Oldminster Estate, SP6

Oldminster Estate is a rare location, where history stands still. At its heart stands a striking Elizabethan manor house, set within 3,000 acres of sweeping parkland, offering far reaching views over meadows, woodlands, water meadows, a river, and marshlands. Scattered throughout the estate are distinctive structures, from a hidden woodland folly, an ancient Saxon church ruins, rare saddle stone barns to an elegant clocktower beside the main house. The manor itself boasts meticulously preserved, historically staged rooms perfect for filming and photoshoots. Delve deeper, and you’ll uncover original features like the partially accessible secret tunnel leading from the house to the church and beyond. What truly sets Oldminster apart, however, is its perfectly preserved country village museum. This extraordinary space includes a vast collection of post-war props and staged sets, featuring a period-accurate school, dairy, blacksmith, and much more. With its diverse landscapes and an unparalleled selection of historical backdrops, Oldminster Estate is a one-stop destination for period filming and photoshoots.

  • 3000 acres of diverse landscape including grass fields, parkland, wild flower meadows, rolling hills and far reaching views.
  • Ancient established and newly planted woodland with tracks and isolated timber yard buildings and a folly.
  • Working Farm with modern buildings alongside derelict farmyard areas set amongst arable fields.
  • Access to a wide river alongside numerous ponds and waterways across marshland and a Victorian reservoir
  • Established gardens with orchards, cottage and walled garden areas including a Victorian greenhouse.
  • Elizabethan main house with historically accurate curated interiors
  • Listed village – thatched and historical homes in pockets across estate. Available for exteriors and potentially interiors. Please enquire about currently empty houses.
  • Museum village with post war props including  full size set up brewery, dairy, blacksmith and classroom. All available for interiors and exteriors.
  • Saxon church situated by the main house
  • 16th & 17th century untouched saddle stone barns
  • Queen Anne stables
  • Clock tower water tower situated by the main house
  • Preserved mill house
  • Long Private roads (tarmacked, and looking like public lanes/roads)
  • Animals including ducks, geese, sheep, horses, ponies, cows and dogs
  • 35 rare vintage tractors and old fire engine.
  • Other various props including classic cars and bikes, modern tractors
  • Tennis Court

FACILITIES AT THE LOCATION

A crew base is available on site with toilet facilities as well as access to a catering kitchen and space for wardrobe and makeup.

There are many parking options available, from hardstanding to compacted gravel drives and courtyards. There is also external electric access and space for crew tents and accommodation vehicles.

A ‘Shoot and stay’ option can be arranged by prior agreement in the Air BnB on site.

There are numerous other accommodation and catering options in the local vicinity.

GETTING TO OLDMINSTER ESTATE

Direct trains run from London Waterloo to Salisbury and take 1hr 30 mins. Oldminster Estate is then a 20 minute car ride.

The Estate is just under 2 hours from Bottle Yard Studios.

Central London is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes by car.