester

from £500

2-200 guests

Mercure Swansea Hotel Venues in Swansea
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Mercure Swansea Hotel

Say "I do" at Mercure Swansea Hotel, the perfect venue for your wedding day in the heart of Swansea.

Swansea

from £1,895

20-120 guests

Wedding Ceremony at Carden Park
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Carden Park Hotel Wedding Venue

A large Cheshire wedding venue with a beautiful countryside setting in Chester

Cheshire, Chester

from £9,200

60-300 guests

Wychwood Park, Venues in Cheshire
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Wychwood Park

Plan the fairytale wedding you have always dreamed of at the enchanting Wychwood Park Hotel in Cheshire

Cheshire, Crewe

from £4,000

50-180 guests

Couple walking in the courtyard of wedding venue, Hockwold Hall
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Hockwold Hall

A manor house wedding venue in Norfolk offering exclusive use and overnight accommodation.

Norfolk, Thetford

from £5,500

60-200 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.