Wood Norton Hall is a Victorian hall in Evesham, Worcestershire, England, and a filming location for Doctor Who: Robot (1974) and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979). Built in 1897, it was designed by George Henry Hunt, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by BBC.
Location: Evesham, Worcestershire, England
Verified facts
- Located in Evesham, Worcestershire
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10944, SRC-10945, SRC-11362, SRC-12960, SRC-11221, SRC-11931 - Appeared in Doctor Who: Robot (tv, 1974)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10944, SRC-10945, SRC-11221, SRC-12729 - Appeared in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (tv, 1979)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10944, SRC-10945, SRC-11222 - Architectural style: Victorian
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10944, SRC-11291, SRC-11930 - Historic designation: Grade II* listed building
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10944, SRC-11291, SRC-11928 - Architectural style: Victorian
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10944, SRC-10945, SRC-11931 - Historic designation: Grade II* listed building
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10944, SRC-10945, SRC-11928 - Notable tenant: None
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10944, SRC-10945, SRC-11929 - Architectural style: Victorian
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10944, SRC-11221, SRC-11931 - Historic designation: Grade II* listed building
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10944, SRC-11362, SRC-11928 - Designed by George Henry Hunt
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11928, SRC-12215, SRC-14112, SRC-13725 - Built in 1897
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11928, SRC-11930, SRC-14112 - Built in 1897
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11928, SRC-13089, SRC-13725
Ownership history
Previous owners
- BBC (1939–2000)
confidence 95/100 · SRC-10944, SRC-10945, SRC-11930, SRC-11362, SRC-12960, SRC-11221, SRC-13725 - BBC (1939–1980)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-10944, SRC-11291, SRC-11929, SRC-12730 - Prince Philippe, Duke of Orléans
confidence 95/100 · SRC-10944, SRC-11221, SRC-11928, SRC-11362, SRC-12960, SRC-11930
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10944 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_Norton_Hall (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10945 — https://www.doctorwholocations.net/locations/woodnorton (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11221 — Worcestershire Archive & Archaeology Service (Explore the Past) — From Duc d'Orleans to Doctor Who: (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11222 — Douglas McNaughton, 'Cold War Spaces: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy in television and cinema' (Universit (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11291 — https://www.thewoodnorton.com/about-us/history (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11362 — https://thewoodnorton.com/about-us/history (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11928 — DiCamillo Companion to British & Irish Country Houses — Wood Norton Hall (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11929 — Heritage Directory — Wood Norton Hall Hotel (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11930 — Historic Houses UK (John Richard Hodges) — Wood Norton Hall (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11931 — Visit Worcestershire — The Wood Norton (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12215 — https://www.lenchwickhovel.uk/Pages/G_H_Hunt_%20Architect.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12729 — Tom Baker Official – Robot (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12730 — Subterranea Britannica – BBC Wood Norton (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12960 — Wikipedia — BBC Wood Norton (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13089 — https://www.hospitality-interiors.net/articles/projects/wood-norton-hotel-evesham/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13725 — Historic England — Wood Norton Hall, List Entry 1111734 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14112 — Wood Norton Hall, Norton and Lenchwick – British Listed Buildings (Historic England listing text) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Doctor Who: Robot filmed?
Wood Norton Hall, in Evesham, Worcestershire, is a real-world filming location used for Doctor Who: Robot. This property has also appeared on screen in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
Where was Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy filmed?
Wood Norton Hall, in Evesham, Worcestershire, is a real-world filming location used for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. This property has also appeared on screen in Doctor Who: Robot.
Who designed Wood Norton Hall?
Wood Norton Hall was designed by George Henry Hunt.
Where is Wood Norton Hall located?
Wood Norton Hall is located in Evesham, Worcestershire.