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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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Abbots Court Venues in Dorset
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Abbots Court Weddings

Abbots Court, Dorset: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Dorset, Blandford Forum

£12,500 - £13,750

50-150 guests

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Botleys Mansion

An exclusive-use Palladian country house wedding venue set within 56 acres of Surrey parkland.

Surrey, Chertsey

from £6,500

60-500 guests

Notley Abbey exclusive-use wedding venue
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Notley Abbey

A Medieval Masterpiece & Luxury Wedding Venue in Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

from £4,000

50-250 guests

Hilton Templepatrick Venues in County Antrim
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Doubletree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick

Celebrate your dream wedding in a stunning setting at DoubleTree by Hilton Belfast Templepatrick, where elegance meets warm hospitality.

County Antrim, Belfast

from £65

300 guests

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County Down, Newcastle

£POA

400 guests

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Venues in Cardiff
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Royal Welsh College of Music

A bespoke wedding venue in the heart of Cardiff.

Cardiff, Cardiff

££ - £££

20-300 guests

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Cultra Manor at Ulster Folk Museum Co Down
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County Down, Holywood

££ - £££

40-100 guests

Breckenhill Venues in County Antrim
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Breckenhill Barn

Breckenhill, County Antrim: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

County Antrim, Ballyclare

from £1,700

180 guests

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Parklands Quendon Hall

An exclusive-use Essex wedding venue set within a 100-acre, private deer park.

Essex, Saffron Walden

from £5,500

20-500 guests

Swynford Manor Venues in Cambridgeshire
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Swynford Manor

An exclusive-use Cambridgeshire wedding venue where historic grounds meet bold, contemporary monochrome interiors.

Cambridgeshire, Newmarket

from £8,499

30-150 guests

Ballyscullion Park Venues in County Londonderry
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Ballyscullion Park

Family run, exclusive use, luxury Marquee wedding venue in Co. Derry / L'Derry

County Londonderry, Derry

from £5,000

220 guests

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Kelham House

An Exclusive-Use Edwardian Manor House Hotel Wedding Venue, surrounded by woodland set within nine acres of private gardens.

Nottinghamshire, Newark

£3,995 - £9,995

2-180 guests

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Cockliffe Country House – Exclusive use Wedding Venue

Beautiful countryside hotel wedding venue just outside the City of Nottingham, available for your wedding day exclusively!

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

from £4,995

30-120 guests

The Petwood Hotel Venues in Lincolnshire
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The Petwood Hotel

nestled in beautiful countryside offering a unique and romantic setting with stunning gardens, elegant interiors and bespoke packages

Lincolnshire, Woodhall Spa

from £4,000

2-120 guests

Hampton Court Palace & The Garden Room Venues in Surrey
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Hampton Court Palace Weddings

Historic Royal Palace - Available for your Wedding

Surrey, East Molesey

£8,500 - £24,000

400 guests

The Horn of Plenty Country House Hotel Venues in Devon
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The Horn of Plenty Country House Hotel

Luxury Country House Hotel Wedding Venue in Devon

Devon, Tavistock

from £2,000

2-90 guests

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Harefield Barn Weddings

A family run wedding barn with a personal touch at the heart of it's service!

Devon, Crediton

£5,000 - £7,700

15-130 guests

The Bridge Hotel & Spa, Yorkshire.
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The Bridge Hotel & Spa

A four-star hotel in a 17th-century coaching inn, offering indoor and outdoor ceremonies in Wetherby.

West Yorkshire, Wetherby

from £2,000

20-150 guests

Clevedon Hall Venues in Bristol and Somerset
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Clevedon Hall

A luxurious exclusive use wedding venue in the picturesque Somerset countryside, where your dream day awaits.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

from £11,500

30-250 guests

Weddings at Gibbon Bridge Hotel Ribble Valley
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Gibbon Bridge Hotel

Country hotel wedding venue Gibbon Bridge in Lancashire with dedicated bridal apartment space.

Lancashire, Preston

from £5,500

60-200 guests

Best Western Valley Hotel Venues in Shropshire
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Best Western Valley Hotel

Create your perfect wedding day at Best Western Valley Hotel, a stunning hotel wedding venue with picturesque scenery and exceptional service.

Shropshire, Telford

from £2,495

150 guests

The Manor Elstree Venues in Hertfordshire
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The Manor Elstree Wedding Venue

Hertfordshire's Manor Elstree: Marquee & five licensed ceremony rooms -Your dream manor house wedding awaits.

Hertfordshire, Borehamwood

from £5,000

10-300 guests

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Lilleshall House & Gardens

Historic Country House Wedding Venue

Shropshire, Newport

£POA

50-300 guests

St Hilda's College Venues in Oxfordshire
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St Hilda's College

Licensed civil ceremony and reception venue St Hilda’s College in Oxford with riverside gardens and flexible event spaces.

Oxfordshire, Oxford

£POA

200 guests

Outside festival tipi wedding Yorkshire
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The Owl Barn at Little Seed Field

Discover a picturesque sanctuary at The Owl Barn, a Rustic Stone Barn & Outdoor Wedding Venue in the Yorkshire Dales

North Yorkshire, Ripon

from £2,000

40-120 guests

Lumley Castle Hotel Venues in County Durham
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Lumley Castle Hotel Wedding Venue

Step into the grandeur of Lumley Castle Hotel for an unforgettable wedding day, where history intertwines with modern elegance.

County Durham, Chester-Le-Street

from £4,000

2-180 guests

Lakeside Ceremony at The Coniston Hotel in Skipton
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The Coniston Hotel Country Estate & Spa

Lakeside Venue Nestled In A Private Estate

North Yorkshire, Skipton

£5,995 - £15,000

20-200 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.