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Set in the magnificent Hertfordshire countryside, our seventy acre estate, showcasing Moore’s iconic sculpture, makes us one of the region’s most distinctive event venues.

We can cater to all kinds of events, from weddings to corporate events and commercial filming.

A black and white wedding photo, showing the two grooms with Henry Moore's Large Reclining Figure sculpture

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Our venues

Your venue hire includes exclusive use of the Aisled Barn or Dane Tree House event room, and shared use of our gardens and grounds.

Four round tables set up and decorated for a wedding meal, with floral centre pieces. Each place setting has a personalised beer bottle instead of a name card.

Aisled Barn

Our 16th century, traditionally timbered Aisled Barn is decorated with unique Moore tapestries, the perfect backdrop to entertain up to 120 guests.

A bride and groom pose with their wedding car, a vintage white Rolls Royce, in front of a white building with modern canopy entrance.

Dane Tree House

Our contemporary visitor centre offers rooms with stunning, panoramic views over the sculpture gardens, and can accommodate up to 70 guests.

A two peaked wedding tipi at night. The interior is lit with tables and guests inside. There are strings of fairy lights.

Sculpture gardens

Make the most of our unique venue with a dramatic marquee or tipi in our stunning sculpture gardens.

Weddings

Celebrate your marriage in style with a ceremony, reception or full wedding day in our atmospheric, fully licensed venues.

A bride and groom exit from a black, clapboard barn into a cloud of confetti, thrown by their guests
Photo: Becky Harley

Ceremonies and receptions

Both venues are licensed for civil wedding ceremonies and can be transformed for wedding breakfasts and evening receptions.

Our dedicated wedding coordinator is on hand throughout the preparations and on the day, to ensure you have a wonderful wedding.

 

Photography

After your ceremony, take advantage of Moore’s iconic sculptures and our beautiful gardens for stunning photo opportunities.

 

Catering

From sumptuous afternoon teas to four-course wedding breakfasts, outdoor pizza ovens or hog roasts, our approved caterers will work closely with you to provide the
perfect menu for your day.

 

Download our wedding brochure

 

Two women, one in a wedding dress and one in a suit, making their wedding vows in an historic beamed barn
The interior of an historic, wood-beamed barn. There are rows of white chairs laid out for a wedding ceremony. On the chair closest to the camera hangs a red and green floral arrangement.
A black and white candid wedding photo, showing the bride and groom signing the wedding register. The couple are smiling up at a young boy, who is taking a selfie including them from the other side of the registrar table.
A bride and groom look suprised and delighted as their guests bomb them with confetti
A laughing bride and groom stand inside a huge bronze sculpture.
A bride and groom walk across a meadow, with sheep in the background, towards a huge bronze sculpture 'Large Reclining Figure;
A bride and groom embrace under a stand of trees. The trees are decorated with brightly coloured pom-pom garlands and umbrellas made of printed Indian fabric.
A bride and groom pose in a meadow in front of Henry Moore's sculpture 'Sheep Piece' which resembles a sheep and lamb.
A close up photo showing a tiered display of wedding cup cakes. In the foreground is a chalk board sign which reads
The interior of a large tipi, decorated and set up for a wedding reception. There are tables laid for a meal and the ceiling is decorated with bunting.
A double peaked, light brown tipi, set up for a wedding in a large garden. Nearby is a black, clapboard barn. There are small groups of wedding guests clustered between the two.
A dramatic photo showing a bride and groom standing next to Henry Moore's sculpture Large Reclining Figure. It is sunset and the sky above is studded with clouds while a rainbow arches over the scene.
A night time wedding photo. The bride and groom are standing face to face under a huge bronze arch. The arch is lit from the base and the sky is full of stars.
A night time wedding photo showing the bride and groom posing in front of a tipi which is strung with fairy lights

Corporate events

Whether it’s a high-level board meeting, team away day, awards celebration, formal sit-down dinner or a drinks reception, we’ve got an ideal venue for you.

Meetings, conferences & presentations

Dane Tree House’s interpretation suite comes fully equipped with a 75” HD LCD screen, complementary Wi-Fi and flip charts. The unparalleled views over the sculpture lawns are sure to inspire your guests. The adjoining café can be used as a breakout area, or for receptions after your event.

 

Drinks receptions & dinners

Whether it’s freshly ground coffee and pastries on arrival, a light buffet lunch or a formal VIP dinner, our approved caterers will work with you to ensure your day runs seamlessly. Our 16th century Aisled Barn decorated with unique tapestries can create a stunning backdrop to any event, and is particularly suited to drinks receptions and dinners.

 

Exclusively yours

From November to March, Henry Moore Studios & Gardens are closed to the public and you will have exclusive use of our events spaces in Dane Tree House or the Aisled Barn.

 

Download our corporate events brochure

Photo showing the opening slide of an awards presentation on a large projection screen, in front of the screen rows of gold painted chairs are arranged ready for the event.
Photo: Danny Loo
Three round tables laid for an evening dinner event. They are lit with pastel purple highlights. In the background, a group of guests in formal wear are chatting.
An action shot from an evening party event, guests who are moving around are blurred by the long exposure. In the foreground, dining tables are laid for dinner and lit in pastel purple.
Rows of white chairs, arranged in front a presentation screen in a contemporary meeting room
A contemporary room, with skylights and a wall of windows, set up for a conference or meeting
The interior of a contemporary café on a sunny winter's day. Groups of people are sitting, chatting, on white chairs at square tables
A photo of contemporary styled café building, taken from outside. Reflected in the windows is a character cottage.
Three round tables laid for a formal meal, with glass centre pieces and folded white napkins
Guests at a corporate awards ceremony congregate around a platter of canapes
A black and white photo showing glasses of champagne lined up on a table, ready for the guests at an evening party
Three circular tables set up for a formal dinner, with folded white napkins in the wine glasses. Each table has contemporary styled white chairs.

Private parties

We can help you plan the perfect event, from birthday parties, anniversary celebrations to a relaxing afternoon tea.

Four long tables laid for a party meal. There are helium balloons in the corner of the room spelling

Planning your special event

Our event spaces provide an atmospheric backdrop for all kinds of private event.

Our 16th century Aisled Barn is decorated with unique Moore tapestries, and is set amongst the artist’s picturesque sculpture gardens, providing a memorable setting for your day.

In contrast, our visitor centre Dane Tree House offers sleek, contemporary event spaces with unparalleled views over the sculpture lawns.

 

Catering

Formal or casual, our approved caterers can work with you to create a delicious menu for your event.

From sumptuous afternoon teas to outdoor pizza ovens, your guests will enjoy every bite.

 

Download our special events brochure

Groups of wedding guests chatting outside a black, clapboard barn
A white building with contemporary style entrance canopy. It is lit up in pastel colours for an evening party.

Memorials and celebrations of life

Our peaceful surroundings can provide a beautiful location in which to hold a funeral service, memorial, or celebration of life.

Here for you

Our dedicated events team will help you organise the perfect occasion to remember a loved one, guiding you through the planning sensitively and professionally.

 

Local services

We are a short walk from St Thomas’s church at Perry Green, and within a 5-minute drive of Much Hadham, perfectly located for events following services at these and other local churches.

 

Further afield

We are only 27 miles north of London and a short drive from the M11 and the A10, making us well-placed to host stand-alone memorial events from further afield.

 

Please get in touch using the enquiry form below for more information.

A frosty autumn morning, the sun is rising behind fall foliage, in the mid ground stands Henry Moore's sculpture Double Oval
Henry Moore, 'Double Oval' 1966. Photo: Joe Norris.

Commercial filming & photography

With 72 acres of gardens and rolling fields, Henry Moore Studios & Gardens offers a stunning setting for commercial filming and photography.

Jaguar and Three Piece Vertebrae. Photographer: Rodrigo Carmuega

Location hire

Nestled in rural East Hertfordshire, the estate is surrounded by quintessentially English countryside and period properties, perfect for recreating eras past.

In contrast, our visitor centre is a contemporary and airy space, and is available for your needs throughout the day.

Within the estate we also have the 16th century Aisled Barn and preserved working studios, which can be made available upon request.

 

Location fees

Location fees are determined by the type and complexity of filming or photography. Please get in touch for a quote.

Our location fee includes:

  • Private use of our facilities, including the sculpture grounds, studios and galleries.
  • Access to power – including 30 Amp external power supply – for film lighting and other equipment (cabling to be brought by the crew).
  • Contemporary spaces (with Wi-Fi) for the exclusive use of the crew for hair / make up / lunch etc.
  • Easy level access and free car parking for cars and trucks on or close to the estate.
  • A dedicated member of our staff on hand throughout the hire period.

Make an enquiry

For all venue and events enquiries, please fill out the form below. A member of our dedicated team will get back to you shortly.

Visit us

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens

Experience Henry Moore’s iconic work in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside with a visit to the artist’s former home, studios and sculpture gardens.

Perry Green
Hertfordshire
SG10 6EE
United Kingdom

T:  01279 843 333
E:  ReceptionDTH@henry-moore.org

Plan your visit – Studios & Gardens
Colour photo of Henry Moore's sculpture Sheep Piece, with several sheep sheltering under the work. In the distance, another sculpture Large Reclining Figure is visible