Backlots
3
Runways
950m
Longest runway
60 Acres
Studio backlot space
Mixed
Surface material
The biggest studio backlot in London, UK
With 100 acres of rural World War II airfield, our complex offers over 60 acres of blank canvas studio backlot, perfect for set-builds and outdoor productions. With multiple surfaces and maximum versatility, it's the ideal location for your creativity to take shape and come to life at Bovingdon Airfield Studios.
Over 60 acres of studio backlot
Our backlots offer a great setting for film and television productions. With a footprint over 40,000m² of tarmac runways, hardstanding areas and grass fields this adaptable location presents endless possibilities for filmmaking.
Control Tower Backlot
| Acres | 3.0 acres |
| M2 | 12,150 m² |
| Surface | Concrete |
Corner Backlot
| Acres | 7.0 acres |
| M2 | 28,300 m² |
| Surface | Grass |
Main Runway
| Acres | 10.5 acres |
| M2 | 42,750 m² |
| Surface | Tarmac — Concrete base |
Market Runway
| Acres | 5.5 acres |
| M2 | 22,500 m² |
| Surface | Tarmac — Concrete base |
Perimeter Backlot
| Acres | 3.3 acres |
| M2 | 13,500 m² |
| Surface | Grass |
Radar Backlot
| Acres | 16.25 acres |
| M2 | 66,000 m2 |
| Surface | Grass |
Triangle Backlot
| Acres | 15.3 acres |
| M2 | 62,000 m2 |
| Surface | Grass |
Backlot Comparison
Control Tower Backlot
Area
| Total Area | 3.0 acres | 12,400 m2 |
Surface Type
Hardstanding
Tarmac
Concrete base
Access
Access via
- Market Runway
- Haulage road from Sound Stages
- Service road
- Site entrance on Molyneaux Ave
Access to
- Market Workshops 7 - 9
- World War II Control Tower
- Market Runway
Corner Backlot
Area
| Total Area | 6.9 acres | 28,100 m2 |
Surface Type
Grass field
Clay soil
Access
Access via
- Service road
Access to
- Market Workshops 7 - 9
- Control Tower Backlot
- Market Runway
Main Runway
Area
| Total Area | 10.5 acres | 42,750 m2 |
| Length | 3,116 ft | 950 m |
| Width | 147 ft | 45 m |
Surface Type
Tarmac
Concrete base
Access
Access via
- Main Entrance
Access to
- Stages 1 - 4
- ITV Studios
- Radar Backlot
- Triangle Backlot
- Market Runway
- Runway Workshops 1 - 6
Market Runway
Area
| Total Area | 5.5 acres | 22,500 m2 |
| Length | 1,541 ft | 470 m |
| Width | 147 ft | 45 m |
Surface Type
Tarmac
Concrete base
Access
Access via
- Main Runway
Access to
- Triangle Backlot
- Control Tower Backlot
- Main Runway
- Market Workshops 7 - 9
Perimeter Backlot
Area
| Total Area | 3.3 acres | 13,354 m2 |
Surface Type
Grass field
Clay soil
Access
Access via
- Service road
Radar Backlot
Area
| Total Area | 16.2 acres | 65,700 m2 |
Surface Type
Grass field
Clay soil
Access
Access via
- Main Runway
Triangle Backlot
Area
| Total Area | 15.3 acres | 62,000 m2 |
Surface Type
Grass field
Clay soil
Access
Access via
- Main Runway
- Market Runway
- Service road
Bookings and availability
Short and long term hire of our backlots is available.
Contact us to discuss or to make a booking.
Main Runway and Triangle Backlot
Triangle Backlot
Market backlot looking at Stages E and F
Aerial view of Main Runway and Workshops
Radar Backlot
1917
No mans land scene from Sam Mendes film, 1917, utilising the Triangle Backlot.
View Triangle Backlot
Bohemian Rhapsody Live Aid Stage
Bohemian Rhapsody's Live Aid stage was built and filmed on the Main Runway.
Credit: Olly Williams
Testimonials
"After filming at Bovingdon Airfield for two Series of ‘Britannia’ for SKY I can heartily recommend a facility that is well set up for Film & Television projects, especially with its clear skies and good width of horizon. All within range of London and with access to excellent transport links and many great locations in the area. The addition of more stages is a very welcome development, and the additional availability of outside build space makes the Airfield a very strong competitor to other facilities where backlot space can be in short supply."
Rupert Ryle-Hodges
Producer