Wedding photography and film at Lauderdale House

Lauderdale House is a country weddings venue in North London, set within Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill, where a restored 17th-century house meets open parkland and sweeping city skyline views.

A historic 17th-century house in Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill, Lauderdale House combines period interiors with parkland gardens and the wide North London skyline for intimate celebrations with genuine architectural character.

We are genuinely drawn to what this place offers visually: period interiors with real architectural depth, soft natural light filtering through historic windows, and gardens that open out onto one of London's most distinctive horizons. For couples who want intimacy without sacrificing character, it is the kind of setting that does a great deal of the work on its own, and one we would love to bring our cameras to.

Frequently asked questions about Lauderdale House

What is it like to get married at Lauderdale House?

Getting married at Lauderdale House feels genuinely special, with its 17th-century interiors and the open parkland of Waterlow Park creating an atmosphere that is both historic and relaxed. The North London skyline visible from the grounds gives celebrations here a sense of place that is hard to replicate. It is the kind of venue where the building itself does a lot of the work, lending every moment real architectural character without feeling formal or stiff.

How does the mix of indoor and outdoor space work for wedding photography and videography at Lauderdale House?

Lauderdale House offers a genuinely varied visual landscape, moving from period interiors with original features inside to the open parkland gardens and sweeping skyline views outside. For photography and videography, that variety means there is always something interesting to work with, whatever the light or weather is doing. We love venues that give us natural contrast between intimate indoor moments and open-air portraits, and a setting like this fits that brief beautifully.

Can we book Big Day Productions to photograph or film our wedding at Lauderdale House?

Absolutely, we would love to be part of a wedding at Lauderdale House. If you are planning your day here, get in touch with us and we can talk through your vision, walk you through our packages and make sure everything is tailored to the venue and to you as a couple. We are always excited to work at venues with real history and character.

Is Lauderdale House well suited to intimate weddings or larger celebrations?

Lauderdale House has the feel of a private historic home rather than a large events venue, which naturally lends itself to celebrations where atmosphere and character matter as much as scale. The combination of period rooms and parkland gardens means there is space to breathe without the day feeling impersonal. Couples who want their wedding to feel considered and distinctive rather than off-the-shelf tend to be drawn to venues exactly like this.

Where is Lauderdale House and how do guests usually travel there?

Lauderdale House sits within Waterlow Park on Highgate Hill in North London, which is well connected by public transport and well known to Londoners as a green and characterful part of the city. Guests travelling from further afield will find North London straightforward to reach by train or tube, and the park setting makes arrival feel like a genuine occasion rather than just pulling into a car park. It is worth letting guests know the parkland address in advance so everyone arrives at the right entrance.

Are there places for wedding guests to stay near Lauderdale House?

Highgate and the surrounding North London neighbourhoods have a good range of accommodation options, from independent guesthouses to larger hotels, so guests travelling from outside London should have no trouble finding somewhere comfortable nearby. For those happy to travel a little further, central London is easily accessible and opens up even more choice. We always suggest couples include accommodation suggestions in their wedding information so out-of-town guests feel well looked after.