Ettington Park

Ettington Park is the real-world filming location in Ettington, Warwickshire, England used in The Haunting (1963) and The Watcher in the Woods (1980). Built in 1862, it was designed by John Prichard, and is Grade I listed.

Location: Ettington Park, Alderminster, CV37 8BU, Ettington, Warwickshire, England

Verified facts

• Located in Ettington
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0724, SRC-0725, SRC-3059
• Designed by John Prichard
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0724, SRC-0726, SRC-3060
• Built in 1862
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0724, SRC-0726, SRC-3060
• Architectural style: Gothic Revival
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0724, SRC-0726, SRC-3059
• Historic designation: Grade I listed
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0724, SRC-0726, SRC-4041
• Appeared in The Haunting (movie, 1963)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0727, SRC-0728, SRC-0725, SRC-0726, SRC-3874, SRC-2689
• Appeared in The Watcher in the Woods (movie, 1980)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0726, SRC-4331, SRC-7327, SRC-7328, SRC-9822
• On-screen address: Hill House (The Haunting (1963, dir. Robert Wise))
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0727, SRC-4792, SRC-0725, SRC-4791

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0724 — British Listed Buildings — Ettington Park Hotel, Ettington, Warwickshire (republishing Historic England list entry 1382586) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0725 — Wikipedia — The Haunting (1963 film) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0726 — Wikipedia — Ettington Park Hotel (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0727 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — The Haunting (1963) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0728 — SlashFilm — The Spooky Truth About The Haunting's Ettington Park Hotel (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-3059 — Hand Picked Hotels — Ettington Park: A Treasured History (heritage booklet, owner/operator official publication) (Tier 1, owner_statement; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3060 — Archiseek — Eatington (Ettington) Park, Warwickshire (1862) (Tier 2, architecture_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3874 — reelstreets.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4041 — coventrytelegraph.net (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4331 — afi.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4790 — Hand Picked Hotels — Ettington Park (handpickedhotels.co.uk), official operator (Tier 1, official_operator; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4791 — The-Haunting.com — 'The House' (film-location reference) (Tier 2, film_reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4792 — Reelstreets — 'Haunting, The (1963)' (film-location research) (Tier 2, film_reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7327 — Fast-Rewind.com — The Watcher In The Woods (1980) Filming Locations (Tier 3, fan_database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7328 — Reelstreets — Watcher in the Woods, The (Tier 3, fan_database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9822 — D23 (The Official Disney Fan Club) — Watcher in the Woods, The (film) (Tier 1, official_archive; 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was The Haunting filmed?

Ettington Park, in Ettington, Warwickshire, is a real-world filming location used for The Haunting. This property has also appeared on screen in The Watcher in the Woods.

Where was The Watcher in the Woods filmed?

Ettington Park, in Ettington, Warwickshire, is a real-world filming location used for The Watcher in the Woods. This property has also appeared on screen in The Haunting.

Can you visit Ettington Park?

Yes — Ettington Park is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Operating luxury country-house hotel, open year-round (check-in/dining hours vary). Admission: No public admission/museum entry; access via hotel stay, dining or spa bookings.

Who designed Ettington Park?

Ettington Park was designed by John Prichard.

Where is Ettington Park located?

Ettington Park is located in Ettington, Warwickshire.