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Celebration photography at Osterley Park and House

Detail of the back of the bride's dress from a wedding at Mount Stewart House and Garden, County Down, Northern Ireland.
Capture your special day with photography at Osterley Park | © National Trust Images/Megan Taylor

A rare survival in Greater London, Osterley Park and House makes the perfect background for your wedding, birthday or other celebration photos, as a peaceful retreat with 357 acres of parkland, lakes and an impressive neo-classical mansion.

Book your wedding photography

The park and Gardens at Osterley are available to pre-book for wedding photography every day the property is open. We restrict photography bookings to one booking per day, although for some dates we’re unable to take bookings due to other events. We do not accept celebration photography bookings on Bank Holidays or Bank Holiday weekends. Pre-booking is required. Please give us 30 days notice for your booking so we have time to process everything.

We will only confirm your booking after the forms are completed and payment has been made. This must be done in advance. Please contact us via email to arrange a complimentary viewing of the best locations for taking photographs giving as much notice as possible. We will be delighted to give you more information during this appointment.

Hire fees

Parkland and portico: Wedding couple only, £200

This covers photography on the Front Lawn and Parkland areas, as well as access to the steps and portico at the front of the House.

Visitors’ access must not be obstructed in these areas during your photography.

Your booking covers two photo subjects, two photographers and/or two videographers, as well as parking for up to two cars.

Gardens, parkland and portico: Wedding couple only, £300

This covers photography in the formal Gardens, as well as all the areas listed above. This includes access to the curved steps at the back of the House, and the exteriors of the two garden buildings. Visitors’ access must not be obstructed in any area during your photography.

Your booking covers two photo subjects, two photographers and/or two videographers, as well as parking for up to two cars.

Gardens only: Wedding couple and wedding party £400

This covers photography in the formal Gardens only. This includes access to the curved steps at the back of the House, and the exteriors of the two garden buildings. Visitors’ access must not be obstructed in any area during your photography.

Your booking covers up to 15 photo subjects, two photographers and/or two videographers, as well as parking for up to two cars.

To make a booking enquiry please email osterley@nationaltrust.org.uk.

The east front of Osterley Park and House, London with the 'transparent' portico at
The east front with the 'transparent' portico at Osterley Park and House | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Important information

We do not accept celebration photography bookings on any Bank Holidays or Bank Holiday weekends.

There is no access to the interior of the House or any other indoor rooms, including for dressing.

There is no access to the power supply of the property.

National Trust properties are of cultural and historical importance and must be treated with due care and diligence at all times. This includes no stepping on flower beds or climbing on trees or statues.

Vehicles are not permitted to drive up to the house so please allow time to walk up from the main car park.

The following items are not permitted: props, animals such as doves or horses, wild animals, horse and carts or associated parts; rice, confetti or bird food; music or sound-making instruments or devices; drones. (Drones are strictly prohibited in all areas under the Heathrow flight path. This covers Osterley Park and House.)

Close-up of a visitor with a camera to his eye, taking photographs in the garden at Cragside, Northumberland
Focus on your celebrations | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Information for photographers

All photographers/videographers attending a shoot must provide a completed copy of the relevant photographer form.

All photographers/videographers attending a shoot must provide a valid and up-to-date copy of their photographer’s public liability insurance, including indemnity for a minimum of £2 million.

The photographer agrees by signing the terms and conditions form that they will not use photographs of Osterley Park and House for marketing or promotional purposes.

We do not allow the use of drones for photography or videography.

To make a booking please email osterley@nationaltrust.org.uk.

View across the lake towards the east front with the 'transparent' portico at Osterley, Middlesex

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