10 of the Best Lakeside Wedding Venues in the UK

Cornish Tipi Weddings offers a beautiful 20-acre woodland and lakeside venue for romantic outdoor weddings in the North Cornwall countryside.

There are plenty of settings for your outdoor ceremony at Cornish Tipi Weddings, but it’s when you go down to the lake that you can really let your imagination run wild. You may choose to say your vows by the lake and/or celebrate after the ceremony with a lakeside drinks reception and photoshoot. It’s the kind of location that most couples and photographers can only dream of – picture the couple together on the jetty, sailing away in a beautifully dressed rowing boat or stood hand in hand on a floating pontoon! If you’re dreaming of a beautiful, sustainable wedding surrounded by nature and shimmering water, you’ve come to the right place.

Situated within 225 acres in the Surrey Hills, Coverwood Lakes, Gardens and Farm is an outdoor wedding venue with a difference. Acquired in 1955, the lakes and gardens were further landscaped and enhanced by the family into the 14 acres with 4 cascading lakes that exist today. The venue remains a family-owned working farm, which has now opened up its beautiful grounds for exclusive weddings and events.

Coverwood has space for up to 125 guests with a choice of ceremony areas, including settings by the tranquil lakes as well as marquees or tipis. There are options for small and intimate ceremonies, all the way up to full traditional weddings. With venue exclusivity, full in-house professional catering setup and the freedom to personalise your day to your requirements, Coverwood Lakes offers an unparalleled environment for your outdoor ceremony.

Noxon Farm is a lakeside outdoor wedding venue in Gloucestershire with camping facilities, perfect for those planning an eco-friendly, festival-style event. The team invites weddings that blend sustainability with a vibrant festival atmosphere, ensuring your special day is as meaningful as it is memorable.

You can exchange vows next to a beautiful lake surrounded by lush greenery, wildflowers and the natural beauty of the countryside. Whether you’re envisioning a rustic, bohemian ceremony or a festival experience with music, dancing and colourful decor, the Noxon Farm fields offer the perfect blank canvas. With plenty of space for tipis, yurts or marquees, you can create a truly unique environment for you and your guests to enjoy.

Hadsham Farm Weddings is a beautiful lakeside tipi wedding venue located in a secluded Cotswold valley in Oxfordshire. The lake and surrounding countryside at Hadsham Farm create a beautiful backdrop for your celebrant-led outdoor ceremony, inspiring you to create a truly unique wedding to be remembered for years to come.

The lovely wooden arch overlooking the lake provides the perfect focal point for your ceremony, and there’s also an indoor ceremony option inside the tipi in case of bad weather. Hadsham Farm Weddings offers exclusive use and dry hire for you to create a truly bespoke wedding experience. With no set suppliers and no corkage, just hire the venue and create your own unique occasion over three tranquil days – no rush, no hurry, and minimal restrictions!

Nestled in the heart of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, Furzey Gardens is a picturesque and tranquil lakeside venue hosting beautiful evening ceremonies.

Here you’ll find an array of locations to hold your ceremony that make the most of the garden setting, including on the pontoon looking out over the beautiful lake. During spring and summer, Furzey is bursting with colour which provides a dazzling backdrop for your wedding photos. Venue hire includes exclusive use of the gardens from 6pm, a choice of locations in the gardens for your ceremony, and even a designated wedding planner to help you coordinate your special day.

Duncton Mill Events is an exclusive fisheries in the heart of the South Downs area of outstanding natural beauty, offering not one, but four beautiful lakes as the backdrop for your outdoor wedding.

There are many beautiful spaces around the lakes for you to host your celebrant-led wedding ceremony, creating a stunning setting for your vows and photos. After your ceremony, celebrate with drinks and a meal in your chosen marquee or tipi, then dance the night away with friends and family at your wedding reception, sipping a glass of bubbly on the decking and watching the sun set over the lakes. As a dry-hire venue, you’ll be free to host your day your way, with the friendly team at Duncton Mill with you all the way to turn your dream day into a reality.

The picturesque landscape of Bespoke at Hartswood Estate provides expansive views of the rolling Surrey Hills, boasting vast meadows, enchanting forests and a picturesque lakeside setting framed by majestic pine trees. The venue is a blank canvas available for exclusive hire, allowing you to design the stunning lakeside setting however you choose to create a truly personalised wedding day.

Renowned for crafting unique and immersive experiences tailored to each couple’s vision, this venue embraces forward-thinking sustainable practices and encourages couples to think outside the box. Whatever style of wedding you’re planning, Bespoke at Hartswood Estate’s versatility and breathtaking surroundings set the stage for an unforgettable celebration.

Set in nine acres of meadow land lined with ancient oak trees and featuring a private lake, Rookery Meadow is a stunning setting for an outdoor wedding in the Suffolk countryside. The venue offers couples exclusive use for three days and gives you the chance to really make the meadow yours, as well as the freedom to choose your own suppliers. The adjoining field boasts not just a private lake, but its very own island which is also yours to use on your wedding day!

Planning and creating your own wedding can be a big task, so owners Rob and Gemma are on hand to help create, plan and run the event to ensure things go smoothly. As they only host six weddings a year, you receive as much of their time, attention and support as you need to make your lakeside meadow wedding as perfect as possible.

The Venue at Golborne is a lakeside venue just 15 minutes from Chester. The deck and man-made beach are perfect for sitting back and enjoying the stunning sunsets that the Cheshire countryside offers, with the wildflower meadows and woodland hammocks offering a relaxed vibe for your perfect event. There are also opportunities for firepits and glamping for anyone so inclined.

Packages include the land hire fee, tipi and bar hire, plus all the important bits like luxury toilets, power and distribution. The team at Golborne even offers full support behind the scenes so you won’t have to worry about doing everything yourself – you can just relax and be part of the party.