15 Festival Wedding Venues That Bring the Party Atmosphere
A roundup of the UK’s best festival wedding venues for couples who want a relaxed, music-filled celebration with serious party vibes
Are you looking for the perfect festival wedding venue near you to host your fun-filled day? Whether you love the rustic and creative vibes of Latitude or the VIP styling of Glastonbury, the UK has some of the best music festivals in the world - and some of the best festival wedding venues where you and your partner can host your own outdoor party!
When it comes to picking the perfect wedding venue for a festival theme there's a lot to consider - here are the questions you need to ask your venue:
- Are there options for camping?
- Do they have a music licence?
- Are you licensed for outdoor ceremonies?
- Can we bring in food trucks?
- Is there access to power and water?
- Are there any restrictions on fire pits or fireworks?
- Is there storage space for equipment or decorations for before or after the day?
From warehouse wedding venues and handmade yurts to giant tipis and rustic woodland spaces, we’ve got all the inspiration you need to plan your ultimate festival wedding with our edit of incredible festival wedding venues in the UK.
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And it's not just outdoor festival wedding venues in our round-up. Given that the British climate likes to keep us on our toes, we have a number of weather-friendly festival wedding venues to ensure that even the biggest British showers won't rain on your parade. Wellies and plastic cups anyone?
Once you’ve got the perfect festival-style venue and you've started to think about planning the perfect festival wedding, there’s loads of great touches to bring your theme to life, from your wedding cake to live entertainment to cute rustic DIY décor.
1. Houchins, Essex
Houchins is a Grade II-listed farmhouse with gorgeous grounds that house three modern wedding barns, a wooded glade, a romantic marquee and an outdoor loggia, all perfect for indoor and outdoor ceremonies.
The modern décor is totally on trend and brings a chic feel to the entire space. From the rustic Chitting Shed where you can host reception drinks and play garden games, to the cool industrial Grain Store for your wedding breakfast which features 35-foot-high ceilings, a mezzanine gallery, huge windows and an open fireplace - every part of Houchins is Insta-worthy.
This beautiful wedding venue in Essex is surrounded by picturesque grounds that are perfect for hosting festival-style ceremonies and receptions, while the stylish indoor spaces are ideal for year-round celebrations.
- Hitched couples say: "Houchins is a fantastic venue to hold your wedding at. The venue and accommodation are both stunning. If modern meets traditional is your vibe, this is the wedding venue for you!"
- Capacity: 6-150
- Pricing: from £3,260
2. Hayne Devon, Devon
Hayne Devon, nestled in the rolling hills of the Devon countryside, is a stunning rustic wedding venue that offers an unforgettable setting for your festival-style wedding.
At the heart of the venue you'll find the beautifully restored 17th-century Threshing Barn - an atmospheric space full of character, with vaulted beams, exposed stone walls, and twinkling fairy lights that create a magical backdrop for your ceremony or reception.
Step outside and you’ll find lush gardens and expansive meadows, ideal for laid-back drinks receptions, outdoor games, or even a full festival wedding setup complete with tipis or marquees.
Whether you're envisioning a relaxed boho celebration or an elegant alfresco dinner under the stars, Hayne has you covered. It offers the flexibility to bring your unique wedding vision to life
The surrounding woodlands and panoramic countryside views provide endless photo opportunities, capturing the spirit of your day in the most natural and beautiful way. And with plenty of space to host large celebrations, Hayne Devon is perfect for couples dreaming of a vibrant, nature-inspired wedding with a personal touch.
- Hitched couples say: "Absolutely stunning venue, amazing hosts and lots of flexibility to create our dream wedding. Would absolutely recommend Haynes again and again. Our day was just perfect from start to finish."
3. The Woodlands, Leicestershire
Described as a 'rustic luxe woodland venue', the aptly named Woodlands combines both natural, outdoorsy style with luxury, contemporary inside spaces. From the gorgeous Hideaway to the treehouse honeymoon suite, every corner of this boho wedding venue is bursting with something magical to discover.
With giant snakes and ladders, crazy golf and splat the rat to fire pits and s'mores stations, there's endless outdoor wedding games to entertain your wedding guests. Add in the gin bar and feast-style grazing table, the atmosphere here is convivial and relaxed.
The Woodlands can host 60 guests for the reception and dining, and 150 guests for the evening party where you can dance the night away. There's dreamy wood-clad chalet accommodation for up to 54 on-site so you don't need to worry about ending the merriment early.
- Hitched couples say: "Absolutely perfect venue for our wedding. The ceremony area is so peaceful and stunning. Having the accommodation within the venue was perfect."
- Capacity: 30 - 120
- Pricing: menus from £105
4. The Tipi at Beaumont Hall, Hertfordshire
Beaumont Hall is a beautiful Grade II-listed Georgian farmhouse surrounded by gorgeous grounds and paddocks where you can host an outdoor tipi wedding.
Country Tipis work alongside Beaumont Hall to offer seriously stylish-yet-relaxed tipis, tents and marquees, which are bursting with rustic charm and laidback festival vibes.
The tipis are beautifully constructed, offering couples the chance to personalise them with their own finishing touches. From fairy lights and fire pits to bunting and benches, the flexibility of The Tipi at Beaumont Hall is what makes this festival wedding setting such a unique wedding venue.
- Hitched couples say: "We are still receiving comments from our guests on how beautiful the venue was and what a fun day they had. We honestly couldn’t recommend Beaumont Hall enough."
- Capacity: up to 300
- Pricing: from £10,000
5. Kingston Estate Totnes, Devon
How about a festival wedding venue with a secret nightclub? If that doesn't scream VIP festival, we don't know what will. Kingston Estate in Totnes is a stunning Georgian country mansion that you can hire out for a whole wedding weekend for 70 to 300 guests.
Before the big day you can host pre-wedding events like cocktails in the library, a pizza party in The Big Yurt, games on the lawn or a pamper night. On the day itself, there's so many gorgeous spots to exchange vows and take photos, from the Marble Hall to the Walled Garden, Rose Garden, Linhay Barn and sweeping staircase.
After the ceremony, you and your guests can enjoy the bespoke cocktail and food menus - we love their street food offerings which feel like an alternative wedding food idea right out of a festival, but you can choose plated meals or table feasts too. Once that's all done, dance the night away in the Undercroft nightclub or take a dip in the hot tub with a night cap!
- Hitched couples say: "We recently had a two day wedding at the Kingston Estate. All our guests were completely blown away by it."
- Capacity: 60 - 400
6. Wyresdale Weddings, Lancashire
Wyresdale Weddings, nestled in the Forest of Bowland, is a magical countryside escape made for festival-style weddings. With heritage barns, wild woodlands, and scenic lakes, it’s a dream setting for couples looking to say "I do" then dance the night away under fairy light drapes.
The newly-added walled garden offers a stunning outdoor ceremony space, while the refreshed indoor bar brings cosy glamour with leather seating, limestone floors and a log burner - perfect for cooler days.
Party vibes continue with an open-plan layout ideal for live music and confetti shots, and if the sun’s out, guests can sip drinks at the outdoor bar before hitting the lawns for games.
There’s accommodation for 42 guests on-site, from cosy cottages to a glamping orchard complete with luxury yurts, pods, and woodland hideaways - so the party never has to end.
- Hitched couples say: "I have no words to describe this venue other than incredible! The whole day was so seamless I didn’t think about a single thing all day. The grounds have so many incredible spots for photos."
- Capacity: 50 - 200
7. Wasing Park, Berkshire
Say your vows beneath the trees in the woodland ceremony area or in the whimsical Summerhouse, then wander through wildflower-filled gardens to toast with your guests in the sun-soaked courtyard. When the evening comes, head to the atmospheric Castle Barn, think exposed brick, oak beams, and moody lighting, for barefoot dancing and a night that memories are made of.
Want to lean into the festival vibe? Set up a firepit lounge or stargazing corner and watch the sky light up. Wasing’s rural setting makes it perfect for late-night moments under the stars.
And when the music fades, there’s no need to rush off. With beautifully styled on-site accommodation, including cosy cottages and the dreamy Honeymoon Suite, you and your guests won't need to rush off.
- Hitched couples say: "Wasing Park is an unforgettable venue for a wedding. My partner and I were attracted to the amazing buildings, friendly and efficient staff, the flexibility and the on-site rooms."
- Capacity: 30 - 160
- Pricing: from £3,150
8. The Gardens, Kent
The Gardens is an exclusive festival-themed wedding venue set within 12 acres of beautiful grounds. Thanks to its endless photo opportunities, amazing outdoor ceremony options and delightful gazebo, it’s perfect for a festival-themed wedding.
Start your day by saying your vows under the pretty outdoor gazebo where there is space for up to 130 guests. Afterwards, enjoy a stroll around the 12 acre garden and shoot some romantic pictures.
For your wedding breakfast, the two interlinked tipis would be perfect for those who really want to embrace the festival wedding venue theme. Romantic fairy lights cascade from the stunning wooden beams while the fire pits exude subtle light and warmth. The sides of the tipis can be lifted, revealing impressive views of the gardens and creating an extended magical space.
In addition to the beautiful function spaces is a gorgeous dressing room. It’s located on the upper level of the barn and will be available from 9am on your wedding morning until midnight. It’s the perfect place to get ready for your big day as well as escaping from the madness.
- Hitched couples say: "Oh gosh, this place did not disappoint! The venue looked absolutely magical and we received compliments all day about how the place looked. The tipis stole the show for sure. They were decorated with fairy lights and had a warm cosy feel. Aside from the decor the staff were exemplary."
- Capacity: 50 - 200
- Pricing: from £9,330
9. High Billinghurst Farm,Surrey
Joe Wicks chose this enchanting celebrity wedding venue, set in 65 acres of beautiful Surrey countryside, for his wedding - and it's clear why. Two beautiful interlinking barns allow your creativity to run wild, while the gardens are perfect for a fun fairground experience.
The Haybarn at High Billinghurst Farm is a festival wedding venue that can hold up to 164 guests and comes complete with a huge inglenook fireplace and glamorous chandeliers for a rustic-luxe vibe.
In addition to the dreamy festival vibe, guests can glamp here with a toilet pavilion and showers available (no wet wipes here!), plus you're free to bring your own alcohol as this venue offerspackages with no corkage charges or bar set-up fees.
They only hold a limited number of weddings a year so you're guaranteed that Glasto-esque exclusive feel.
- Hitched couples say: "This venue is absolutely stunning. Set on amazing grounds, the two barns are flawless. Tom and his team were great throughout, answering any queries beforehand and ensuring that the day went smoothly. We would highly recommend this for your wedding. Absolutely beautiful."
- Capacity: 15 - 250
- Pricing: from £4,500
10. Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
The industrial-chic Victoria Warehouse is a unique spot for a festival wedding. With a DJ or live band, your guests will feel like they're dancing away in a super club, while the exposed brick walls and stone floors make for a raw, urban backdrop that will suit those who don't want something outdoors.
The Warehouse is a blank canvas for you to stage all your rustic wedding ideas, and looks amazing filled with flowers, fairy lights and classic rustic festival touches, but also lends itself to a more modern, minimalist style.
If you love nothing more than dancing to the DJ sets at Creamfields, a warehouse wedding venue where you can host amazing light, sound and visual productions is the place for you.
- Hitched couples say: "I just wanted to say how amazing our day was, all staff went above and beyond and made our day so, so special. The food was amazing and nearly every guest praised the catering, which as you know is pretty rare at a wedding."
- Capacity: 50 - 750
- Pricing: menus from £50
11. The Ventnor Botanic Garden, Isle of Wight
The Ventnor Botanic Garden on the Isle of Wight is the perfect woodland wedding venue with endless opportunities for gorgeous photos for you and your guests. What better place to host a festival-themed wedding than an island that hosts its own famed music festival - and was formally home to Bestival? And what about in your very own paradise-like botanic garden with over 33,000 rare, exotic, and beautiful plants?
Exchange vows in the New Zealand Garden before enjoying a meal and dancing in the Palm House or in a stylish marquee. Alternatively, inside, you'll find the Echium Room, with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Mediterranean pond surrounded by 16-foot-tall Echium flowers. Wherever you choose, your wedding day will be truly unique and you can make even more of a mark with your festival spin.
Along with the beautiful scenery, there's also stunning beach views and a Victorian-built tunnel leading to the cliff edge looking over the sea, perfect for couples who want a blend of festival and coastal wedding venue.
- Hitched couples say: "We had the best day for our wedding, the weather was gorgeous and the gardens were just amazing. We had a ‘garden party’ vibe for the day and it was just so easy and relaxed."
- Capacity: up to 180
- Pricing: from £1,000
12. Camp Katur, North Yorkshire
Couples looking for an unusual festival wedding venue that will totally wow their guests will adore the look of Camp Katur in North Yorkshire. This woodland wedding venue is a labyrinth of breath taking, festival-style spaces that are totally wedding-worthy.
At Camp Katur’s 250 acre estate, couples have the choice between the rustic barn, a pop-up tipi or yurt, the meadow or the venue’s very own orangery to host their festival-themed nuptials. With space for up to 300 people, no one needs to be left off the guest list, which is lucky, because your festival wedding will be the event of the year if hosted here!
- Hitched couples say: "Wow…just wow! I really don’t know what to say. We loved every single bit of it. We were laughing out loud, the eyes filled with tears. It’s absolutely perfect."
- Capacity: 60 - 140
- Pricing: from £3,340
13. The Crazy Bear, Oxfordshire
This opulent hotel venue is like stepping into The Great Gatsby set and is perfect for that extravagant VIP tent energy you find at festivals. The Crazy Bear in Oxfordshire is bursting with unique character and dramatic décor with a cool Moroccan vibe, offering you a unique twist on the often classic festival wedding theme.
You can host receptions for up to 300 guests in an exclusive area of the hotel so your celebrations will be completely private. The space opens up onto a secluded terrace, gardens and 80 acres of woodland and farmland.
You'll have your own personal wedding coordinator on hand who can help arrange entertainment with anything from live bands and DJs to burlesque performances and wedding fireworks. The day before your wedding, how about clay shooting or Thai massages?
- Hitched couples say: "We had an absolutely fantastic day with our wedding at the Crazy Bear. Nothing was too much effort for the staff."
- Capacity: 10 - 300
- Pricing: menus from £99
14. Happy Valley, Cornwall
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 zone or even a night club!
This outdoor wedding venue even offers luxury glamping accommodation for your friends and family. 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 which has its own private hot tub and balcony!
- Hitched couples say: "The most amazing venue and staff, we couldn’t have picked a more beautiful place to get married and the help and support from start to finish was the absolute best."
- Capacity: 10 - 200
- Pricing: from £6,995
15. Gisburne Park Estate, Lancashire
Nestled within 1000-acres of historic Ribble Valley countryside, Gisburne Park Estate is one of Lancashire’s finest private estates.
It would be perfect for your festival-themed wedding as it boasts a spectacular tipi which is hidden within its own private 10-acre valley on the tributary of two rivers. The tipi is also surrounded by cliffs, bridges, lawns and the stunning Riverside House.
Gisburne Park Estate is a licensed venue, meaning you can get married either on the small private island upstream, at the ancient St Mary’s Church or on the edge of the estate. The venue will be exclusively yours for either three or four nights, so whether it’s a pre-wedding dinner, a day-after brunch or simply a stress-free set-up you’re after, the venue is yours to use as you wish.
Oh, and the best part? This is a gorgeous wedding venue with accommodation - there's space to sleep over 220 guests across cosy cottages, historic houses and luxury lodges. Every property boasts a hot tub, there’s a swimming pool, bar and restaurant on site, and the team are also able to offer luxury bell tents that can be pitches by the river.
- Hitched couples say: "The day was all that we had hoped for and it was a truly special and very “us”. The ceremony tipi in the woods by the stream is magical. Being able to stay in the middle of it all in Riverside House is just dreamy."
- Capacity: 50 - 250
- Pricing: menus from £178
Festival Wedding FAQs
If you're planning the wedding festival of your dreams there's probably a few questions on your mind. Hopefully you'll find the answers below!
What is a festival wedding venue?
A festival wedding venue is all about relaxed, outdoor celebrations with a fun, free-spirited vibe. Think open fields, rustic barns, woodland ceremony spots, tipis or marquees, fairy lights, food trucks, and live music. It’s a perfect choice for couples who want to ditch tradition and create a wedding that feels like a personal, laid-back party, especially when it's spread out over a whole weekend!
Where can I have a festival-style wedding in the UK?
Festival-style wedding venues are popping up all over the UK! From wild and remote locations in Northumberland and Scotland, to boho barns in Devon and Cornwall, and glamping-friendly spots in the Cotswolds or Yorkshire, there’s a huge variety of venues to suit your style.
We've included a range of locations here but if you're looking at specific area you can search by "Woodland and Festival Wedding Venues" on the Hitched website. Popular options include woodland clearings, farm venues, private estates, and even lakeside venues - many offering exclusive use for the whole weekend.
Can you have a legal wedding ceremony at a festival venue?
Yes, in many cases you can but it depends on the venue. Some festival wedding venues are licensed for legal ceremonies, meaning you can get officially married on-site, often in a barn, summerhouse, or outdoor structure.
Others may require you to have the legal part done at a registry office before or after, with a celebrant led ceremony at the venue itself. Always check with the venue what kind of licenses they have.
Do festival wedding venues allow camping or glamping?
Definitely! One of the best things about a festival wedding is the option for camping or glamping. Many venues offer bell tents, yurts, or shepherd huts for guests to stay in, or allow you to bring your own tents. It's a great way to keep the festival feel going all weekend and makes for a fun, communal atmosphere.
Can we have live music at a festival wedding venue?
Absolutely! Live music is a festival wedding essential. Most venues welcome bands, DJs, acoustic sets and some even have outdoor stages or barn dance floors ready to go. Just be sure to check any sound restrictions or curfews with the venue ahead of time.
What facilities do festival wedding venues provide?
Facilities can vary depending on how rustic or built-up the venue is. Most festival wedding venues will provide the essentials like toilets, power, and parking, with some offering extras like furniture, lighting, fire pits, mobile bars, or on-site accommodation. Tipi and marquee venues may require you to bring in more suppliers but check with your venue ahead of time.
How much does a festival wedding venue cost to hire?
Prices for festival wedding venues vary widely depending on location, size, and what’s included. On average, you can expect to pay anywhere from £3,000 to £10,000+ for exclusive weekend hire. DIY-style venues may cost less upfront but require more setup and supplier costs, while full-service festival venues might include extras like accommodation, catering spaces, and co-ordination.
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