Meadow & Gardens

Seven acres of heritage reserve and open green space, ideal for weddings, outdoor performances and gatherings.

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A wedding party outdoors on stone steps decorated with white and pink floral arrangements. The group includes women in white dresses and men in black tuxedos, some holding parasols, engaging in conversation and smiling. Two women are sitting on the lower step, one with a veil and the other holding a bouquet.

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How people use this space

  • Wedding ceremony

  • Marquee wedding reception

  • Outdoor concert or performance

  • Community festival

  • Xmas party function with lawn games and more

Fairfield’s meadow and gardens offer some of the most unique outdoor venue hire opportunities in Nelson. Surrounded by mature trees and beautiful woodland, this expansive outdoor setting provides a stunning backdrop for weddings, celebrations and large-scale events.

The Meadow can accommodate marquee receptions and larger gatherings, while the surrounding gardens create countless opportunities for photographs, outdoor activities and relaxed socialising. Nestled within seven-acre heritage grounds, this is a space that feels both private and connected to nature.

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Capacity

Flexible capacity depending on event type, layout and marquee requirements.

Hiring options

Available as part of full venue hire or alongside indoor event spaces.

Ideal for

  • Wedding ceremonies

  • Marquee receptions

  • Outdoor performances

  • Festivals and community events

  • Corporate functions and retreats

  • Family celebrations

Features

  • Seven acres of heritage grounds

  • Mature trees and woodland setting

  • Open meadow suitable for marquees

  • Multiple ceremony locations

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Accessible from central Nelson

An outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated on chairs under white umbrellas, a couple exchanging vows, and a lush green forest in the background.
A wedding party posing outdoors on stone steps decorated with flowers, including brides and grooms, some holding umbrellas, and others holding bouquets, on a sunny day with a grassy yard and trees in the background.
A wedding ceremony outdoors with the bride and groom kissing on stone steps, surrounded by bridesmaids holding bouquets and groomsmen in suits, against a backdrop of trees and blue sky.
Outdoor wedding ceremony taking place in a lush green forest, with a bride and groom exchanging vows under a wooden arch decorated with flowers, surrounded by guests seated and standing, some wearing hats.
A backyard garden party with outdoor seating, white umbrellas, and people socializing. There is a small outdoor stage with red and white curtains, surrounded by lush green trees and bushes.
A woman in a vintage white wedding dress with ruffled layers and off-the-shoulder neckline is standing outdoors in a garden with pink cherry blossom trees in full bloom and palm trees in the background. The woman is smiling and looking downward.
A bride and groom kiss during their outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by friends and family, under blooming pink cherry blossom trees.
A bride and groom holding umbrellas standing on brick steps in a lush garden during a wedding.

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More to explore

These other parts of Fairfield might also suit your needs. You can book the whole house, or just a single room. For a few hours or the whole day. It’s up to you!

Bright room with wooden floors, large arched windows with red curtains, and a wooden trim archway dividing the space. Sunlight is coming through the windows, and ceiling light fixtures hang from the ceiling.

Gallery

Ideal for workshops, smaller gatherings and creative events.

A room with wooden paneling and cream-colored curtains on windows, rows of chairs along the wall, a small wooden table, and a wooden cabinet, lit by natural sunlight.

Meeting Room

A practical and welcoming room for meetings, workshops and community groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Fairfield House offers flexible indoor and outdoor wedding venue hire options in central Nelson, including ceremony and reception spaces.

  • Yes. You are welcome to choose your own caterer and suppliers.

  • Yes. All venue spaces have wheelchair access.

  • Yes. Many events use a combination of indoor and outdoor spaces, including The Ballroom, Gallery, Courtyard and Meadow.