Nearby Locations to Farnborough International Studios

Farnborough International Studios is strategically located in an area rich with diverse filming locations, offering filmmakers a variety of settings to enhance their productions.

Farnborough Airport

Located next to the studios, Farnborough Airport features state-of-the-art aviation facilities and has served as a filming location, offering an authentic aeronautical setting.

The Wind Tunnels

Originally constructed for aviation research, these expansive structures create a dramatic and authentic setting for science fiction, historical dramas, thrillers, and beyond. Whether capturing gritty industrial aesthetics or sleek, high-tech environments, the Wind Tunnels offer limitless creative potential.

Hankley Common

Hankley Common is a popular filming location in Surrey, known for its expansive heathland, pine forests, and sand dunes. Its unique and varied landscape has made it a favourite for both historical and action-packed scenes in film and television. Featured prominently in Skyfall (2012), where it served as the setting for James Bond's ancestral home in Scotland.

Hawley Lake, surrounding Woodlands and Hawley Village

Located approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Farnborough, Hawley Lake and its adjacent woodlands have been featured in several high-profile films. Notably, they served as filming sites for: Die Another Day (2002), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018). The lake and woodlands offer versatile landscapes suitable for various cinematic scenes.

Basingstoke Canal

Running through nearby towns such as Fleet and Woking, the Basingstoke Canal provides serene waterways and lush greenery, perfect for tranquil and scenic shots.

Wellesley Woodlands

A short drive from the studios, Wellesley Woodlands offers over 100 hectares of natural landscapes, including woodlands, wetlands, and meadows, suitable for various outdoor scenes.

The Aldershot Observatory

A listed dome shaped building with a nine-inch refractor telescope, built by Sir Howard Grubb of Dublin in 1891, is equatorial mounted. The observatory is open to the public by appointment and is regularly closed off for filming to offer a private period location close to the studios.

Bourne woods, Buryhills and Redland Woods

Owned by Forestry England, these extensive woods—some of which replicate the towering pines of a Siberian forest—are perfect for secluded kidnapping scenes or climactic fight sequences, like those seen in Gladiator 2 or Kraven the Hunter, which was also filmed on our sound stage.

The Garrison in Aldershot

Looking for the perfect backdrop for military or historical scenes? The Garrison in Aldershot, known as the "Home of the British Army," offers an unparalleled setting for your next big production. From an onsite chapel to period Barrack buildings these are well used for productions.

St Michael’s Abbey

A stunning late 19th century monastery building and abbey, St Michael's Abbey is situated on a hill surrounded by its own conservation area and mature woodland.

Farnborough Shopping centre, Princes Mead Shopping Centre

Looking for a shop frontage? Farnborough Princes Mead Shopping Centre offers diverse shop frontages, spacious walkways, and a realistic retail setting, making it ideal for filming.

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