Film Location Hire
Tudor manor house with origins in the 13th century
A location that works on screen and on site
Maydencroft Manor is a Tudor manor house with origins in the 13th century, set within the Hertfordshire countryside near Hitchin. Combining historic character with a working rural setting, it offers a rare balance of authenticity, scale and usability.
The site is self-contained and highly adaptable, allowing productions to move between manor, barn, gardens and open land without compromise.
The setting
One location, multiple backdrops
The manor sits within a landscape shaped by centuries of farming. Formal gardens, a historic moat and mature trees create depth and structure, while paddocks, meadows and a private cricket pitch open out into wide rural views.
Bunyan’s Barn provides a dramatic oak-framed interior with double-height volume and natural light. Surrounding buildings including the old stables, dairy and working farm structures offer a layered mix of period and agricultural settings.
Interiors and buildings
Must include Bunyan’s Barn interior (hero image in this section), Barn exterior, Stables / dairy, Manor interior (beams, fireplace etc)
Authentic spaces with flexibility Interiors feature exposed beams, fireplaces, timber floors and original detailing. The barn offers scale and versatility, while smaller outbuildings provide more intimate, characterful environments.
Modern spaces are available discreetly within the manor, supporting production needs without impacting the historic setting.
Production logistics
- Designed to function as a production base Maydencroft is not just visually strong, it works practically.
- Private one-acre concrete yard for unit base
- Access for articulated lorries and large vehicles
- Additional gravel and grass parking areas
- Overflow parking within adjacent fields
- Crew and support spaces available by arrangement
- Access is via a rural lane with a large gated entrance. The team works closely with productions to plan vehicle movement and setup.
Filming environment
Quiet, controlled and reliable
The setting is peaceful and free from major external disruption.
No nearby railways or flight paths
Minimal traffic noise
Occasional livestock and farm activity
Fully self-contained for controlled filming
This makes it suitable for both large productions and smaller, sound-sensitive shoots.
Section 6: sustainability
A location with purpose
Maydencroft is part of a wider environmental business focused on conservation and land management.
The land is managed through conservation grazing using native breeds, supporting biodiversity and restoring historic landscapes. Renewable energy and responsible land use are central to how the site operates.
Previous productions
A proven filming location
Maydencroft Manor has hosted a range of film and television productions, using both the manor and wider landscape.
Byron (BBC Two), starring Jonny Lee Miller
Interior scenes filmed within the manor
Food of Love, starring Richard E. Grant
Extensive use of Bunyan’s Barn and farmyard
Kavanagh QC
Filming within the gardens to the east of the house
The Fat of the Land by The Prodigy
Hosted the album launch
The Sunday Times
Promotional imagery
Supporting line From period drama to music and editorial shoots, the setting translates naturally to screen.
Key features
At a glance
Tudor manor house and historic barn
Formal gardens, moat and mature grounds
Open countryside and private cricket pitch
Multiple period and agricultural buildings
Farm setting with cattle and sheep
Large unit base and parking capacity
Close to Hitchin and within easy reach of London
Plan your next shoot at Maydencroft Manor
For availability, site visits and production enquiries, contact the team.