
Leicestershire IS a great destination for Film and TV.

Why Leicestershire?
When thinking of Leicester, one might imagine the slightly run-down town centre – streets of ugly mismatched buildings and messy streets, – not an attractive or ideal place for films to be shot. Leicester is also probably best known for its factory industry, particularly for all the bad press that it receives for exploitative conditions. What Leicester and its surrounding areas are yet to be known for, however, are the gorgeous parks, historic sites, impressive landscapes, stately homes and beautiful bodies of water.
Leicester is also thriving with creative talent and business. From research into local active businesses, I’ve found so many film and video production companies, studios and freelancers operating in and around Leicestershire. Its creative industries also have lots of support from the LCB depot, Leicester’s creative hub, and, for film in particular, the Phoenix theatre and (of course) Film Leicester which seeks to connect and further Leicester’s film industry.
What unique filming locations are in and around Leicestershire?
Stately/ Historic Houses:
- Belgrave Hall and gardens:

Location: Church Road, Belgrave, Leicester, LE4 5PE
Tel: +44 (0) 1162298181
Email: museums@leicester.gov.uk
- Prestwold Hall:

Location: Prestwold Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5SQ
Tel: 01509 880236
Email: enquiries@prestwold-hall.com
- Leicester Guildhall:

Location: Guildhall Ln, Leicester LE1 5FQ
Tel: +44 (0) 1162532569
Email: museums@leicester.gov.uk
- The Old Rectory:

Location: Teigh, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7RT
Tel: 01572 787681
Email: torowen@btinternet.com
- Exton Estate:

Location: Exton Park, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AN
Tel: +44 (0)1572 812208
Email: info@extonpark.co.uk
- Oakham School:

Location: Oakham School Enterprises Ltd (OSEL), Chapel Close, Market Place, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6DT
Tel: 01572 758585
Email: enterprise@oakham.rutland.sch.uk
Religious Buildings:
- Leicester Cathedral:

Location: Leicester Cathedral, St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5PZ
Tel: 0116 261 5200
Email: leicestercathedral@leccofe.org
- St Peter’s Church:

Location: Leicester Cathedral, St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5PZ
Tel: 01572 724007
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir:

Location: 135 Gipsy Lane LE4 6RH Leicester
Tel: (+44) 116 262 3791
Email: info.leicester@uk.baps.org
Landscapes and parks:
- Bradgate Park:

Location: 135 Gipsy Lane LE4 6RH Leicester
Tel: (+44) 116 262 3791
Email: info.leicester@uk.baps.org
- Rutland Water:

Location: Sykes Ln, Oakham LE15 8QL
Tel: 01780 686800
Email: parksinfo@anglianwater.co.uk
- The National Forest:

Location: Enterprise Glade, Bath Yard, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6BA
Tel: +44 (0)1283 551211
Email: media@nationalforest.org
- Victoria Park:

Location: Leicester LE1 7RY
Tel: +44 (0)116 4541003
Email: parks@leicester.gov.uk
- Abbey Park:

Location: Abbey Park Rd, Leicester LE4 5AQ
Tel: 0116 454 1003
Email: parks@leicester.gov.uk
- Beacon Hill Country Park:

Location: Car Parks at LE12 8TA and LE12 8SP
Tel: 0116 305 5000
Email: countryparks@leics.gov.uk
Air Fields and Motor Circuits:
- Donington Park Circuit:

Location: Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RP
Tel: 01474 875208
Email: Tom.Arron@msv.com
- Wymeswold Airfield and Motor Circuit:

Location: Prestwold Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5SQ
Tel: 01509 880236
Email: enquiries@prestwold-hall.com
- Bruntigthorpe Airfield and Proving Ground:

Location: Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire, LE17 5QS
Tel: 0116 279 9300
Email: paul.atkin@bruntingthorpe.com
Unique locations:
- Great Central Railway and Loughbrough Central Station:

Location: Great Central Railway PLC, Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW
Tel: 01509 632323
Email: sales@gcrailway.co.uk
- Armourgeddon:

Location: Southfields Farm, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NW
Tel: 01858 880239
Email: tracy.garner@armourgeddon.uk
- Abbey Pumping Station:

Location: Corporation Road, Leicester, LE4 5PX
Tel: +44 (0)116 299 5111
Email: museums@leicester.gov.uk
- HMP Ashwell Prison:

Location: Ashwell Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7L
Tel: 01572774100
Email: enquiries@rutland.gov.uk
- King Power Stadium:

Location: King Power Stadium, Filbert way, Leicester, LE2 7FL
Tel: 0344 815 5000
Email: press@lcfc.co.uk
- Leicester Univeristy:

Location: University Rd, Leicester LE1 7RH
Tel: 0116 252 2522
Email: pressoffice@le.ac.uk
- The Golden Mile:

Location: Golden Mile, Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 6PN
- National Space Centre:

Location: Exploration Dr, Leicester LE4 5NS
Tel: 0116 258 2107
Email: events@spacecentre.co.uk
What has been previously filmed here?
Being such an accessible place as well – bang in the middle of the country, a well connected railway line to London, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports, it’s no wonder many filmmakers have therefore chosen Leicester as a destination for their projects. Most notably: The Da Vinci Code, starring Tom Hanks, was filmed at the stunning Belvoir Castle; Rush, starring Chris Hemsworth, was filmed at the Donington Park Race course – located right next to the gorgeous Donington Hall, a mansion house; Loughborough Great Central Station has featured in many films, such as The Hours, starring Meryl Streep; Enigma, produced by Mick Jagger; while the Great Central Railway featured in the Stereophonics music video for ‘Indian Summer’.
So, choose Leicestershire!
With such a unique and diverse array of beautiful filming locations and a strong creative community, why wouldn’t Leicester, Leicestershire and its surrounding areas be a great contender for film and TV production?
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