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The King’s School, Canterbury is Europe’s oldest public school, dating back to 597 AD. Renamed in 1541 by King Henry VIII, the school has a rich, vibrant history. The school’s most popular commercial venues offer a different historic backdrop for your shoot, ranging from authentic 12th century school buildings to Tudor barns and a Victorian theatre with industrial modern interiors.
We pride ourselves on being a film friendly location, available for exclusive production hire outside of the academic calendar. Whether you are looking for a feature film location or the ideal backdrop for a TV series or photo shoot, The King’s School, Canterbury has the space and expertise to accommodate your filming requirements.
Each location offers ample secure onsite parking, perfect for Unit Base, cast, crew and SA parking requirements. Production vehicles can be left overnight subject to prior agreement.
Private rooms are available at all sites with access to chairs, tables, Wi-Fi, running water and electrics. Crew kit can be securely accommodated by request. These are ideal break-out areas for cast when not needed on set.
The Malthouse Theatre houses five state-of-the-art, fully accessible dressing rooms designed with actors in mind. Each room is equipped with electric points, Hollywood bulb mirrors and costume rails.
We are under an hour by car from London, as well as being served by high-speed trains from St. Pancras
The King’s School, Canterbury can offer productions multiple venues oozing with historic architecture and features from Henry VIII’s Royal Palace at St Augustine’s to a Victorian converted Malthouse Theatre.
We have excellent security managed in-house 24/7 with CCTV and we are more than happy to work with your chosen external security company to control access.
We are happy to discuss your requirements for cast and crew accommodation. Subject to availability, productions can be accommodated overnight in the International College at the Malthouse Campus.
Our experienced team will be on hand to help you from your initial enquiry to the final cut. Our dedicated in-house production manager will liaise with your location managers every step of the way to ensure everything runs smoothly and to schedule.
Please complete the Filming or Photography Request Form by clicking on the buttons below in the first instance and our team will get back to you within 24 hours.
Alternatively, please call on 01227 287234
The King’s School, Canterbury
25 The Precincts
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2ES
Tel: 01227 287234
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