Oakley Court is a Gothic Revival landmark in Bray, Berkshire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and The Plague of the Zombies (1966). Built in 1859, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by Vinyl Space Limited (hotel company of The Vinyl Factory Limited group).
Location: Windsor Road, Water Oakley, Bray, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Water Oakley, Bray
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1465, SRC-1466, SRC-3369 - Historic designation: Grade II* listed
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1465, SRC-1466, SRC-5554 - Built in 1859
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1465, SRC-1467 - Architectural style: Gothic Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1465, SRC-1467 - Appeared in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (movie, 1975)
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1466, SRC-1467, SRC-3370, SRC-3809, SRC-4086, SRC-4087 - Owned by Vinyl Space Limited (hotel company of The Vinyl Factory Limited group)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13792, SRC-13793, SRC-13794, SRC-14002 - Appeared in The Plague of the Zombies (movie, 1966)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1466, SRC-4087, SRC-1467, SRC-2689
Evidence & sources
- SRC-13792 — https://www.oakleycourt.co.uk/terms-conditions/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13793 — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04191465 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13794 — https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04191465/persons-with-significant (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14002 — GOV.UK Employment Tribunal decisions (HM Courts & Tribunals Service) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-1465 — Historic England List Entry 1117481 (Oakley Court Hotel, Bray) via British Listed Buildings (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1466 — Oakley Court — Wikipedia (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1467 — From 'Rocky Horror' to 'Dracula', This Mansion Was The Home of Beloved Horror Classics — Collider (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2689 — Historic England (Heritage Calling): 10 Historic Locations Featured in Classic British Horror Movies (Tier 2, institutional_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3369 — Oakley Court Hotel — official site, About Us (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3370 — Movie-Locations.com — Filming Locations for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) (Tier 3, filming_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3809 — atlasobscura.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4086 — afi.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4087 — bfi.org.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5554 — Oakley Court Hotel, Bray — Historic England National Heritage List for England (List Entry 1117481) (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5555 — Oakley Court — official hotel website (Tier 2, official-site; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Operating year-round as a hotel; public access via hotel stay, dining or spa. No general historic-tour hours
Admission: No tour admission; paid hotel guests/diners only. Hotel and restaurant rates apply
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Plague of the Zombies filmed?
Oakley Court, in Bray, Berkshire, is a real-world filming location used for The Plague of the Zombies. This property has also appeared on screen in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Where was The Rocky Horror Picture Show filmed?
Oakley Court, in Bray, Berkshire, is a real-world filming location used for The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This property has also appeared on screen in The Plague of the Zombies.
Can you visit Oakley Court?
Yes — Oakley Court is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Operating year-round as a hotel; public access via hotel stay, dining or spa. No general historic-tour hours. Admission: No tour admission; paid hotel guests/diners only. Hotel and restaurant rates apply.
Where is Oakley Court located?
Oakley Court is located in Bray, Berkshire.