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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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The Hall Barns at Prestwold

The Hall Barns at Prestwold in Leicestershire; a rural renovated barn wedding venue can be exclusively yours to eat, drink and be merry.

8 reviews

Leicestershire, Loughborough

from £4,500

50-150 guests

A Modern Barn Wedding Venue in East Sussex, Briar House Barns
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Briar House Barns

Barn wedding venue Briar House Barns in East Sussex and Kent, with two adaptable barns and country setting for ceremonies and receptions.

9 reviews

East Sussex, Crowborough

from £4,200

40-999 guests

Historic Castle Wedding Venue with a ceremony license
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Belvoir Castle

Historic wedding venue Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire with curated ceremony and reception spaces.

5 reviews

Leicestershire

from £20,000

30-400 guests

Wedding Breakfast
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Channels

Channels Estate rural wedding location in Little Waltham, Essex offering a 17th-century thatched barn and gardens.

23 reviews

Essex, Chelmsford

from £5,200

50-200 guests

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Crow Wood Hotel Wedding Venue

Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort in Lancashire offers couples a luxurious and picturesque setting for their wedding celebration.

36 reviews

Lancashire, Burnley

£ - ££

50-320 guests

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The Slaughters Manor House Wedding Venue

A luxury 17th-century Cotswolds wedding venue offering exclusive use and dining by its 3 Rosette restaurant

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £17,000

40-120 guests

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Dalston Hall

Exclusive-use wedding venue Dalston Hall in Cumbria, featuring a Grade II listed manor house with indoor and outdoor ceremonies.

44 reviews

Cumbria, Carlisle

from £5,450

10-180 guests

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Plas Maenan

Country house wedding venue Plas Maenan in Conwy Valley with exclusive use and valley views.

44 reviews

Conwy, Llanrwst

from £5,950

120 guests

Glasshouse Wedding
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The Crazy Bear

Boutique hotel and wedding venue Crazy Bear Stadhampton in Oxfordshire with exclusive use and private terrace weddings.

22 reviews

Oxfordshire

from £4,950

50-200 guests

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Worton Hall

Oxfordshire wedding venue Worton Hall, a converted barn with mezzanine ceremony space and bar lounge.

47 reviews

Oxfordshire, Witney

from £4,900

50-280 guests

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Ardington House

Exclusive-use Georgian stately home wedding venue Ardington House in Oxfordshire with riverside marquee and extensive gardens.

178 reviews

Oxfordshire, Wantage

from £10,000

2-200 guests

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Stirk House Hotel

Historic hotel wedding venue Stirk House in Gisburn, Lancashire, set within a 22-acre Ribble Valley estate.

54 reviews

Lancashire, Clitheroe

from £4,500

2-250 guests

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The Great Tythe Barn & Tythe House

17th-century Cotswolds wedding barn venue with onsite accommodation, flexible spaces & capacity for large celebrations.

1 review

Gloucestershire, Tetbury

from £6,295

50-180 guests

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Mercure Kenwood Hall

Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa, a historic lakeside wedding venue in Sheffield that provides elegant ceremony spaces with bespoke and all-inclusive packages

5 reviews

South Yorkshire, Sheffield

from £3,775

25-180 guests

Elms Barn Wedding Breakfast, Norfolk/Suffolk
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Elms Barn

Elms Barn rustic wedding venue near Beccles, Suffolk, featuring a 17th-century barn, marquee and on-site guest accommodation.

45 reviews

Suffolk, Beccles

from £12,000

50-200 guests

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The Alton House Hotel

Say 'I do' in our historic hotel wedding venue in Alton, offering romantic ceremonies and receptions in a charming village setting.

15 reviews

Hampshire, Alton

from £2,000

30-150 guests

The Swan at Streatley
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The Swan At Streatley

Berkshire weddings: Discover The Swan at Streatley, your perfect venue.

58 reviews

Berkshire

from £7,000

20-200 guests

Stallingborough Grange Hotel Venues in Lincolnshire
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Stallingborough Grange Hotel

Celebrate your love at Stallingborough Grange Hotel, offering a picturesque venue and exceptional service for your dream wedding day.

17 reviews

Lincolnshire, Grimsby

from £4,600

30-180 guests

Farnham House Hotel, a wedding venue in the Surrey Countryside
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Farnham House Hotel

Escape to Farnham House Hotel for an unforgettable wedding day in the heart of Surrey's picturesque countryside.

6 reviews

Surrey, Farnham

from £2,000

6-120 guests

Romance meets elegance at Heathy Lea, where stunning marquees set the stage for unforgettable I dos
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Heathy Lea

Exclusive weekend wedding venue and accommodation at Heathy Lea, Derbyshire, with space for up to 150 and on-site cottages and huts.

13 reviews

Derbyshire, Bakewell

from £5,500

60-150 guests

Grosvenor Pulford Hotel

Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa, Chester hotel wedding venue offering indoor suites and landscaped gardens for ceremonies and receptions.

21 reviews

Cheshire, Chester

£POA

200 guests

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The Spread Eagle Sawley

Consider the Abbey Suite at The Spread Eagle, a charming, historic wedding venue with both indoor and outdoor spaces.

1 review

Lancashire, Clitheroe

from £5,000

120 guests

Orchardleigh House Wedding Venue
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Orchardleigh House

Somerset estate offering exclusive-use weddings with on-site accommodation, three-day experiences, and bespoke activities for up to 250 guests.

7 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Frome

from £8,080

60-250 guests

Battersea Park Wedding Venues in South London
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Battersea Park

London park wedding venue Battersea Park Weddings with full kitchen facilities and up to 250 guests.

4 reviews

South London, Battersea

from £840

4-250 guests

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Highfield Hall

Historic Highfield Hall wedding venue in Northop, Flintshire featuring versatile rooms and on-site overnight accommodation.

Flintshire, Mold

from £5,950

10-180 guests

Logie Country House Exclusive Use Wedding Venue in Aberdeenshire
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Logie Country House

Escape to the enchanting Logie Country House, a Scottish sanctuary nestled in Aberdeenshire, where your wedding dreams come true.

8 reviews

Aberdeenshire, Inverurie

from £5,500

2-180 guests

The Orchard at Munsley

A relaxed, tipi wedding venue in a Herefordshire orchard, for couples who want an unforgettable countryside experience, not a traditional venue.

Herefordshire, Ledbury

from £7,784

50-170 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.