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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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Bowerchalke Barn, Wedding Venue in Wiltshire

Thatch Threshing Barn Wedding Venue near Salisbury

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£5,000 - £7,500

130 guests

Far Coley Farm, Marquee Wedding Venue in Staffordshire

YOUR TIPI WEDDING IN THE HEART OF STAFFORDSHIRE

Staffordshire, Stafford

£5,995 - £7,995

150 guests

The Swan Inn, Wedding Venue in Suffolk

Suffolk Country Pub & Tipi Wedding Venue

Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds

£POA

Holesfoot

Unveil Holesfoot, a charming barn and manor wedding venue in Cumbria's enchanting landscapes.

Cumbria

£POA

150 guests

The Blakelands Estate

In the West Midlands, The Blakelands Estate provides a barn venue for rustic weddings.

West Midlands

£POA

100 guests

The Woods at Oakley, Wedding Venue in Wiltshire

Discover your dream wedding at The Woods at Oakley, an enchanting woodland setting in Wiltshire, UK.

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£POA

150 guests

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Swanage Pier Trust, Wedding Venue in Dorset

Plan your dream wedding ceremony at iconic Swanage Pier, set against Dorset's stunning coastline.

Dorset, Swanage

£920 - £1,500

120 guests

Wed & Elope, Wedding Venue in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Wildly romantic elopements and weddings in Cornwall in a unique, coastal location

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Torpoint

£10,000 - £30,000

2-120 guests

Cotswold Venues, Wedding Venue in Wiltshire

Cotswold Venues offers a stunning lakeside wedding marquee in Lechlade, Cotswolds - perfect for countryside weddings, events and outdoor celebrations.

Wiltshire, Royal Wootton Bassett

£POA

Get helpful tips and advice for planning your wedding

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.