Animal Farm, WD6
Animal Farm really does live up to its name; it’s home to a fantastic array of shoot-friendly farm animals including donkeys, miniature ponies, chicken, ducks, sheep, goats, pigs, guinea pigs and rabbits. Used to hosting school groups, the animals are really friendly and enjoy attention.
On the fringes of Elstree, the farm location is inside the M25 and just 10 minutes drive from Elstree Studios. With just over 20 acres of grass fields, the farm is easy to access and get around once there, with some of the farm buildings converted into well-equipped crew facilities and loos.
- 20 acres of open grass fields and paddocks, as well as a small pond
- Cluster of traditional single story black stables, barns and sheds, including some quirky additions such as a sauna room and hut on wheels.
- Alpacas, miniature ponies, donkeys, chicken, ducks, sheep, goats, pigs, guinea pigs and rabbits
- Also a cattery is based here
FACILITIES AT THE FARM
There is easy access to the farm, along with plenty of hardstanding parking for crew. The farm features a fully equipped set of rooms in the courtyard area, where access to a toilet, sitting areas and kitchen are available to use.
There are plenty of takeaway options that deliver to the farm. Alternatively, there are other catering facilities within 1.5 miles. There is also accommodation within 2 miles of the farm.
GETTING TO ANIMAL FARM
Trains run from London St Pancras International to Elstree and Borehamwood train station (30 minutes). Animal Farm is an approx 10 minute drive from Elstree and Borehamwood station.
Elstree Studios and the new Sky Studio, Borehamwood are only a 10-15 minute drive away from the farm.
