Weddings & venue hire at Stourhead

A bride and groom looking at each other under a veil — Celebrate at Stourhead with a whole host of options | © National Trust / Robin Kent

Whether you are looking for a picturesque backdrop to your wedding ceremony or a truly beautiful location for your engagement photoshoot, Stourhead provides the perfect location.

Weddings at Stourhead

Congratulations on your engagement, we are delighted that you are thinking of Stourhead for your special occasion.

What could be more romantic than holding your wedding or civil ceremony amid the surroundings of the Stourhead estate? Each of our lakeside temples along with Stourhead House are licensed for ceremonies and can accommodate guests from between 12 and 80 people, dependent upon location.

The events team can also recommend local caterers, florists, musicians, and photographers to make your occasion extra-special.

We are proud to host weddings between April and September each year.

We are listed on Bridebook, so take a look at our page and start planning your ceremony.

Stourhead on Bridebook

Why choose Stourhead for your celebration?

This 2,650-acre estate at the source of the River Stour in Wiltshire is a place like no other. Designed in the 18th century by Henry Hoare II, this colourful landscape is renowned for its spectacular vistas, walks and monuments, which led one magazine to describe it as ‘a living work of art’.

Choosing Stourhead as your venue is about more than picking a beautiful backdrop. The National Trust is a charity, and couples who choose to marry at Stourhead will be helping to look after this special place.

Whatever you are celebrating, our friendly team will help to make it an occasion you will never forget. We will work closely with you to understand your requirements, before curating a package that’s tailored to your budget and tastes.

The house at dawn Stourhead, Wiltshire | © National Trust Images/Betsy Ogilvie

Engagement Proposals

A moment to remember and treasure against the backdrop of Stourhead garden.

A champagne toast set against beautiful backdrop of Stourhead lakeside and temples makes the ideal setting for your proposal of marriage.

Engagement and Wedding Photography

The iconic gardens and beautiful wider estate make a beautiful backdrop for your wedding and engagement photoshoots. We can offer wedding photography packages from January through to the end of October.

Photoshoots must be booked in advance and all commercial photographers must hold a Stourhead license to photograph on the property.

Accessibility

We know that when it comes to gathering loved ones for your special event, you or some of your guests may need some support getting around. Stourhead has a number of free options to help with this. To discover more, please visit the accessibility at Stourhead webpage.