Where is Denham Film Studios?

Denham Film Studios is in London, United Kingdom (postcode UB9 5LJ), in the parish of Denham.

How do I get to Denham Film Studios?

The nearest railway station is Denham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode UB9 5LJ.

Is Denham Film Studios a listed building?

Denham Film Studios is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.

Is Denham Film Studios a protected site?

Yes — Denham Film Studios is part of the Mid Colne Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Denham Film Studios?

The nearest railway station is Denham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode UB9 5LJ.

Historic houses · London

Denham Film Studios

In or near Denham.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Denham Film Studios — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Denham · 0.7 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

Denham Film Studios is located at postcode UB9 5LJ, and the nearest railway station is Denham, which is 0.7 km away. Entry details are not provided, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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Denham Film Studios is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Summary from the official site

Denham Film Studios, originally a significant site for film production, is being transformed into a residential development featuring Art Deco architecture. The site includes a restored cinema and community spaces, while retaining its historical significance linked to notable filmmakers and films produced there.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Mid Colne Valley SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Denham Film Studios was a British film production studio operating from 1936 to 1952, founded by Alexander Korda, in Buckinghamshire. Notable films made at Denham include Brief Encounter and David Lean's Great Expectations. From the 1950s to the 1970s the studio became best known for recording film music, including the scores for Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Star Wars. The studio buildings were demolished in 1981 and the site re-landscaped as a business park; as of 2017 it has been turned over to residential use.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The studios were founded by Alexander Korda in 1935, on a 165-acre (668,000 m<sup>2</sup>) site known as 'The Fisheries' near the village of Denham, Buckinghamshire, and designed by architects Walter Gropius and Maxwell Fry. At the time it was the largest facility of its kind in the UK. In 1937, Queen Mary visited the studios while The Drum was being filmed. In 1946, 'Stage One Music Theatre' opened. Designed by sound recordist and engineer Cyril Crowhurst, the stage could accommodate 120 performers. The studios were known by various names during their lifetime including London Film Studios, the home of Korda's London Films. It was merged with the Rank Organisation's Pinewood Studios to…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.5846, -0.4989
District: Buckinghamshire
Parish: Denham
Postcode: UB9 5LJ
Parliamentary constituency: Beaconsfield
Phone: Tel: 01279 873 300
Established: 1936
Nearest railway station: Denham — 0.7 km
Official site: www.weston-homes.com

Sources

wikidata: Q3022458 (CC0)
wikipedia: Denham Film Studios (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Denham Film Studios?: Denham Film Studios is in London, United Kingdom (postcode UB9 5LJ), in the parish of Denham.
What is Denham Film Studios?: Denham Film Studios — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Denham Film Studios?: The nearest railway station is Denham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode UB9 5LJ.
When was Denham Film Studios built?: Built or established in 1936.
Is Denham Film Studios a listed building?: Denham Film Studios is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is Denham Film Studios a protected site?: Yes — Denham Film Studios is part of the Mid Colne Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Denham Film Studios?: The nearest railway station is Denham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode UB9 5LJ.