Wedding photography and film at The Forest of Arden

The Forest of Arden is a hotel wedding venue set in the Warwickshire countryside, close to Meriden in the heart of England, combining a large golf resort and spa with spacious event facilities and sweeping parkland grounds.

A large golf resort and spa set in the Warwickshire countryside near Meriden — traditionally regarded as the heart of England — providing spacious event facilities with course parkland grounds and easy accessibility from Solihull, Coventry, and Birmingham.

We are drawn to venues like this one: the open course landscape, the mature trees and the wide Midlands skies give photographers and filmmakers so much to work with across any kind of wedding day. Its location also makes it genuinely practical for couples and guests travelling from Birmingham, Solihull or Coventry, which is always worth considering when you are planning your day. It is absolutely a venue we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about The Forest of Arden

What is it like to get married at The Forest of Arden?

The Forest of Arden offers a relaxed yet polished wedding experience set within the Warwickshire countryside, with the golf resort's parkland grounds giving the whole day a sense of open, natural space. As a spa and hotel venue, it means guests can arrive, stay, and celebrate all in one place, which tends to make for a wonderfully unhurried atmosphere. Being traditionally regarded as the heart of England, the location also carries a lovely sense of occasion for couples and their families travelling from across the country.

Is The Forest of Arden a good venue for wedding photography and videography?

Golf resort venues like The Forest of Arden are genuinely exciting to work with, because the combination of landscaped parkland, open fairways, and a well-appointed hotel interior gives photographers and videographers a wide variety of backdrops within a single site. The Warwickshire countryside setting also means natural light tends to work beautifully across the grounds throughout the day. Having spacious outdoor areas alongside elegant indoor spaces means there is real flexibility whatever the weather brings.

Can we book Big Day Productions to photograph and film our wedding at The Forest of Arden?

Absolutely, we would love to be part of your wedding day at The Forest of Arden. Get in touch with us directly and we can talk through your plans, check our availability for your date, and put together a package that covers everything you need. We are always happy to have a relaxed, no-pressure conversation before you commit to anything.

How easy is it for guests to reach The Forest of Arden?

The Forest of Arden sits near Meriden in Warwickshire, which places it in a genuinely central position with good road connections to Solihull, Coventry, and Birmingham. For guests travelling by car, the motorway network nearby makes the venue straightforward to reach from a wide range of directions. The hotel accommodation on site also means out-of-town guests can stay over, which takes a lot of the logistical pressure off the day.

Does The Forest of Arden have space for larger wedding parties?

The Forest of Arden is a sizeable golf resort with dedicated event facilities, so it is well set up to accommodate weddings with generous guest lists. The grounds and indoor spaces are substantial enough that even larger gatherings feel comfortable rather than cramped. We would always recommend speaking directly with the venue's events team to discuss your specific numbers and how they can best be accommodated.

Do you have a wedding guide or portfolio for The Forest of Arden on your website?

We do not currently have published wedding content for The Forest of Arden on our site, but this guide page is our way of sharing what we know about the venue for couples who are considering it. If you are planning your wedding here and would like to talk to us about coverage, we would be delighted to hear from you. We are always looking to work at beautiful venues across the Midlands and beyond.