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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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Priston Mill

Plan your perfect day at Priston Mill, a stunning wedding venue in an idyllic location set within the picturesque countryside of Somerset.

73 reviews

Bristol and Somerset

from £7,500

50-200 guests

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The Roseate Edinburgh

5 Star Boutique Hotel in Edinburgh perfect for an Intimate Wedding in the historic City

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£2,500 - £10,000

5-30 guests

Elmhay Park
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Elmhay Park

Somerset wedding venue with Victorian walled gardens, exclusive use, on-site accommodation, and flexible one- to three-day packages.

17 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Frome

from £6,592

500 guests

Asian Wedding at London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel External Caterers in Essex London
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London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel

Hotel Wedding Venue The London Chigwell Prince Regent in Essex with Georgian architecture and flexible indoor and outdoor ceremony function halls.

1 review

Essex, Epping

from £4,500

20-400 guests

 The Commissioners House and Gardens
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The Historic Dockyard in Chatham Wedding Venue

New for 2026, The Commissioner's House returns to The Historic Dockyard Chatham; Restored, renewed, ready for your love story.

6 reviews

Kent, Chatham

from £4,850

40-200 guests

Old Bridge Venue, beautiful gardens and woods surrounding the house and marquee, quiet rural setting
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Old Bridge

A picturesque rural marquee venue, where classic charm meets modern comforts in the heart of the beautiful Somerset countryside

3 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, South Petherton

£5,350 - £6,700

25-200 guests

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The Barn at Pengelly

Modern meets rustic wedding venue in Cornwall with lake views and on-site accommodation

8 reviews

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Truro

from £2,900

15-300 guests

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Bennetts Willow Barn

Wedding venue Bennetts Willow Barn near Worcester combining oak-framed barn, garden and marquee for bespoke celebrations.

21 reviews

Worcestershire, Worcester

from £1,595

50-160 guests

Melville Castle Venues in Midlothian
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Melville Castle

Historic Scottish Castle wedding venue located just outside Edinburgh, with 54 acres of park and woodland, opulent interiors and a modern marquee.

14 reviews

Midlothian, Edinburgh

from £5,740

2-200 guests

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Holbrook Manor Wedding Venue

Somerset manor house wedding venue with landscaped gardens, spa facilities and elegant ceremony spaces for every season.

2 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Wincanton

from £7,000

250 guests

Weddings at the Royal Clifton Hotel in Southport
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The Royal Clifton Hotel

A historic seafront wedding venue in Southport, offering elegant suites, Victorian charm and picturesque promenade views.

2 reviews

Merseyside, Southport

from £2,495

4-250 guests

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The Chilterns View

The Chilterns View rural Oxfordshire venue with on-site lodges, safari tent and land for tents and marquee.

1 review

Oxfordshire, Wallingford

£6,000 - £10,000

22-200 guests

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Tatton Park

Historic estate and Celebration Venue Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire – licensed ceremony rooms and flexible reception spaces on 1,000 acres.

Cheshire, Knutsford

from £2,500

2-350 guests

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Wick Farm Bath

Discover the romance of our historic barn wedding venue in the heart of Somerset.

16 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

from £5,650

40-200 guests

Parkland Weddings at Cokethorpe School
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Parkland Weddings

Cokethorpe School wedding venue in Witney offering exclusive use and marquee receptions

Oxfordshire, Witney

£POA

20-200 guests

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The Gonville Hotel

Luxury hotel wedding venue, Gonville Hotel Cambridge, with licensed Atrium ceremonies for 120 guests.

1 review

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£POA

4-150 guests

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The Fields

Converted barn wedding venue The Fields, Cheshire countryside near Chester, offering exclusive-use celebrations shaped entirely around your plans.

3 reviews

Cheshire, Chester

from £3,500

20-250 guests

Benham Park Wedding Venue with stunning grounds in Newbury Berkshire
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Benham Park

Opening Spring 2026, Benham Park is a luxury wedding venue in Berkshire offering exclusive hire and a truly private countryside se

Berkshire, Newbury

£POA

140 guests

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Swinton Park and Estate

Country estate wedding venue, Swinton Estate in North Yorkshire, offering castle celebrations, woodland ceremonies and outdoor receptions.

4 reviews

North Yorkshire, Ripon

££ - £££

2-84 guests

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King Street Townhouse

Dream Manchester wedding? King Street Townhouse offers a stunning city centre venue. View our packages, explore our spaces & enquire today.

3 reviews

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

50-130 guests

Doxford Barns, Threshing Hall
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Doxford Barns

Barn wedding venue Doxford Barns, Northumberland, offering exclusive-use celebrations across a private 550-acre country estate.

Northumberland, Alnwick

££ - £££

250 guests

Little Silver Country Hotel Venues in Kent
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Little Silver Country Hotel

Plan your Dream Wedding Day in a Charming Setting. Pretty Hotel Wedding Venue amidst the Enchanting Kent Countryside.

8 reviews

Kent, Tenterden

from £600

150 guests

The Nici, luxury wedding venue overlooking Bournemouth seafront  coastal wedding venue with style of elegance
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The NICI Bournemouth

Bournemouth wedding venue offering a luxurious seaside setting, ocean views and a relaxing spa experience

3 reviews

Dorset, Bournemouth

from £8,000

10-175 guests

Huntsmill Farm barn and vintage tractor
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Huntsmill Farm Wedding Venue

A rustic 18th-century stone barn wedding venue nestled in the Buckinghamshire countryside

10 reviews

Buckinghamshire, Buckingham

£2,100 - £8,000

150 guests

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Thicket Priory

Historic country house wedding venue Thicket Priory, North Yorkshire, offering exclusive hire within 18 acres of private grounds.

34 reviews

North Yorkshire, York

£16,000 - £28,000

70-160 guests

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Retreat East

Exclusive countryside wedding venue Retreat East in Hemingstone, Suffolk with licensed indoor and garden ceremony spaces.

4 reviews

Suffolk, Hemingstone

£18,000 - £35,000

8-120 guests

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Fort Amherst

Historic fort wedding venue in Kent offering dramatic outdoor spaces and flexible layouts within a Napoleonic landmark.

Kent, Chatham

from £4,000

10-100 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.