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Price: £5,999 – £6,499
Guests: 110
Description
Description
Stourton Woods offers a stunning and exclusive woodland setting for couples looking for a relaxed, naturally beautiful outdoor wedding. Nestled within the arboretum in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside, the venue combines the freedom of an outdoor celebration with the comfort and reassurance couples want for their guests.
Our semi-permanent safari tent sits on a raised wooden floor with beautiful views through the trees towards the deer park and lakes, creating a unique setting for ceremonies, dining and evening celebrations. With exclusive use of the venue over three days, couples can enjoy a truly personal and unhurried wedding experience surrounded by nature.
Stourton Woods is designed for flexibility, giving you the freedom to choose your own catering, entertainment and décor, or draw on our trusted supplier recommendations. The safari tent seats up to 110 guests formally and 170 informally, with plenty of space in the grounds for drinks receptions, outdoor entertainment and relaxed evening gatherings.
All the essentials are included to ensure comfort throughout the day, including indoor furniture, a bespoke wooden bar, log burner, proper toilets, outdoor seating and a fire pit for evening celebrations. Camping, glamping and additional marquee or tipi options are also available.
Don’t just take our word for it - read the wonderful reviews from our couples and come and experience Stourton Woods for yourself. We would love to welcome you for a visit and help you start imagining your day here.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Helen Strawson
Seeing the Safari Tent come alive with the most beautiful, personal, relaxed wedding celebrations makes my heart sing!
Our love & dedication has gone into creating a very special venue surrounded by woodland, with views of the deer parks and lakes on the family farm. I look forward to meeting you, showing you around and giving you the chance to make your own special memories here :-)
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2018
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Overview of Stourton Woods
Wedding Venue Type
Garden / Outdoor
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
110
Reception Capacity
200
Pricing for Stourton Woods
Pricing for Stourton Woods
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Furniture included
Day before set up available
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Hire of the Venue includes:
• Exclusive use of the safari tent on your wedding day set within the woodland of the arboretum with wooden flooring throughout with stunning views down to the lakes and parkland, home to herds of Red Deer
• Private wedding venue area within the arboretum & reserved guest parking area
• Beautiful wooden trestle tables and chairs
• Fully lit and plumbed-in toilets with running water (includes disabled & baby change facility)
• A solid hand-crafted wooden bar, for Ferry Ales Brewery to serve a full bar service from all day & evening
• Rustic outdoor picnic tables & a fire-pit with benches surrounding supplied with kiln dried logs
• Festoon lighting decorating the safari tent & giant poles with festoon lighting guiding guests from the parking area to the arboretum
• Dedicated space for a catering facility with water supply close by
• Log burner within the safari tent for heating and fuel (weather dependent)
• A 30Kva three phase generator to provide power distribution within the tent (this should be adequate to supply most bands / discos and caterers)
• Access to the site from 9am the day before, for you and your suppliers to set up and decorate
• Access to the site up to 12 midday the day after the event, (or Monday for Saturday weddings) for you and your suppliers to take down
• Overnight camping available for your guests within bell tents in the grounds of the arboretum
• Car parking and overnight parking for guests until 2pm the day after
• Includes a Wedding Coordinator to fully manage the smooth running of your wedding day with a dedicated single point of contact through email, telephone and face to face appointments
We pride ourselves on building great relationships with high quality local Lincolnshire suppliers – catering, wedding dressing, florists, stationers and cake makers who we will happily share with you.
Additional options are available on request.
Hire price is £5,999 for 2025 Weddings, £6,499 for 2026 & 2027 Weddings.
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- HHannah and Claire04/12/2025⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stourton Woods – A Truly Magical Wedding Venue⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stourton Woods – A Truly Magical Wedding VenueOur wedding at Stourton Woods was nothing short of perfect. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the beauty and tranquillity of the setting. The combination of woodland, open space, and the incredible sight of deer wandering nearby created an atmosphere that felt both romantic and completely unique. It’s the kind of place that instantly puts you at ease and makes the whole day feel special. The venue itself provided everything we hoped for and more. The woodland backdrop gave our ceremony a wonderfully natural, intimate feel, and the surroundings made for the most stunning photos—we will treasure them forever. Our guests were blown away by the scenery, and so many commented on how peaceful, charming, and beautifully maintained the whole site is. The team at Stourton Woods were exceptional throughout. Their support, organisation, and attention to detail helped the day run smoothly from start to finish. Nothing felt too much trouble, and it was clear they genuinely care about creating an unforgettable experience for every couple. If you’re looking for a venue that offers beauty, character, and an unforgettable atmosphere, Stourton Woods is truly a 5-star choice. We couldn’t have wished for a more perfect place to celebrate our day and would recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone considering it. Our wedding at Stourton Woods was nothing short of perfect. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the beauty and tranquillity of the setting. The combination of woodland, open space, and the incredible sight of deer wandering nearby created an atmosphere that felt both romantic and completely unique. It’s the kind of place that instantly puts you at ease and makes the whole day feel special. The venue itself provided everything we hoped for and more. The woodland backdrop gave our ceremony a wonderfully natural, intimate feel, and the surroundings made for the most stunning photos—we will treasure them forever. Our guests were blown away by the scenery, and so many commented on how peaceful, charming, and beautifully maintained the whole site is. The team at Stourton Woods were exceptional throughout. Their support, organisation, and attention to detail helped the day run smoothly from start to finish. Nothing felt too much trouble, and it was clear they genuinely care about creating an unforgettable experience for every couple. If you’re looking for a venue that offers beauty, character, and an unforgettable atmosphere, Stourton Woods is truly a 5-star choice. We couldn’t have wished for a more perfect place to celebrate our day and would recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone considering it.
- TThe Laws03/12/2025Picture perfect 😍Picture perfect 😍After exploring the fancy hotels and quickly realising they just weren’t us, we went on the hunt for something more exclusive and chilled, where I didn’t have to worry about public eyes spotting me in my wedding dress. We came across Stourton, after never hearing about it and booked in to view. We instantly fell in love from the moment we parked the car. It was exactly what we was looking for - exclusive use, picture perfect and the ability to make it whatever our dreams desired. We put down a deposit the same day. One of our main concerns having an outdoor wedding was - RAIN. That was instantly put at ease, with numerous options to explore if it did decide to rain. Luckily for us - it didn’t and our ceremony was set outside just where we wanted. We had the amazing support off of Amy and Liz to make all my wild ideas become a reality. They really cared and listened to our story and our visions. Without them, all my ideas on paper wouldn’t have become a reality. The venue undressed was stunning, but being able to include our own touches and being able to incorporate our own personalities into the venue was BEAUTIFUL. We could choose our own suppliers, as well as choose how we wanted the day to go. All we had to do was tell Amy and she made it happen. On the day, Liz was phenomenal. She wasn’t just a day of coordinator, she was a friend, a nanny and a shoulder to cry on. She was absolutely amazing with my children and kept the day running smoothly. We changed the timing of certain things the day of the wedding, and she made it happen with no complaint. The day before, she helped us set up. No matter how stressed I was or how many tears I cried, she was always there to calm me down and offer her expertise. We genuinely couldn’t have done it without her or Amy. No matter the hiccup during the wedding planning process, Amy was always there to support us and guide us in the right direction. She went above and beyond to make contact with all our chosen suppliers and to make sure they were there when they needed to be. This was one less stress for us to worry about. We simply booked, and Amy took care of the rest. Just to make it that little bit more special, Amy and Liz reached our post wedding, to check in and make sure we were all okay. They really did feel more like friends than suppliers. From the first day of viewing to the wedding 2 and a half years later, stourton has been a dream. Our day was perfect, and we genuinely believe it wouldn’t have been half of what we expected if we went elsewhere. We got our picture perfect wedding 🫶🏼After exploring the fancy hotels and quickly realising they just weren’t us, we went on the hunt for something more exclusive and chilled, where I didn’t have to worry about public eyes spotting me in my wedding dress. We came across Stourton, after never hearing about it and booked in to view. We instantly fell in love from the moment we parked the car. It was exactly what we was looking for - exclusive use, picture perfect and the ability to make it whatever our dreams desired. We put down a deposit the same day. One of our main concerns having an outdoor wedding was - RAIN. That was instantly put at ease, with numerous options to explore if it did decide to rain. Luckily for us - it didn’t and our ceremony was set outside just where we wanted. We had the amazing support off of Amy and Liz to make all my wild ideas become a reality. They really cared and listened to our story and our visions. Without them, all my ideas on paper wouldn’t have become a reality. The venue undressed was stunning, but being able to include our own touches and being able to incorporate our own personalities into the venue was BEAUTIFUL. We could choose our own suppliers, as well as choose how we wanted the day to go. All we had to do was tell Amy and she made it happen. On the day, Liz was phenomenal. She wasn’t just a day of coordinator, she was a friend, a nanny and a shoulder to cry on. She was absolutely amazing with my children and kept the day running smoothly. We changed the timing of certain things the day of the wedding, and she made it happen with no complaint. The day before, she helped us set up. No matter how stressed I was or how many tears I cried, she was always there to calm me down and offer her expertise. We genuinely couldn’t have done it without her or Amy. No matter the hiccup during the wedding planning process, Amy was always there to support us and guide us in the right direction. She went above and beyond to make contact with all our chosen suppliers and to make sure they were there when they needed to be. This was one less stress for us to worry about. We simply booked, and Amy took care of the rest. Just to make it that little bit more special, Amy and Liz reached our post wedding, to check in and make sure we were all okay. They really did feel more like friends than suppliers. From the first day of viewing to the wedding 2 and a half years later, stourton has been a dream. Our day was perfect, and we genuinely believe it wouldn’t have been half of what we expected if we went elsewhere. We got our picture perfect wedding 🫶🏼
- DDavid & Judy14/08/2025The dreamiest venueThe dreamiest venueWe don’t even live in Lincolnshire or anywhere nearby but as soon as we visited the venue we knew it was our wedding location and we had to make it work. From the light, to the gorgeous deer, the relaxed vibes and the beautiful nature around you, it’s just everything we wanted and more. The wedding planner was a hero and made sure everyone was communicated with and plans were shared so that we didn’t have to worry about every single detail on the day. And we genuinely were not stressed in the slightest, we had the best day ever and I can’t really think or anything that didn’t go to plan, and if it did, it was handled to perfection! Our guests are still talking about how much they loved everything about the wedding, and we can’t stop thinking about it. If we could celebrate our love at Stourton every year like this we would and I’m sure we’ll be coming back in years to come to visit this wonderful place Thank you so much xxWe don’t even live in Lincolnshire or anywhere nearby but as soon as we visited the venue we knew it was our wedding location and we had to make it work. From the light, to the gorgeous deer, the relaxed vibes and the beautiful nature around you, it’s just everything we wanted and more. The wedding planner was a hero and made sure everyone was communicated with and plans were shared so that we didn’t have to worry about every single detail on the day. And we genuinely were not stressed in the slightest, we had the best day ever and I can’t really think or anything that didn’t go to plan, and if it did, it was handled to perfection! Our guests are still talking about how much they loved everything about the wedding, and we can’t stop thinking about it. If we could celebrate our love at Stourton every year like this we would and I’m sure we’ll be coming back in years to come to visit this wonderful place Thank you so much xx
- MMatt & Becca24/09/2024A fairy-tale setting! A fairy-tale setting!This venue is everything we could of dreamt of and more. The natural beauty creates the most beautiful setting for your perfect day. Nothing was too much trouble for the team and the help, support and love throughout has been absolutely amazing. The flexibility to be able to build your own wedding is something we hadn't thought of until we found Stourton and we had so much fun I would do it all again. From the first moment we visited we completely fell in love and watching our ideas and planning come alive has been so magical. We can 100% say it was OUR day and it was one of a kind. This venue is everything we could of dreamt of and more. The natural beauty creates the most beautiful setting for your perfect day. Nothing was too much trouble for the team and the help, support and love throughout has been absolutely amazing. The flexibility to be able to build your own wedding is something we hadn't thought of until we found Stourton and we had so much fun I would do it all again. From the first moment we visited we completely fell in love and watching our ideas and planning come alive has been so magical. We can 100% say it was OUR day and it was one of a kind.
- PPhoto by Klaudia Zagorska29/08/2024Amazing wedding venue Amazing wedding venueI recently had the pleasure of photographing a stunning wedding at Stourton Woods. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the intricate details and the breathtaking ceremony spot. As a photographer, I felt incredibly fortunate to be there and to have the opportunity to capture such beautiful moments in such an extraordinary setting. I wholeheartedly recommend Stourton Woods to any couples seeking a natural, romantic venue for their special day.I recently had the pleasure of photographing a stunning wedding at Stourton Woods. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the intricate details and the breathtaking ceremony spot. As a photographer, I felt incredibly fortunate to be there and to have the opportunity to capture such beautiful moments in such an extraordinary setting. I wholeheartedly recommend Stourton Woods to any couples seeking a natural, romantic venue for their special day.
- DDenise and Andy20/08/2024Thank youThank youAll of our guests have said how well the venue suited our personalities and allowed the relaxed atmosphere that we was aiming for to flow.All of our guests have said how well the venue suited our personalities and allowed the relaxed atmosphere that we was aiming for to flow.
- SSteve squires20/08/2024Wow! What a venueWow! What a venueAs a Wedding caterer we go to many venues, but Stourton Estates is absolutely stunning. They actually have hundreds of deer roaming the estate which is just magical. As you drive into the wedding area and the safari tent, where the dining takes place, it’s setting in the woods is astonishingly breathtaking (there’s a massive lake there too with space to camp). The safari tent is really well equipped and spacious and has those rustic vibes that everyone is looking for! Clean toilets, excellent bar, lots of seating, great staff, really well lit, and well it ticks all boxes! I can’t wait to go back there for my next wedding! As a Wedding caterer we go to many venues, but Stourton Estates is absolutely stunning. They actually have hundreds of deer roaming the estate which is just magical. As you drive into the wedding area and the safari tent, where the dining takes place, it’s setting in the woods is astonishingly breathtaking (there’s a massive lake there too with space to camp). The safari tent is really well equipped and spacious and has those rustic vibes that everyone is looking for! Clean toilets, excellent bar, lots of seating, great staff, really well lit, and well it ticks all boxes! I can’t wait to go back there for my next wedding!
- JJoe Baines19/08/2024Excellent venue Excellent venueMy band Stone Meadow had the pleasure of playing at Stourton Woods over the weekend and had a great experience. Set up was straight forward and all our requirements were met in order to put on a great show. Would recommend to both musicians and prospective wedding clients.My band Stone Meadow had the pleasure of playing at Stourton Woods over the weekend and had a great experience. Set up was straight forward and all our requirements were met in order to put on a great show. Would recommend to both musicians and prospective wedding clients.
- HHorncastle cake art19/08/2024Delivering a wedding cakeDelivering a wedding cakeWe deliver wedding cakes to a number of venues but we got such a warm, welcome from Julie. What a lovely venue in the woods. It was just what the bride wanted. Looking forward to delivering more cakes to this lovely placeWe deliver wedding cakes to a number of venues but we got such a warm, welcome from Julie. What a lovely venue in the woods. It was just what the bride wanted. Looking forward to delivering more cakes to this lovely place
- JJo Davey19/08/2024Fabulous venue & organisation!Fabulous venue & organisation!I was recently the celebrant for the most wonderful wedding at Stourton Woods. The team there were so friendly, calm and organised, it was such a pleasure! They were clearly very accommodating of the bride and groom's wishes; they really aim to make sure everyone has a wonderful day. If you're looking for a venue with a relaxed, natural vibe and where your hosts genuinely care, I can't speak highly enough of Stourton Woods. Thanks team; it was great working with you! I was recently the celebrant for the most wonderful wedding at Stourton Woods. The team there were so friendly, calm and organised, it was such a pleasure! They were clearly very accommodating of the bride and groom's wishes; they really aim to make sure everyone has a wonderful day. If you're looking for a venue with a relaxed, natural vibe and where your hosts genuinely care, I can't speak highly enough of Stourton Woods. Thanks team; it was great working with you!
Location & Contact Details for Stourton Woods
Location & Contact Details for Stourton Woods
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Can't think of just one but remembering seeing children bursting out of the marquee to play old style garden games in the arboretum was fabulous.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Do it your way! It's your day so make sure you make it personal and special to you.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A bride and groom who designed their own seating plan with funny photos of their guests - find your face to find your place!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Relaxed, Rustic, Woodland, Eco, Individual
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
So many to choose from.... in the woods, overlooking views of the deer parks, beside the tractor and trailer, on the Old Hall lawn, near the lakes, next to a friendly deer (perhaps!)
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Not yet, but every guest is treated as a celebrity in their own right
What’s your favourite canapé?
Sundried tomato & mozzarella tart garnished with rocket
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
A bacon roll or cheese & biscuits!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The views from the safari tent down to the deer park and lakes beyond, there's nowhere quite like it.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The flexibility that we offer couples to create their perfect wedding reception here at Stourton Woods. No two weddings are ever the same with options on catering, decor, style, timings, music - bespoke doesn't even come close!
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Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook GiftOne-to-one contact with dedicated wedding co-ordinator from point of contact to wedding day.
Bridebook Special OfferOne-to-one contact with dedicated wedding co-ordinator from point of contact to wedding day.
