Odiham and its neighbouring towns are no strangers to Hollywood. Plenty of local landmarks and locations have been used for film sets and continue to be firm favourites for the top Hollywood directors. Should you be planning to come and stay with us at The Red Lion Pub & Inn, Odiham, why not brush up on your interesting facts to impress your companion?
The local landmarks being used for film sets
Not too far from here, you’ll find our beloved RAF Odiham. Home of the UK Chinook Force, they provide front-line support helicopter base working within the Joint Aviation Command and provide critical, rapid support for UK military operations throughout the world. Their site, along with Aldershot Military Barracks has been used many times for movies, including Die Another Day, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Quantum of Solace, and Inception to name just a few….
Harry Potter, James Bond and more…
Do you remember the King’s Cross footbridge where Harry Potter first received his Hogwarts Express ticket? This piece of film history is now located at Ropley train station on the Watercress Line, having been relocated from London’s King’s Cross station in 2013. Do you fancy following in Harry’s footsteps and walk over the footbridge to view the steam locomotives? You can pick up the Watercress Line from the nearby village of Alton.
If you look in the other direction to Farnborough, you’ll find Hawley Woods, a beautiful woodland and lake, also famed for a myriad of movies. Examples include Avengers: Age of Ultron, Die Another Day, Johnny English: Reborn and Sahara have all featured the woodlands.
Just across the border to Surrey is the infamous Bourne Woods in Farnham, which is regularly used for filming. Previous movie sets that have taken up home here include Ridley Scott’s film Napoleon, plus the likes of Gladiator, Harry Potter, Warhorse, Thor, Wonder Woman and Transformers 3.
Putting Farnborough on the movie map
Investment was welcomed into the local area in 2021 when Farnborough International collaborated with Stage 50 to create world-class film studios in a multi-million pound contract that would incorporate two 22,000 sqft sound stages. This investment has cemented the region as a leading location for the film industry. So, who knows, you could be in Hollywood company when you’re next dining with us and our fellow publicans in the area, as off-duty actors enjoy a well-deserved pint in their quest for a quintessential British pub experience.
If you’re keen to come and stay in our beautiful part of the Hampshire countryside, check our rates and availability. There are plenty of ideas and suggestions for Things To Do and See. Whether you’re moving into the area, playing tourist for a few nights, or with us for business, enjoy all the pleasures that a great British pub can offer!
