Idle Farm, TW20

Idle Farm is just that, an abandoned farm left to its own devices save for the cows grazing here and there. The farm is a rare find with 100 acres of uninhabited grass wasteland just on the edge of the M25. The fields are dotted with crumbling derelict buildings that have given over to nature hinting at the working farm it once was. The land is cut through by a river during the summer months straddled by a small bridge. Idle Farm provides a stark backdrop for when a shoot requires a desolate abandoned landscape within easy access from London. Idle Farm’s sister location, Herdsman Farm is only 10 minutes drive away and can be paired together for productions.

• 100 acres of wild and natural flat grass fields including an old walled garden area as well as a summer river and marshland areas
• Numerous dilapidated and overgrown buildings including a derelict milking parlour for Jersey cattle, bull pens and an old hay barn.
• Hard standing tracks and a small bridge over the river
• Aberdeen Angus cows and sheep

FACILITIES AT THE FARM

There are large grass parking areas available and a very small hardcore section. There are no crew base facilities directly on site, but space can be provided for a production team’s honey wagon and winnebago or a small base can be made available at the owners other location, Herdsman Farm which is approximately 10 mins drive.

Numerous catering and accommodation options are available in Egham including supermarkets, restaurants and a choice of hotels and AirBnB’s.

GETTING TO IDLE FARM

Trains run from London Waterloo to Egham Station. A taxi is approximately 5 minutes drive.

London is just over an hour by car.

Shepperton Studios is under 20 minutes away and Longcross is approximately 10 minutes drive.