Filming in Herts

Intrigue, mystery, deceit combined with fascinating characters and incredible story-telling - the winning formula for the perfect Crime drama! We absolutely LOVE a good Crime story here in the UK and have a long history with the popular genre starting with writers such as Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - writers who knew exactly how to create those recurring characters that capture hearts and minds over and over again. From classic shows such as Sherlock Holmes, Midsummer Murders and Inspector Morse to more modern productions such as Dr Foster and Hot Fuzz, Herefordshire is proud to have created some of the best Crime Film and TV stories and characters right here in the county. With such an incredible slew of productions under its belt, it’s easy (it’s elementary, surely?! ) to see how Hertfordshire became the filming centre for the Great British crime drama obsession…

Bond. Indy. Bourne. Croft. Action heroes don’t come more action-y or hero-y than these legendary characters who have entertained cinema audiences across the globe for decades. World-renowned, these literary-turned-film characters are so popular, their adventures have been captured on screen with high-grossing film franchises that set the box office alight again and again! Aside from their daredevil antics (and kicking some serious on-screen butt!), do you know what else they have in common? Well, we certainly do! They have all spent time filming their high-octane adventures in Hertfordshire over the years, making use of its state-of-the-art, large scale production facilities and popular filming properties and locations.. When it comes to epic adventures and action-hero heritage, Hertfordshire is second-to-none so let’s dive right in and get a look a closer look at Hertfordshire’s slice of the action!

From Queen Victoria to William Shakespeare to King George, some of history’s most iconic individuals have been portrayed on screen in Hertfordshire locations in Film and TV hits spanning the decades. Not forgetting the most popular literary and screen characters too of course such as King Lear or even the Duke and Duchess of Hastings! Hatfield House, Wrotham Hall, Knebworth or Brocket Hall are just some of Hertfordshire’s historic and architecturally stunning buildings that have been made world-famous by UK period dramas based around these incredible characters, solidifying the county’s position right at the heart of the entertainment industry. Delivering authentic backdrops and details that complement the stunning storylines, sumptuous costumes and charismatic characters, the county’s much-loved locations are often the star of the show. Ogle at the opulence, marvel at the majesty and delight in the décor as you check out any one of these period properties and step back in time to relive some of the most memorable moments from cinematic and television history…

Setting the scene for soaring superheroes, fantastical creatures and epic battles, Hertfordshire’s fantasy film heritage includes some of the biggest blockbusters of all time… The world-renowned studios at Leavesden and Elstree attract a huge range of large-scale Sci Fi and Fantasy productions due to their state-of-the-art facilities, huge range of stages and backlots and highly skilled technicians and creatives – and this means Herts can lay claim to cinematic classics from Star Wars to Harry Potter! Working alongside the studio bases, Hertfordshire also offers a stunning range of ‘location stunt doubles’ (think Hatfield House for a French Chateau in Wonder Woman or Knebworth House as Wayne Manor) which really help to bring this popular genre to life. With a huge range of locations to visit (and of course the thrilling visitor attraction Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - ‘The Making of Harry Potter’ delivering the complete fantasy experience) there’s much inspiration to find in these fabulously fantastical locations. Read on for a deeper look into Hertfordshire’s starring role in some of our favourite big-budget fantasy blockbusters!

Delve into Hertfordshire’s Hollywood connections whilst enjoying the breath-taking beauty and fascinating heritage of the county as you head to some of the top location spots that have housed production crews including everything from The Crown to Star Wars!

With a huge range of fun film and TV-themed experiences being premiered all over the county, now is the time to try something new whilst also taking in some of the amazing film studio facilities (such as Elstree, Leavesden or Harry Potter Studios!), period location houses and discover the stories of the big and small screen.

Banish the boredom cries and silence the snack requests this year by immersing the kids into the Hertfordshire film scene and its range of brand-new experiences designed to get them involved and get their creative juices flowing.