PHOTO, FILM & TV LOCATION

Hedingham Castle has been used over many years for feature films and television productions as well as photo shoots.

Its combination of the Norman Keep and 18th century Queen Anne Georgian House, ancient defensive landscape, glorious gardens and hillside woods make it an atmospheric and versatile location.

It has the distinct advantage that the exteriors of the buildings match the interiors.

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As well as the grand rooms, majestic halls, secret doors and cosy crannies, there is much to offer the production office with high speed wireless network, make up rooms, 3 phase power and hard standing for a unit base.

The Norman Keep

One of only three intact Norman Keeps in the country, with 4 full floors and a Minstrel’s Gallery, as well as the only bedroom of its kind in the UK, the Royal Chamber, on the top floor.

View 3D Tour of Keep

A historic castle tower with a flag on top, surrounded by trees and greenery, under a clear sky.

Stone tower with arched doorway overlooking a misty landscape and forest.

Stone tower at sunset with cloudy sky and sun rays; rooftop and distant trees visible.

Historic stone room with large arches, wooden floor, and decorative fireplace.

Stone staircase in an old building with a stone archway and barred window allowing light to filter in; ropes line the stairwell.

Interior of an old stone castle with arched windows, wooden ceiling beams, and medieval decor.

Spiral stone staircase in a tower with detailed archway

Historic stone room interior with arched niches, exposed wooden beams, and vintage chandeliers, lit with purple and orange ambient lighting.

Interior of a historic stone building with wooden beams, medieval-style chandeliers, and large decorative curtains featuring heraldic designs.

Black and white image of a tall, ancient stone tower under a dramatic cloudy sky.

Medieval-style bedroom with a four-poster bed, stone walls, ornate decor, tapestry, chandelier, and wooden flooring.

Luxury medieval-style room with stone walls, an arched window, a bathtub in front of a lit fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and decorative armor on the walls.

The Royal Chamber in the Keep

Medieval-style bedroom with a canopy bed, red curtains, wooden furniture, and chandeliers.

Medieval-style room with wooden door, red patterned curtains, a large tapestry with a cross, antlers on the wall, ornate chairs, and a bottle on the seat.

Luxurious medieval-style bedroom with a four-poster bed, red curtains, chandelier, stone walls, wooden flooring, and rustic decor.

Medieval metal breastplate and two swords displayed on a wall plaque.

Cozy bathroom with a stone fireplace, lit fire, and a vintage bathtub in a rustic setting, featuring stone walls and candlelight ambiance.

Medieval-style room with stone walls, candlelit ambiance, chandelier, bathtubs, and armor displays.

Medieval-style room with stone walls, a four-poster bed with red drapes, a dining table set with breakfast items, and red rose centerpiece.

Rustic bathroom with stone walls and wooden fixtures, featuring a toilet, stone basin, and warm lighting from wall lanterns.

The Georgian Mansion House

Exterior of a large brick mansion surrounded by greenery, featuring ivy-covered walls, multiple windows, and a gravel driveway.

Large brick Georgian-style house with white-framed windows and columns, surrounded by a garden and lawn, under a blue sky with clouds.

Formal dinner party with guests in elegant attire, sitting around a candlelit table with wine and food.

Elegant dining room with a formal table setting, featuring plates, wine glasses, and candles. A large framed portrait hangs above a sideboard adorned with a floral arrangement and two table lamps.

Antique wooden mantel with lit candles, ornate clock, and decorative vases

Ornate antique mirror with elaborate frame, flanked by two unlit tall candles on a dark wooden table with a decorative vase underneath, surrounded by light-patterned curtains.

Interior of a cluttered room with a fire extinguisher, rolled carpets, fabric pieces, an ironing board with a sewing machine, wooden furniture, and a window with curtains. Walls and floors appear aged.

Bedroom with three single beds with white blankets, iron bed frames, a window with blue curtains, two lampshades, and a small mirror on the wall.

Interior of a stairway with a wooden railing and white walls, leading to an upper floor with a window and exposed beam ceiling.

Ancient underground cellar with brick pillars and vaulted arches.

Elegantly set dining room with dark wood furniture, blue walls, a decorated fireplace, chandeliers, and framed portraits.

Elegant living room with traditional decor, featuring an ornate fireplace, large painting, classic furniture, patterned sofas, and a chandelier. The room includes a wooden coffee table with books, wall art, and a lit fireplace creating a cozy atmosph

A cozy living room with pink walls adorned with framed paintings and a mirror. There is an elegant sofa with floral cushions, a small side table, and a large window with floral drapes. A lamp with a floral patterned shade is on a wooden side table. D

Elegant room with gold-patterned wallpaper, wooden floor, chandeliers, framed paintings, and two small tables covered with green cloth and orchids on top.

A vintage-style living room with a chandelier, ornate mirror, fireplace, and classical paintings. The room has a round table with a potted plant, green draped curtains, and a cushioned bench by the window.

Bathroom wall with vintage-style illustrated wallpaper featuring scientific and architectural drawings, an ornate wall-mounted mirror, a gold candle-style sconce with two bulbs, and a white sink with a chrome faucet.

Vintage bedroom with floral wallpaper, wooden furniture, and fireplace.

Interior of a vintage room with ornate wallpaper, wooden furniture, and decorative items. Features include an antique dresser, chairs, a framed portrait, a decorative chest, and a wrought iron railing. The walls display a circular arrangement of swor

Elegant indoor staircase with ornate wrought iron railings, large windows with draped curtains, decorative vases, and chandelier.

Cozy library with bookshelves, a decorated table lamp, flower vase with pink lilies, cushions, and natural light from a window.

Cozy library with a vintage couch, decorative pillows, potted plant, bookshelves filled with books, and ornate vases.

Luxurious bathroom with marble countertops, a built-in bathtub, large mirror, decorative bird sculptures, and a window with lush outdoor view.

Interior of a vintage-style room featuring floral wallpaper, a decorative fireplace, and a wooden dresser with items on top. There are framed pictures on the wall, built-in cabinets with matching floral patterns, and a mirror reflecting part of the r

Brick building with arched structures lit up at night

A rustic kitchen with a wooden table, chairs, and a fireplace. The table has a newspaper, a bowl of fruit, and a container on it. Copper pots are visible in the fireplace area. The walls have a light yellow color and a paper lantern hangs from the ce

Cluttered home office with vintage decor, framed pictures on walls, wooden desks, scattered paperwork, printers, and office supplies.

Interior room with a window, mounted antlers, and animal heads, a decorative shelf with objects, books on a table, and a curved staircase.

A dark wood-paneled room with shelves of books on the left, portraits hanging on the walls, and a hallway leading to another decorated area with paintings and climbing stairs.

Vintage library room with wooden bookshelves filled with old books, a curved-back wooden chair, and ornate wood paneling. Natural light from a curtained window illuminates the room.

Vintage kitchen with wooden dish rack, plants on windowsill, and rustic elements.

Spacious home library with skylights, shelves filled with books, and decorative items displayed on top. A patterned rug is on the floor.

Curved staircase with a wooden handrail, green carpeted steps, framed pictures on the wall, and a large window at the top on a white-walled landing.

Interior staircase with wooden banister, carpeted steps, hats hanging on a stand, framed pictures on walls, and a large window above.

Elegant staircase with ornate wrought iron railing and vintage framed paintings on wallpapered wall, large window with curtains, and antique furniture.

Bathroom with vintage text and image wallpaper, a white bathtub, and a wicker basket under stained glass windows, leading to a yellow hallway.

Vintage-style bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, fireplace, mirror, and decorative elements on mantel.

Elegant living room with floral upholstered furniture, decorative blue plates on the wall, an ornate mirror, and floral arrangements. Features include a table, drapes, and a chandelier.

A wine cellar with stone arch shelves holding wine bottles and wooden boxes.

Interior hallway with bookshelves and framed art on walls

Hallway with a doorway featuring two stained glass panels above the frame, each depicting intricate designs. The walls are painted yellow, and small decorative objects are displayed above the door.

Two men in suits standing in a library with bookshelves and a fireplace.

Man in floral vest holding jacket, standing next to wall with mounted deer head adorned with hats.

Man in blue suit standing by ornate staircase with classical decor, including a portrait, a chair, and a vase with white flowers.

A historic brick mansion with ivy-covered walls and a classical architectural style, featuring a pediment and a colonnaded entrance. In the foreground, there is an old brick bridge over a grassy area, with a clear blue sky above.

Two men in suits standing in an elegant room with antique chairs, wall sconces, and a large classical painting.

Black and white image of a man in a suit leaning against a pillar with a cello, in a rustic, arched stone setting.

Man in a gray suit sitting with a cello in a vintage library setting.

Historic brick mansion with ivy, large windows, decorative columns, and surrounding garden.

Historical brick mansion with ivy, symmetrical windows, and a gravel driveway under a blue sky.

Historic brick building with wisteria vines and garden

A red-brick building with a dark blue front door, surrounded by windows and ivy. There are potted topiary plants and a gravel pathway leading to the entrance. The building features a small upper balcony with stone balustrades.

The Estate & Exteriors

Brick dovecote surrounded by green trees and grass beside a pond.

Forest path with sunlight filtering through trees and mist

Forest with blooming bluebells on the ground

Night scene of a tree-lined path with illuminated bare trees and a bright moon in the background.

Forest scene with bare trees and dappled sunlight, fallen leaves covering the ground, and a clear sky in the background.

Historic brick bridge with arched openings in a grassy landscape under a blue sky with clouds.

Snow-covered landscape with trees, a brick building, and a small bridge

A brick dovecote with an octagonal roof and cupola, surrounded by trees and a pond in a garden setting, under a partly cloudy sky.

Medieval stone castle keep surrounded by grassy landscape and trees under a clear sky.

Medieval stone castle tower with a flag, grassy surrounding, blue sky.

Historic stone castle with a flag on top and an adjacent red-brick building, surrounded by lush greenery under a blue sky.

Snow-covered landscape with a castle tower and trees

A large medieval stone castle with a flag on top, set against a blue sky with clouds. The structure has tall walls with small, arched windows and two prominent towers. Surrounded by a grassy area with a path leading to the entrance.

A couple walking together on grass, under a brick archway. The woman is wearing a blue dress and patterned coat, the man is in a dark suit. Surrounding them are bushes and trees.

Man in light blue suit walking on gravel path in garden with trees and shrubs; wearing sunglasses and carrying an object. Wooden bench and stone planters in background.

Woman in a purple dress and dark embroidered coat walking on a grass lawn with a scenic background of trees and a pond.

Man in formal attire standing in a doorway

Frequently Asked Questions

Filming hire fee depends on what parts of the site you use, and the hours of use. As a general rule of thumb, hire of the castle and grounds starts from £3,500 for 10 hours of daytime access. But we’re always happy to discuss your needs, and to go from there.
Depending on your audience and how the filming impacts on the day to day running of the site, it may be something we will consider. Please send us as much information as possible about your audience and the project, and we will discuss it within the team.
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The Medieval Lodge is an 8 bedroom self-catering property, sleeping up to 17 adults. This is £1,250 for the first night, and £750 for subsequent nights (depending if linen changes are needed).
The Garden Cottage is a 3 bedroom self-catering property, sleeping up to 4 adults. This is £300 for the first night and £180 for subsequent nights (depending if linen changes are needed).
The Royal Chamber (luxury double room at the top of the Keep itself) is also available for £545 a night.
The Castle Bothy is a shepherd’s hut located in a private walled garden, sleeps 2 and has a wood fired hot tub. It is available from £160 per night.
We have a couple of spaces that can be used depending on your needs. There’s the basement floor of the castle, the ballroom marquee at the back of the house, the “old office” in the house. It is really worth coming to see the site in person so we can best advise for your needs.
No problem - depending on your requirements, we are usually able to accommodate this. Please let us know the approximate size of space you need and any other requirements and we can advise the options available.
There are various power points in and round the buildings and grounds. The castle itself has power points available on each floor – including a 64v point on the Minstrels Gallery which was installed purely for filming purposes.
Yes, so long as there is no risk of damage.
For most items, as long as it isn’t damaged in the process and returned to its original place after filming, then yes absolutely. There may be a few items, especially in the house, that will need to be approved by the owners and movement be personally overseen by them.
The castle is protected by its Ancient Scheduled Monument status, meaning that the building cannot be physically altered in any way. This does mean no drilling/nails in the walls. However, there are other methods of hanging things and we will always try our best to help you. At the end of the day however, it is our very special privilege and job to protect this building for the future generations.
Yes - we will need a copy of your pilot’s licence and PLI covering up to £10million in advance.
There is plenty of free onsite parking available. Where you park will depend on the number of vehicles, and which areas you will need clear for your shots. We can advise on this once we have your vehicle numbers.