Woodland wedding venues are enchanting, romantic and have a guaranteed wow-factor with their secluded and charming beauty. As well as their impressive structures, woodland and forest wedding venues also have plenty of hidden grottos and stunning backdrops for taking photos with your loved ones.
If you’re an outdoorsy couple dreaming of getting married surrounded by the beauty of nature, we’ve rounded up the most amazing woodland wedding venues in the UK to inspire you. From elegant estates and trendy treehouses, to bohemian tipis and DIY forest glades, this list has all the best places to make your rustic wedding dreams come true.
Hey Berkshire-based nearlyweds, are you looking for a woodland wedding venue near you? Wasing Park in Berkshire has something for everyone. There’s a barn, a romantic walled garden and a woodland area specifically reserved for outdoor wedding ceremonies.
Your vows can take place under towering trees and beside a picturesque pond. This area has its own toilets, bar and stage set, ideal for a festival themed wedding.
After your woodland wedding ceremony, you might wish to head inside for an indoor wedding breakfast. The Castle Barn at Wasing Park is perfect for this. It has a contemporary and chic interior with modern mood lighting and an impressive entrance.
Wasing Park also offers boutique accommodation on the estate. There are nine luxury suites including the spectacular Honeymoon Suite, The Dovecote, The Smithy, The Granary and The Coach House. Each offers fabulous and distinctive styling with individual touches such as triangular-shaped beds, mezzanines and free-standing copper baths.
Scottish couples dreaming of a woodland wedding day should add Kippilaw House to their shortlist – a beautiful outdoor wedding venue in Melrose. The house itself is secluded by its own private woodland and boasts original 15th century features, three well-appointed reception rooms and a beautiful veranda.
You’ll say your vows in the woodlands before retiring to the stunning veranda for cocktails. You can then take to the lawn for a wedding breakfast under a marquee with up to 250 guests – or how about a more intimate dinner in the formal dining room?
Kippilaw is available exclusively and can offer the luxury of partying late into the night. Oh, and once your feet get tired, Kippilaw House is a wedding venue with accommodation - there are 15 beautiful bedrooms for up to 40 guests, all of which are uniquely decorated.
Among Marshwood Manor’s four ceremony spaces is their woodland bower, a magical place to say ‘I do’. You’ll start in their wildflower meadow before crossing a living bridge over a gentle stream to enter the ancient Dorset woodland. Surrounded by family and friends in this forest amphitheatre (with benches made from fallen trees), you can tie the knot under the Victorian bower.
If you want to give your guests a true experience of nature, this sunlight-dappled glade is a dream place to marry. You can host up to 80 guests seated or standing, and the bower is licensed for civil ceremonies or celebrants.
Follow your vows up with a reception in one of the other beautiful areas. The rustic haybarn is ideal for every season, you can set up a fairy-lit marquee in the elegant courtyard, or have an al fresco dinner in the wildflower meadow. If you want to give your guests alternative food and drink options, the courtyard even has access for street food vans to come in, so let your imagination run wild!
Nestled in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside is Broadfield Wedding Venue, one of the ultimate charming woodland wedding venues in the UK, perfect for the bohemian couple.
You can get married in one of three outdoor locations: the woodland, the rose garden or the lawns. Afterwards, you can enjoy reception drinks before tucking into a delicious wedding breakfast under the outdoor marquee.
Broadfield is a top foodie wedding venue. For your wedding breakfast you’ll be able to choose from a selection of carefully chosen local Herefordshire caterers who will create delicious food for your big day. Whether you’re after a formal three-course menu, a bespoke sharing experience or a relaxed barbecue, your wish is their command.
For those wishing to extend their big day from a day to a night or more, there are eight delightful bedrooms for the close wedding party to enjoy. Every room is completely elegant – one of them being a honeymoon suite complete with a dressing room for the wedding party to get ready in.
Have you ever seen anywhere more perfect for woodland weddings? Deer’s Leap Retreat is nestled on the edge of Devon’s Exmoor National Park and is perfect for couples who want to create their own personal wedding ceremony and reception. The vibe at Deer’s Leap is relaxed, informal and fun. Any time you spend there will feel just like you’re on holiday.
The lakeside gazebo is the perfect woodland setting for your ceremony. It’s built from the venue’s own wood and looks just as beautiful bathed in sunlight in the middle of the day as it does at sunset.
After holding your nuptials by the lake, celebrate with a full reception dinner in the barn or a hog roast followed by cocktails and star gazing. There is so much you can do here.
As well as all of the outdoor space, you’ll also have exclusive access to the beautiful farmhouse (complete with hot tubs and a sauna), a honeymoon cottage and five luxury bell tents (which only add to the bohemian, woodland vibe you’re going for).
We’re head over heels in love with Hidden River Cabins in Cumbria. Surrounded by tranquil forests and rivers, this woodland wedding venue is the perfect peaceful getaway for your big day.
You can hold your wedding ceremony outside, just in front of the main log cabin, with all of your guests seated on wooden benches.
The Barn is a great space for your woodland wedding reception. It’s the perfect mix of rustic and contemporary, with space for 250 people, a mezzanine level and views of the River Lyne.
If that wasn’t enough, Hidden River Cabins also boasts a range of wedding accommodation ideal for you and your guests to stay in throughout your celebrations. What more could you ask for?
The tree house is the largest tree-top building of its kind in all of Europe, and with three intimate function rooms, a large deck area and two rope bridges, this is a truly unique wedding venue.
The restaurant is the centrepiece of the structure – it can accommodate a wedding breakfast for 85. We think it would be perfect in the autumn or winter when you can celebrate in front of a roaring log fire under sparkling fairy lights.
Surrounded by an enchanting array of fairy lights spread throughout the nearby trees and private woodland, Moddershall Oaks will bring something extra special to your woodland wedding day.
The handmade gazebo is the perfect spot for your ceremony, set on the edge of a lake and with space for 100 guests. Once you’ve said your vows, the gardens are free for you to roam – how about reception drinks, garden games and live music?
When the temperature begins to drop, you can take to the indoor function suite to dance the night away. It boasts state-of-the-art lighting, Italian glass chandeliers and a bar.
The cherry on the top of this woodland wedding venue has got to be the honeymoon suite, especially if you're a fan of spa breaks.
Moddershall’s ‘Mini-Moon Spa Break’ is included in your venue hire charge. You’ll enjoy a four-poster bed and spa bath, late check-out, use of the private outdoor hot tub, Champagne, cooked breakfasts and full access to the state of the art spa and leisure facilities. Where do we sign?
fforest totally deserves its title as one of the best wedding venues in South Wales. It’s rustic and charming in equal measures, offering couples free-run of the entire 200-acre farm on their wedding weekend.
From giant tipis to party barns and a tiny private stone pub, there are endless spaces from which to host your big day, making this an ideal venue for all types of weddings. Throughout the summer, you can host your wedding ceremony outside surrounded by woodland. This can be followed by an outdoor wedding breakfast with unlimited capacity.
There’s delicious in-house catering available at fforest, and when the day draws to an end, the luxurious and newly renovated Georgian farmhouse is the perfect place to rest your head.
In the beautiful north Hertfordshire countryside you’ll find Milling Barn at Bluntswood Hall. This woodland wedding venue offers dreamy weddings in Blunts Wood, where your wedding ceremony can take place under a pretty pagoda.
If an outdoor ceremony isn’t for you, you can get married inside one of the on-site barn wedding venues, either the Dairy Barn or Oak Barn which are both beautiful blank canvases for you to make your own.
To make the most of the beautiful woodland setting at Milling Barn, the venue have teamed up with renowned catering company The Chopping Block to provide your catering, who have catered for numerous weddings over 10 years, building up an amazing reputation for great tasting food, imaginative ideas and excellent service.
One of the most beautiful wedding venues near Edinburgh, the woodland weddings that take place at Harvest Moon Holidays are enchanting and relaxed. As well as being able to get married on the beautiful Scottish beach, you can tie the knot at the amazing tree house site with stunning views of the Bass Rock.
At the end of your special day, you can retire to the amazing honeymoon suite which is situated two metres off the ground with impeccable views. The tree house site and honeymoon suite will be exclusively yours for the weekend – there’s space for up to 250 guests and overnight accommodation for them, too.
We’re totally in love with Happy Valley in Norfolk – a stunning wilderness forest wedding venue set within nine acres of woodland. It boasts open glades, an adorable lake, plus two party barns for weddings in every season.
Enjoy an outdoor woodland ceremony before taking to one of the venue’s barns for your breakfast and reception. The larger of Happy Valley’s two barns has panoramic views over the water, plenty of undercover space, a bar and a stage. Alternatively, the Hay Barn is perfect for more intimate weddings, or it can be used as a chill out or night club!
One of our favourite features of Happy Valley is the offering of luxury glamping accommodation. There’s a range of shepherds' huts and bell tents (with hot tubs, no less) as well as a beautiful honeymoon suite called Toad Hall. This suite also has its own private hot tub and balcony!
Happy Valley is perfect for weddings of all sizes, whether you’re inviting less than 30 people to celebrate with you or more than 250. The team will also recommend fantastic suppliers upon booking, including caterers, florists and decoration specialists. Planning a wedding has never been easier!
Secluded, exclusive, and utterly enchanting, Bridal Barn is a forest wedding venue that sits proudly in the absolute bliss of the Shropshire countryside.
It’s surrounded by an 80-acre woodland which is yours to explore on your wedding day. Follow the tea-lights up to the tipi in the woods or sit around the warming fire pits with your friends and family. Your wedding day will feel like it’s been plucked straight from a fairy tale!
The woodland barn itself is an ancient sandstone building which has been lovingly restored. It’s the perfect blank canvas for your rustic-themed wedding and can host up to 150 guests. When your day draws to a close, there’s accommodation for your guests as well as the romantic Shepherd’s Hut for your first night as newlyweds. We love this place!
Set in the foothills of the dramatic Black Mountains, Lower House Farm is an idyllic wedding venue offering seclusion and exclusivity on your wedding day.
Take a stroll to their own secret waterfall, play garden games in the huge field bordering the Olchon River, have photos with the dramatic mountain backdrop and toasted marshmallows around the fire pit come sunset. Your wedding day will be totally magical.
If delicious food is a priority for you, you’ll be pleased to know that the catering options at Lower House Farm are unbeatable. The team pride themselves on the quality of their ingredients, proudly using their home-reared meat and locally sourced produce in every dish.
Succulent joints of meat, charred seasonal veg and pizzas can be cooked in the wood-fired outdoor kitchen for a culinary experience that you and your guests will never forget.
Situated among woodland, meadows and fields aplenty is Camp Katur, an all-in-one wedding venue and glamping village with a chic barn and range of luxury accommodation options.
You can host your wedding ceremony outdoors among beautifully tall pine trees in front of 130 guests. We love that they’ll be seated on beautiful rustic benches! All of this comes together to make a gorgeous wedding venue, the perfect background to your boho wedding dress.
When it comes to your reception, you can enjoy a festival-style wedding breakfast on long tables in the marquee, or something cosier in the impressive wedding barn. Alternatively, you could erect yurts and tipis on the meadow or host a traditional dinner in the light and airy Orangery. The possibilities are endless...
Opened in 2019, Crumplebury is a restaurant wedding venue that combines contemporary, purpose-driven architecture with an enchanting forest setting.
Situated on the border of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, this high-end eatery is surrounded by rolling hills and dense woodlands. The restaurant features a modern, minimalist design and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows that look out upon the idyllic landscape.
The wildness of the forest is perfect for couples who want to tie the knot, or dine, surrounded by tall trees that cast them in dappled sunlight. The grand piano can even be brought out under the canopy for a truly unique experience.
Crumplebury is set apart by its fine dining cuisine, which can even be served as a decadent and delicious tasting menu. The venue is also equipped with 13 luxurious bedrooms where you can kick back after the festivities.
Nestled on 1,000 acres, Gisburne Park Estate redefines the definition of seclusion. Rental of this woodland wedding venue comes with three to four days of exclusive access to your own private valley, where you can celebrate at the tributaries of two rivers.
With ceremony sites in shaded glens, along the cliffs, and even on an island upstream, Gisburne Park Estate is ideal for those couples who want to be at one with nature. The estate is outfitted with riverside tipis and sperry tents that give it a boho-chic vibe. An adorable stone bridge leads to these marquees, where you can also gather around fire pits on bales of hay.
For overnight accommodations, 220 guests can stay in cottages and lodges spread throughout the property, while the historic Riverside House sleeps six. This elegantly-furnished home also features a hot tub. Not too shabby, we say!
Unique among venues on this list, Larmer Tree Gardens is a Victorian pleasure garden set on 11 sprawling acres. Built in 1880, this historic wedding venue boasts splendid manicured lawns that encapsulate the grandeur and opulence of Victorian imaginations.
Larmer Tree Gardens is distinguished by its unique classical architecture which includes the Singing Theatre, an amphitheatre adorned with a breath taking mural, and the ornate Roman Temple.
This woodland wedding venue is licensed for civil ceremonies at the Roman Temple, the Jubilee Hall, or the Indian Room, an elevated structure with sliding glass doors and intricate details. Religious ceremonies can be held at the nearby Tollard Royal Church.
You can then dine with your loved ones in the Jubilee Hall, where guests will be surrounded by domed ceilings and Nepalese art, or out on the verdant lawns. With its effortless blend of natural and ornate, this venue is ideal for couples who want a woodland setting that still feels posh.
19. The Orchard at Munsely - Ledbury, Herefordshire
If you're a fan of wine, there are plenty of vineyard wedding venues in the UK, but if you're more of a cider drinker, then The Orchard at Munsley is the place for you. This unique venue is located in a cider apple orchard near the picturesque market town of Ledbury in Herefordshire.
Here you're guaranteed to find a true escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Tie the knot in one of the fun tipi venues before taking a stroll around the extensive grounds - the perfect place for beautiful wedding pictures! What's more, the tipis here can be combined to create wedding venues that can accommodate up to 150 people. Those who want a more traditional look can opt for a marquee.
Top your night off with some cocktails and dancing lit up by the fire pits and fairy lights. Magical.
Walking down the aisle here is the ultimate rustic experience, with wood chips lining the ground and seasonal foliage surrounded you. Things get especially dreamy for winter weddings, with sparkles and festive cheer abounding.
For your reception, you'll find three giant tipis decorate with fairy lights, furniture and, most importantly, a bar. The tipis can hold 200 guests, but also still have a cosy feel if you're throwing a more intimate affair. And if, worst case scenario, the weather turns against you, the Wroxeter Yurt is there as backup for any bad weather.
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