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Project manager, Ben Eardley and presenter, Rob Bell being filmed for The Wild Life at the Holnicote Estate, Somerset
The Wild Life - Filming at the Holnicote Estate, Somerset | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Venue hire

The special places we look after are available to hire for weddings, as TV and film locations and for corporate events. If you're looking for somewhere different to get married, or host your work event, we could have the place for you.

Film and TV locations

Filming for the 2015 BBC TV series Wolf Hall

Find a filming location 

We have a wealth of unique filming locations available for hire. Search for film-friendly, historically authentic sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

A large camera on the shoulder of a person during the filming of Wolf Hall at Montacute House in Somerset
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Top film locations at the National Trust 

Many of the places in our care have been locations for films and TV dramas. Hear from two of our filming and location managers as they discuss the most popular filming locations and share their best stories from behind the scenes.

The Starks during Game of Thrones filming at Castle Ward
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Game of Thrones filming locations 

From historic castles to wild coastline, follow in the footsteps of the Starks and Lannisters with a visit to some of the Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland.

A large metal cauldron in the middle of a room at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire
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Explore Harry Potter filming locations 

From Hogwarts to Malfoy Manor, explore the wizarding world of Harry Potter through the places in our care.

Weddings

Newlywed couple outside the Orangery at Powis Castle, Wales

Find a wedding venue 

From castles and ruins, to abbeys and even pubs, we have a wonderful selection of venues for your wedding day.

A bride and groom walking towards a sunset in the meadow at Calke Abbey with a glowing sun on the horizon and ancient trees in the background
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Why choose the National Trust for your wedding? 

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.

Outdoor events and activities

People in running gear with the front of Nostell Priory behind them
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Information for outdoor experience providers 

Learn how our outdoor activity provider scheme prioritises the conservation needs of the land we look after while recognising the requirements of individual providers.

Woodland runners at Tyntesfield, Somerset
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Organising outdoor events in the Peak District 

Planning an outdoor event in the Peak District? Find guidance for organising events on National Trust land here, along with top tips for submitting an application.

Mountain biking in Great Langdale, Lake District
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Organising outdoor events in the Lake District 

Whether you organise group climbing sessions or long-distance runs, we want to work with you. Get in touch to discuss how we can work together in the Lakes.

Venue hire

View across the river to the West Front of Claydon House, Buckinghamshire, which reflects in the water
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Venue hire at Claydon 

With its graceful appearance, peaceful setting and 18th-century interiors, Claydon has all the ingredients for an elegant and stylish private meeting or event.

A group of stone buildings with green trees behind and green grass in front on a summer's day
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Venue hire and events at Fyne Court 

Fyne Court in the rolling Quantock Hills has two venues you can hire for parties and corporate events. Choose from the Library or Music Hall, both with Victorian grandeur.

Two visitors look up at the outside at Eastbury Manor House, Essex. Eastbury is a brick-built Tudor gentry house.
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Holding your event at Eastbury Manor House 

If you’re looking for a unique London venue for a meeting, or a grand historical setting for your wedding, consider hiring out Eastbury Manor House for the occasion.

Old School Village Hall sign at Belton
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Hire Belton's Bookable Spaces 

Hold your parties, celebrations and functions in the Old School Village Hall at Belton, or discover more about Belton's bookable spaces.

Corporate hire

View of the west front exterior at Claydon House, Buckinghamshire

Find a venue for your corporate event 

Are you launching a new product, hosting a gala or looking for a meeting venue? The places in our care offer a unique setting for your corporate event, plus all the amenities you’d expect of a modern business venue. Visit your local property page for more information on the facilities available near you.

Corporate hire at Historic House Hotels

Modern facilities, professional service, privacy assured, comfortable accommodation and great leisure facilities are just some of the reasons why our Historic House Hotels are the perfect place for you to hold your conferences and meetings. Plus, the profits help us to continue our vital conservation work.

Hartwell House and Spa from the front, Aylesbury
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Hartwell House Hotel and Spa 

Sitting in parkland on the edge of the Chilterns, this stunning Grade 1 listed hotel and spa is part-Jacobean mansion and part-Georgian house.

The exterior of Middlethorpe Hall Hotel, Restaurant and Spa, North Yorkshire, part of the Historic House Hotels group.
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Middlethorpe Hall Hotel and Spa 

Just two miles from York's vibrant city centre, Middlethorpe offers the best of both worlds, a pretty country house and spa in 20 acres of beautiful gardens.

View from the walled rose garden to Bodysgallen Hall Hotel, Restaurant and Spa, Llandudno, Conwy, Wales.
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Bodysgallen Hall Hotel and Spa 

Set in 200 acres of wooded parkland, with views across to Snowdonia, this restored 17th-century hotel and spa is an ideal spot for a romantic retreat.