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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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Bicester Hotel Resort

Wedding venue at Bicester Hotel Golf & Spa in Oxfordshire set within countryside and golf course grounds.

Oxfordshire

from £2,000

2-200 guests

Exclusive Use Courtyard Wedding Breakfast
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Hotel Du Vin Winchester Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love story at Hotel Du Vin Winchester, an enchanting hotel wedding venue nestled in the heart of Hampshire.

Hampshire, Winchester

from £4,000

10-120 guests

Weddings at Hotel Du Vin in Cambridge
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Hotel Du Vin Cambridge Hotel Wedding Venue

Escape to the grandeur of Hotel Du Vin Cambridge for an unforgettable wedding celebration amidst historic charm and contemporary elegance.

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

from £99

2-100 guests

Weddings at Hotel Du Vin in Exeter
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Hotel Du Vin Exeter Hotel Wedding Venue

Tie the knot in timeless elegance at Hotel Du Vin Exeter, a captivating wedding venue in the City of Exeter

Devon, Exeter

from £1,500

4-70 guests

Wedding Reception at Hotel Du Vin, Wimbledon in South London
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Hotel du Vin Wimbledon

Celebrate your special day in style at Hotel du Vin Wimbledon, a stunning wedding venue in South London

South London, Wimbledon

from £5,850

10-180 guests

The Canary Shed - Alternative Wedding Venue in Essex
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The Canary Shed

Welcome to The Canary Shed, a quirky Essex wedding venue with stunning settings, and an expert team to make your wedding weekend unforgettable!

Essex, Burnham-On-Crouch

from £5,500

120 guests

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Ditton Manor Venues in Berkshire
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Ditton Manor

Exchange vows amidst grandeur at Berkshire's historic idyllic mansion wedding venue

Berkshire, Slough

£7,000 - £27,000

50-800 guests

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The World's End, Wedding Venue in Dorset

Discover The World's End for your idyllic Dorset wedding venue. A beautiful venue with exquisite cuisine, and tailored packages create your unforgetta

Dorset, Blandford Forum

from £6,000

10-120 guests

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Lakeview Marquee

Exchange vows in a stunning lakeside setting at Lakeview Marquee, an enchanting wedding venue in Essex.

Essex, Ilford

from £3,500

20-1000 guests

The Beech House
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The Beech House

Pub venue The Beech House Solihull offering Glasshouse and Teepee wedding spaces for intimate and relaxed celebrations in Solihull.

West Midlands

££ - £££

80 guests

Grade 11 listed Barn at Awberry Farm
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Awberry Farm, Wedding Venue in Berkshire

New! Grade II listed Barn Wedding Venue set within 80 acres of beautiful countryside in West Berkshire located between Reading and Newbury, easy reach

Berkshire, Reading

£POA

80-120 guests

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The Evenlode

Pub and boutique hotel The Evenlode in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, offering civil ceremony licences and flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces.

Oxfordshire, Eynsham

£POA

50-120 guests

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Livery Room
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City of London Freemen's School, Wedding Venue in Surrey

Timeless elegance and exceptional cuisine for your unforgettable wedding

Surrey, Ashtead

£POA

18-150 guests

Weddings at Bryanston, Dorset
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Bryanston School Weddings

Escape to Bryanston School, a stunning Dorset wedding venue with enchanting gardens, elegant halls, and exceptional service for an unforgettable day.

Dorset, Blandford Forum

from £250

Pittville Pump Room
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Pittville Pump Room Wedding Venue

Pittville Pump Room offers a bespoke, magical experience in a stunning historic setting. Your dream wedding, our expertise.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £5,995

25-200 guests

Cheltenham Town Hall
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Cheltenham Town Hall

Cheltenham Town Hall offers a bespoke, magical experience in a stunning historic setting. Your dream wedding, our expertise.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £5,995

25-450 guests

Wildflowers in front field across from courtyard leading to main Barns
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Redhouse Barn

Rustic Worcestershire barn wedding venue with bespoke catering, elegant timber interiors, and versatile spaces for intimate or larger celebrations.

Worcestershire, Bromsgrove

£POA

60-200 guests

Plas Y Bryn Manor
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Plas y Bryn Manor

Discover our bespoke and exclusive wedding venues in North Wales, let us create your dream wedding exactly how you want it... perfect. Indoors or out.

Gwynedd, Caernarfon

£4,000 - £12,000

4-150 guests

Guyers House Venues in Wiltshire
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Guyers House Wedding Venue

Wiltshire's enchanting Guyers House: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Wiltshire, Corsham

from £4,000

80-200 guests

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Events at Markshall

Welcome to The Coach House at Markshall. An event venue like no other in the heart of Essex.

Essex, Colchester

from £525

140 guests

Sandhole Oak Barn Wedding Venue

Plan your dream day at Sandhole Oak Barn, Cheshire's enchanting wedding venue with breathtaking charm and exclusive offers.

Cheshire, Congleton

from £4,950

40-140 guests

Marden Park Mansion, Venues in Surrey
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Marden Park Mansion Wedding Venue

Marden Park Mansion, a stunning Surrey wedding venue, offers grandeur within historic grandeur for your special day.

Surrey

from £10,000

60-250 guests

Madi & Tony
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Walled Garden Events

Say "I do" in Essex's enchanting Walled Garden. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Essex, Upminster

£5,412 - £6,237

National Trust Mompesson, Wedding Venue in Wiltshire

Say "I do" at the stunning Mompesson House in Wiltshire. View pricing, send enquiries and discover this beautiful National Trust venue.

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£2,000 - £3,500

Badgers Holt Weddings, Wedding Venue in Devon

Badgers Holt Weddings offers a unique riverside venue in the heart of Dartmoor National Park with its rugged granite boulders and stunning moorland.

Devon, Yelverton

£2,300 - £19,000

120 guests

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Rose Castle

Where history, romance and memories come together at Rose Castle, Cumbria.

Cumbria, Carlisle

from £15,000

20-100 guests

Tyn Dwr Hall and Gardens
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Tyn Dwr Hall Wedding Venue

Escape to the magic of Tŷn Dŵr Hall for an unforgettable wedding celebration.

Denbighshire, Llangollen

from £2,750

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.