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Set deep in the Chilterns in a hilly deer park with mature beeches, the house of the Stonor family since 1150, with the continually used 14th century Catholic chapel of flint. This is adjacent to a reconstructed stone circle. The uniform facade of Tudor brick and Georgian windows conceals a complex house constructed from the 12th to the 16th centuries, including an early 17th century library, 18th century gothic revival hall, as well as the remains of the 13th century aisled hall built from clunch (chalk); family portraits, old master drawings and paintings, Renaissance bronzes and tapestries; fine stained glass in the house chapel.
Features: Hillside terraced wall garden with wonderful views of the Chilterns.
3rd Apr- mid Sep: Suns and BH Mons. Also Weds, Jul and Aug only. Gardens: 1-5.30pm. House, Tea Room & Giftshop: 2-5.30pm. Last entry to the house 4.30pm. Private Groups (20+): by arrangement Tues-Thurs, Apr-Sept.
Please contact the property for up to date opening times
Stonor has been a frequent location in feature films, television productions, commercials and product launches. Stonor was used for a major sequence in the James Bond film 'The Living Daylights', starring Timothy Dalton, and was used as Robbie Coltrane's stately mansion in the film adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's classic \"Danny the Champion of the World', which starred Jeremy Irons. Other credits include 'The Young Visitors' and 'A Duet for One', starring Julie Andrews.
In addition to the main house the variation in parkland, woodland, garden and other locations available make multi-scene shooting a ready proposition. From mature beech woods to dense pine, from ruins to cricket pitches, the chapel to numerous out buildings, Stonor provides endless possibilties.
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Stonor has been owned by the Stonor family for 850 years. The House contains many items of furniture, tapestries, scupltures, drawings and family portraits. Extensive walled gardens to the rear of the house. | Tailor Made Facilities | | Visits to House | Yes | | Visits to Garden | Yes | | Other Events | No | | Light Refreshments | Yes | | Lunch | Yes | | Dinner | No |
| Contact Details | | Contact: | | Sue Gill | | Address: | | Stonor Park | | Town: | | Henley-on-Thames | | County: | | Oxfordshire | | Postcode: | | RG9 6HF | | Phone: | | 01491 638587 | | Email: | | administrator@stonor.com |
Wedding Reception Only.
Croquet Lawn - This area can host marquees for a capacity of 120 seated guests, with space for a dance floor and reception area. For a reception only, 150 guests may be accommodated.
Front Lawn - Here, there is ample space for larger marquees accommodating up to 500 guests. Both sites provide wonderful opportunities for stunning photographs.
The Chapel is available for Catholic Wedding Ceremonies subject to completed paperwork.
The immediate lawned area in front of the house is ideal for large corporate events for up to five hundred guests, where prestigious entertaining can be arranged with the background of this historic and grand house. The croquet lawn in front of the adjacent flint Coach House, with stunning views down the valley, has also been specially designed to hold marquees for up to two hundred guests. There are ideal areas adjacent for the parking of cars, and all peripheral services can be easily arranged and sited nearby.
The Park lends itself ideally to the larger outdoor event, where many acres can be utilised for marquee structures, car parking, and other attractions such as may be brought in, for example for a company 'fun-day'. It is also regularly used for staging classical and other musical concerts entertaining audiences of thousands.
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