Hertfordshire is one of the most preferred film locations in Great Britain, owing to the availability of historical estates and major international studios. Consequently, many high-grossing films have been produced here, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Tomb Raider.
But, what are the top-five film locations in Hertfordshire? This article looks at some of the most iconic film locations in and around Hertfordshire that keep producers and other industry players coming back for more. Keep reading.
Hatfield House is an ancient Jacobian mansion that’s featured in many high-grossing films and continues to attract attention today. Some of the films produced from this location include The King’s Speech, Batman, and Tomb Raider.  Other notable productions include The Crown and Wonder Woman.
It was once the home to one Britain’s iconic monarchs – Queen Elizabeth I. Producers of The Favourite chose it as the seat of power of the frail-looking Queen Anne as depicted by actress Olivia Colman.  The Jonas’ Brothers also has a field day at this location during production of their music video Sucker.
Just like Hatfield House, Khebworth House is one of the top-five film locations in Hertfordshire, having featured in many productions from the past. The gothic facade is surrounded by expansive gorgeous grounds that Hollywood studios don’t seem to get enough of.
Previously, it has hosted notable film productions, including Batman in 1989 and Victoria secret Abdul by Judi Dench. The iconic Paddington, the brave Peruvian little bear has called Khebworth House home for many years. In the past, the location was a forte for the crown, which makes it the ideal refuge of any feature film and theatre production.
Brocket Hall is one of the most famous film locations in Hertfordshire, having a rather exciting and racy past. In 1995, Brocket Hall served as the ballroom for the TV adaptation of Nether field. It also features in Mr. Darcy by Colin Firth.
The Grade I-listed house has also seen productions like The Queen, Pride and Prejudice, Night of the Demon, EastEnders, Agatha Christie’s Porrot, and Johnny English Reborn.Â
Did you know that famous Hollywood production companies have permanent studios in Hertfordshire? A case in point is the Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden where all the eight Harry Potter films were based.
Leavesden Studios also served as the home for Wonder Woman in 2017. The studio’s sound stages were critical on the creation of the fictional Belgian village Veld. Other notable films produced here include Sherlock Holmes by Jason Bourne and the 2017 Justice League.
St. Albans Cathedral and City Centre are among the top-five film locations in Hertfordshire. For example, in 2003, the cathedral was the location of the film Johnny English Reborn starring Rowan Atkinson as an incompetent M17. Other productions include Netflix Series the Crown – one of the most recent. Sean Connery’s First Knight and Ewan McGregor’s Incendiary were also produced here.
In conclusion, Hertfordshire is worth trying for any feature film and TV series worth its name. It’s also home to reliable film prop companies.
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