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