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Filming at Edenhall Estate

Edenhall Estate possesses wonderfully enchanting character, which makes it a perfect backdrop for film production. A rustic, quintessentially English estate, Edenhall holds a perfect, British countryside scene. Once home to the Luck of Edenhall, which now resides in the Victoria and Albert Museum, Edenhall has always been a place of significance. Its age and rich history brings forth its magnificent stature, an important aspect of a film set.

Edenhall’s wide variety of habitats, ecosystems, and privacy allows wildlife to flourish and encapsulates the pinnacle of English estates.

Production Value

Natural Landscape Features

  • 500 acres of dense, old-growth coniferous and deciduous forest
  • 1500 acres of total estate land
  • 500 miles of hand-placed dry stone walling
  • 300 fence gates
  • Historic deer park with an ancient breed of Fallow deer
  • Over 100 species of wild birds
  • 5 miles of private riverfront fields and forest, including the portion where River Eamont connects to River Eden
  • 2 miles of trout and salmon-rich river
  • 70 miles of gravel and dirt road
  • Private lake only a short walk from the estate house, home to swans and a variety of bird species
  • The estate garden is home to England’s largest and oldest cedar tree, as well as holds the world record for tallest avenue of lime trees

Structures and Buildings

  • High Barn: 270-degree views of Pennines and Fells
  • Stone barns: used for storage with a rustic look
  • Event barn: renovated, big open space for events, filming, and more
  • Front entrance gate: two large, stone pillars holding the estate coat of arms
  • Historic gatehouse: cinematic and elegant stone pillars with a sophisticated design
  • Long, straightaway drive down to estate house with dense forestry on both sides
  • Old estate mansion stairs: lead down to the lake, with a view of the cattle fields and deer park from the top
  • The land is home to old wells, an abandoned and overgrown pool, as well as a dovecot with intricate woodwork
  • An abandoned stone-built ice hut hidden in the forest

Amenities

  • 13th-century church on property: available for filming, with a rustic, gothic structure and character, its outskirts dotted with 200-year-old headstones
  • The full estate can sleep up to 100 people, convenient for hosting actors or film crew
  • 90% of the estate is private, with no public access or interference
  • A wide variety of old to new lets, each having immense beauty and personality to make the perfect scene
  • 3 acres of English gardens, a lush variety of plant life mixed with old stone garden walls
  • Abandoned dove keep at the end of the garden
  • The estate holds a main courtyard overlooked by a brilliant blue clock tower, as well as stables and plenty of parking
  • Three-phase electricity is available to serve filming demands
  • All-terrain vehicles are available to lend from the estate

Local Area

  • Farming on the estate holds a variety of sheep, Jersey-Friesian cattle, and a dairy farm
  • The town of Edenhall is picturesque and quaint; smaller estate homes dot the countryside with little traffic
  • Estate sports field on the river’s edge, perfect for staging cricket, rugby, football games and more
  • The estate is backdropped by the Pennines and Fells, adding an element to the backdrop

The estate hosted the main office of the Thorm Company, an international film advising agency. Edenhall is no stranger to the film industry and has been a renowned hub for over 50 years.