outdoor wedding venue
Outdoor Weddings
If you dream of saying your vows beneath softly glinting sunlight instead of inside a church or hall, Briars Hall in Lancashire offers the perfect outdoor setting. With five acres of private gardens and our beautiful Pavilion, we’re one of the North West’s leading outdoor wedding venues. Contact our experienced wedding team to find out more.
An extraordinary
outdoor wedding
venue.
Built in 1745 by the Ashton family, Briars Hall has been beautifully renovated, featuring the stunning Pavilion for outdoor ceremonies and receptions. Conveniently located near Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, and major motorways, it’s perfect for guests travelling near or far. With full-day packages from £6,500 and Twilight packages from £5,500, contact us for your bespoke quote.
The perfect outdoor venue for every style of wedding.
Briars Hall offers a choice of specially crafted wedding ceremonies and reception venues for 10 to 200 people.

So, even if you have very exacting specifications, we can help.

Outdoor ceremonies at
the Pavilion.
Our Pavilion garden venue is available all year round, weather dependent. Offering a charming outdoor setting with a paved aisle, seating for up to 200 guests, and beautiful mature gardens for unforgettable photos. The space is private, customisable, and fully equipped with an on-site music system and drinks reception options. If the weather changes, ceremonies can be seamlessly moved to the Orangery. Contact our team to plan your perfect outdoor wedding.
Why choose Briars Hall for your outdoor wedding?
With over 50 years of experience, our in-house wedding experts and planners ensure every detail is flawlessly managed — from décor and suppliers to dietary needs and perfect timing.

Enjoy your entire celebration in one stunning location, without the stress of transport between venues. With 26 guest rooms and two bridal suites, you and your guests can relax, celebrate, and stay in comfort from start to finish.

Briars Hall – Your Lancashire outdoor wedding venue.
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    Frequently Asked Questions
    Can I have an outdoor wedding reception at Briars Hall?
    For some, an outdoor wedding ceremony just isn’t enough.

    If you are seeking a fully outdoor wedding venue, we strongly recommend getting in touch with our wedding planner.

    They can discuss your vision with you in great detail, show you around our carefully created outdoor spaces, and let you know what sort of outdoor wedding reception you could expect here at Briars Hall.

    Whether you are looking for an intimate gathering or an exciting wedding day filled with activities, give us a call on 01704 892 368 or fill in our contact form and the Briars Hall team will get back to you.

    Do people enjoy an outdoor wedding?

    While it can be difficult to generalise, many people are now actively seeking an outdoor wedding – be it in beautiful gardens, natural woodland, rolling hills, or even stunning parkland.

    As such then, it’s important for couples to consider if their friends and loved ones will also enjoy an outdoor wedding venue and make any adjustments needed. This will ensure the service remains memorable for the right reasons and isn’t overshadowed by poor weather, the cold, or even dangerous terrain underfoot.

    Once all these elements are taken care of, you will likely find that your guests thoroughly enjoy their day and may find it more memorable because it was out in the secret garden of a historic house.

    To discuss the best outdoor wedding venue for you with our experienced team, call us on 01704 892 368 – we’ll be able to help troubleshoot any potential problems that could ruin the mood – and your photography!

    Are outdoor weddings at Briars Hall legal?
    As of March 2022, outdoor weddings at licenced venues were made permanently legal. This can include gardens, orchards, riverwalks, lawns, or even structures like marquees and pavilions.

    This means if you have a registrar and an approved premises you can choose between the best outdoor wedding venues!

    It should be noted, however, that legal religious weddings must take place in certified places of worship – unless you are a member of the Jewish or Quaker faiths.

    To find out more about our pavilion garden weddings and check availability for your preferred date, why not reach out and speak to us? We’ve been a wedding venue for over 50 years and have helped couples with every kind of celebration.

    Can an outdoor wedding venue give an intimate ceremony?

    With a growing number of outdoor ceremony options across the UK, you can rest assured that an outdoor wedding day can be just as heartfelt and intimate as in a church or hotel.

    The biggest factors to consider are privacy and guest numbers. If your outdoor wedding venue is private, has exclusive hire options, or has a smaller number of guests, it is very easy to create this sense of intimacy.

    As Briar Hall can cater for stunning weddings of only 10 guests, it could be the perfect setting for your intimate, outdoor celebration.

    To enquire about a date or view our outdoor wedding venue in person, give us a call on 01704 892 368 or book a viewing!