Mentmore Towers is a Tudor Revival landmark in Mentmore, Buckinghamshire, England, and a filming location for Batman Begins (2005), Eyes Wide Shut (1999) and Johnny English (2003). Built in 1854, it was designed by Joseph Paxton, and is Grade I listed.
Location: Mentmore Towers, Mentmore, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0QH, Mentmore, Buckinghamshire, England
Verified facts
- Located in Mentmore
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0754, SRC-0755, SRC-3071 - Designed by Joseph Paxton
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0754, SRC-0755, SRC-3071 - Built in 1854
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0754, SRC-0755, SRC-2922 - Architectural style: Tudor Revival
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0754, SRC-0755, SRC-3072 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0754, SRC-0755, SRC-3072 - Appeared in Batman Begins (movie, 2005)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0756, SRC-0757, SRC-3073, SRC-0755, SRC-4042 - Appeared in Eyes Wide Shut (movie, 1999)
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-4005, SRC-0755, SRC-7206, SRC-7207, SRC-9662, SRC-9718 - Appeared in Johnny English (movie, 2003)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0755, SRC-0757, SRC-14239, SRC-14406
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0754 — British Listed Buildings — Mentmore Towers, Mentmore, Buckinghamshire (republishing Historic England list entry 1117863) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0755 — Wikipedia — Mentmore Towers (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0756 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations — Batman Begins (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0757 — BuckinghamshireLive — Batman, Ali G and other films shot at Mentmore Towers (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14239 — Reelstreets – Johnny English (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14406 — Find That Location (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2922 — Buckinghamshire's Heritage Portal (Historic Environment Record) — Building record 1067000000, Mentmore Towers (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3071 — The Rothschild Archive — Estates: Mentmore, Buckinghamshire, England (family.rothschildarchive.org) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3072 — Tring Local History Museum — Mentmore Towers (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3073 — Wikipedia — Wayne Manor (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4005 — movie-locations.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4042 — bucksherald.co.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4804 — Historic England — National Heritage List for England (Grade I listing 1117863) (Tier 1, government_heritage_register; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4805 — Parks & Gardens UK (heritage record) (Tier 2, heritage_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7206 — OtakuKart — Where Is Eyes Wide Shut Filmed? All Locations (Tier 4, entertainment_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7207 — LatLong.net — Eyes Wide Shut Locations (Tier 4, location_directory; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9662 — BFI — Stanley Kubrick's Britain (Tier 1, journalism_of_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9718 — Reelstreets — Eyes Wide Shut (Tier 2, film_location_database; 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
Privately owned — not open to the public. Grade I-listed Rothschild mansion, privately owned and on Historic England's Heritage at Risk register (priority A). No public visiting; viewable only from a distance/exterior. No official visiting website.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Batman Begins filmed?
Mentmore Towers, in Mentmore, Buckinghamshire, is a real-world filming location used for Batman Begins. This property has also appeared on screen in Eyes Wide Shut, Johnny English.
Where was Eyes Wide Shut filmed?
Mentmore Towers, in Mentmore, Buckinghamshire, is a real-world filming location used for Eyes Wide Shut. This property has also appeared on screen in Batman Begins, Johnny English.
Where was Johnny English filmed?
Mentmore Towers, in Mentmore, Buckinghamshire, is a real-world filming location used for Johnny English. This property has also appeared on screen in Batman Begins, Eyes Wide Shut.
Can you visit Mentmore Towers?
Mentmore Towers is a private residence and is not open to the public. Please respect the owners' privacy and do not trespass.
Who designed Mentmore Towers?
Mentmore Towers was designed by Joseph Paxton.
Where is Mentmore Towers located?
Mentmore Towers is located in Mentmore, Buckinghamshire.