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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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Sprowston Manor Hotel & Spa

Sprowston Manor Hotel, Spa & Golf Norwich weddings situated in parkland estate with marquee, function rooms and on-site guest bedrooms.

33 reviews

Norfolk, Norwich

from £4,850

30-300 guests

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Vaulty Manor

17th Century Barn and garden wedding venue Vaulty Manor in Goldhanger, Essex offering licensed indoor and outdoor ceremonies and on-site accomodation.

85 reviews

Essex, Chelmsford

from £6,995

60-200 guests

Winters Tale Country Barn Venues in Buckinghamshire
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Winters Tale Barn

Well hidden - worth finding ! Magical Barn Wedding Venue unspoilt in the heart of the Countryside

72 reviews

Buckinghamshire

from £4,800

35-200 guests

Kings Chapel, Old Amersham
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Kings Chapel Old Amersham

Boutique wedding venue Kings Chapel, Old Amersham, with dedicated planner, inclusive styling and 34 on-site bedrooms.

82 reviews

Buckinghamshire, Amersham

from £8,000

20-200 guests

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Westonbirt House

Cotswold estate wedding venue Westonbirt House, Tetbury, with exclusive use of period state rooms and gardens.

3 reviews

Gloucestershire, Tetbury

from £12,000

50-150 guests

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Stockton House

Boutique wedding venue Stockton House on the Apley Estate in Shropshire offering exclusive-use Georgian house and gardens.

48 reviews

Shropshire, Shifnal

from £16,000

50-120 guests

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The Elephant Hotel

Wedding venue The Elephant Hotel Pangbourne Berkshire with adaptable spaces from intimate ceremonies to 170-guest evening celebrations.

5 reviews

Berkshire, Reading

from £2,750

2-170 guests

Widbrook Grange - a wedding venue in Wiltshire
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Widbrook Grange Hotel

Georgian model farm venue Widbrook Grange near Bath offering licensed ceremony room and on-site accommodation for multi-day weddings.

8 reviews

Wiltshire, Bradford-On-Avon

from £7,100

2-80 guests

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Auchen Castle

Historic Grade B-listed wedding venue Auchen Castle near Moffat, offering tailored ceremonies indoor or in turret gardens.

37 reviews

Dumfries and Galloway, Moffat

from £8,535

2-130 guests

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Weston Manor Hotel

Historic country house hotel weddings at The Manor Weston, Oxfordshire with distinctive gardens and period architecture.

12 reviews

Oxfordshire, Bicester

from £13,950

200 guests

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Duke's Yard at Ashridge House

Discover Duke’s Yard at Ashridge House. Historic buildings restored for modern weddings, featuring The Barn, Coach House, Stables and the Glasshouse.

5 reviews

Hertfordshire, Berkhamsted

from £19,500

60-200 guests

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The Conduit

Central London wedding and private events venue The Conduit, Covent Garden, with panoramic rooftop skyline views.

6 reviews

Central London, London

from £3,000

10-190 guests

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The Wood Norton Hotel

Worcestershire’s The Wood Norton, a historic country house hotel with Orangery and pavilion licensed for civil ceremonies.

11 reviews

Worcestershire, Evesham

from £5,490

20-180 guests

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Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa

Hotel wedding venue with Victorian interiors and landscaped gardens perfect for your wedding photography

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

from £5,000

18-650 guests

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Royal Bath Hotel

Historic seafront hotel venue The Royal Bath Hotel in Bournemouth with beachfront gardens and licensed ceremony spaces.

1 review

Dorset, Bournemouth

from £2,350

30-200 guests

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Duvale Priory

Licensed civil ceremonies venue Duvale Priory in Tiverton, Devon with hall for up to 120 guests and included setup.

Devon, Tiverton

from £3,500

6-120 guests

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Sywell Grange

Sywell Grange Events festival-style wedding space in Sywell, Northamptonshire, with room for glamping and expansive countryside views.

3 reviews

Northamptonshire, Northampton

from £2,500

4-300 guests

Brockwell Hall, Entrance Walk, Lambeth Wedding Venue
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Brockwell Hall

South London event location Brockwell Hall in Brockwell Park, offering historic rooms and park views.

South London

from £3,000

2-200 guests

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Winton Castle Estate

Exclusive-use castle wedding venue Auchen Castle, Dumfriesshire with gardens, historic rooms and 26 bedrooms.

10 reviews

East Lothian, Edinburgh

from £12,650

20-150 guests

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Trunkwell House

Marquee and manor house wedding venue Trunkwell House in Reading with six boutique bedrooms and multiple ceremony spaces.

14 reviews

Berkshire, Reading

£ - ££

40-350 guests

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Hawkwell House Hotel

Historic manor house and gardens wedding venue at Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House, Iffley Village, with versatile spaces for ceremonies and receptions.

17 reviews

Oxfordshire, Oxford

from £1,000

10-250 guests

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Stock Farm

Exclusive wedding barn and grounds hire at Stock Farm Barn in Cheshire with garden, courtyard and farmhouse accommodation.

20 reviews

Cheshire, Knutsford

from £6,500

10-280 guests

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South Farm

Barn wedding venue South Farm in Hertfordshire with Tudor barn and on-site accommodation.

199 reviews

Hertfordshire, Royston

from £6,000

15-200 guests

Sopwell House Venues in Hertfordshire
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Sopwell House

Georgian hotel wedding venue in St Albans, with landscaped grounds and licensed wedding suites.

5 reviews

Hertfordshire, St Albans

from £3,000

4-300 guests

Broome Park Hotel, Canterbury, Kent
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Broome Park

Country house wedding venue Broome Park Hotel in Kent with historic mansion and flexible indoor-outdoor spaces.

52 reviews

Kent, Canterbury

from £4,995

5-200 guests

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The Old Mill

Riverside wedding venue The Old Mill Aldermaston in Berkshire offering exclusive use and multiple licensed ceremony spaces.

37 reviews

Berkshire, Reading

from £2,999

10-180 guests

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Newburgh Priory

Newburgh Priory wedding venue in Coxwold North Yorkshire combining Georgian interiors with lakeside grounds and marquee reception options.

2 reviews

North Yorkshire, York

£POA

4-300 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.