15 of the Best Outdoor Wedding Venues

Nestled within 800 acres of breathtaking countryside, lies Weddings on a Hill with a marquee positioned in open countryside. Their aim is to work closely with each couple to form strong partnerships to ensure each couple’s vision is recreated into reality. Every couple is assigned with a wedding coordinator to help plan and execute the day to perfection.

Nestled on the edge of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire border, Notley Abbey is home to medieval history and stunning spaces. The Walled Garden, parts of which are ruins of the abbey, is a beautiful space for your ceremony. You can choose to have a carpet aisle placed down, or to keep it more rustic you can leave the aisle bare and have a grass walkway. With space for up to 172 people, you and your guests can celebrate in style surrounded by extensive grounds.

The Cotswolds is renowned for stunning scenery and miles of natural spaces, and it’s not short of wedding venues either. Located in the heart of Cheltenham, Manor By The Lake is home to 7-acres of private grounds and a serene lake and bridge, a couple’s favourite for photos and taking a peaceful moment as newlyweds. The Manor House wedding venue offers a few different options for your outdoor ceremony, from the Italian Pavilion surrounded by greenery and the Lakeside Pavilion just a stone’s throw from the lake to a ceremony in front of the grand manor arches. You can make the day your own.

Hazlewood Castle Hotel might be known for its grand infrastructure, but the venue also has extensive grounds surrounding the castle. With 77 acres of landscaped gardens and woodlands, you can escape everyday life and enjoy a day of peace and tranquillity with your loved ones. Licensed for outdoor wedding ceremonies, you can say your vows are surrounded by the blooming cherry blossoms that surround the Garden Pagoda.

Kent is home to rolling countryside views, which is one of the many reasons it’s a popular location for weddings. Hever Castle is a great option for an outdoor wedding, their Italian Garden creates the perfect setting for your ceremony. With stunning views of the 38-acre bay, you really will feel in a world of your own. And just because you are marrying outside of the castle doesn’t mean you miss out on its grandeur. The castle venue itself is the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos, as well as the extensive grounds and lake.

If you are searching for a venue close to London, Kew Gardens is worth considering. As far as outdoor weddings go, it doesn’t get much better than these botanic gardens. Outside civil ceremonies are offered during the summer months at their Cambridge Cottage, your guests are seated on the lawn as you and your partner share a vow in front of the beautiful French doors of the Drawing Room. You can also serve drinks on the lawn, a great opportunity for you and your guests to enjoy the gardens’ serene surroundings.

An outdoor wedding venue steeped in family-owned welsh farmland. The Henblas Country Park is perfect for an outdoor wedding ceremony, with unparalleled views of the Snowdonia Mountains. A unique wedding venue with lots of photo opportunities.

The Lilly ponds and landscaped gardens make Cefn Tilla Court a unique and beautiful wedding venue to have the perfect wedding with your family and loved ones. There are plenty of walks around the surrounding area for you and your guests to enjoy, alongside a range of activities.

If flawless photos and a summer wedding are what you are looking to plan, look no further than Bourton Hall, which overlooks Draycote Water in Warwickshire. The house and grounds both have stunning views of the countryside and the Portico adjoining the front terrace is an idyllic outside ceremony setting for an outdoor ceremony. This outdoor wedding venue will not disappoint.

This stylish new venue went under a 3.6 million pound investment to become a sparkly new wedding venue. The purpose-built facility is energy efficient and makes the perfect backdrop for wedding ceremonies. Wedding photographers will have a fantastic opportunity to capture your wedding photos in the beautiful outdoor space to produce gorgeous wedding photographs for you and your partner to look back on.

This stunning property can hold up to 550 guests, which makes it an ideal venue for a lavish large wedding ceremony. The unique venue even has a chapel if you decide on an indoor ceremony. However, with 40 acres of grounds, there is no shortage of where to get married outside in the private gardens. The stunning grounds and private location make this the ideal venue to tie the knot.

The outdoor space at this wedding venue is exclusively yours and in and amongst a converted winery, your day will be surrounded by rolling hills, a vineyard and all of your friends and family. The relaxed atmosphere is perfect for a romantic wedding ceremony.

The beautiful romantic outdoor ceremony space outside the restored Woodhall Manor can be nothing short of perfect. Close to the Suffolk Heritage Coast, the beautiful gardens are a gorgeous place to tie the knot and celebrate the day with all your loved ones. The stunning grounds will be a talking point for all your guests and create memories for years to come.

Southdowns Manor recently won Wedding Venue (Hotel) Of The Year, South East Region at The 2022 Wedding Industry Awards! This gorgeous manor house is perfect for an outdoor wedding venue as there is an exclusive use venue option which will ensure the grounds are completely closed off for just your wedding party.

For the ultimate cornish outdoor wedding venue, look no further than Cornish Tipi Weddings, perfect for intimate weddings. There is a marquee available where garden games can take place and the private location ensures all your guests can have a fun time under the stars and surrounded by fairy lights. Your outdoor wedding ceremony will have the perfect setting under the canvas Pavillion.