Follies Estate, HR3

Follies Estate encompasses nearly 3000 acres of mixed farmland and woodland on the English side of the Welsh border. The landscape is varied in nature, including the foothills of the Black Mountains, leading down to flat fields of cereal crops, rolling pasture, parkland, marshland and river valleys winding through. Around 400 acres of woodland range from ancient broadleaf forest to managed conifer plantations, with wide tracks, clearings and far-reaching views across the Beacons and surrounding countryside.

Follies by name, follies by nature, the estate boasts a stand-out five storey folly tower for use, along with an obelisk and abandoned walled garden nearby. The estate also includes historic and modern farmyards, centuries-old listed barns, derelict agricultural buildings and more than 20 period houses dating from the 16th to early 19th centuries.

Although large, all the land and buildings are within a 3 mile circumference of the centre of the Estate.

  • 2,800-acre working estate bordering the Black Mountains (Bannau Brycheiniog National Park)

  • Over 20 period houses (mid-1500s to early 1800s), many Grade II listed. Exteriors only.

  • Distinctive follies, including a five-storey folly tower, an obelisk and an abandoned walled garden

  • Historic and modern farmyards with listed barns, old and derelict agricultural buildings

  • Around 400 acres of varied woodland with evergreen plantations, clearings and wide tracks

  • Parkland, rolling hills, valleys, flat open fields and far-reaching mountain views

  • Arable land, grass fields, vegetable crops, and orchards

  • Water features include a river, ponds and a large glacial lake

  • Livestock, vintage and modern machinery and plenty of props

FACILITIES AT THE LOCATION

Follies Estate offers extensive hardstanding and parking suitable for large production teams. Several modern barns can be used as production units, crew bases or storage, with flexibility across the estate for unit set-ups. Smaller crews may be accommodated in on-site holiday lets when available. Local caterers experienced with film crews are available nearby, and additional accommodation options, including hotels, Airbnbs and glamping, are within close reach.

GETTING TO FOLLIES ESTATE

By public transport, trains run from London to Hereford, followed by a taxi or local bus journey. By road, Central London is approximately three hours away, Cardiff around 1 hour 15 minutes, and Birmingham roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.