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Tucked away in tranquil botanical gardens in the romantic city of Bath, you\u2019ll find the Temple of Minerva (pictured in top photo). This replica Roman temple is licensed for up to 35 guests inside, and if you open up the triple doors this allows for an additional 65 people on the terrace. The Temple has underfloor heating, so is suitable for year-round celebrations.<\/p>\n
After the ceremony guests can gather on the lawn for confetti throwing, lawn games and prosecco, then wander among the gardens with its Victorian plant collections, stunning pool and unusual trees.<\/p>\n
Temple of Minerva, Royal Victoria Park, Marlborough Ln, Bath BA1 2NQ; heritageparkweddings.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Outdoor wedding venues in the south east<\/h3>\n
Notley Abbey, Buckinghamshire<\/h4>\n
This historic country house on the Buckinghamshire-Oxfordshire border was once the home of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. The outdoor ceremony takes place in the Walled Garden, which features a licensed \u2018nook\u2019 in the wall where the registrars sit. Parts of the Walled Garden are ruins of the old Abbey, which was dissolved by Henry VIII during the Reformation.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s also the option of having your ceremony in the new wedding gazebo, on the lawn alongside the River Thames.<\/p>\n
Notley Abbey, Aylesbury Rd, Haddenham, Long Crendon, Aylesbury HP17 8TN; bijouweddingvenues.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Wasing Park, Berkshire<\/h4>\n
On this 18th-century parkland in the Berkshire countryside you can say your vows in the Victorian summerhouse, which is beautifully hand painted with flowers, cherry trees, birds and butterflies. Following the ceremony guests can enjoy drinks and canap\u00e9s on the lawns or in the glass-walled Garden Room, before dining in the Grade II listed Castle Barn.<\/p>\n
Next to the venue is the estate\u2019s boutique guest accommodation, which features a honeymoon suite and 25 guest bedrooms.<\/p>\n
Wasing Park, Wasing Ln, Reading RG7 4NG; wasing.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Hockering House, Norfolk<\/h4>\n
The beautiful gardens and parkland of Hockering House are just 15 minutes from the centre of Norwich. Licensed ceremonies can take place under a pergola adorned with flowers backdropped by elegant topiary<\/a>, or in an enchanting woodland glade, with straw bales for guests\u2019 seating.<\/p>\n
The venue has its own glamping site \u2013 fully equipped bell tents are available for guests that wish to stay overnight, or they\u2019re welcome to pitch their own tent.<\/p>\n
Hockering House, Heath Road, Hockering, Norwich, NR20 3J; hockeringhouse.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Outdoor wedding venues in central England<\/h3>\n
The Walled Garden, Nottinghamshire<\/h4>\n
This Victorian walked garden is situated in 135 acres of glorious parkland. The ceremony takes place in the converted greenhouse<\/a>, its back wall lined with rambling roses<\/a>. Tulips<\/a> line the raised wall in spring and flowers bloom throughout summer in the lower beds.<\/p>\n
Hidden behind a line of pleached hornbeams is the Georgian style marquee, which can accommodate up to 220 guests for your post-ceremony celebrations. The ceremony can also be held in here if the weather is bad on the day.<\/p>\n
The Walled Garden at Beeston Fields, Old Drive Wollaton Rd, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 3DA; walledgardennottingham.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Wootton Park, Warwickshire<\/h4>\n
The lakeside ceremony area of this wedding venue is incredibly scenic \u2013 backdropped by landscaped grounds, hills and woods. After the ceremony there are lots of idyllic features for photo opportunities, including the island bridge, tree swing and lush flower beds.<\/p>\n
Guests can be accommodated in the farmhouse, glamping pod and campsite. There\u2019s also the option to book the farmhouse for the night before your wedding, so you can start your special day with soak in the hot tub.<\/p>\n
Wootton Park, Wootton Wawen, Henley-in-Arden B95 6HJ; woottonparkweddings.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Pendrell Hall, Staffordshire<\/h4>\n
This Victorian country house has six acres of grounds, with immaculate lawns surrounded by lush planting and mature trees. The ceremony takes place on an elevated ornate bandstand, which you can have decorated with flowers of your choice.<\/p>\n
After the ceremony guests can enjoy the walled gardens and Victorian landscaping, and play garden games on the lawn. Perhaps you\u2019d like to arrange a group photo or confetti throwing in front of the fountain?<\/p>\n
Pendrell Hall, Codsall Wood, Staffordshire WV8 1QP; pendrellhall-venue.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
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Outdoor wedding venues in the north of England<\/h3>\n
The Old Swan Hotel, North Yorkshire<\/h4>\n
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You\u2019ll find this charming Victorian hotel in a quiet part of the spa town of Harrogate \u2013 its illustrious guests have included crime writer Agatha Christie, who stayed here in the 1920s.<\/p>\n
Wedding ceremonies take place in the romantic Garden Pavilion, with guests seated on sashed chairs on the immaculate lawn. After the ceremony you can mingle in the garden for receptions drinks and canap\u00e9s, before enjoying a wedding breakfast in the Garden Room or the glass-ceilinged Wedgwood Restaurant.<\/p>\n
There is a bridal suite in the hotel, and four-poster bedrooms for your guests.<\/p>\n
The Old Swan, Swan Road, Harrogate HG1 2SR; classiclodges.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Newton Hall, Northumberland<\/h4>\n
This Georgian country estate on the Northumberland coast offers a stunning array of choices for an outdoor wedding ceremony. You can say your vows on the Terrace, which has a retractable roof, or on the Wedding Hill, which has glorious panoramic views.<\/p>\n
For a remarkable indoor option there is the chapel, which was recently discovered within the original glass house and has been restored to its former glory. The plants and vines that kept it hidden for so long have been cut back to make a lush indoor garden, and next to the altar is a waterfall that cascades down ancient rocks.<\/p>\n
Newton Hall, Newton by the Sea, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 3DZ; newton-hall.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Outdoor wedding venues in Wales<\/h3>\n
Talhenbont Hall, Gwynedd<\/h4>\n
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The setting for Talhenbot\u2019s outdoor ceremony is spectacular \u2013 an amphitheater style terrace overlooking woodland and the river Dwyfach. After the ceremony guests can enjoy champagne and canap\u00e9s on the vast lawns and pose for photos by the quirky Mandarin summer house.<\/p>\n
This beautiful area of North Wales has been awarded dark sky status, so be prepared for incredible starry skies after the sun has gone down.<\/p>\n
Talhenbont Hall, Chwilog, Pwllheli, Gwynedd LL53 6SZ; talhenbonthall.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Llandough Castle Gardens, Vale of Glamorgan<\/h4>\n
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This 14th-century fortified manor house is surrounded by four acres of beautiful gardens, including a croquet lawn \u2013 where the wedding ceremony takes place \u2013 potager, pond and tranquil woodland. In bad weather, there\u2019s the option of having the ceremony in the Victorian Orangery.<\/p>\n
If you wish you can use the in-house florist to create your bespoke florals using locally grown seasonal flowers.<\/p>\n
Llandough, Cowbridge CF71 7LZ; llandoughcastle.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Outdoor wedding venues in Scotland<\/h3>\n
Myres Castle, Fife<\/h4>\n
On this 44-acre estate you\u2019ll find a walled garden, maze and a 16th-century castle \u2013 surely the dreamiest setting for an outdoor wedding. Ceremonies can take place in the Vatican Garden under the shade of a copper beech tree, or on the front lawn, backdropped by the castle. In bad weather, a tented canopy can be erected to protect you from the elements.<\/p>\n
The castle has 10 double bedrooms, and the Gate Lodge can sleep up to four people.<\/p>\n
Myres Castle, Station Rd, Auchtermuchty, Cupar KY14 7EW; myrescastle.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Taypark House, Dundee<\/h4>\n
Situated in Dundee\u2019s elegant West End, Taypark House is a former Scots Baronial mansion house, surrounded by stunning mature gardens with views of the Botanical Gardens, River Tay and distant hills of Fife.<\/p>\n
After your outdoor wedding ceremony you can sample some the finest gins from around the world in the rustic outdoor Gin Bar. The venue has recently converted their stables to accommodate up to 120 guests for a delectable wedding breakfast.<\/p>\n
Taypark House, 484 Perth Rd, Dundee DD2 1LR; tayparkhouse.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
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Outdoor wedding venues in the south west<\/h3>\n