CHURCHES, TEMPLES & RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS : FRANCE | |
Regions of the South of France | |
[The French Riviera is one of the most attractive and varied shooting areas in Europe] |
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CHURCHES, TEMPLES & RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS : IRELAND | |
Co. Monaghan | |
[The estate has a church dating from the 1600s with crypt and graveyard] |
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CHURCHES, TEMPLES & RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS : MONGOLIA | |
[Location Scouting in one of Asia's last unspoilt destinations] |
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CHURCHES, TEMPLES & RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS : SWEDEN | |
Jukkasjärvi | |
[Spectacular Chapel constructed from ice] |
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CHURCHES, TEMPLES & RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS : UNITED KINGDOM | |
ENGLAND | |
Berkshire | |
[The estate, with its acres of parklands, lawns, gardens & 11-acre lake has many interesting features including the 11th century Village Church] |
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[A stunning 17th century mansion and former Royal house, Both the Tapestry Hall and the Tapestry staircase were used in this film and George V's dying bedroom scene was shot in Cumberland Lodge Chapel] |
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[On The estate is the beautiful riverside church of St Margret's] |
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[Situated in spectacular landscaped grounds Wickham House offers a 19th century church with a 10th century tower; Victorian Gothic architecture replete with gargoyles] |
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Cambridgeshire | |
[Four acres of romantic gardens, renowned for its old-fashioned roses, majestic lawns, elegant lake and restored Jacobean chapel] |
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Cheshire | |
[The 2,000 acre estate contains parkland landscaped in the 'Brownian' style during the 18th century with a Lime Avenue dating from 1688 which leads to a woodland Wilderness with winding paths, temples, bridges and follies in a rococo manner] |
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[Has a varied set of locations including two private Mainwaring Chapels] |
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Cornwall | |
[This former Victorian nunnery has a wealth of period details including a Great Hall, which could easily be dressed as a vaulted church] |
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[The house was built in 1683, a former Georgian rectory steeped in history and heritage and is now is now a listed building] |
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[The surrounding country park has within it 55 listed buildings and heritage sites including Maker Church. First mentioned in 1186, enlarged in the 15th century. The family church of the Edgcumbes] |
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[The surrounding country park has within it 55 listed buildings and heritage sites including Milton's Temple. 1755 - a circular Ionic temple, with a plaque inscribed with lines from the poem Paradise Lost, "overhead up grew, Insuperable heights of loftiest shade....." John Milton, (1608 - 1674] |
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[The surrounding country park has within it 55 listed buildings and heritage sites including Rame Church. Rebuilt from a Norman church in 1239, and enlarged in the 15th century] |
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[The surrounding country park has within it 55 listed buildings and heritage sites including St. Julian's Well. A tiny 15th century chapel and holy well, restored c.1890] |
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[The surrounding country park has within it 55 listed buildings and heritage sites including St. Michael's Chapel. 14th century - A chapel and simple lighthouse, with a beacon site nearby. Across the neck of the headland are the earthworks of an Iron Age fort] |
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[Situated on the hill overlooking the City and 19th century Truro Cathedral, the main School building was established in 1882 and in 1928 the Prince of Wales (later to become King Edward VIII) laid the foundation stone of the school chapel] |
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Devon | |
[Has an 11th Century chapel, which has a 12th century doorway and a 15th century wagon roof] |
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[An impressive Victorian house located in a stunning setting with extensive beautiful grounds and breathtaking views over the green rolling valley] |
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[Capability Brown Parkland surrounds a stunning Catholic Chapel where Mass has been said regularly since 1673] |
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Dorset | |
[The old chapel Now called the Great Hall with an impressive 17th Century wagon roof of trussed rafters in eight bays] |
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[The gardens contain a unique collection of buildings including a temple and theatre, a dell water garden, Nepalese buildings, a colonial Victorian Pavilion] |
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Essex | |
[Offering beautiful countryside grounds, historical buildings, The school has a large sports hall, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, classrooms, auditoriums, a theatre, a chapel, houses for accommodation and a large dining room] |
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Gloucestershire | |
[Situated in 1,140 acres with a church, 27 period cottages, 194 acres of managed woodland and beautifully landscaped gardens] |
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[The village is composed of attractive stone cottages all under the ownership of the Estate. They are listed with Costwold stone roofs and all utility services situated underground. The village is a thriving community and comprises of St Andrews Church, Village Hall, Primary School Post Office and Shop and Village Pub. There is also a local cricket club and even it's own polo ground] |
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Hampshire | |
[There are original and unusual agricultural buildings including rare saddle stone barns and a Saxon church] |
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[For historic ships, castles & forts, Victorian structures and modern architecture choose Portsmouth the waterfront city] |
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[The Parish Church is located in the garden and the view of the House and Church over the haha from amongst the trees in the park gives an air of old world timelessness] |
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Herefordshire | |
Established in 1346 as an Augustinian monastery, now lovingly converted into stunning self-catered accommodation but can still be dressed to for many types of Period Drama |
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Hertfordshire | |
[A country house set in the heart of 800 acres of woodland. Tirrells House - North - dates from 1310-1320 - used to be a chapel] |
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[Buildings on the estate include a Victorian estate offices and adjoining 12th century church, just 20 miles north of London] |
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Kent | |
[Set in 1,000 acres of beautiful countryside with 600 acres of woodland and it's own Equestrian Centre the Estate has an Edwardian Manor House to Film in, an Edwardian Stable Block with 46 stables and indoor and outdoor arenas, 7 acres of formal gardens and of course the old priory building St Augustines] |
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[Offers a wide and diverse range of locations that includes churches, temples & religious buildings] |
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[There is a magnificent, wooden domed chapel with lovely stained glass window] |
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[The superb acoustics of the Chapel of St Augustine make it a favourite recording venue for a number of leading record companies. The Chapel also has one of the finest organs in the country, a four-manual Marcussen organ, built in 1995] |
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Leicestershire | |
[The medieval gothic architect, Augustus Welby Pugin chapel is a little gem with its beautiful stained glass windows, its own bell tower and balcony and intricately carved rood-screens] |
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[Rich in history and is perfect for many types of Period Drama, which together with it's extensive and attractive grounds make it the perfect location and also a Unit Base/Production Headquarters when filming in this evocative part of the Country] |
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[Situated It is in a hamlet, with only a church. Built in 1740, and the main rooms are unchanged, showing all cornices, plasterwork, etc., with a fine oak staircase and original shutters] |
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London | |
[Buildings on the estate include a Victorian estate offices and adjoining 12th century church, just 20 miles north of London] |
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[A typical 19th century school with features such as a Victorian wood panelled Great Hall with Conacher Organ Gallery, cloisters and a small chapel] |
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[Production Designers and Art Directors will appreciate the attractive interiors in particular the Victorian style chapel] |
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Manchester | |
[The current medieval structure built by Henry V dates from 1421 with the lower part of the Tower dating back over 800 years] |
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Norfolk | |
[Situated in picturesque Norfolk, just one hour from Norwich and easy to reach from London, Pentney Abbey is a stunning location complete with 35 acres of gorgeous grounds and a rich history] |
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Northumberland | |
[There is a stone chapel in the grounds along with a beautiful Victorian walled garden] |
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[Has a little Norman Church, dating from the first half of the 12th Century] |
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Rutland | |
[Rich in history and is perfect for many types of Period Drama, which together with it's extensive and attractive grounds make it the perfect location and also a Unit Base/Production Headquarters when filming in this evocative part of the Country] |
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Somerset | |
[A former Cistercian monastery dating from the 12th century with medieval Cloisters, the 16th century Great Hall, the vaulted Undercroft, Library and Chapel, Surrounded by 30 acres of award winning gardens and at the heart of a 1600 acre estate with farmland and woodland] |
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[An enchanting candlelit Saxon church and one of the smallest in England, with seating for only 40-50 people] |
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[St Mary's church is perched on an island within the 35 acre fishing lake and was made famous by Henry Newbolt's poem, The Tale of Fidele and the BBC programme "a passion for churches"] |
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[A splendid 19th Century Chapel which was built in 1907 and seats 300] |
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[The present Cathedral was begun about 1175 on a new site to the north of an old minster church] |
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Suffolk | |
[Set in 170 acres of beautiful Suffolk countryside, this site offers everything a film maker could possibly want; a stunning 1812 vintage Georgian Farmhouse with many period outbuildings and every type of countryside location and, with enough time to obtain permission, a redundant village Church] |
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[A magnificent 18th century mansion within 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland. The iron bridge of 1803 crosses the river Lark flowing beside the formal gardens and terraces into a large lake. The beautiful parish church lies within the grounds] |
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Surrey | |
[Has the medieval Lovekyn Chapel, conveniently situated in the heart of Kingston upon Thames] |
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[A museum of past village life covering the years from 1750 to 1960 housed in purpose-built and reconstructed buildings including a chapel] |
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[Located in Woking, St John the Baptist School has a range of buildings from its original build in 1970 to its ever-growing extensions. With a green screen studio, chapel, school hall and stage plus many multi-sized classrooms, it would be ideal for any education television drama and film] |
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Sussex | |
[From the inspiring causeway approach, eerie cellars, and the towering ruins of The Great Hall and Chapel vaulted with elaborate windows, Cowdray Historic Tudor House casts an enticing historical shadow over its surrounding countryside] |
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[All Saints Chapel chapel was built in 1874. The listed chapel in the style of High Victorian Gothic Revival is noted for polychrome effects, geometric tiling and an unusual gallery, supported on marble pillars] |
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Warwickshire | |
[The main school building, with its stunning façade, and the chapel are the oldest buildings which remain today modern additions include a professional theatre, sports hall and swimming pool and state of the art science centre] | ![]() |
West Midlands | |
[The Royal School provides the perfect backdrop for many types of Period Drama, Commercials and Photo shoots. There is an authentic period chapel onsite which will peak the interest of Art Directors and Production Designers] |
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Wiltshire | |
[A 13th Century Abbey house with a truly spectacular 5 acre garden which has brought praise from around the world. In the house itself, there is the Tudor hall and drawing room for film opportunities plus the undercroft which formed part of the Abbots’ lodgings built in 1265 and used as a dungeon during the English Civil War, the house itself being used as the Governor’s Residence by both Cavaliers and Roundheads] |
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[Highlights of the town include St Bartholomew's Church] |
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[Historic churches of varying architectural styles] | ![]() |
[Formerly a vicarage. It is now an elegant Cotswold stone hotel set in seven acres on the outskirts of the Saxon village of Purton] |
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[The gardens contain a unique collection of buildings including a temple and theatre, a dell water garden, Nepalese buildings, a colonial Victorian Pavilion] |
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Worcestershire | |
[The estate offers major heritage buildings – the Clock Tower, the Stable Yard and Chapel, the two Lodges, the Walled Garden and the Victorian Gardens] |
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[Avoncroft Museum is home to over 30 different buildings and structures which have been rescued and re-built in rural Worcestershire] |
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[The main building, built in 1865, is an excellent example of Neo Gothic architecture with a chapel] |
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CHURCHES, TEMPLES & RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS : WALES | |
Regions of Wales | |
[For many religious monuments and buildings such as Priories, Friaries, Abbeys, Churches and Chapels locations contact the historic environment service of the Welsh Assembly Government] |
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Glamorgan | |
[Founded in 1130 but the earliest monastic buildings do not survive, but the west cloister range was begun in the later twelfth century. Work continued on other buildings around the cloister until the mid- thirteenth century, and a new abbey church was built in the Decorated Gothic style between about 1280 and 1330] |
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Monmouthshire | |
[Available during the school holidays, the buildings offer an array of opportunities for filming. From the chapel, to the School’s own Blake Theatre, there are locations to suit many different plots and genres] |
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CHURCHES, TEMPLES & RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS : NORTHERN IRELAND | |
Regions of Northern Ireland | |
[Established to accelerate the development of a dynamic and sustainable film and television industry |
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Co. Armagh | |
[A large earthwork of circular plan surrounding the summit of a drumlin, a pagan sanctuary of 240m in internal diameter] |
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Co. Down | |
[Exhibit buildings and churches from the early 1900s] |
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Co. Fermanagh | |
[The region is abundant in historical features, with many monastic sites such as Devenish and White Island] |
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[The most important of Lough Erne's many island church settlements] |
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Londonderry | |
[Has a Neo-Gothic Church set within stunning river valley setting] |
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CHURCHES, TEMPLES & RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS : SCOTLAND | |
Edinburgh | |
[This is a wonderful converted church perfect for lectures, meetings or social events and contains a modern 158 seat auditorium with state-of-the-art AV equipment and an audience voting facility] |
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Stirlingshire | |
[Has a remarkable Aumbry, normally only seen in ancient monasteries] |
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