30 Best Summer Wedding Venues in the UK
Planning a wedding in the warmer months? Check out our roundup of summer wedding venues to make the most of the Great British Summertime.
Despite our famously wet summers here in the UK, the mid-year months are still considered some of the best months to get married. If you're getting planning a summer wedding, you'll need a gorgeous summer wedding venue to highlight this beautiful time of year, when the sun is (hopefully!) shining and the flowers are thriving.
Whether you’re looking for venues for your outdoor wedding ceremony or fancy a marquee in the garden of an elegant country house wedding venue, or even want to check out a great British beach wedding venue, take a look at our roundup of the best summer wedding venues - you may just find your dream spot here.
30 Summer Wedding Venues That'll Take Your Breath Away
We've rounded up 30 of the most inviting summer wedding venues in the UK for you to choose from but let us warn you now, you'll certainly be spoilt for choice with this spectacular selection.
1. Kew Gardens - Richmond, South West London
London’s iconic UNESCO heritage site Kew Gardens is one of the capital's most iconic summer wedding venues. Here you'll find a variety of picturesque ceremony spaces and garden wedding venues, all set within 300 acres of breath-taking botanical gardens. Nature-loving couples, this landmark wedding venue is the perfect green haven within the big city.
Intimate weddings will suit the beautiful Kew Palace whilst larger numbers can be hosted in the Nash Conservatory, the Princess of Wales Conservatory and the Orangery.
Hannah James, event manager at the venue says, "Kew Gardens offers a variety of historic venues surrounded by over 320 acres botanical gardens, providing the perfect setting for an unforgettable event. The Gardens are particularly spectacular during the summer months, when they are in full bloom."
2. Hedsor House - Hedsor, Buckinghamshire
A favoured venue of several famous actors, Hedsor House is a spectacular TV and film venue that has featured in a number of high profile productions. As well as being a prestigious filming location, Hedsor House has also been showered in countless wedding venue awards.
With 100 acres of historic parkland and Grade II listed gardens on offer, you won’t be spoilt for picture opportunities here. At this summer wedding venue you can enjoy some reception drinks on the immaculate lawns and say your ‘I dos’ in an outdoor ceremony in the grounds.
Jenny Barnard, marketing executive says, "The opportunity to tie the knot at a breath-takingly romantic outdoor ceremony on the South Lawn makes Hedsor House an idyllic venue for a summer wedding. Sweeping lawns, majestic Cedar trees and amazing vistas marry together to create a truly magical wedding experience at Hedsor House."
3. Sidmouth Harbour Hotel - Sidmouth, Devon
If you’re searching for a stylish hotel wedding venues with a sea view, look no further than the Sidmouth Harbour Hotel in Devon. The hotel boasts a gorgeous suite for wedding receptions, complete with a private bar, a top-notch sound system and a dance floor for late night dancing.
If the sun is shining, you can jump in the outdoor pool for a pre-wedding swim and enjoy a champagne breakfast on the sea view terrace - the possibilities really are endless. Vows can then be exchanged in the Connaught Suite with up to 100 of your loved ones, or The Harbour Suite with 70 guests.
4. St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa - St Ives, Cornwall
Seaside wedding venues don’t get much better than the St Ives Harbour Hotel and Spa. If you dream of a destination wedding but your wedding budget is shaking its head in disapproval, then this Cornwall wedding venue is a beautiful UK alternative.
The award winning venue has a range of stunning rooms filled with natural light and a private terrace where you can sip champagne with your guests. Take advantage of the coastal location and head down to the beach with your partner to take some lovely photos on the golden sands.
Evening receptions can host up to 200 guests, and if you plan to stay over in the hotel accommodation, you can enjoy relaxing in the on-site spa the next day.
5. Wasing Park - Aldermaston, Berkshire
Couples who want something slightly different in their summer wedding venue should consider Wasing Park. This woodland wedding venue is full of incredible outdoor settings for a rustic themed celebration in the summer. Whether you choose to tie the knot in the modern Garden Room or the pretty Victorian Summerhouse, or even in the woods themselves, you’ll be totally spoilt for choice.
Those planning a religious ceremony will also be catered for - the 15th century parish church of St Nicholas can be found within the grounds and has beautiful original characteristics, such as stained glass windows.
The al fresco area outside the Castle Barn is the perfect place to enjoy the warm summer air. With sheepskins, fairy lights, candles and a fire pit, there's no better place to relax, catch up and see the stars.
6. The Gallivant - Camber, East Sussex
A fairy lit reception room and secluded sea view make this East Sussex wedding venue a great choice for your summer wedding. The Gallivant is styled to feel like a New England beach house, making it perfect for beach themed weddings.
The location is also a major draw here, as The Gallivant can be found only 90 minutes from London. Intimate weddings with 30-80 guests can be held here, enabling you to mingle with all your guests on the sand dunes whilst you sip champagne – just make sure that your photographer snaps lots of photos.
7. The Horn of Plenty - Tavistock, Devon
Rustic wedding venues are perfect for a summer wedding as proven by The Horn of Plenty in Devon. You can choose to tie the knot in an outdoor ceremony at this elegant country house, and the surrounding Tamar Valley makes for a breath taking photo back drop.
A marquee wedding venue for up to 200 people can also be set up on the lawn if you’re planning a lavish celebration. Ceremonies of anywhere from 2-90 guests can be hosted in the main house - there's also the option for exclusive hire of the hotel, giving you and your guests the opportunity to enjoy full privacy on your big day.
8. Botleys Mansion - Chertsey, Surrey
If you dream of getting married in a spectacular palladian mansion, allow us to introduce you to Botleys Mansion. This superb 18th century venue is romantic both inside and out, with a variety of spaces on offer depending on your preferred wedding style.
Couples are invited to treat the mansion as their own on their wedding day and up to 250 guests can be accommodated here, although intimate celebrations can be arranged as well. Outdoor ceremonies can be arranged, with the manicured gardens acting as a stunning backdrop for your wedding photos.
If the sun is shining but the weather is nippy (oh those unpredictable English summers!) then the light-filled atrium can host ceremonies and receptions.
9. Carey's Manor Hotel & Spa - Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Careys Manor Hotel and Spa has an enviable location in the heart of the scenic New Forest National Park – perfect for summer weddings. If you fancy a complete alternative to an indoor wedding, then the Manor offers its beautiful English walled gardens to couples. Holding your wedding in the flower filled Cedar Garden is a great way to add some wow factor to your day.
Not only that, it’s one of the few wedding venues in the New Forest that offer an outdoor wedding option. If you’re in need of some pampering on either side of your wedding day, then the venue’s SenSpa has a hydrotherapy pool and specially trained therapists – bliss!
10. The Pavilion - Alnwick, Northumberland
Add a touch of elegance to your summer wedding by saying ‘I do’ at The Pavilion. This conveniently located summer venue offers 26 acres of landscaped grounds with incredible views, and they only host one wedding a day here so you and your party can enjoy the place to yourselves.
Those holding indoor weddings can enjoy the Pavilion room, full of natural light due to it's glass walls and high ceilings. This space then transforms for evening celebrations of up to 250 guests who can enjoy dancing the night away under twinkling lights.
Outdoor ceremonies here are also spectacular and take place in the Arbour Tunnel, where 70 guests can be completely surrounded by lush greenery.
11. Deer's Leap Retreat - South Molton, Devon
If you and your partner fancy a more laidback affair for your big day, then a wedding at the Deer’s Leap Retreat would be perfect. With lots of stunning indoor and outdoor spaces, the venue will have you covered no matter what the weather decides to do. The rural location of the retreat will make your wedding feel really intimate and special.
If you want to get married outside, the gazebo by the lake (built using their own trees!) is a lovely setting whilst the stone barn and main farmhouse are a rustic indoor alternative. If you’re planning a festival themed wedding here, then you simply must hire a tipi to give your guests the full outdoor experience.
12. Orchardleigh Estate - Frome, Somerset
Orchardleigh Estate is a beautiful countryside wedding venue set within 500 acres of private parkland and lakes in Somerset. This gorgeous venue is available exclusively to wedding parties – so you can be sure of a relaxing and secluded venue that’s all yours for the day. The Victorian walled garden is the perfect setting for a outdoor summer wedding.
Couples looking for a large capacity wedding venue can marry in the stunning Orangery which can host up to 400 guests. If you want use of the main house as well as the gardens, then there is the option to create a combined package.
13. The Manor at Bickley - Bromley, Kent
If you're looking for a summer wedding venue that embodies the phrase 'quintessentially British', then look no further. The Manor at Bickley can be found nestled in six acres of manicured gardens just outside Bromley, Kent, and can hold weddings of up to a whopping 500 guests.
This historic wedding venue allows couples to celebrate outdoors, either in a marquee or the open air, or in one of their many indoor event spaces which are also available for seated meals, buffets and dancing. The Manor is also an independent boutique hotel, meaning there's plenty of room here for all your guests.
A spokesperson for the venue says, "Set in over 7 acres of manicured gardens and lawns, our beautiful venue provides a simply stunning setting for the ultimate summer wedding. Champagne and canapes on the Willow Lawn with the impressive Victorian manor house as a backdrop is truly idyllic, before heading to one of our suites to enjoy your wedding breakfast and party.
"Summer and weddings really are the perfect marriage at the Manor at Bickley!'
14. The Granary - Deeping St. Nicholas, Lincolnshire
Looking for a summer wedding venue in Lincolnshire? The Granary can be found in the verdant countryside surrounding West Deeping and boasts an impressive 20 acres of gardens, rivers and streams, guaranteeing to provide an enchanting setting for your big day.
This Grade II-listed property is ready to host a celebration like no other. Begin your day in the get-ready suite, before moving out into the summer air to exchange your vows. Tents or the vast sky will serve as the canopy for your reception, with some fairy lights and fire pits to add to the venue's charm.
15. Howsham Hall - York, North Yorkshire
Stately home wedding venues don't come classier than Howsham Hall. This Grade I listed building is located just outside the historic city of York and offers the perfect escape from the city, as well as the chance to wed in complete privacy.
The Great Hall is the stuff dreams are made of. Here couples can exchange vows in front of a stone fireplace in a room filled with polished floors, chandeliers and views of the front lawn, where you can later host your drinks ceremony in the summer air.
Rebecca Barker, business development manager says, "The gardens and grounds at Howsham Hall are perfect for a summer wedding! Guests can relax with views of the surrounding countryside for drinks and canapes. As the evening reception begins, the outdoor riverside terrace is magical, the ideal spot to watch a sunset."
16. Southdowns Manor - Petersfield, Hampshire
17. Fennes - Braintree, Essex
18. Battersea Park - Wandsworth, South West London
19. Heaton House Farm Wedding Venue - Macclesfield, Cheshire
20. Queen's House - Greenwich, South East London
21. Elmore Court - Gloucester, Gloucestershire
22. fforest - Cardigan, Pembrokeshire
23. Buxted Park Hotel - Uckfield, East Sussex
24. Dodmoor House - Weedon Beck, Northamptonshire
25. The Woodlands - Lutterworth, Leicestershire
26. River Cottage - Axminster, Devon
27. Talhenbont Hall - Pwllheli, Gwynedd
28. Matara - Tetbury, Gloucestershire
29. Lusty Glaze - Newquay, Cornwall
30. Le Petit Château - Otterburn, Northumberland
