Enjoy a relaxed, ceremony and reception in the great outdoors with Cheshire Woodland Weddings, a barn venue in Hartford, Cheshire. This magical setting is the perfect wedding venue for any couple wanting an enchanted woodland wedding. Facilities and Capacity Cheshire Woodland Weddings is fully licensed for weddings and ceremonies, taking place within a beautiful 15-acre woodland. This enchanted area boasts a thatched shelter where you can say your vows nestled amongst the beautiful scenery in an unforgettably romantic ceremony. The venue staff also offer the unique option of having your wedding rings flown in by an owl, followed by enjoying a glass of fizz at the woodland bar or at our waterside gazebo. This venue also features a 40ft barn complete with fire pits, rustic benches, tables and a dance floor. You can party the night away in country style, and venture back into the woods as the sun goes down to wander through our woodland covered in fairy lights for some incredible photo opps! Services Offered The Cheshire Woodland Weddings team takes pride in creating a relaxed day that you will never forget. These professionals also offer the option of exclusive hire of the venue. They can create a package full of fun activities, including archery, axe throwing, air rifles, falconry, segways and much more! If your guests need accommodation there are luxury log cabins, complete with hot tubs, available within a minutes walk from the woodland. There are also camping and caravan facilities on-site for an authentic festival feel and hotel B&B accommodation within one mile. The venue staff look forward to making your perfect dream wedding come to life.
Gallery
Styles & facilities
Unusual weddings
Woodland and festival
In the country
Barn
Unique weddings
Outdoor license
Sporting
Civil ceremony licence
Chapel or temple on-site
Confetti permitted
Entertainment licence
Wedding coordinator
Accessible facilities
Corkage option
DJ facilities
Live band facilities
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Helipad
Changing room for wedding guests
Exclusive use
Evening reception facilities
Alcohol licence
Car parking
Seated meal facilities
Dance floor
Buffet meal facilities
Health suite
Private catering allowed
Overnight accommodation for guests
Pet-friendly
Reviews
5.0(23)5/5 from 23 couple reviews
5/5 review
AmyAugust 2026
5.0
We had our wedding in May and it was out of this world. From the minute we met Ebony and booked the wedding she was exceptional. Nothing was too much, our day was better than we could have ever imagined, every single one of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been too. Ebony, Nic and their team went above and beyond to make sure every detail was absolutely perfect. They accommodated everything we asked, from our dog being a suprise ring bearer, making sure I was able to suprise our children with their own vows, every single activity still going ahead despite the rain, helping decorate the aisle and the venue the day before, the most incredible bird display and our suprise singers. Nothing was too much trouble. Every single member of their team, especially the bar staff who made sure the drinks were constantly flowing. We can’t put into words just how grateful we are. It really was the most magical day. We will forever have a special place in our hearts for Cheshire woodlands. You are all in
5/5 review
GemmaAugust 2026
5.0
Cheshire Woodland Weddings is honestly one of the most gorgeous places you could choose for a wedding. The woodland ceremony area is stunning, calm, magical, and completely different to the usual venues. The activities throughout the day were such a laugh, and the bird show was unbelievable. Our guests haven’t stopped talking about it. But the absolute star of the whole experience was Ebony. My wedding day simply wouldn’t have been what it was without her. She comes as part of the wedding package, and thank god she does. In the lead‑up she handled my million questions, coordinated what felt like a thousand suppliers, and somehow kept everything running smoothly without ever making me feel like I was being a nightmare. And on the day? She was everywhere, sorting everything, making sure every detail was perfect — she even stood in horse poo for the cause! (sorry Ebony ☺️) because I’d hired a horse and carriage. That’s how committed she is to your day. If anything had gone wrong, I’d never have known. Every wedding needs an Ebony. Massive shout to Nic and the bar staff team too. They brought the energy, kept everyo
5/5 review
StephanieJuly 2026
5.0
Honestly where do we start? We had the most incredible day of our lives on the 2nd May 2026 💚 What can we say about the venue? It had everything a fun couple could dream of! The setting is an absolute dream. Breathtaking even. It was absolutely perfect for us, getting married in woods under the chirping birds and sunlight through the trees. The activities, our guests could NOT stop talking about for weeks. We had words of ‘this is the best wedding we have ever been to!’. A truly unique day and experience for all. The whole team were absolutely fantastic. From Ebony and Alex, to the Cheshire Outdoors team, the bar team for perking me up when I was crashing, and of course the falconry. The incredible Jess the barn owl delivered our rings and offered quite the show during the falconry display! That was a GREAT surprise to our guests which we kept a secret. Our day felt super fun, enjoyable, chilled and really painted us as who we are. Don’t have second thoughts about this venue. We knew it was the one,
5/5 review
OliJune 2026
5.0
Absolutely incredible venue - we honestly had the best day of our lives. The setting is stunning and completely unique. It was perfect for us as lovers of the outdoors and a bit of organised fun! The activities went down an absolute storm with our guests and made the day feel so personal, memorable and different from any other wedding we’ve been to. The whole team were amazing from start to finish - friendly, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making sure everything ran smoothly. Alexandra was incredible - so helpful, reassuring and on top of everything throughout the planning and on the day itself. The whole day felt relaxed, joyful and full of personality, and the venue gave us exactly the atmosphere we wanted. We’ve had so many guests say how much they love
5/5 review
LaurenOctober 2025
5.0
Amazing from the first show round and first contact, perfect venue for a large wedding or a small venue, communication and information throughout the process was outstanding! The venue just speaks for itself but Ebony and Alexander take it to the next level! Perfect outdoor venu
5/5 review
JoeJuly 2025
5.0
How many weddings have you been to that feel like cookie-cutter venues? There’s nothing wrong with them, but for us, they all kind of blend into one. That’s exactly why we booked Cheshire Woodland Weddings. We wanted something a little different, with a lot more to do, and all for around the same price as most of the other venues we looked at. It’s an incredible ceremony venue set at the edge of a forest, with stunning views and a peaceful, natural vibe. There’s a brilliant barn for your wedding breakfast and evening do, with plenty of space to comfortably accommodate over 100 guests. And then there are the activities, which were amazing. Archery, air rifles, axe throwing, mini golf, Segways, and a whole range of fun little games were available throughout the day. To top it all off, we were treated to a 45-minute falconry display that everyone absolutely loved. Just be ready to endure whatever weather you get dealt on the day. We were fortunate enough to have a warm, dry day at the end of May, but being an outdoor venue, a bit of flexibility is key. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about what a fantastic venue it was and how much fun they had. Located in Blakemere, the venue also has the huge advantage of having other essential things right on hand. The Blakemere Hideaway lodges were the perfect place to stumble back to at the end of the night, just a two-minute walk across the car park. The Village Restaurant, also on site, provided delicious canapés, a three-course wedding breakfast, and an evening BBQ, all at very reasonable prices. You
5/5 review
Ben W.December 2024
5.0
We had an absolutely magical and incredible wedding at Cheshire Woodland Weddings. The venue is simply beautiful, and the activities on offer kept all the guests entertained and made it clear it was not a 'normal' and 'stuffy' wedding. We have had so many comments from the guests about how fun the wedding was and how much people enjoyed it being different and unique; the owls in particular were a bit hit! The team were so welcoming, warm, and professional, and made us feel like nothing was too much trouble. On the day itself, we could relax completely knowing everything was in hand and taken care of, and the staff were an amazing part of the day, being so willing to take part in the fun, and being so attentive to make sure all the guests were kept comfortable. Honestly, the entire venue is amazi
5/5 review
NaomiDecember 2024
5.0
From the day we booked our wedding date up to the big day, everything went as smoothly as we could have hoped for. Ebony was our main coordinator, along with Connor, and they did an outstanding job. We didn't have to worry about a single thing on our wedding day, in what is such a beautiful venue. The activities kept our guests entertained throughout the afternoon after the ceremony, with areas to sit down and mingle. Everyone
5/5 review
DanielleSeptember 2023
5.0
Everyone loved th
5/5 review
LauraJuly 2023
5.0
Our wedding at Cheshire Woodland Weddings, was everything we ever dreamt of and more. Do not let the weather put you off when considering this venue. We had all seasons but snow, and yet we would not change anything. The rain added to the magic of the ceremony, the sun came out during the activities, and biblical rain during our meal, it was great! The staff were overly accommodating with the weather, so again do not worry. The staff were able to accommodate change quickly, making sure that myself and my bridesmaids kept dry before the ceremony. Ebony was amazing, cannot say much more. She was quick to respond to queries before the wedding, and on the day ensured everything ran like clockwork. Ebony allowed me to relax during the day, and handled everything to the finest detail. We would also like to thank all the other staff, as they also worked tirelessly throughout the day. We would recommend this venue to anyone who wishes to have an alternative outdoor wedding. We guarantee that
4.8/5 review
JacquiJune 2023
4.8
We had our wedding at Cheshire Woodland Weddings end of April 2023. It was a brave move with good old British weather, but fortunately the weather was kind for us bar a 30 minute shower. It actually added to our day! The team provided everyone with ponchos while we watched the falconry display, the pictures of this are amusing to look back on and it didn’t spoil it one bit. The team couldn’t do enough. Everything was perfect from sta
5/5 review
SarahJanuary 2022
5.0
We were one of many couples to have their weddings cancelled due to covid, and honestly so glad we did because this was the perfect magical venue that suited us both more than anything. We rearrange our wedding in under two months for 30 people without a crazy budget. We felt so relaxed and reassured thanks to the amazing team and thoughtfulness of the design but also could add our own touch and creativity to the venue. We are incredibly grateful to Darren who was amazing to work with! The games and activities were such a
5/5 review
BeckyNovember 2019
5.0
We held our wedding here in October this year and it was honestly perfect. Ebony, Steve, and the whole team were so helpful from day one and really made the whole wedding planning process so easy. The venue itself has everything you could want from an outdoor venue, our guests all loved taking pictures in the woods, playing mini golf, and having a
5/5 review
JoanneSeptember 2019
5.0
We wanted to thank Ebony and the team for
5/5 review
KatieApril 2019
5.0
We just wanted to say a massive thank you to Ebony and Steve and the rest of the team! It was such a perfect day and that is down to all of you! I still can't believe you surprised us with the gorgeous birds! Absolutely love Aaron and Walter... They're both stunning!! Thank you for the lovely champagne (yet to enjoy!) And the wonderful flowers for mum. I cannot rate you guys high enough for everything you did for us and how easy and memorable you made the day.