Woodland Valley Farm is a farm wedding venue based in Truro, Cornwall, included on the Cornwall Council list of approved venues for civil ceremonies. Set in one of the most-photographed corners of the country, the venue offers couples a Cornish backdrop for their wedding day and combines the practical considerations of celebrating in a recognised venue with the character of its specific setting.

Truro is Cornwall's only city — a compact cathedral city at the head of a tidal river, surrounded by some of the county's quietest countryside. It's a useful hub for guests, with mainline rail, easy reach of the Roseland and the south coast, and a strong food and shopping scene.

Farm venues like Woodland Valley Farm offer something Cornwall does particularly well: a working agricultural setting that turns the day's celebrations into something rooted in the land. Couples and their guests typically have run of fields, barns and farmhouse spaces, with food often grown or sourced on site. It's a relaxed, slower-paced feel that suits couples wanting the venue itself to be part of the story.

In their own words, the team at Woodland Valley Farm describe the venue as follows: "An award winning event venue and activity centre. In a wooded valley in Cornwall, a perfect venue for a Green Wedding. Also a working organic farm. Stag / hen" That gives you a sense of how the venue presents itself; for couples planning a wedding at Woodland Valley Farm, the next step is usually a viewing — most Cornish venues are happy to host informal walk-arounds outside busy wedding weekends.

Practical details: Woodland Valley Farm is on the Cornwall Council list of approved wedding venues, located at Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4PT. Couples can reach the team directly using the contact details on this listing to discuss available dates, viewings, packages and pricing. Cornwall's wedding season tends to run from late spring into early autumn, with the most popular dates booked the furthest ahead, so it's worth getting in touch early if you have a date in mind.