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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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Roadford Lake Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with stunning lake views at Roadford Lake, Devon.

Devon, Lifton, Devon

£2,500

180 guests

Golf World Stansted

Plan your dream wedding at Golf World Stansted, where stunning views and exceptional service create memories to cherish.

Essex, Elsenham

£2,200 - £4,000

200 guests

Kings Head Hotel, A Cotswolds Wedding Venue

a beautifully restored, boutique-style pub wedding venue that blends elegance with comfort, in the heart of the cotswolds.

Gloucestershire, Cirencester

£POA

200 guests

Home Farm Weddings

Your outdoor Civil Wedding Ceremony and marquee celebrations to follow in the idyllic setting of Northamptonshire countryside.

Northamptonshire, Daventry

£4,500 - £6,950

50-200 guests

Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Celebrate your special day amidst breathtaking Scottish scenery at the luxurious Macdonald Aviemore Resort.

Highland, Aviemore

£55 - £80

450 guests

Mill End Hotel Wedding Venue

Escape to the idyllic countryside at Mill End Hotel for a wedding celebration nestled in the picturesque landscapes Dartmoor, on the river Teign.

Devon, Exeter

£13,500 - £16,000

40 guests

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Karma Lake of Menteith Hotel

Celebrate your special day in a picturesque lakeside setting at Karma Lake of Menteith, the perfect venue for unforgettable Scottish weddings.

Stirlingshire, Stirling

£79 - £99

2-70 guests

Random Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Random Hall is a rambling 16thC farmhouse that has been converted into an ideal venue for your wedding day!

West Sussex, Horsham

£8,000 - £12,000

25-120 guests

Whinstone View Wedding Venue

Whinstone View: Your dream North Yorkshire wedding venue. Discover more.

North Yorkshire, Middlesbrough

£POA

150 guests

Oswald House Hotel

Oswald House Hotel: Fife's romantic setting for your dream wedding.

Fife, Kirkcaldy

£POA

200 guests

West Dean Gardens Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of West Dean Gardens.

West Sussex, Chichester

£3,000 - £30,000

200 guests

The Boat House at Aston Marina Wedding Venue

Tie the knot at The Boat House at Aston Marina, Staffordshire, the perfect setting for a romantic and unforgettable wedding celebration.

Staffordshire, Stone

£5,500 - £14,995

2-180 guests

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Loch Rannoch Hotel

Loch Rannoch Hotel: A stunning Perthshire setting for your perfect day. Discover more.

Perth and Kinross, Perthshire

£POA

10-120 guests

Pavilions at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre

The Pavilions at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre will provide you with the fairy tale wedding you’ve always dreamed of

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

£POA

450 guests

Castle Goring Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in stately splendour at Castle Goring, Sussex. Discover more.

West Sussex, Worthing

£POA

40-200 guests

The Drum at Wembley Wedding Venue

Celebrate in style at The Drum Wembley

West London, London

£POA

100-1000 guests

Longton Wood Wedding Venue

Kent's enchanting Longton Wood: Discover your dream woodland wedding venue.

Kent, Maidstone

£4,000 - £4,500

200 guests

Riverhill Himalayan Gardens Wedding Venue

Romantic Hidden Gem in Gorgeous Gardens

Kent, Sevenoaks

£3,750 - £4,350

250 guests

The Gamekeeper's Inn Wedding Venue

For an unforgettable countryside wedding experience, explore The Gamekeeper's Inn, set amidst the stunning landscapes of North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire, Threshfield

£POA

50-200 guests

Dulwich Picture Gallery Wedding Venue

A stunning historic South London wedding venue

South London, Southwark

£POA

20-120 guests

Hogarths Hotel Wedding Venue

Solihull's Hogarths Hotel: Your perfect West Midlands wedding venue. Discover more.

West Midlands, Solihull

£5,500 - £30,000

250 guests

The Manor at Abberley, Worcestershire wedding venue

The Manor boasts countryside views and is the most perfect setting for a relaxed, romantic wedding.

Worcestershire, Worcester

£POA

25-125 guests

Minstead Lodge Wedding Venue

Country house wedding venue in the heart of the New Forest

Hampshire, Lyndhurst

£POA

8-75 guests

Perfect Small Wedding Venue in the Lake District - Cote How
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Cote How Lakeland Wedding Venue

Cumbria's Cote How: breathtaking lakeside weddings. Discover more.

Cumbria, Ambleside

from £1,890

2-24 guests

Kippilaw House Wedding Venue

Kippilaw House: Exquisite Scottish Borders romance. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Scottish Borders, Melrose

£11,670 - £12,770

Couple having outdoor wedding ceremony with Came House in Dorset as the backdrop
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Came House Wedding Venue

Came House: Dorset's idyllic country estate for your perfect wedding. Discover more.

Dorset, Dorchester

£POA

165 guests

The Farm Festival Wedding Venue

Exclusive Blank Canvas countryside Wedding Venue in Cheshire

Cheshire, Congleton

£POA

70-400 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.