Film-Friendly Venue for Castle Interior and Backdrops
Allington Castle is a stunning and versatile location for film and television shoots, situated in the heart of Kent, near London and the South East of England. Our castle, with its manicured gardens, fountains, great hall, long gallery, battlements, portcullis, moat, castle towers, and fairy-tale charm, provides a unique and versatile atmosphere for your castle film shoot.
Extensive Experience and Amenities for Film Crews
As a film-friendly venue, we have extensive experience working with film crews and understand their specific needs. We offer a range of amenities to make the filming process as smooth as possible, including:
- Security to ensure the safety of equipment and crew.
- Paddocks for parking trailers.
- The barn, which can be used as a resting and eating place for crews and cast
Versatile Location for a Range of Productions
In addition to being a castle film location, Allington Castle can also be used as a stately home and haunted property for spooky productions. Our team will work with you every step of the way to ensure that your filming requirements are met and that you have a successful shoot.
High-Profile Film and Television Credits
Allington Castle has a rich history of hosting film and television shoots, including:
- Selected as the location for BBC Children in Need 2019.
- Featured in The Weetabix Giant advert.
- The Castle was the site of filming the 1965 episode “Castle De’ath” of The Avengers TV series.
- A popular choice for music videos and pop videos.
- Allington Castle and Gardens have been used in both Series 8 and 9 of “Horrible Histories,” playing a variety of historical locations, including Samuel Pepys’ home, The Tower of London, The Palace of Versailles, and a Tudor Castle.
- The castle has also been featured in the hit series “The Royals” (2016 – 2018)
- PinkPantheress filmed her short film “Feast on This” at Allington Castle, which was featured in this RollingStone video.
Whether you are looking for a castle film location, a stately home, or haunted property, Allington Castle is a perfect choice.
Price List for Filming Enquiries:
- A full day or any part thereof is considered to be a twelve-hour booking.
- The full-day rate is £6,000 + Vat.
- If filming requires setup and knock-down time beyond twelve hours, please allow additional time to be charged at a rate of £450 per hour or part thereof.
- Security is an additional charge and will be quoted based on specific requirements.
- Catering is not included in the price, but an on-site licensed venue in our barn is available for catering and beverages if required.
Please let us know if you have any further questions or would like to discuss your filming project in more detail.
How to Enquire?
We are excited to hear from you regarding your interest in Allington Castle. Please use our online form below to contact us, and if you wish to submit a non-disclosure agreement for signing before discussing your project, you can say this in the message box, and we will be happy to sign one and return it before discussions take place.
Estate Manager Craig Bruun and Events Manager Kerrie Gibbons look forward to discussing your film and television shoot requirements.
