TV & Filming Location
HODSOCK PRIORY ESTATE
Hodsock Priory is a popular film location for television, video and photography thanks to its historic buildings and idyllic setting in 800 acres of rural countryside.
From the minute you sweep through the archway of the Tudor Gatehouse, you’ll be transported into another world. Hodsock Priory is a secluded country home steeped in hundreds of years of history – picture perfect as a film location.
With almost endless indoor and outdoor spaces for your crew to take advantage of, you will find plenty of character at Hodsock Priory. Whether you choose the spectacular Tudor Gatehouse or the rolling countryside encircling the main house, there’s something extraordinary in every corner of the estate.
The Priory
Hodsock Priory is home to the eighth generation of the Buchanan family, Sir Andrew and Lady Buchanan. The house has been lovingly renovated to its former glory, epitomising the style and grandeur of the country house as it stood back in 1829.
Inside the main house, you will find a stunning selection of grand, traditional and modern rooms. From the stately Panelled Hall to the cosy Georgian Library, each is packed with beautiful portraiture, period features and lavish furnishings.
Outside, the Priory’s brick facades, elegant chimneys and classic Italian-style terrace offer unique backdrops for both modern and period pieces.
Tudor Gatehouse
With its imposing silhouette and magnificent turrets offering sweeping views across the estate, the Tudor Gatehouse is one of the most striking features of the Hodsock Estate.
The Gatehouse and bridge are the oldest surviving structures on the estate, and one of three remaining Tudor brick-built buildings in the county. Dating back to the 16th century, the Gatehouse is a Grade I listed building and is of great historic importance.
There is evidence suggesting that the Gatehouse was built for the occasion of King Henry VIII’s visit to Hodsock Priory in the summer of 1541. The King visited the estate to bestow a knighthood on Sir Gervase Clifton, the owner of the Priory at the time.
"Wonderful location, staff are brilliant, food is amazing and the building itself is majestic."
Rod Smith
Classic English garden
From the stylish terrace to the manicured lawns and abundance of flowers in bloom, everything about our outdoor space embodies all there is to love about the classic English garden.
With 800 acres of fields and woodlands filled with snowdrops and bluebells between February and May, our extensive grounds offer plenty of inspiration for filming and photography. The pond, river and old moat offer scenic waterside views, as well as the accompanying wildlife that makes the estate so utterly charming.
COTTAGES & STABLES
Built between the 1800s and 1970s, our quaint and rustic cottages provide a wide variety of filming locations for period features.
You can also find traditional stables on the estate, which are still used to house and care for Hodsock Priory’s magnificent horses.
Where to find us
Located just a few minutes’ drive from the A1 at Blyth, Hodsock Priory is easy to reach from all over the country.
We are ten minutes from Retford train station, while Gamston Airport is just a 15-minute drive away. Helicopters are also able to land at Hodsock Priory on the North Lawn or Fan Lawn with prior permission.
Hodsock Priory
Contact Us
If you have any questions about Hodsock Priory, please speak to our dedicated team, who will be delighted to help you.
A unique Filming Location
Prestwold Hall
Prestwold Hall provides exceptional interiors for film, with each room boasting its own individual character and history.
The Hall has six key reception spaces located on the ground floor, with an additional ten bedrooms and a dressing room across the second and third floors.
The interior of the House is noted for its exceptional marbled plaster work in the Italian style, remarkable for both the scale and the quality of the work. Within the house, there is a notable collection of 20th century portraiture and 18th century English and European furniture.
A historical Location
The Church
Rising above the shrubbery to the west of the house stands the tower of the medieval parish church of St Andrew, Prestwold.
The 13th century church is located just over 100 yards from the house and is accessible via a picturesque walk through the gardens. Steeped in history, the church is able to accommodate 160 people.
Something a little different
The Hall Barns
Originally built in 1889, The Hall Barns are tucked away in their own secluded spot on the Prestwold Estate.
The multi-use venue offers a rustic alternative to the grandeur of Prestwold Hall, with large wooden beams, exposed brickwork and a relaxed garden design.
As part of its accommodation offering, there is a large campsite to the east. Located just over 100 yards from the barns is a small, thatched cottage dating back to the Saxon period.
