Arborfield Studios
| Arborfield Studios | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Arborfield, England |
| Address | Langley Common Road, Arborfield, Berkshire, RG40 4TS |
| Coordinates | 51°23′30″N 0°53′47″W / 51.39168983233667°N 0.8964265219865479°W |
| Opened | 2017 |
| Owner | Longcross Studios |
| Website | |
| Arborfield Studios | |
Arborfield Studios is a film and television studio located in Arborfield, Berkshire, England. It is located about 9 kilometres from central Reading and 4 kilometres from Shinfield Studios. Managed by Longcross Studios, the studios have been used for productions by Netflix and Disney.
History
[edit]Arborfield Studios are located on a site which was previously part of the Arborfield Garrison which was established in 1904 for the Army Remount Service.[1] After WW2, it served as the depot of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and housed the REME Museum. The military left in 2015,[2] and the potential of the large hangars for film production was recognised.
In 2016, the DIO developed the site, and plans were approved on the 2nd of February 2017 to convert a section of the disused barracks into a film studio.[3] The studios partnered with Sohonet at the end of 2017.[4]
The temporary planning permission expires on 1st Febuary 2026, leaving the Studios future uncertain.[5]
Facilities
[edit]Arborfield Studios offers a total of three filming stages.[6] The stages vary significantly in size:
- Stage 1: Approximately 70,000 sq ft (tallest working height: 39 ft)
- Stage 2: Approximately 13,200 sq ft (tallest working height: 26 ft)
- Stage 3: Approximately 13,500 sq ft (tallest working height: 29 ft)
- Stages 4, 5, and 6 are smaller, with areas ranging from 7,100 to 16,000 sq ft and heights up to 35 ft.[7][8] And are used as supplementary warehourses, offices, workshops and amenities.[5]
The studios provide extensive space for various production needs, including: Wardrobe, Art department, Construction, Props, Office space, Editorial/VFX suites and two backlot areas (approx. 90,000 sq ft and 50,000 sq ft) suitable for building exterior sets.[6]
Productions
[edit]Film
[edit]- Aladdin (2019)[8][9]
- Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)[10]
- Stuntnuts: The Movie (TBA)[11]
Television series
[edit]- The Witcher (2021)[12]
- The Witcher: Blood Origin (2022)[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "History and heritage". Arborfield Green. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "MoD confirms Arborfield Garrison closure". BBC News. 19 July 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "Planning - Details". Wokingham Borough Council. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ Priestley, Jenny (21 November 2017). "Sohonet and Arborfield Studios join forces". TVBEurope. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ a b Ponting, Ed. "Former Arborfield Studios". Haslams Estate Agents. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ a b c "Facilities". Arborfield Studios. Longcross Studios. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "Arborfield Film Studios, Near Wokingham". TV Studio History. March 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Arborfield Studios". British Film Commission. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ "Where was Aladdin filmed?". giggster. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ Baldwin, Louisa (19 November 2020). "'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey': Film Review". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ Bamigboye, Baz (25 September 2024). "Breaking Baz: Chris Hemsworth & Sam Rockwell Bring Star Power To Support Stunt Artists In First 'Stuntnuts' Movie, Part Of New Matthew Vaughn Marv Films Franchise". Deadline. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
- ^ "The Witcher S2 filmed in 15 key UK locations". The Knowledge Online. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
