Wedding photography and film at Stanway House

Stanway House is a country weddings venue in the Gloucestershire countryside, set within one of the region's most architecturally complete historic estates.

A Jacobean manor with a baroque water garden near Winchcombe, Stanway House is one of Gloucestershire's most architecturally complete historic estates — its gatehouse, tithe barn, and tallest gravity-fed fountain in Britain combining in a setting of formal grandeur and complete exclusivity.

We are genuinely drawn to everything this place offers a wedding day: the Jacobean manor and its baroque water garden, the ancient tithe barn, the iconic gatehouse, and the tallest gravity-fed fountain in Britain all combining to create a setting of formal grandeur and complete exclusivity. For photography and film, that layering of architecture, open sky and flowing water gives us so much to work with across every part of the day.

Frequently asked questions about Stanway House

What is it like to get married at Stanway House?

Stanway House offers a rare sense of complete exclusivity, with the whole Jacobean estate forming the backdrop to your day rather than a single hired room. The gatehouse, tithe barn, and formal water garden create a natural progression of spaces that lend themselves beautifully to ceremony, celebration, and quiet moments in between. It is the kind of venue where the architecture and grounds do a great deal of the storytelling for you.

How does the baroque water garden and fountain work as a wedding backdrop?

The gravity-fed fountain at Stanway House is the tallest of its kind in Britain, which makes it a genuinely extraordinary feature to have on your wedding day. The formal water garden surrounding it adds a sense of symmetry and grandeur that feels both historic and theatrical. Whether you are using the space for portraits, a drinks reception, or simply a quiet walk between moments, it provides a backdrop that is difficult to find anywhere else in the country.

Is Stanway House well suited to wedding photography and videography?

Historic Jacobean estates like Stanway House are among the most rewarding settings to work in, because the layers of architecture, light, and landscape give photographers and videographers an enormous amount to work with. The gatehouse alone offers striking framing opportunities, while the tithe barn and open grounds provide variety across different times of day. Natural light moves through a venue like this in ways that reward a team who know how to read a space and plan accordingly.

Can we book Big Day Productions to photograph and film our wedding at Stanway House?

Absolutely, and Stanway House is the kind of venue we would love to document. If you are planning a wedding here, we would encourage you to get in touch early, as exclusive-use historic estates tend to attract couples who book their suppliers well in advance. We are happy to have a relaxed conversation about your plans and talk through how we approach a day in a setting like this.

Where do guests typically stay when attending a wedding at Stanway House near Winchcombe?

The area around Winchcombe and the broader Cotswolds has a strong tradition of hospitality, with a good range of accommodation options from country inns to self-catering cottages spread across the surrounding villages. Many couples find it helpful to share a shortlist of nearby options with their guests well ahead of the day, as the most characterful places in this part of Gloucestershire can book up quickly. It is worth asking the Stanway House team for any local recommendations they have built up over time.

Is Stanway House easy for guests to reach from further afield?

Stanway House sits in the Cotswolds countryside near Winchcombe, which is a genuinely beautiful part of Gloucestershire but does require a little planning for guests travelling from further away. The nearest major rail connections are in the surrounding region, and many guests choose to hire local transport or arrange car sharing to make the journey straightforward. Giving guests clear travel guidance in your invitations will go a long way, and the setting more than rewards the effort of getting there.