Set-Jet to Hampshire
From period dramas to futuristic thrillers, Hampshire locations have set the scene for a wide variety of films. Let the silver screen be your inspiration for making the fictional a reality and visit these Hampshire stars.
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester’s historic cathedral has been no stranger to Hollywood in recent years, doubling as the Vatican in The Da Vinci Code in 2006 and featuring in Elizabeth: The Golden Age the following year. Walk down the magnificent nave of this medieval cathedral to follow in the footsteps of Tom Hanks and Cate Blanchett.
www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Winchester College
Just a short walk from the Cathedral Winchester’s rich history continues at Winchester College founded in 1382 and believed to be the oldest continuously running school in the country. The College has been a filming location for Goodbye Mr Chips in 2002, starring Martin Clunes and later in 2006 for National Lampoon's Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj doubling up as 'Camford University'
Guided tours are available - www.winchestercollege.co.uk
The Mid Hants Railway (Watercress Line), Alresford
The Mid Hants Railway has been featured in many films, dramas and documentaries most recently Children of Men (2006), starring Clive Owen, Julianne Moore and Michael Caine.
The Watercress Line will transport you back to the 1950s when steam still reigned supreme. The route runs from Alresford to Alton through beautiful Hampshire scenery.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
HMS Warrior 1860 was the backdrop for the 1997 film Oscar and Lucinda whilst HMS Victory and the Royal Naval Museum were visited by none other than Russel Crowe for research into his part in Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003). Relive the history featured in these epic movies at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
South Parade Pier, Portsmouth
South Parade Pier along with many other parts of Portsmouth appeared in Ken Russell’s 1975 rock opera 'Tommy' starring Oliver Reed, Elton John and Tina Turner. The historic pier famously caught fire while filming was taking place, causing damage to the value of £500,000.
D-Day Museum and Royal Marines Museum, Portsmouth
Both the D-Day Museum and Royal Marines Museum in Portsmouth gave advice to the makers of Spielberg’s epic Saving Private Ryan. Discover more about the D-Day landings and the role of the Royal Marines in history at these fascinating museums.
SS Sheildhall, Southampton
The film adaptation of the award winning book Angela’s Ashes in 1999 starring Robert Carlyle featured the Steamship Sheildhall in opening scenes and its closing sequence. The SS Shieldhall is the largest remaining steam powered general cargo-passenger ship in the world; it can be visited at its home in Southampton.
Hamble, Bursledon and Swanwick
Take a river cruise into "Howards Way" in Hamble, the village boasts lots of pubs and restaurants including several bars located on the river’s many marinas. Step back in time with a trip to Old Bursledon, made famous by the TV show Howards Way. The Jolly Sailor Pub overlooks the top of the river Hamble and is adjacent to the famous Elephant Boatyard. From there you can enjoy walks from Swanwick down the length of the River Hamble.
Beaulieu National Motor Museum
Bond lovers will be in 007 heaven at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu which has an extensive collection of authentic Bond vehicles; from the Jaguar XKR Roadster used in the 2002 film 'Die Another Day' to the world's first jet ski used in the 1977 film 'The Spy Who Loved Me'.
Houghton Lodge and Gardens, Stockbridge
A haven of peace in the tranquil and unspoiled surroundings of the River Test Houghton Lodge was a location in Wilde (1997) with Stephen Fry as Oscar Wilde and Jude Law as Lord Alfred Douglas.
The wonderful costume drama of Edith Wharton’s book ‘The Buccaneers’ in 1995 was also shot here, the pier by the river was built especially for this production and it still remains today.
www.houghtonlodge.co.uk
Breamore House & Museum, Nr Fordingbridge
Elizabethan Breamore House provided the film set for television drama Children of the New Forest in 1998. The 1583 Manor House, the countryside museum and the surrounding Tudor village are a fascinating location to visit.
www.breamorehouse.com
Highclere Castle
Highclere Castle has been from Hollywood in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), Eyes Wide Shut (1999) and as the imposing Mistlethwaite Manor in the 1987 version of The Secret Garden to Bollywood, starring as the residence of Raichand family in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Most recently Highclere Castle has featured in the ITV1 major drama series Downton Abbey, which was written and created by the Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes. This stunning castle on the North Hampshire border is sure to be on a movie fans must see list.
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This page was last updated on 19 April 2011. © Copyright Hampshire County Council 2012.