Harebell Estate, AL9

Harebell Estate is a 350-acre estate combining period architecture, extraordinary interiors, arable land, parkland and ancient woodland.

The estate’s architecture spans centuries, and its variety spans the playfully dressed manor house, a traditional farmhouse, a ruined chapel, a dovecote, a Victorian piggery, and an old cattle yard. In particular, the manor house’s rich history is embodied in its opulent, eccentric, and decadent interiors, paying homage to Harebells’ celebrated past occupants. The house provides striking backdrops for productions seeking eccentricity and maximalist grandeur. Other features include a derelict swimming pool, bridges, a sunken ice house, pheasant pens, and a boathouse by the water. Around the farmyard, crews will also find a mix of historic barns and outbuildings alongside larger mid-20th-century farm buildings and garages.

The landscape offers a 17th-century walled garden (built with over 600,000 bricks!), open fields, parkland, and 120 acres of woodland, including an ancient stretch with winding tracks, leafy canopies, and atmospheric clearings. Four interlinked lakes create scenic water features, while a long, tarmacked drive loops through the estate, doubling as a wide circular road.

Harebell Estate combines heritage, scale, and variety, making it a versatile choice for film, TV, and stills productions.

  • 350 acres of arable land, parkland, and formal gardens

  • Manor House and a traditional farmhouse (both available for interiors)

  • 17th-century walled garden, ruined chapel and a dovecote

  • Farmyard buildings: 17th-century barns, 19th-century garages, large 1960s barn, Victorian piggery, cattle yard

  • 120 acres of ancient woodland with tracks, clearings, and scenic corners

  • Four lakes flowing into one another

  • Derelict swimming pool, three bridges, ice house, pheasant pens, boathouse

  • Long, circular tarmacked drive

  • Vintage and modern props, including classic cars, tractors, and Land Rovers

 

FACILITIES AT THE LOCATION

The estate provides parking for crews with hardstanding for 3–4 large lorries. Additional parking is available along the driveway. Indoor spaces, including the estate office and other rooms, can be used as green rooms, dressing rooms, or kitchens.

Local catering is supported by village pubs and takeaways within 5–10 minutes, with delivery options available. Overnight accommodation may be possible, while a range of hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering options are available 10–15 minutes away.

GETTING TO HAREBELL ESTATE

Harebell Estate is just 20 minutes away by train from London King’s Cross to Hatfield, Welham Green, or Potters Bar stations, each around 8–10 minutes’ drive from the estate, with taxi ranks available.

High Barnet (Northern Line) and Cockfosters (Picadilly Line) stations are 15–20 drive, with Elstree Studios being only 20 minutes away by car.

North London is only 30 minutes away.