A Wild Outdoor Wedding Venue in the Heart of South West Scotland
If you want a wedding that feels free, natural, and uncovers the real you, this is your place. Up here in the forest, you can celebrate with your family and friends for a whole weekend and enjoy a wedding that feels more like a mini festival. It’s calm, it’s beautiful, and it gives you space to breathe and connect.
Wedding Features
Choose Your Wedding Venue
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The Forest
Say your vows within a setting of towering trees, birdsong above and soft forest light all around. Our woodland ceremony space is peaceful, intimate, and utterly magical. The perfect setting for couples who want a wedding that feels grounded, wild, and deeply personal.
Amongst The Birdsong
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Roundhouse
Step into another time as you marry within our authentic Iron Age Roundhouse. With its thatched roof, circular timber walls, and open hearth, it’s a ceremony space filled with warmth, character, and ancient energy. Perfect for couples looking for something truly unforgettable.
Beneath The Thatch
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Solway View
With panoramic views stretching across the Solway Firth to the Lake District Fells, this elevated ceremony spot offers a breathtaking natural backdrop. Say “I do” under open skies with the landscape unfolding behind you. It’s wild, romantic, and picture-perfect.
Overlooking Skiddaw
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Secluded Loch
For a secluded, soulful moment, choose our protected woodland loch, part of a designated nature reserve. Surrounded by still water, trees, and birdsong, this hidden gem offers a deeply peaceful and private setting. Ideal for quiet ceremonies and heartfelt elopements.
Protected Nature Reserve
Event Space Availability
To check if your ideal dates for exclusive use of the site are available, check the calendar below. If they are, hurry and contact us now to secure your dream outdoor venue!
Wood Fired Hot Tub* and Sauna
a touch of luxury
Our wood fired hot tub and sauna awaits you. Imagine soaking in warm water, surrounded by ancient trees, or unwinding in the sauna after a day of forest exploration.
Relax Under the Stars
It’s relaxation at its finest, far from the hustle and bustle. Lay back, gaze at the stars and soak away.
* Hot tub must be booked in advance of your arrival
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A Whole Weekend to Celebrate Together
You need more than a few hours. At Marthrown, you get the space and time to relax, breathe, and enjoy your favourite people for a full two- or three-night celebration.
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A Ceremony Space Wrapped in Ancient Forest
Say your vows in the heart of Mabie Forest, surrounded by trees, birdsong, and soft woodland light.
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Your Own Celtic Roundhouse
Celebrate inside our unique Celtic Roundhouse. A one-of-a-kind venue that brings fire, story, and magic to your wedding day.
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Accommodation for Your Closest Friends and Family
Glamping Yurts, Cottages, a Bell Tent, and camping spaces mean your guests stay close, cosy, and connected throughout your celebration.
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Stunning Views Across the Solway Firth
Your photos and your memories will be backed by huge skies, open landscapes, and wide-open views all the way to the Lake District. Its worth the gamble on the weather!
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Celebrate with Complete Freedom
Play music into the night, gather around the fire, share stories, laugh, dance, and enjoy a wedding that feels real. All without worrying about neighbours or noise limits.
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Self-Catering or Fully Catered. Its Your Choice!
Bring your own food, hire your favourite local chefs to cook for you with outdoor BBQs, spit roasts, and hearty shared feasts.
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Space to Add Your Own Personal Touches
Decorate in your own style, be that rustic, boho, simple, or bold. The forest provides the perfect backdrop for whatever feels like ‘you’.
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Easy to Reach, Hard to Forget
Even though it feels wild and remote, we’re close to major UK cities and easy to get to by road or public transport.
Everything You Need, Right Here
We’ve hosted dozens of unforgettable weddings, and we know what makes them sing. We can connect you with trusted local suppliers to bring your day to life, including:
And the best part? There are no hidden costs. Just the space, the forest, and freedom.
On-Site Glamping Accommodation
Your guests can stay close by in our yurts, cottages, bell tent, and camping spots, keeping everyone cosy and connected all weekend long.
Why Marthrown is So Special
It’s the magical setting. It’s the feeling. The Celtic Roundhouse. The wild views. The sense of privacy and peace. The joy of having friends and family gathered around a fire under the stars.
With exclusive use, your special day becomes a weekend (or longer) full of laughter, late nights, and lasting memories.
Hurry, Before the Views Disappear
Nature never stands still. The trees around us are growing fast. The sweeping Solway Firth views you’ll enjoy from your picnic table today may be hidden by the forest’s growth in the seasons to come. If you’ve ever dreamed of watching the sunrise from your own luxury yurt, now is the time to book. Don’t wait — the trees are growing fast!
Event Space Availability
To check if your ideal dates for exclusive use of the site are available, check the calendar below. If they are, hurry and contact us now to secure your dream outdoor venue!
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Pick your site exclusivity:
Exclusive
Need space for everyone and you want the whole place to feel like your own world? This is the option for you. You’ll enjoy exclusive use of the entire site, with all accommodation, The Marquee, The Celtic Roundhouse, The yurts, tipi, and camping areas. It’s your own private festival space. The entire site is unavailable for other guests.
Exclusive Full Site Use
Top Site
Want to spread out and give your group a space that feels like its own little world? This option is perfect for you. You’ll enjoy exclusive use of the top site area, including the Celtic Roundhouse, the yurts, the tipi, the camping areas, and the marquee. It’s your own private festival space, while the rest of the site remains available for other guests.
Partially Exclusive
