One of the UK’s most historic film studios has announced plans for a new movie museum.
Elstree Studios, home to Alfred Hitchcock's Blackmail, The Shining and Star Wars, will open a permanent immersive experience to showcase that rich screen history.
The Hertfordshire production base has been given the go-ahead – and £2 million in funding – for an immersive new film experience that’s scheduled to open in December 2026.
‘The Elstree Immersive Experience (EIE) will be a ground-breaking, multi-sensory and interactive visitor attraction, designed to celebrate Elstree’s world-famous film and TV heritage,’ says the team behind the plans. ‘Its core purpose is to celebrate Elstree’s century-long cinematic legacy through the integration of cutting-edge immersive technologies. The Elstree Immersive Experience is needed to celebrate, protect and showcase Elstree’s world-famous film and TV heritage, while driving skills, education and economic growth for the region.’
The Immersive Experience is expected to create 60 jobs.
It will offer movielovers another permanent studio attraction to visit – alongside Leavesden’s Warner Bros. Studio Tour. Plans for a visitor attraction at Pinewood, announced in 2021, have yet to come to fruition.
Visitors from central London can expect a 25-minute train ride to Elstree & Borehamwood Station from St Pancras.