Boarding School Harpenden

Property ID: 806

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Boarding School Harpenden

Boarding School Harpenden, Hertfordshire

A versatile school located 24 miles from Central London. The site includes a wide range of buildings and spaces dating from the early 1900s through to the late 20th century, offering a variety of filming environments within a single campus.

Key Filming Features

Traditional school campus with a private school aesthetic
Excellent access, just 24 miles from Central London
Architecture spanning multiple periods of the 20th century
Chapel suitable for religious, ceremonial or period scenes
Historic library featuring a vaulted ceiling
Large dining hall and canteen spaces
Wood-panelled entrance hall with grand staircase
Security barrier entrance and gatehouse access
Reception area suitable as a police station double
Medical reception suitable as a hospital or healthcare facility double
Controllable internal roadways
Separate period residential buildings on site
Residential close with three modern houses
Multiple classrooms and teaching spaces
Long corridors and circulation areas
Sports fields and outdoor recreation areas
Gymnasium and sports facilities
Locker rooms and changing facilities
Tennis courts
Extensive parking suitable for unit base, crew parking and technical vehicles

A broad mix of interiors and exteriors available across one campus

Location Features

Reference: 806
Location: -, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, London and the South East
Categories: Schools, Period Properties, Multi-use sites

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A large brick building with arched windows, a central clock tower, and a pitched roof. There are parked cars in front, greenery around the entrance, and a clear blue sky overhead.

A small brick building with a tiled roof and timber-framed entrance sits between larger brick structures. There’s a green bench, potted plants, a recycling bin, and a sign near the entrance on a sunny day.

A large, three-storey brick building with white-trimmed windows stands behind a hedge. A grey car is parked in front, and a green signpost is visible near a gated entrance under blue skies.

A two-storey brick building with white-framed windows, a sloped roof, and a grassy area in front, under a clear blue sky.

A single-storey brick building with large windows and a flat roof sits beside a paved walkway on a sunny day. In the background, there is a taller red-brick building and parked cars. Trees and greenery are visible.

A red and white security barrier blocks a drive beside a brick building with large windows, surrounded by green trees and a fenced area on a sunny day.

A brick building with a tiled roof, wooden upper section, and white windows sits behind a green lawn. A green flag and a sign reading School House - Administration & Finance Office, Sports Centre are in front.

A paved path beside a brick building with PEDESTRIANS RIGHT OF WAY painted on the ground. There is a metal fence, a rubbish bin near the entrance, and houses visible in the background under a clear sky.

A sunny day at a school with brick buildings, a metal fence, a speed limit sign, and trees in the background. Shadows from the fence and buildings fall on the paved path.

A school or office reception desk with a clear protective screen, a computer monitor, a vase with flowers, paperwork, and safety posters; noticeboards and office equipment are visible in the background.

A school corridor with red chairs, noticeboards, and a tall banner for Ovation Performing Arts promoting training in singing, dance, musical theatre, and acting. Signs for Assembly Hall and other rooms are visible.

A corridor in an academic building features noticeboards with notices, labelled doors, a stack of boxes and parcels, and signs indicating the Goddard Office and Humanities.

A stainless steel lift with closed doors is in a corridor. A Goddard sign is above it, with red chairs to the left and a noticeboard with notices on the right wall. The floor is light green.

A quiet street curves between a brick building on the left and a cottage with a sloped roof on the right, with large trees and a clear blue sky in the background. Yellow road markings are visible on the pavement.

A narrow alleyway between two brick buildings with large windows, a red metal railing, and green rubbish bins in the foreground. Trees and another building are visible in the distance under a blue sky.

A light brick building with a pitched roof and large chimneys stands beside a road with double yellow lines, surrounded by trees and a green metal fence under a clear blue sky.

A white utility van is parked outside a large, old brick building with arched windows and a decorative entrance. The sky is clear and sunny, with a few street signs and a bush in the foreground.

A car park with several cars is in front of a large brick building with arched windows and a pointed roof, under a clear blue sky.

A nearly empty car park with a few cars parked, clear blue sky, and green trees and grass in the background on a sunny day.

A brick church with arched windows, a cross on top, and ivy climbing up the right-hand side wall, set against a clear blue sky.

A white van with a roof ladder and signage reading G J Smith is parked outside a large red-brick building with white-trimmed windows, on a sunny day with blue sky. Trees and grass are visible in the background.

A covered walkway leads to a sunny courtyard with picnic tables and greenery. Large glass doors are on the left, and a black iron gate is on the right. Brick buildings and trees are visible in the background.

A large white cricket sight screen on wheels stands on a grassy field next to a brick building with arched windows, with picnic tables and a large tree in the background under a clear blue sky.

A large, open grassy field with scattered trees under a clear blue sky. Benches and green rubbish bins are on the left side, and the scene is bright and sunny.

A wide, grassy field under a clear blue sky, bordered by tall green trees. In the distance, there are houses partially visible through the trees and a white cricket sightscreen stands on the left.

A grassy lawn in front of a modern single-storey wooden building with large windows, next to a taller building with exterior stairs, under a clear blue sky.

A modern wooden building with several windows and a sloped roof under a clear blue sky, with a green rubbish bin and pavement in front, and grass surrounding the structure.

A paved path runs between two school buildings—one with wood panelling on the left and one with yellow brick on the right—under a clear blue sky. Trees are visible in the background.

Entrance to a brick building with large glass windows and double doors. Signs on the left indicate directions to the Sports Centre, Theatre, Reception, and Medical Centre. A circular light with a heart symbol is on the right wall.

A staircase with light blue steps and black railings leads up to a landing with large windows. An open wooden door to the right displays a sign with directions to the reception, sports hall, and fitness suite.

A reception area with a curved wooden desk, computer, and clock on the wall. Photo collages and notice boards are displayed, a green notice board is on the right, and a yellow caution sign is on the floor.

A reception desk in a public building with noticeboards, a clock, and various posters and photos on the walls. A sign on the desk reads SIGN IN AT RECEPTION. There are windows and a door to the right.

A well-lit gym with running machines, exercise bikes, weight benches, free weights, and various strength-training equipment. The walls are green with mirrors and fitness rules posted. The floor is covered with black mats.

A clean, empty corridor with light-coloured walls, a blue floor, and wooden doors and window frames. Framed items hang on the right wall, and a small blue bin is nearby. Light from a distant window brightens the space.

A campus map displayed on a wall shows various buildings, paths, car parks, and fields. Numbered locations are marked, with a key on the right listing site names and corresponding numbers. Two entrances are labelled.

A quiet, sunny street lined with trees and bushes curves past brick and glass buildings. Several parked cars are visible, and the sky is clear and blue.

A two-storey brick house with large windows, a sloped roof, and surrounded by green bushes and trees on a sunny day, with a pavement visible in the foreground.

A sunny suburban street with a brown brick house, green trees, and shrubs. A bench sits near a flagpole on the lawn. Two people push a pram on the pavement to the right.

A bright blue car is parked in the driveway of a modern red-brick house with a brown tiled roof on a sunny day. Flowers and greenery border the drive. Another car and houses are visible nearby.

A red brick house with white-framed windows, a brown tiled roof, and a blue car parked in the drive. Shrubs and plants line the front garden under a clear blue sky.

A blue SUV is parked in the drive of a brick house with white-framed windows. A bicycle and potted plants are near the entrance. A blue van is parked by a white garage under a clear, sunny sky.

A narrow drive bordered by a wooden fence and brick buildings, with a silver car parked near a gated entrance. Trees and greenery are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

A bright lounge with a large grey sectional sofa arranged in a U-shape, decorated with red, blue, and black cushions. Wooden tables and chairs are at the back, and sunlight streams through windows and a glass door.

Spacious common room with wooden floor, a grey sofa with colourful cushions, a pool table, a piano, dining table with chairs, and large windows with patterned curtains letting in natural light.

A bright kitchen with white cupboards, two washing machines, a fridge, a microwave, and kitchen items on the worktops. A table with a patterned cloth and various objects is in the foreground, and a clock is on the wall.

A sunlit garden with green grass and bushes leads to a brick block of flats with several windows. Trees frame the scene, and a weather instrument stands on a metal post near the path.

A small outdoor courtyard with plants, a pond, metal railings, and patio chairs beside a low building with large windows. The sky is clear and sunny. A no smoking sign is visible on a wooden bench.

A long, empty corridor with large windows on the left letting in natural light, white walls, and a brown tiled floor. A blue sign on the right reads Monk Office.

A brightly lit school canteen with stacked chairs on tables, a salad bar, and empty serving counters. The room appears clean and unoccupied, with green window blinds and polished wooden floors.

A bright, spacious canteen with long tables and benches, a central food serving area, and black-covered tables holding plates, cups, and cutlery. Large windows let in natural light, and a member of staff stands behind the counter.

A canteen with empty tables and benches, serving counters labelled Hot Food, Desserts, and Wash up. There are plants on the counter and kitchen staff visible in the background through open windows.

A sunny courtyard at a school, with a covered walkway, benches, green grass, trees providing shade, and brick buildings with large windows in the background.

A well-lit corridor with green lockers along the walls, a metal staircase leading up, a fire extinguisher on the left, and sunlight streaming through a partially open door.

A well-lit room with green and white lockers along two walls, a fire extinguisher on the floor, and an open door leading outside. Sunlight is streaming in through the open door.

A large swarm of bees clings to the exterior wall of St George’s Church in Harpenden, above a wooden shelter near arched windows, with a green sign and trees visible under a blue sky.

Interior of a church with wooden chairs arranged in rows, stained glass windows on the sides, a high wooden ceiling, and a red and yellow balcony above the entrance at the back.

The interior of a church with wooden pews, a tiled floor, an altar at the centre, a large wooden cross on the back wall, stained glass windows above, and rows of chairs and choir stalls behind the altar.

Interior of a small, wooden church with rows of wooden chairs, stained glass windows, an altar with a cross, and a large circular chandelier hanging from a high, dark wooden ceiling.

The interior of a church with a wooden vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows, murals on either side, a large cross on the wall, and rows of wooden chairs below.

Rows of wooden chairs face forward in a church with high ceilings, carved wooden panelling along the wall, tall windows, and a patch of peeling paint on the plaster wall. Red balcony and arched window are visible in the background.

A sunlit courtyard with two brick buildings, leafy green shrubs, ivy on the walls, a large tree in the centre, and a wooden bench to the right. The sky is clear and blue.

A bright room with large windows letting in sunlight, featuring tables, various chairs, bookshelves, noticeboards, and a radiator beneath the windows. The room appears to be a library or meeting space.

A spacious, well-lit room with sofas, cushioned chairs, and tables arranged for group seating; white walls, large windows, a smartboard, and educational posters decorate the area.

A sunlit classroom with long wooden tables and benches, large windows with beige blinds, food-themed artwork on the walls, and a television mounted near a red Coca-Cola sign.

A bright, empty classroom with large windows, wall art, and several brown desks with metal legs on castors arranged in rows on a light wood floor. Sunlight streams in, illuminating the room.

A sunlit room with several windowed walls, beige blinds partially drawn, folding tables, and colourful paintings on the pale green walls. Green grass is visible outside through the windows.

A small café counter decorated with St George’s flags, displaying snacks, drinks, and packaged food. There is a menu board, coffee machines, and wooden cupboards behind the counter. The area is clean and well-lit.

A bright, empty room with long tables and benches, large windows letting in sunlight, wall-mounted television, some artwork on the walls, and coats hanging by the door. The space appears to be a canteen or dining hall.

A large arched window with coloured glass illuminates a room with dark wood panelling, plaques listing names, stacked chairs, and several folding chairs and tables. The ceiling is vaulted with exposed beams.

An historic hall with vaulted ceiling, wooden beams, and portraits on the walls. Rows of desks and chairs face a whiteboard; two people stand near the back of the room. Bright lights illuminate the space.

Interior of a hall with arched ceiling, wooden wall panels displaying names in red and gold, a white door, rows of tables and chairs, and large arched windows letting in natural light.

Spacious hall with arched ceiling, large stained-glass window, rows of tables and chairs, and multiple wooden honour boards on the walls. A woman and a child stand near stacked chairs.

A brass plaque on a white wall reads: The Old Library was reopened on 25 September 1998 by Mrs Cheryl Gillan MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education and Employment.

A cosy lounge with colourful sofas, a TV mounted on the wall, framed photos, a lamp, and vibrant paper flowers decorating the archway. Curtains cover a window to the left, and a small table sits in the centre.

A sunny garden with green grass, wooden benches near trees in the background, and a patio with a table, chairs, and a blue parasol in the foreground. Bushes and tall trees surround the area.

A cosy lounge with colourful sofas and cushions, floral decorations hanging on the walls, framed artwork, a wall-mounted TV, and a banner that reads Kindness is shaping the future.

A staircase in a building with a painted tree mural on the wall, a window at the top letting in sunlight, and colourful noticeboards on the right side near a door.

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