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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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Outdoor wedding ceremony with pink and white flowers at Caswell House
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Caswell House Barn

Cotswold barn wedding venue Caswell House in Oxfordshire with exclusive use of restored barns and private gardens.

34 reviews

Oxfordshire, Brize Norton

from £8,000

60-200 guests

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The Retreat Elcot Park

Country Manor House Hotel Wedding Venue in the heart of the North Wessex Downs

4 reviews

Berkshire, Newbury

££ - £££

4-100 guests

Chateau Rhianfa Wedding Venue, North Wales
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Chateau Rhianfa

Celebrate your love in grandeur at Chateau Rhianfa, an idyllic Isle of Anglesey wedding venue.

21 reviews

Isle of Anglesey

£1,975 - £24,500

2-100 guests

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Ashton Lodge

Exclusive-use Warwickshire wedding venue Ashton Lodge Country House with ceremony rooms and overnight accommodation

23 reviews

Warwickshire, Rugby

from £5,350

40-200 guests

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Upton Barn & Walled Garden

A unique and enchanting wedding venue, perfectly nestled in the heart of the Devon countryside.

51 reviews

Devon, Exeter

from £4,175

50-156 guests

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Tall John's Barn

Discover the charm of Tall John's Wedding Barn, a picturesque blank canvas venue nestled in the idyllic Powys countryside.

13 reviews

Powys, Brecon

from £3,000

2-160 guests

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Swallows Nest Barn

Country wedding barn venue Swallows Nest Barn in Warwickshire, exclusive use with licensed indoor and outdoor ceremony options.

18 reviews

Warwickshire, Warwick

from £4,000

30-150 guests

Tawstock Court - Georgian Country House in North Devon
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Tawstock Court

Devon's Tawstock Court: Your dream country wedding awaits.

2 reviews

Devon, Barnstaple

£POA

180 guests

Stone Siding Wedding & Events Venue Venues in Northamptonshire
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Stone Siding Events Venue - The Tractor Barn

Barn wedding reception venue in rural Northamptonshire offering rustic industrial style, outdoor space and flexible countryside celebrations

Northamptonshire, Guilsborough

from £2,000

50-250 guests

Glen Clova Hotel Venues in Angus
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Glen Clova Hotel

Scottish wedding venue in the Angus Glens with luxury lodges, panoramic views and a new wedding barn.

23 reviews

Angus

from £9,995

12-120 guests

Ware Priory Venues in Hertfordshire
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Ware Priory

Historic and contemporary wedding venue Ware Priory in Ware, Hertfordshire with riverside gardens and diverse ceremony spaces.

27 reviews

Hertfordshire, Ware

from £5,895

50-220 guests

Horsted Place Hotel, East Sussex
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Horsted Place Country House Hotel Wedding Venue

Beautiful Victorian Country House Hotel in Uckfield

13 reviews

East Sussex, Uckfield

£6,000 - £20,000

4-100 guests

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A Cotswolds Wedding Barn near Gloucester, Kingscote Barn
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Kingscote Barn

Get married at The Kingscote Barn, Gloucestershire's stunning barn wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds.

165 reviews

Gloucestershire, Tetbury

from £3,180

20-200 guests

Stratton Court Barn

Oxfordshire barn wedding venue Stratton Court Barn with The Main Barn, The Byre and evening bar space.

111 reviews

Oxfordshire

from £3,800

4-175 guests

Yarlington Barn Venues in Bristol and Somerset
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Yarlington Barn

Discover Yarlington Barn, a captivating wedding venue in rural idyll. Your dreams of a magical celebration will be fulfilled.

15 reviews

Bristol and Somerset, Weston-super-Mare

from £8,000

50-150 guests

Kelmarsh Hall

Discover Kelmarsh Hall, a stunning historic venue in Northamptonshire, where your dream wedding awaits amidst enchanting surroundings.

30 reviews

Northamptonshire, Northampton

£ - ££

500 guests

Applewood Hall Outdoor Ceremony Wedding Garden
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Applewood Hall

Wedding venue Applewood Hall in Banham, available for exclusive-use with adaptable indoor hall, garden ceremonies, and onsite glamping accommodation.

33 reviews

Norfolk, Norwich

from £5,500

60-250 guests

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Hare and Hounds Hotel

Say "I do" with your furry friends in tow at our captivating country hotel in the Cotswolds!

9 reviews

Gloucestershire, Tetbury

from £5,500

150 guests

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The Bay Tree Hotel

Historic wedding venue The Bay Tree Hotel in Burford combining a Grade II-listed setting with on-site bedrooms for overnight stays.

31 reviews

Oxfordshire

£2,500 - £14,200

4-90 guests

The Manor House Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
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The Manor House Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh

Stunning Cotswold Manor House Weddings Moreton-in-Marsh

7 reviews

Gloucestershire, Moreton-in-Marsh

from £4,650

50-120 guests

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The Swan Hotel Bibury, The Cotswolds

Celebrate your special day in style at The Swan Hotel, a charming riverside setting offering bespoke weddings in the Cotswolds.

25 reviews

Gloucestershire, Cirencester

from £750

2-110 guests

Countryside Wedding at Wickham Estate Vineyard & Barn
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Wickham Estate Wedding Venue

Your picture perfect exclusive wedding our Vineyard & Barn venue is nestled in the Hampshire Countryside.

25 reviews

Hampshire, Southampton

from £9,647

50-150 guests

Heaton House Farm Venues in Cheshire
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Heaton House Farm

Heaton House Farm barn venue on the Cheshire-Staffordshire border with versatile spaces and uninterrupted landscape views.

184 reviews

Cheshire, Macclesfield

from £4,650

350 guests

Stunning Scenary
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Cattows Farm

Celebrate Your Leicestershire Wedding in Beautiful Outdoor Surroundings

11 reviews

Leicestershire, Coalville

from £3,000

300 guests

The Chapel at Bailiffscourt
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Bailiffscourt Hotel

Romantic, country house hotel wedding venue set within 30 acres of private grounds and featuring a stunning 13th Century Chapel.

11 reviews

West Sussex, Arundel

££ - £££

2-80 guests

Ockenden Manor
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Ockenden Manor Wedding Venue

A fine Elizabethan Manor House wedding venue, set in the pretty village of Cuckfield in West Sussex.

1 review

West Sussex, Haywards Heath

£££ - ££££

2-120 guests

Battel Hall at Leeds Castle Wedding Venue Venues in Kent
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Battel Hall at Leeds Castle

Intimate manor house wedding venue in Kent offering historic rooms, on-site bedrooms and a private parkland setting.

Kent, Maidstone

from £6,000

16 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.