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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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A tranquil view of Solton Manor in Kent, showing the historic red-brick dovecote and the Grade II-listed Manor House reflected in a large wildlife pond, surrounded by lush gardens, meadow grasses and
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Solton Manor

An exclusive-use estate wedding venue in Kent with licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, gardens and on-site accommodation.

Kent, Dover

from £8,250

30-150 guests

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Stourport Manor Hotel

A peaceful Victorian Manor House, set on the edge of Stourport-on-Severn

Worcestershire, Stourport-on-Severn

from £500

4-400 guests

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Bretforton Grange & Theatrebarn, Wedding Venue in Worcestershire

Bretforton Grange & Theatrebarn, a stunning Grade II* listed venue in the Cotswolds. Exclusive use for your perfect wedding and possibility to get mar

Worcestershire, Evesham

from £4,000

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The Chesterton Hotel

The Chesterton Hotel, Oxfordshire a boutique wedding venue with lawns, terrace, and Garden Room for versatile celebrations.

Oxfordshire

£POA

2-300 guests

Stanway House
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Stanway House & Fountain, Wedding Venue in Gloucestershire

Plan your unforgettable wedding at Stanway House, a stunning Gloucestershire venue with a world-famous gravity fountain.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £12,000

70-150 guests

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Sant Ffraed House

Luxury Country House Wedding Venue near Abergavenny. Part of The Oldwalls Collection.

Monmouthshire, Abergavenny

from £9,500

55-150 guests

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Country House with ceremony room and accommodation, a home from home.
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The Forest Country House Weddings, Wedding Venue in Powys

Discover an exclusive country house wedding venue in Powys. The Forest offers a stunning glass barn and woodland setting for your dream day. View prices & enquire online.

Powys, Newtown

from £3,400

Lakeside Ceremony
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Grange Farm Park

Countryside wedding venue in Lincolnshire offering bespoke wedding receptions, tipi weddings, on-site accommodation, locally sourced food, and rural s

Lincolnshire, Alford

£POA

150 guests

Ceremony at Windmill Farm
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Windmill Farm

Your perfect wedding starts at Windmill Farm. Discover our beautiful, affordable hotel wedding venue and the packages we offer for weddings

Lincolnshire, Lincoln

£ - ££

40-250 guests

Main Threshing Barn
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Southend Barns Wedding Venue

Indulge in an unforgettable wedding celebration in our picturesque barn wedding venue offering a perfect setting for your special day.

West Sussex, Chichester

£POA

1-200 guests

Coombe End Manor
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Coombe End Manor, Wedding Venue in Gloucestershire

A timeless Cotswold manor set within 2,000 acres of private countryside, designed for unforgettable celebrations.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £30,000

150 guests

Bride and Groom during wedding ceremony on stage in Rhodes House McCall MacBain Hall with flowers
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Rhodes House, Wedding Venue in Oxfordshire

Celebrate your wedding at Rhodes House, a timeless Grade II* listed venue in the heart of Oxford.

Oxfordshire, Oxford

from £9,000

150 guests

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Oxcombe Weddings, Wedding Venue in Lincolnshire

Oxcombe offers exclusive, bespoke & intimate countryside weddings in All Saints Church in the Lincolnshire Wolds. View prices and start planning your perfect day.

Lincolnshire, Horncastle

from £1,500

Coton House Farm
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Coton House Farm Wedding Barn

Nestled in idyllic Staffordshire, Coton House Farm offers a captivating barn setting for unforgettable weddings that will create memories to cherish.

Staffordshire, Lichfield

from £5,000

220 guests

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Riverside Cabins, Wedding Venue in Shropshire

Host your dream DIY wedding at our exclusive Shropshire venue. Perfect for a weekend celebration with riverside cabins & accommodation for 52.

Shropshire, Shrewsbury

from £7,699

House and Garden
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Hill Farm

Exclusive rural wedding venue Hill Farm in Gainfield, Oxfordshire with marquee space for up to 350 guests.

Oxfordshire, Faringdon

from £2,000

350 guests

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The Oak Grove, Wedding Venue in Kent

Exchange vows beneath ancient oaks at The Oak Grove, Kent's enchanting, exclusive-use woodland wedding venue. View prices and enquire today.

Kent, Sittingbourne

£££ - ££££

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Chapel House Estate

Experience the enchantment of Chapel House Estate—where your Kent wedding becomes an elegant, unforgettable celebration.

Kent

££ - £££

10-200 guests

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Sutton Bonington Hall

Historic Queen Anne country house Sutton Bonington Hall near Loughborough, offering tailored catering and overnight rooms.

Leicestershire

from £10,800

20-120 guests

Weddings at Tendring Hall Estate
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Tendring Hall Estate

Tendring Hall Estate, an exclusive historic Suffolk wedding venue. We host a limited number of bespoke weddings, each shaped around you. View packages

Suffolk, Stoke-by-Nayland

from £5,000

1000 guests

Royle Forest
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Royle Forest, Wedding Venue in Staffordshire

Royle Forest Weddings is a venue offering something completely unique, set within it's own magical world lost in the middle of a forest.

Derbyshire, Burton on Trent

from £9,999

160 guests

Bright and elegant Orangery at Hayne House in Kent, featuring open French doors, manicured gardens, and vibrant floral arrangements, perfect for a picturesque wedding celebration.
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Hayne House Wedding Venue

Hayne House is a family-run, exclusive-use wedding venue, set on 35 acres of beautifully landscaped with a modern yet naturally elegant Orangery.

Kent, Hythe

from £9,000

20-150 guests

Barra Castle Weddings
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Barra Castle

Your fairytale wedding awaits at Barra Castle, an exclusive-use venue with a historic castle and stunning rustic barn.

Aberdeenshire, Inverurie

££ - £££

350 guests

Large modern pavilion set in gardens with bench in front
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Abingdon School, Wedding Venue in Oxfordshire

Planning a wedding reception or party in Abingdon? The Pavilion offers a stunning 30-acre setting, in-house catering, a staffed bar, and space for up

Oxfordshire, Abingdon

from £2,500

50-150 guests

A bride and groom hold hands, gazing at one another with their celebrant behind smiling. They stand on an azumaya in a japanese garden
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The Japanese Garden, Wedding Venue in Clackmannanshire

Submerse yourself in the ancient trees and the unique beauty of a traditional Japanese garden set in the Scottish countryside.

Clackmannanshire, Alloa

from £4

30 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

National Railway Museum Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by iconic locomotives at the National Railway Museum, York.

North Yorkshire, York

£POA

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.