Alice Holt Forest and nearby Bourne Woods have been described by various film makers as "a fantastic asset".
Within easy reach of London, Alice Holt is often a Location Manager's first port of call. With its diverse and accessible range of locations, many TV productions, movies and commercials have been staged here.
Feature films include GLADIATOR (Russell Crowe), CHILDREN OF MEN (Clive Owen, Michael Caine, Julianne Moore) ELIZABETH,THE GOLDEN AGE (Cate Blanchett, Clive Owen), THE GOLDEN COMPASS (Nicol Kidman, Daniel Craig) and INKHEART (Helen Mirren, Brendon Fraser,Paul Bettany). Alice Holt and Bourne Woods have also been the settings for a number of television dramas such as Henry V111, Redcap, Foyles War and The Bill as well as a number of music promotions for well known bands including Cold Play.
To find out more about the Forestry Commission's wide variety of locations only 45 minutes from central London, please contact Pam Eastwood, Filming Liaison Officer on 01420 23666 or 07778 110349, or email her on pam.eastwood@forestry.gov.uk. A CD of filming locations is available on request.
