Tucked away in the heart of Lancashire, the Forest of Bowland is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty—an unspoiled landscape of rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and heather-covered moors. This enchanting region offers a truly romantic backdrop for weddings, whether you're dreaming of a rustic celebration in a countryside barn, an elegant affair in a historic manor, or an intimate gathering in a charming rural inn. The peaceful, picturesque surroundings of Bowland provide a sense of escape and timeless charm, making it a perfect setting for your special day.
From venues with panoramic views over open moorland to secluded spots nestled in quiet valleys, the area offers a wide variety of styles to suit every couple. Whether you're seeking traditional country house elegance, boho woodland vibes, or vintage-inspired charm, you'll find a range of options here that bring natural beauty and character to your wedding.
Browse our curated selection of wedding venues near The Forest of Bowland below—and if you’re still exploring ideas, don’t forget to try our Venue Search tool to discover these and many more incredible wedding venues across the UK.
West Bradford, Lancashire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 120 Reception Capacity 200
Set within the stunning, rolling hills of the Ribble Valley in Lancashire, Eaves Hall is the perfect exclusive use country house setting for your wedding. A place where breathtaking architecture, beautiful spaces and elegant gardens come together to make your wedding dreams a reality. Where romance radiates from every room and service is second to none.
Ellel, Lancashire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 90 Reception Capacity 180
Lancaster House Hotel merges beautiful gardens with sophisticated decor to make the perfect backdrop for your special day. With a 4 Star rating and respectable reputation, we can help relieve the stresses of planning the perfect day.
Whalley, Lancashire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 180 Reception Capacity 350
Effortlessly beautiful & unashamedly romantic … Mitton Hall is a stunning country house hotel set in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley in Lancashire. A breathtaking wedding venue that redefines romance. Offering all the charm of a stately home yet with the intimacy of a rural bolthole. Mitton Hall is the perfect venue for your fairytale wedding.
Clitheroe, Lancashire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 150 Reception Capacity 150
The Out Barn is a stunning example of modern design sympathetically combined with an original 17th Century stone built hay barn. Nestled in stunning countryside, The Out Barn is an exclusive-use wedding venue like no other. Family owned and run, our venue sits in 360 acres of a stunning, private estate illustrating our true exclusivity. The Out Barn is unique in both its creation and its delivery.
Carnforth, Lancashire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2-80 Reception Capacity 110
For couples looking for an exclusive, magnificent and romantic wedding venue on the Lancashire/Cumbria border, Leighton Hall Stately home, is a dream come true. Boasting charming towers, turrets and landscaped gardens, set in 80 acres of parkland, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Hoghton, Lancashire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 125 Reception Capacity 200
Beeston Manor is a family run and owned venue set in 140 acres of land at Hoghton near Preston and is the WINNER of best UK Countryside Wedding Venue. Our venue is a beautifully converted 16th Century barn complete with oak beams and sandstone walls. We have 14 en-suite bedrooms available, a licence to hold civil ceremonies, a restaurant and two function suites.
Clitheroe, Lancashire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 130 Reception Capacity 200
Bashall Barn is the place for exclusive and unique weddings that will do your special day the justice it deserves. We offer all couples exclusive use of our extensive venue - the stunning facilities and backdrop will be yours and yours only. Exclusivity and individuality is a priority of ours and we aim to tailor your day to you and help make memories to treasure forever.
Padiham, Lancashire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 2 - 100 Reception Capacity 130
The Lawrence is a multi award winning, 14 bed design led boutique hotel set on the edge of the Ribble Valley and we can cater for up to 80 day guests and 130 night guests.
PRESTON, Lancashire
Licensed for Marriage Yes Ceremony Capacity 20-120 Reception Capacity 200
The Hotels foundation comes from the Lancastrian Topping and Mellors families and started as a manor house built in 1900 near Preston. Barton Manor is a gorgeous four star hotel, 5 minutes from J32 of the M6, nestled in between Blackpool, Trough of Bowland & Lake District. Fifty-one bedrooms, a lovely pool, gym and spa, fantastic function rooms.