Borehamwood: Hertfordshire's Film Town Where Star Wars Was Shot
Borehamwood sits in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, about 12 miles north of central London. The population is around 35,000. The town became synonymous with British film and television production in the 20th century. Elstree Studios on Shenley Road has been the location for films including the original Star Wars trilogy, Indiana Jones, and The Shining. BBC Elstree Centre next door has produced EastEnders since 1985. At one point in the 1930s and 1940s, there were several film studios operating simultaneously in the area, earning it the nickname "the British Hollywood." Before the studios arrived, Borehamwood was a small rural settlement; the film industry and post-war housing development transformed it entirely.
The town centre on Shenley Road and the shopping parade along Theobald Street handle everyday retail. Meadow Park off Brook Road provides open space. Elstree and Borehamwood station is on the Thameslink line, with trains to London St Pancras in about 25 minutes and northward to St Albans. The A1 runs just to the east, and junction 23 of the M25 is a couple of miles to the north. For those considering adult companionship in the south Hertfordshire area, Borehamwood's Thameslink connection and proximity to the A1 and M25 make central London and the wider Home Counties easily accessible.
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Borehamwood sits in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, about 12 miles north of central London. The population is around 35,000. The town became synonymous with British film and television production in the 20th century. Elstree Studios on Shenley Road has been the location for films including the original Star Wars trilogy, Indiana Jones, and The Shining. BBC Elstree Centre next door has produced EastEnders since 1985. At one point in the 1930s and 1940s, there were several film studios operating simultaneously in the area, earning it the nickname "the British Hollywood." Before the studios arrived, Borehamwood was a small rural settlement; the film industry and post-war housing development transformed it entirely.
The town centre on Shenley Road and the shopping parade along Theobald Street handle everyday retail. Meadow Park off Brook Road provides open space. Elstree and Borehamwood station is on the Thameslink line, with trains to London St Pancras in about 25 minutes and northward to St Albans. The A1 runs just to the east, and junction 23 of the M25 is a couple of miles to the north. For those considering adult companionship in the south Hertfordshire area, Borehamwood's Thameslink connection and proximity to the A1 and M25 make central London and the wider Home Counties easily accessible.
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