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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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Burcombe Manor Weddings

Escape to Wiltshire's hidden gem, Burcombe Manor, for an unforgettable wedding nestled amidst rolling countryside and elegant gardens.

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£POA

Mercure Telford Madeley Court Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your perfect day at Mercure Telford Madeley Court Hotel, a picturesque setting with bespoke wedding packages to create lasting memories.

Shropshire

£POA

80-120 guests

The Dunadry Hotel and Gardens

For a picturesque and unforgettable wedding celebration, discover the enchanting Dunadry Hotel and Gardens in County Antrim.

County Antrim

£POA

50-200 guests

Belle Isle Castle

Beautiful castle wedding venue, Co. Fermanagh

County Fermanagh, Enniskillen

£POA

50-60 guests

Weddings at Quex Park

Say "I do" surrounded by Quex Park's stunning beauty. Discover your dream Kent wedding.

Kent

from £6,495

200 guests

Crabwall Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Cheshire weddings: Say "I do" in Crabwall Manor's stunning chapel. Learn more.

Cheshire, Chester

from £2,195

150 guests

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Bingham Riverhouse Wedding Venue

Surrey wedding venue Bingham Riverhouse offers couples a picturesque setting for their dream day.

Surrey, Richmond

from £10,000

90 guests

Thoresby Weddings Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in Nottinghamshire's stunning Thoresby Hall. Set within the stunning Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire, Newark-on-Trent

from £3,000

60-200 guests

Farbridge Wedding Barn Wedding Venue

Beautifully restored barn in the South Downs

West Sussex, Chichester

£POA

80-150 guests

The Mitre Hotel, Hampton Court

Riverside wedding venue in Surrey.

Surrey, East Molesey

from £8,500

100 guests

Walkern Hall Wedding Venue

Planning a Hertfordshire wedding? Discover the magic of Walkern Hall.

Hertfordshire, Stevenage

£POA

200 guests

Missenden Abbey Wedding Venue

Missenden Abbey will sadly be closing its doors on 30 November 2025 and will not be taking any new wedding bookings.

Buckinghamshire, Great Missenden

£POA

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Bartons Mill Wedding Venue

Rustic Pub Wedding Venue

Hampshire, Basingstoke

from £6,000

20-130 guests

Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa Wedding Venue

Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa

Wiltshire, Chippenham

from £4,000

100 guests

Rownhams House Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in Hampshire's stunning Rownhams House. Discover more.

Hampshire, Southampton

from £3,450

120 guests

Interior of Secret Garden Wedding Venue in Kent set for a wedding breakfast with long tables and candles.
Peter Reynolds Photography

The Secret Garden, Kent Wedding Venue

Kent couples: discover The Secret Garden Restaurant, a unique wedding venue for your special day.

Kent, Ashford

£POA

200 guests

Hogarths Stone Manor - Tudor style venue with modern flair
James Merrick

Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel

Worcestershire weddings: Discover Hogarths Stone Manor, your dream venue.

Worcestershire

from £5,500

50-200 guests

Laughton Barns Wedding Venue Lewes East Sussex South Downs ceremonies

Celebrate your day with Laughton Barns, a stunning barn wedding venue in the Sussex countryside. Rustic charm meets modern elegance

East Sussex, Brighton

from £10,550

50-200 guests

Parley Manor

Parley Manor: Dorset's dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Dorset

£POA

200 guests

Drenagh

Say 'I do' amidst Drenagh's historic splendour. Discover more about our unique wedding venue.

County Londonderry

£POA

200 guests

The Carriage Rooms At Montalto

County Down's Carriage Rooms at Montalto: Your dream wedding awaits.

County Down

£POA

50-190 guests

Lissanoure Castle
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Lissanoure Castle

This award winning wedding venue is situated in the heart of a privately owned estate, surrounded by parkland, lakes and beautiful vistas of the glens

County Antrim

from £500

10-300 guests

Hugh McCann's

County Down wedding? Discover Hugh McCann's, a unique venue.

County Down, Newcastle

£POA

120-200 guests

Brook Hall

County Antrim's Brook Hall: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

County Antrim, Lisburn

£POA

Hagley Hall Wedding Venue

Discover Hagley Hall's enchanting wedding venue with elegant spaces and stunning countryside views

Worcestershire

£POA

1500 guests

Larchfield Estate

Larchfield Estate: Say 'I do' surrounded by County Down's stunning scenery. Discover more.

County Down, Lisburn

from £5,500

250 guests

The Rosevine Wedding Venue

Georgian Manor House Hotel By The Sea

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Truro

from £500

2-120 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.