A real place on screen

Stowe House

A monumental country house whose long façades, colonnades and porticoes developed through several architects’ work. The building remains part of an extensive designed landscape, with its own educational and conservation uses.

Architect / attribution
John Vanbrugh, James Gibbs, Robert Adam and others
Building chronology
Major 18th-century building campaigns
Place
Stowe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

The real building

Films at Stowe House

Stardust (2007)

On screen: Stormhold palace setting

Stowe’s official filming history includes Stardust. The screen palace incorporates the production’s own design and effects.

In the film

Movie frames and production stills are shown separately from photographs of the real building. Film and image credits remain with their respective owners.

Movie frame

Stowe House as it appears in Stardust.
Stowe House as it appears in Stardust.

Paramount Pictures Corporation · Scene image source

Movie frame

A different view of the palace interior, with the production�s astronomical instrument.
A different view of the palace interior, with the production�s astronomical instrument.

Paramount Pictures Corporation · Scene image source

Filming evidence

Building sources

A screen appearance does not imply public access. Consult the venue for current visiting arrangements.