Arborfield Studios
| Arborfield Studios | |
|---|---|
 Arborfield Studios entrance sign | |
 Interactive map of the Arborfield Studios area | |
General information | |
| Location | Arborfield, England, Langley Common Road, Arborfield, Berkshire, RG40 4TS |
| Coordinates | 51°23′30″N 0°53′47″W / 51.3917°N 0.8964°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 (5.6 mi) from central Reading and 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) 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 2 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 1 February 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]
- Bugonia (2025)[11]
- Stuntnuts: The Movie (TBA)[12]
Television series
[edit]- The Witcher (2021)[13]
- The Witcher: Blood Origin (2022)[6]
- Star Wars: The Acolyte (2024)[14]
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.
- ^ "Where Was Bugonia Filmed? All Shooting Locations". The Cinemaholic. 30 October 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Teague, Chris (28 May 2025). "How I Lit Episode 4 of 'The Acolyte'". No FIlm School. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
