Film & Photography

Penshurst Place & Gardens in Kent provides a stunning location.


The unique 14th century Great Hall, together with the magnificent gardens and parkland estate, lend a beautiful authentic backdrop.


Prior permission should be sought if filming is to take place on Penshurst Place property and land including the estate properties in Penshurst village; Leicester Square, the Forge Stores and other estate land.

For images and further information about the location, visit our Client location image gallery. Please contact us for log in details at marketing@penshurstplace.com or call 01892 870307.

Due to the nature of the fabric of the building there are normally charges for any filming and photography, and full Public Liability insurance is needed.

For more information about using Penshurst Place as a location or using it for commercial photography, please contact us at marketing@penshurstplace.com or call 01892 870307 and speak to the Marketing department.

If you need other locations in the area, why not try the Kent Film Office Locations Database, with over 300 Kent sites to choose from.


On location at Penshurst Place


Penshurst Place has been the location for many films, TV series and advertising campaigns.


Over recent years, these have included:


THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL
Film based on the book by Philippa Gregory starring Scarlett Johannson, Eric Bana and Natalie Portman
(2008). Universal Studios.

MERLIN BBC Drama series starring Richard Wilson and Anthony Head. As Camelot Great Hall in first series (2008). Produced by Shine Ltd.

HENRY VIII – THE MIND OF A TYRANT Dr David Starkey series for Channel 4 (2009). Currently on 4OD. Produced by DOX Productions.

THE SUPERSIZERS EAT MEDIEVAL. With Sue Perkins and Giles Coren. Shown on BBC (2009). Produced by Silver River Productions.

SKY BROADBAND THE FROG PRINCE ADVERTISEMENT (2010). Produced by 76 Ltd.

KATE & WILLIAM: ROMANCE & THE ROYALS: Channel 4, broadcast April 2011. Produced by DOX Productions.

BBC Series: IF WALLS COULD TALK: THE HISTORY OF THE HOME. Episode 3 - The Bedroom. Produced by Silver River Productions.

Series on Channel 4, GODS & MONSTERS, with Tony Robinson, episode 4 Witches filmed here at Penshurst Place. Produced by Wildfire TV.

Shakespeare's HENRY V filmed for the BBC and produced by Neal Street Productions. Broadcast as part of the Cultural Olympiad - summer 2012.

And, sound recordists from the HARRY POTTER film series came and recorded the floor creaks in the Long Gallery at Penshurst Place, for their sound effects.

We have also had regular commercial and publicity photoshoots. Most recently for two editions of Country Life Magazine, photography by Will Pryce and Asiana Magazine.


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Literary links

Literary links

Home to the Elizabethan poet Sir Philip Sidney: Find out more about the literary figures who have been inspired by Penshurst Place.


How to find us

How to find us

Penshurst Place is close to the major roads in West Kent. Take junction 5 of the M25 and A21/A26. For public transport...



76 Productions 2010 Frog Prince
Anne of a Thousand Days
Gods and Monsters
The Other Boleyn Girl (c) Universal Studios/Alex Baileyall rights served
 
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