Garden venues have always had a timeless appeal, offering a calm, elegant backdrop that complements rather than competes with the surrounding landscape. They’re also sensory in every way — colour, texture, scent — creating an atmosphere that’s immersive and deeply romantic.
If you’ve been dreaming of exchanging vows framed by roses, dinner with loved ones under a pergola, or sunset portraits in a wildflower meadow, this edit is for you. We’ve rounded up 10 of the UK’s most beautiful garden wedding venues… now scroll, swoon, and start shortlisting.
Hidden in the grounds of one of England’s finest former country houses, the Walled Garden at Cowdray is a true West Sussex gem. Capability Brown’s influence is still evident here, with rose and lavender borders, an orchard, herb beds, and a formal lawn wrapped around an ornamental pond.
With options for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies — including the honeysuckle-draped Pavilion — and two handsome reception rooms, it’s a venue that manages to be both intimate and grand. Secluded, refined, and endlessly photogenic, it’s made for champagne toasts on the lawn and golden-hour portraits among the blooms.
Holywell Hall is the ultimate marquee wedding venue; a hidden Lincolnshire beauty with a Georgian hall backdrop and gardens that beg to be explored. Flower-filled borders, archways, and a cascading water feature bring romance in abundance, while the croquet lawn is ideal for a statement marquee.
Ceremonies can take place on the Garden Terrace or within the Walled Garden, followed by cocktails and canapés across the grounds. With London less than an hour away, it’s as practical as it is beautiful — a country garden setting perfectly suited for relaxed, elegant celebrations.
Berwick House & Gardens is a grand Shropshire estate with all the stately-home splendour, minus the formality. Still owned by the same family after six generations, it’s a house that feels alive and full of warmth, character, and just the right amount of mischief.
Ceremonies overlook the Italianate Hardy Garden, with the River Severn winding beyond, and there’s space in every direction for drinks, dining, and dancing. Get ready in the historic suites, explore every corner of the gardens, and settle in, whether just for the day or for a full weekend takeover.
Set on the edge of the South Downs National Park, Alfriston Gardens is a contemporary country escape with two acres of award-winning landscaped gardens and a collection of stylish barns, lodges, and shepherd huts. Exclusively yours, this East Sussex venue offers year-round celebrations with space for open-air ceremonies on the lawn and stylish receptions indoors.
Designed by an RHS Chelsea Gold Medal winner, the gardens provide a vibrant backdrop in every season, from spring blossoms to autumn colours. With accommodation for up to 58 guests, Alfriston is more than just a wedding venue; it’s a full countryside retreat.
Does it get any more quintessential than the Cotswolds? Kiftsgate Court Gardens offers couples exclusive use of one of England’s most romantic gardens, hosting only a handful of weddings each spring, summer, and early autumn.
With sweeping views over the Vale of Evesham and the Malvern Hills, this setting is made for long, lazy drinks, receptions and pretty evening portraits. Exchange vows surrounded by world-famous borders, explore the bluebell wood and wild garden, then celebrate under canvas with a marquee for up to 160 guests.
Could we write a garden venue round-up without mentioning the UK’s most famous one? Absolutely not. Kew Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is as iconic as it gets — home to over 50,000 living plants and some of London’s most breathtaking glasshouses.
Host your ceremony in the light-filled Nash Conservatory, followed by dinner and dancing in the 18th-century Orangery or the majestic Temperate House, surrounded by rare and endangered plants. With world-class gardens and architecture at every turn, and a dedicated event manager on hand, this landmark London wedding venue delivers drama, beauty, and a once-in-a-lifetime backdrop.
Hidden away in the Staffordshire countryside, Thorpe Garden sits within a two-acre Victorian walled garden on a 3,000-acre private estate. Once an organic utopia supplying London’s top restaurants, it now brims with flowers, trees, and a touch of wild romance.
Ceremonies take place in a striking, glass-fronted space designed by a RIBA-award-winning architect, before moving to the handcrafted wooden yurt — a showstopper strung with fairy lights and festoons for dining and dancing. Known for their epic feasts cooked over open fire, Thorpe Garden is for couples who want incredible food, incredible atmosphere, and that iconic wisteria walkway moment.
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Swanton Morley House & Gardens is set within ten acres of gardens, woodland, and meadow in the heart of Norfolk. The grounds are ever-changing — from spring freshness to summer colour, autumn richness to winter silhouettes — so no two weddings ever feel quite the same.
The former stable block houses the ceremony and reception spaces, with a Mediterranean-style courtyard at its heart, complete with limestone paving and climbing plants. Passionate gardeners themselves, the team can even supply blooms for your wedding day, working with local florists to create arrangements that are seasonal and sustainable.
Set in the heart of Kent – the aptly named “Garden of England” – The Gardens is a 12-acre horticultural gem divided into 16 individually themed spaces. Exclusive-use and wildly photogenic, it’s a true English country garden oasis where each season brings its own kind of magic.
Choose from four licensed ceremony areas, celebrate with cocktails and garden games, then feast under the firelit tipis before heading to the barn to dance the night away. Seasonal, locally inspired menus make every meal a highlight — and the whole place is designed for joy, relaxed gatherings, and unforgettable parties.
If you haven’t heard of River Cottage, where have you been? This iconic Devon venue sits on 65 acres of organic farmland near the Jurassic Coast, offering sweeping countryside views and some of the best food you’ll ever eat at a wedding.
Couples can say “I do” in the renowned Kitchen Garden before retreating to the rustic yurt for drinks, dining on seasonal, homegrown produce, and dancing under the stars. With space for camping and marquees, River Cottage is flexible, unique, and unapologetically all about incredible food and breathtaking scenery.
