Towns & cities
Borehamwood
town in Hertfordshire, England, UK
England · 51.6578, -0.2723
Borehamwood is recorded as a filming location for 1 production. Wikidata records these shoots at town level: somewhere in Borehamwood, rather than at one identified spot. Wikipedia names it for 60 more.
93 productions were filmed at 1 place inside Borehamwood rather than at Borehamwood itself: listed below, each with the place it was shot.
“Having chosen King's novel as a basis for his next project, and after a pre-production phase, Kubrick had sets constructed on soundstages at EMI Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England.”
Movies filmed in Borehamwood
Filmed here, per Wikipedia
Productions whose English Wikipedia article names Borehamwood as somewhere it was shot, with no matching statement on Wikidata. Weaker evidence than the statements above, so it gets its own list, each production’s own page links the exact section the claim comes from.
- Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope 1977
- 2001: A Space Odyssey 1968
- Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back 1980
- Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981
- The Shining 1980
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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
1989
“Filming for the castle interiors took place in the United Kingdom from June 5 to 10, 1988, at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England.” Wikipedia
- Eyes Wide Shut 1999
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 2011
- Tomorrow Never Dies 1997
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The Crown
2016–2023
“An estimated 25% of the first season was filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, with the remainder filmed on location, altogether taking 152 days.” Wikipedia
- Empire of the Sun 1987
- Lolita 1962
- Kick-Ass 2010
- Closer 2004
- Murder on the Orient Express 1974
- Jurassic World Rebirth 2025
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The Dirty Dozen
1967
“Interiors and set pieces took place at MGM-British Studios, Borehamwood, where the château set was built under the direction of art director William Hutchinson.” Wikipedia
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Mogambo
1953
“Interiors were shot at the MGM-British Studios, in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England.” Wikipedia
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EastEnders
1985–
“The majority of EastEnders episodes are filmed at the BBC Elstree Centre in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.” Wikipedia
- Where Eagles Dare 1968
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Ivanhoe
1952
“Scenes were filmed on soundstages at MGM-British Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, and on location at Doune Castle, Scotland.” Wikipedia
- A Shot in the Dark 1964
- Blackmail 1929
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Anastasia
1956
“The studio interiors were shot at MGM-British Studios at Borehamwood, England.” Wikipedia
- The Fearless Vampire Killers 1967
- Masters of the Universe 2026
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The Haunting
1963
“Interior sets were constructed and shot at the MGM-British Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.” Wikipedia
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The Prisoner
1967–1968
“The Village setting was further augmented by the use of the backlot facilities at MGM-British Studios in Borehamwood.” Wikipedia
- Village of the Damned 1960
- Enigma 2001
- The Inn of the Sixth Happiness 1958
- Voyage of the Damned 1976
- The Masque of the Red Death 1964
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Knights of the Round Table
1953
“All three were made at MGM's British studios at Borehamwood, near London and partly filmed on location.” Wikipedia
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Scars of Dracula
1970
“The film was shot on location in Hertfordshire and made at Elstree Studios, Borehamwood and Hertfordshire, England.” Wikipedia
- Inspector Clouseau 1968
- Hanover Street 1979
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Bhowani Junction
1956
“The film was shot in England at MGM-British Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, on the Longmoor Military Railway, and on location in Lahore, Pakistan.” Wikipedia
- Gorgo 1961
- Get Real 1998
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Nicholas Nickleby
2002
“Interiors were filmed in Elstree Studios in Borehamwood and Three Mills Studios in the East End of London.” Wikipedia
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Holby City
1999–
“The city exterior is represented by Bristol, though Holby City is filmed at BBC Elstree Centre in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.” Wikipedia
- The Last Days on Mars 2013
- Tom Thumb 1958
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Quatermass and the Pit
1967
“At this time, Hammer was operating out of the Associated British Studios in Elstree, Borehamwood.” Wikipedia
- Eye of the Devil 1966
- UFO 1970–
- Blood from the Mummy's Tomb 1971
- Danger Man 1960–
- Doppelgänger 1969
- Love's Kitchen 2011
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The Fighting Pimpernel
1950
“The film was shot in 1949 at various British film studios in Boreham Wood, Elstree and Shepperton, Surrey.” Wikipedia
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The Baron
1966–
“However, filming never left the UK; it was filmed chiefly in and around Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, then owned by Associated British Pictures.” Wikipedia
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Hot Millions
1968
“Filmed at MGM-British Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, and on location.” Wikipedia
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Out of Season
1975
“Out of Season was filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, and on location in Dorset, primarily at the Isle of Portland, including the village of Chiswell, as well as Lulworth Cove.” Wikipedia
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Beat Girl
1960
“The movie was filmed at MGM-British Studios at Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, UK, with exteriors filmed in Soho and Chislehurst Caves (then in Kent).” Wikipedia
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On the Buses
1971
“The film was made on location and at Elstree Studios at Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.” Wikipedia
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44 Inch Chest
2009
“44 Inch Chest is set and filmed in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, and London, England on 26 May and 13 July 2008.” Wikipedia
- Up Pompeii 1971
- The Likely Lads 1976
And 1 more, per Wikipedia:
Movies and TV series filmed elsewhere in Borehamwood
93 productions shot at 1 place inside Borehamwood, each named beside it. Separate from the list above, which is what Wikidata records against Borehamwood itself.
- Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 2005
- Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1983
- The King's Speech Elstree Studios 2010
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1984
- Back to the Future Part III Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1990
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1988
- The Danish Girl Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 2015
- Never Say Never Again Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1983
- Wicked Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 2024
- Evita Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1996
- The Other Boleyn Girl Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 2008
- Reds Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1981
- Willow Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1988
- Julia Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1977
- Monty Python's The Meaning of Life Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1983
- Allied Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 2016
- Labyrinth Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1986
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1987
- Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 2004
- One Million Years B.C. Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1966
- Flash Gordon Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1980
- The World's End Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 2013
- Wuthering Heights Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 2026
- The Dark Crystal Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1982
- Moby Dick Elstree Studios 1956
- Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1951
- Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes Elstree Studios 1984
- The Sundowners Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1960
- Fort Boyard Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1990–
- Young Sherlock Holmes Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1985
- Return to Oz Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1985
- Breaking and Entering Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 2006
- Bright Star Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 2009
- The Manxman Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1929
- White Nights Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1985
- Strictly Come Dancing Elstree Studios 2004
- The Saint Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1962–
- Omen III: The Final Conflict Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1981
- The Man Who Knew Too Little Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1997
- Things to Come Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1936
- Look Back in Anger Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1959
- The Abominable Dr. Phibes Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1971
- The Little Prince Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1974
- The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1961
- The Vampire Lovers Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1970
- Eureka Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1983
- Werwulf Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 2026
- Island in the Sun Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1957
- Murder by Decree Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1979
- The Nanny Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1965
- The Man Who Never Was Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1956
- Another Time, Another Place Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1958
- Betrayed Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1954
- Dark of the Sun Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1968
- Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1974
- Ice Cold in Alex Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1958
- Knave of Hearts Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1954
- The Razor's Edge Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1984
- The Voice UK Elstree Studios 2012–
- Dr. Phibes Rises Again Elstree Studios per Wikipedia 1972
The 60 most widely covered are above. The other 33, each with the place inside Borehamwood it was shot at:
- Haunted Honeymoon Elstree Studios
- No Blade of Grass Elstree Studios
- The Anniversary Elstree Studios
- The Awakening Elstree Studios
- The Thomas Crown Affair Elstree Studios
- Valentino Elstree Studios
- Action of the Tiger Elstree Studios
- Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) Elstree Studios
- Safari Elstree Studios
- The Boy Friend Elstree Studios
- Beyond Mombasa Elstree Studios
- Have I Got News for You Elstree Studios
- Night Watch Elstree Studios
- The Devil's Disciple Elstree Studios
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Elstree Studios
- The Champions Elstree Studios
- Zarak Elstree Studios
- Captain Kronos – Vampire Hunter Elstree Studios
- Night of the Eagle Elstree Studios
- Rob Roy, the Highland Rogue Elstree Studios
- The Crystal Maze Elstree Studios
- The Yellow Balloon Elstree Studios
- Fear in the Night Elstree Studios
- The Young Ones Elstree Studios
- The Way of Lost Souls Elstree Studios
- Duel in the Jungle Elstree Studios
- For Better, for Worse Elstree Studios
- Comes a Bright Day Elstree Studios
- A Question of Adultery Elstree Studios
- Sparrers Can't Sing Elstree Studios
- Will Any Gentleman...? Elstree Studios
- Not Now, Comrade Elstree Studios
- We Joined the Navy Elstree Studios
Named here by Borehamwood’s own Wikipedia article
Productions this page’s own Wikipedia article says were shot at Borehamwood, where neither Wikidata nor the production’s own article records it. That is the weakest evidence on this atlas, so these get no pin on the map and stay out of the downloads — the sentence is quoted in full below each one so you can judge it.
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“Many films were shot at the studios on Shenley Road including The Dam Busters (1955), Star Wars (1977, and subsequent films in the franchise), Moby Dick (1956), Summer Holiday (1963), and The Shining (1980) starring Jack Nicholson, some of the Indiana Jones films.” Wikipedia
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Inspector Morse 1987–
“The Inspector Morse TV series' production offices were based in the studios and, although the series was set in Oxford, several exterior locations (banks, shops etc.) were filmed in the streets of Borehamwood.” Wikipedia
Filming locations nearby
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Studios & sets
Elstree Studios
England·under 1 km
film and television production facility on Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
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Landmarks & buildings
BBC Elstree Centre
United Kingdom·under 1 km
television production facility in Hertfordshire, England
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Towns & cities
Elstree
England·3 km south-west
village in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, England
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Castles & palaces
Aldenham House
England·3 km west
country house in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, UK
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Landscapes & nature
Aldenham Reservoir
England·3 km south-west
reservoir in Hertfordshire, England, UK
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Landscapes & nature
Aldenham Country Park
United Kingdom·3 km west
park in United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
What was filmed in Borehamwood?
155 productions are recorded as filmed in Borehamwood, 93 of them at places inside it, including A Clockwork Orange (1971), Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) and 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). 61 of the credits come from Wikipedia articles rather than Wikidata statements and are labelled per Wikipedia.
Which is the best known production filmed in Borehamwood?
A Clockwork Orange (1971), covered by 72 Wikipedia language editions, which is how this atlas ranks fame.
Where is Borehamwood?
Borehamwood is in the United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.6578, -0.2723.
What other filming locations are near Borehamwood?
Elstree Studios (under 1 km), BBC Elstree Centre (under 1 km), Elstree (3 km south-west), Aldenham House (3 km west) and 2 more, all within 40 km and listed on this page with photographs.
Where does this information come from?
Filming location statements on Wikidata, joined to the place's coordinates and Wikipedia article, plus places named in Wikipedia articles, which are labelled per Wikipedia wherever they appear. The photograph is from Wikimedia Commons, by Nigel Cox, CC BY-SA 2.0.