Brocket Hall is a Neo-classical hall in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, and a filming location for The Queen (2006), Willow (1988) and Pride and Prejudice (1995) among other productions. Built in 1760, it was designed by Sir James Paine, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by Baron Brocket (freehold); leased long-term to the Club Corporation of Asia (CCA).
Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England
Verified facts
- Located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10941, SRC-10494 - Appeared in The Queen (movie, 2006)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10941, SRC-10494 - Appeared in Willow (movie, 1988)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10941, SRC-1943 - Appeared in Pride and Prejudice (tv, 1995)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10941, SRC-10494 - Appeared in Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Labours of Hercules (tv, 2013)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10941, SRC-1943 - Built in 1760
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10941, SRC-11296, SRC-11748 - Designed by Sir James Paine
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10941, SRC-11296, SRC-11748, SRC-12363 - Architectural style: Neo-classical
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10941, SRC-11296, SRC-12214 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10941, SRC-11297, SRC-11748 - Notable tenant: William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10941, SRC-11296, SRC-12362 - Appeared in Night of the Demon (movie, 1957)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-12023, SRC-10941 - Appeared in Johnny English Reborn (movie, 2011)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10941, SRC-12024, SRC-12845, SRC-13555 - Owned by Baron Brocket (freehold); leased long-term to the Club Corporation of Asia (CCA)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10941, SRC-12214, SRC-12364
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10494 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/q/Queen-2006.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10941 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brocket_Hall (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11296 — https://www.hertsmemories.org.uk/content/herts-history/places/historic-houses/brocket-hall (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11297 — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000540 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11748 — Parks & Gardens UK (parksandgardens.org) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12023 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/n/Night-Of-The-Demon.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12024 — https://johnnyenglish.fandom.com/wiki/Oakwood_Golf_Club (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12214 — https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Brocket_Hall (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12362 — Encyclopedia.com — William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12363 — Brooks Murray Architects — Brocket Hall project (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12364 — The Caterer — Brocket Hall sold to former leasehold owner (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12845 — Wikipedia — Johnny English Reborn (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13555 — IMDb — Johnny English Reborn (2011) Filming Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1943 — Six famous movies that were filmed at Cliveden House — Buckinghamshire Live (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Labours of Hercules filmed?
Brocket Hall, in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, is a real-world filming location used for Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Labours of Hercules. This property has also appeared on screen in Johnny English Reborn, Night of the Demon, Pride and Prejudice, The Queen.
Where was Johnny English Reborn filmed?
Brocket Hall, in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, is a real-world filming location used for Johnny English Reborn. This property has also appeared on screen in Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Labours of Hercules, Night of the Demon, Pride and Prejudice, The Queen.
Where was Night of the Demon filmed?
Brocket Hall, in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, is a real-world filming location used for Night of the Demon. This property has also appeared on screen in Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Labours of Hercules, Johnny English Reborn, Pride and Prejudice, The Queen.
Where was Pride and Prejudice filmed?
Brocket Hall, in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, is a real-world filming location used for Pride and Prejudice. This property has also appeared on screen in Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Labours of Hercules, Johnny English Reborn, Night of the Demon, The Queen.
Who designed Brocket Hall?
Brocket Hall was designed by Sir James Paine.
Where is Brocket Hall located?
Brocket Hall is located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.