Woodland and Festival Wedding Venues in South East - England

So many people have commented that the venue absolutely made the day, from the ceremony space to the swing sofas to the campfire and lighting, and the treehouse was a hit with all groups! The campers thought the tipis were great and lots of our friends asked how we’d found such a wonderful place. We loved the bridal suite too and especially waking up in the cool of the morning.

Adam

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Harewood Forest is so stunning and unique! We had the most incredible day - and Ben did so much or us throughout the whole process. The venue is big, beautifully set in nature and full of character and charm. Couldn't ask for more! Wonderful photos courtesy of Ahuvi Wedding Photography!

Maxine

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Getting married at the Oak Grove was the most incredible experience. Majestic trees stood tall, and the ground was dappled with sunlight at this picturesque venue. Once married under the jasmine arbour arch, we drunk carefully curated cocktails and danced the night away in their triple-hat tipi. The venue was magical and the staff even more so. The owners were lovely and had great energy. Tracy, our fairy godmother and coordinator extraordinaire, went above and beyond to ensure we were happy. She kept our stress low, reassured us and gave invaluable advice. The staff on the day were friendly and it felt as though the whole team really cared. There were no hidden costs and even some cute extras, like eco-friendly dried lavender confetti, candles and lawn games. They even helped organise our sparkler send-off and it turned out even better than we could've hoped for. The excellent experience didn't stop once we'd married, they stayed in touch making sure some lost items were returned to us. I couldn't have wished for a better venue or a better team. Thank you so much!

Absolutely super space which can flex several ways to suite every event. Great catering offer. Wonderful views, outside space, plenty of parking, accommodation on site. No fuss at all !

Sarah

4.6 out of 5 rating

4.6

TreeDwellers is the most utterly magical setting for a woodland wedding. We were lucky to be the first wedding they have hosted and it was nothing short of a dream come true. Friends and family glamped in bell tents in the meadow, where we hosted welcome drinks and pizza on the Friday evening. Close family and friends stayed in the incredible treehouses, where the bridal party spent the wedding morning getting ready. The ceremony and reception drinks/canapés were held in the woodland glade, dappled light glittering through the trees. We followed a brass parade up to the meadow for dinner overlooking the rolling fields and forest, returning to the glade for the evening party in tipis setup among the trees. We had a dry hire arrangement where we organised all the suppliers ourselves and the lovely Hannah from TreeDwellers worked with us to coordinate their arrivals and setup, and managed the on-the-day coordination. TreeDwellers also arranged really nice rustic toilets and showers for the weekend. A truly special place run by a lovely team. Can't wait to come back and visit!

Daniel

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

From our first walk around at The Dreys, we knew this was the venue for our wedding. Jackie and Dave have gone above and beyond to create a hidden gem. As you walk through the woods you are blown away by what you see! The space itself is perfect! Having a seperate dining room and dance floor is great so nobody has to be hurried out. The woodlands themselves are beautiful! I would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone. Thank you again to Jackie and Dave! Great communication throughout, always willing to help, and just very nice people! We feel lucky that we could use your beautiful venue for our special day!

Georgina

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We recently had our wedding at Longton Wood. It's a great 'blank canvas' for those of you ready to do the wedding planning on your own. What is provided (showers, toilets, lighting etc) is very good. Also had a campfire built for us - handy! Would recommend for those couples looking for a quiet and cosy woodland wedding.

Thoroughly recommend Birling Estate and the Manor Gardens for a wedding, reception or event. We worked with Julie to create a wonderful evening wedding reception, enjoying the beautiful grounds, the amazing view and the fantastic tipi. They are a joy to work with and the venue is stunning. Thank you.

I was a bridesmaid at this beautiful venue and it is the most romantic venue I have ever been to. The woodland is amazing, especially the archway used for the ceremony and the dancing hall marquee was excellent. Thank you for a brilliant day of celebration in this romantic hideaway!

Chloe

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We got married here on the 20.06.25. From the very start of choosing the venue right down to the day, Lottie and the team were absolutely incredible. Nothing was ever to big of an ask and they made the whole planning as stress free as possible. Communication is fantastic and Lottie is always on hand should you need to discuss anything. We were giving free rein to decorate how we wanted which made the day even more special as the venue really did represent us. On the day, Lottie and the team were amazing, they made sure everything ran smoothly and made sure we didn’t have to worry about a thing. They really go above and beyond to make sure your day is as special as it can be. In my opinion, it is fantastic value for money which can be hard to find when planning a wedding. Everyone who attended had nothing but lovely things to say about the venue and the team, all our guests were really impressed with the whole experience that Bower in the wood created. Myself and my husband cannot Thank Lottie and the team enough for helping create and being part of such a special day. It really is the perfect setting for those who love a bit of magic ❤️ Go and check it out, guarantee you will fall in love and want it as your venue, it’s certainly what happened with me!