Eastington Park is a Grade II listed Georgian manor house on Spring Hill in Eastington, just outside Stonehouse in Gloucestershire and a few minutes from junction 13 of the M5. It's an exclusive-use venue, so for the day (and often the night before) the house and its eight acres of gardens are yours.
I photographed a full day at Eastington Park in April 2026. This guide covers what the venue is like to photograph, the spots I'd make sure you use, and how to plan your timings so the photographs flow.
About Eastington Park
The house dates from the 18th century and has the proportions you'd hope for in a Georgian manor: tall windows, high ceilings and a curving spiral staircase at its heart. The gardens include open lawns, big mature trees and a secret garden.
The venue lists capacity for up to 118 guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast and up to 250 in the evening. There are 33 bedrooms sleeping around 72 guests, a honeymoon suite with its own dressing room, a getting-ready suite called The Nook, and The Lodge for a night-before stay.
Getting ready at Eastington Park
Having the getting-ready rooms in the same building as the ceremony makes a real difference to the morning photographs. Everyone is relaxed, there's no travel, and I can move between the bride's and groom's preparations easily. The bridal suite has a four-poster bed and a tree mural, which makes a lovely backdrop for the dress and detail shots.
It also makes a first look easy to arrange. A quiet moment with a parent before the ceremony, out of sight of the guests, is often one of the most emotional parts of the day.
Ceremonies: the pergola or the ballroom
Eastington Park offers two ceremony settings. Outdoors, there's a white-columned pergola in the grounds, with the lawns and trees all around. Indoors, the ceremony takes place in the ballroom. The venue makes the call on indoor or outdoor about two hours beforehand, so you don't have to decide weeks in advance.
The pergola is a gift for photographs. Your guests sit on the lawn facing it, and the columns frame you both as you say your vows. In bright sun I'll position myself so the light falls across your faces rather than straight into them.
Confetti, groups and the gardens
After the ceremony, the lawns give plenty of space for a confetti walk and for guests to spread out during the drinks reception. Big family groups are easy here, with lots of room and a choice of backgrounds.
For couple portraits, I'd allow 20 to 30 minutes split between the gardens and the house. The mature trees give soft, dappled light, and there are lots of little corners to explore, including a garden swing that's perfect for a playful portrait.
The spiral staircase and the ballroom
The spiral staircase is the house's signature feature, and it's where your cake may well end up too. It's worth a few minutes for a portrait looking down from the top, or for a fun shot of the bridal party lined up on the steps.
The ballroom has white panelling and tall windows, which keep the colours clean and true in the wedding breakfast and speeches photographs. In the evening, it becomes the dance floor, with a starlit curtain behind it that looks wonderful in the first dance photos.
Photography tips for an Eastington Park wedding
Use the getting-ready rooms. With The Nook, the bridal suite and the groom's room all on site, the morning photos can tell the whole story.
Don't worry about the weather call. The pergola and the ballroom both photograph beautifully, and the decision is made on the day.
Plan time for the staircase. Five minutes there gives you a portrait that only Eastington Park can offer.
Leave time for golden hour. The lawns and trees glow in the evening light, so a short walk after dinner is worth it.
Think about a first look. A private moment with a parent or your partner before the ceremony is easy to arrange inside the house.
Real wedding photography at Eastington Park
Eastington Park wedding photography FAQs
Have you photographed weddings at Eastington Park before?
Yes. I photographed a full wedding day at Eastington Park in April 2026, with an outdoor ceremony at the pergola and the evening in the ballroom.
Where are the best photo spots at Eastington Park?
The pergola and the lawns around it, the spiral staircase, the bridal suite with its four-poster bed, the garden swing and the ballroom in the evening.
Can you have an outdoor ceremony at Eastington Park?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies take place at the pergola in the grounds, and the ballroom is used for indoor ceremonies. The venue decides which one about two hours before the ceremony, depending on the weather.
Eastington Park is a long way from Whitchurch. Will you travel?
Yes. Most of my weddings are within about an hour and a half of Whitchurch, but I'm always happy to travel for the right venue. A travel fee applies for venues more than two hours away.
Which collection suits an Eastington Park wedding?
For a full day here, my Platinum (7 hours, £995) and Diamond (9 hours with an album, £1,395) collections work well. If you'd like a film as well, the Ruby collection (£2,195) adds a dedicated videographer. See all the wedding collections.
Getting married at Eastington Park?
If you're planning your wedding at Eastington Park, I'd love to hear about your day and talk through how we can make the most of the venue.
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Venue details are taken from Eastington Park's published information and wedding directory listings. Please check with the venue for current packages and availability.
