From romantic temples and beautiful courtyards to smart conference spaces and grass filled paddocks; the perfect event location awaits you at Stowe Gardens.
Events at Stowe Gardens
Stowe’s 250 acre garden is the creation of many 18th century landscape designers, architects and craftsmen. A towering achievement that still influences garden design today. Ideal for wedding ceremonies, stunning photoshoots and historic filming.
In contrast to the grandeur of the gardens, Stowe’s New Inn offers a more modest option. Used as both an Inn and farm before being fully restored by the National Trust in 2012, this space houses modern cafe facilities, a welcoming conference room and rustic courtyards.
We offer all of our spaces on a dry hire agreement meaning that the sourcing of tables, chairs, lighting, catering, marquee hire, and music are for you to arrange. Allowing you to fully design your event from the ground (or temple!) up.
Set to dazzle your guests and with our largest temple, situated in the Grecian Valley and set in a quiet area of the garden. There's capacity for 120 guests inside for a civil ceremony with a nearby private car park and bridal car access to the temple. With such a beautiful view, enjoy the whole day at Stowe with a large marquee on the lawn for your wedding breakfast and reception.
This intimate location is set by the Eleven Acre Lake with ceremony guest capacity inside for 40 and outdoor for 500. There are romantic coves for musicians to sit amongst and space for large marquees. You'll have private Temple access for the Bride's arrival and guest parking nearby.
The Bennett Room is a smart multi-use space within New Inn at Stowe. Offering a capacity of 60 standing or 40 seated, this area is a great option for meetings and conferences as well as social events and celebrations.
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Picture perfect
If you'd like to bring a professional photographer to capture a special moment, please get in touch, booking is essential. We charge a fee for personal photoshoots which helps to support the charity. Our photoshoots take place before and after the gardens are open to visitors, giving you privacy and exclusivity for your special moment. Not only that, you will have the services of a golf buggy and knowledgeable guide to escort you around the 250 acres, making sure you get the very best out of your photography session.
Each session can last up to three hours and must be booked in advance. Please note, for the enjoyment of our visitors and to ensure you get the very best out of your photoshoot, we do not permit photoshoots to take place during opening hours.
A photoshoot at Stowe will make you a part of Stowe’s history as much as Stowe will now become a part of yours. When you look at your precious photographs, you will know that your fee has played a part in conserving this beautiful landscape for future generations.
• The cost of a photoshoot session is £500 (photographer not included)
• 3 hour session 07:00 – 10:00 or 17:30 – 20:30
• Golf buggy and guide included
Filming
From big budget adventures to historical documentaries, with Stowe as the backdrop, amazing views, historical accuracy and endless opportunities are guaranteed.
Interested in filming at Stowe? Speak to the National Trust film office by calling 020 7824 7128.
Location scouts
Stowe sits at the very top of Buckinghamshire, right on the county border with Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, and Bedforshire with great motorway and A-road connections. It's only just over an hour from many London studios and under two hours from central London, our location provides an easy solution to make logistic plans run smoothly. The nearest train stations are Bicester North and Milton Keynes.
We welcome appointments for scouts to view the gardens and parkland. Please use the film office contact details above to arrange a booking.
Stowe on screen
Stowe Gardens has been featured in various films and TV programmes over the years from historical documentries through to hit factual entertainment shows. You might have seen us on:
Netflix - Bridgerton
Netflix - The Crown
Sony Pictures - Slaughterhouse Rulez
Channel 5 - Secrets of the National Trust
Warner Brothers - Pan
Sky Arts - Landscape Artist of the Year 2016
BBC - 24 Hours in the Past
BBC - Antiques Roadshow
Channel 4 - Titchmarsh on Capability Brown
Lionsgate - Pride and Prejudice with Zombies
Universal Pictures - Wolfman
United International Pictures - James Bond The World is not Enough
Find out more
For more information on holding a wedding, photoshoot, private or corporate event at Stowe Gardens please phone 01280 817156 or email us at stowe@nationaltrust.org.uk. We look forward to helping you create the perfect event.
Discover more at Stowe
Find out when Stowe is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
National Trust places are very popular for proposals and weddings. Read some stories from real couples to find out why they chose us for their special day.
Discover the stories behind the paths of vice, virtue and liberty that run throughout Stowe Gardens and the individual beauty and significance of each area.
Unravel layers of history with a broad look at Stowe throughout the centuries, as well as the people who made it into the grand Georgian estate you can see today.
Discover how five people shaped the layout, design and structures we still enjoy today. Over less than 30 years this world-renowned garden took shape during their tenure.
Pop into the shop and plant centre for the perfect gift or plant for your garden and enjoy hot or cold drinks and food made fresh at Stowe Gardens every morning.
