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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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Thetford Farm Barn

Luxury Barn Wedding Venue surrounded by beautiful countryside, giving your wedding day a wonderful backdrop.

Lincolnshire, Stamford

from £6,500

20-400 guests

Hylands House Venues in Essex
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Hylands House

an exclusive-use wedding venue in Chelmsford, Essex, offering a Grade II* listed villa and a contemporary pavilion.

Essex, Chelmsford

from £5,050

300 guests

Ceremony at Brickhouse Vineyard
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Brickhouse Vineyard Weddings

Say "I do" surrounded by Devon's rolling vineyards at Brickhouse Vineyard. Learn more.

Devon, Exeter

£POA

2-100 guests

The Ridgeway Barns Wiltshire wedding venue
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The Ridgeway Barns

Elevate your wedding dreams with The Ridgeway Barns, a captivating barn venue nestled in the picturesque Wiltshire countryside.

Wiltshire, Swindon

£4,500 - £12,750

12-120 guests

Our Trinity Peaks
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Trinity Park Events & Conference Centre

Beautiful Tipi's on 300 acres of land here in Suffolk!

Suffolk, Ipswich

££ - £££

30-160 guests

Acorn Barn Wedding Venue Wedding Breakfast set up
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Acorn Barn

Dry-hire wedding barn Acorn Barn in Stadhampton, Oxfordshire, with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces you shape.

Oxfordshire

from £3,900

10-150 guests

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Woodland wedding venue, Bridport Dorset
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Rudge farm cottages

Dorsets Woodland & Lakeside Wedding Venue - Rudge Farm Cottages

Dorset, Bridport

£POA

100 guests

Sheepy Meadows Venues in Warwickshire
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Sheepy Meadows - Wedding Venue

Warwickshire couples: Say "I do" at Sheepy Meadows, a charming wedding venue.

Warwickshire, Atherstone

£POA

150 guests

Wennington Hall
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Wennington Hall

Discover the grandeur of Wennington Hall, an exclusive country house wedding venue, where your dream day becomes a reality.

Lancashire, Lancaster

£POA

25-250 guests

Llanelli wedding venue - The Diplomat Hotel
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The Diplomat Hotel & Spa

Discover The Diplomat Hotel, Llanelli's premier wedding venue for an unforgettable day.

Carmarthenshire, Llanelli

£POA

70-250 guests

Sheepdrove - One of the UK's most sustainable wedding venues
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Sheepdrove Organic Farm

Sheepdrove Organic Farm provides an idyllic setting for couples seeking a unique and environmentally conscious wedding venue in Berkshire.

Berkshire, Hungerford

£1,950 - £4,500

20-150 guests

Ceremony
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The Princess Royal

Your elegant Surrey wedding begins at the historic Princess Royal.

Surrey, Farnham

from £1,500

225 guests

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Rayle Farm Events Venue
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Rayle Farm Events Venue, Wedding Venue in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Rayle Farm Events Venue is a 5 acre field nested among the beautiful countryside with large marque

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Redruth

from £2,200

400 guests

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Foxcombe Hall

Grade II listed architecture at Foxcombe Hall in Oxfordshire with woodland grounds for summer weekend weddings.

Oxfordshire, Oxford

£4,400 - £7,500

150 guests

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Sandon Manor, Wedding Venue in Hertfordshire

Escape to the enchanting Sandon Manor, a romantic wedding haven nestled in the heart of Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire, Buntingford

from £4,500

18-150 guests

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Fulbourn Lodge

Fulbourn Lodge is a charming barn nestled in the countryside just 5 miles from Cambridge offering unique and relaxed atmosphere for weddings.

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£5,250 - £5,950

60-250 guests

Manor House, Country Wedding Venue in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
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Pennard House Wedding Venue

Exclusive Georgian Manor House Wedding Venue in the rolling hills of Somerset, surrounded by gardens, wildflower meadows and cider orchards.

Bristol and Somerset, Shepton Mallet

from £2,750

60-180 guests

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Layer Marney Tower Marquee

Historical wedding venue

Essex, Colchester

from £3,550

30-200 guests

Outdoor tipi or marquee wedding venue Norfolk
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Low Barn Farm, Wedding Venue in Norfolk

A unique and charming 'dry hire' outdoor wedding venue set in the heart of the Norfolk countryside

Norfolk, Fundenhall

£2,000 - £12,000

150 guests

Cain Manor Music Room Ceremony
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Cain Manor

Exclusive Use Barn-Style Wedding Venue in Surrey

Hampshire, Bordon

from £3,750

40-200 guests

Hazlewood Castle, Luxury Yorkshire Wedding Venue
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Hazlewood Castle Wedding Venue

For a truly memorable wedding experience, consider us, a majestic venue located in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside.

North Yorkshire, Tadcaster

from £6,000

20-350 guests

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Boconnoc

Historic Cornwall country estate wedding venue with parkland, lakeside views and exclusive celebration spaces.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

£POA

50-200 guests

Crown Hall Farm

Exclusive countryside wedding venue on the border of Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, with lakeside and barn style ceremonies inside heated marquee

Lincolnshire, Spalding

from £6,000

25-250 guests

Westenhanger Castle in Kent
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Westenhanger Castle Wedding Venue

Castle Wedding Venue with Manor House

Kent, Hythe

£6,500 - £17,320

50-300 guests

Fairyhill Wedding Venue South Wales
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Fairyhill Wedding Venue

Exclusive wedding venue, picture perfect setting

Swansea, Reynoldston

£££ - ££££

55-300 guests

The Whitehouse Peterlee
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The Whitehouse Hotel & Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue in County Durham

County Durham's Whitehouse Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

County Durham, Peterlee

from £4,195

30-130 guests

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The Wellington Arms Wedding Venue

Beautiful blank canvas venue perfect for Weddings of all sizes.

Hampshire, Basingstoke

£7,000 - £12,000

12-160 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.