Spencer House has reported a 25% year-on-year increase in filming and photoshoot enquiries, as production companies and premium brands increasingly seek authentic heritage locations with character, privacy and discretion.
One of the capital’s most exclusive historic venues, Spencer House is attracting rising demand from TV and film producers, alongside luxury, fashion and lifestyle brands looking for distinctive backdrops that cannot be recreated in a studio.
The increase comes as UK film and high-end television production spend reached £6.8 billion in 2025, with demand for sought-after real-world locations rising amid continued pressure on studio space and the growth of ‘set-jetting’ tourism, where audiences seek out destinations seen on screen.
Unlike more frequently used filming venues, Spencer House remains highly selective in the projects it accepts, with each enquiry subject to a rigorous approval process designed to protect the integrity and heritage of the House. Its discreet nature, strong security credentials and experienced in-house team make it well suited to productions requiring both prestige and professionalism.
Built between 1756 and 1766 for the First Lord and Lady Spencer, the Grade I listed Georgian palace overlooks Green Park and is widely regarded as one of London’s finest surviving aristocratic houses.
The venue recently hosted the Wuthering Heights photo call and has also featured in productions including Enslaved with Samuel L. Jackson (BBC), The Windsors (CNN), and the promotional launch for Bridgerton Series 2 (Netflix).
Among its most sought-after spaces are the elegant west-facing terrace overlooking the private garden and Green Park, the magnificent Great Room, originally designed for grand receptions and balls, and the theatrical Palm Room with its gilded palm columns and domed apse.
Janine Leigh-Wood, Managing Director, Spencer House, said: “Productions are increasingly looking for locations with real atmosphere, history and architectural detail – places that bring something distinctive on screen. We’ve seen growing interest from teams who value both authenticity and privacy, while understanding the importance of working carefully within a historic setting.”
By generating commercial revenue, the Spencer House team play a vital role in funding the continued restoration and maintenance of this historically significant building, helping to preserve it for future generations.
Spencer House is also open to the public for guided tours every Sunday, offering visitors the opportunity to explore its eight State Rooms with a Blue Badge guide and learn more about its history and former occupants. From April to October, tours also include access to the private garden, subject to weather conditions. Private and group tours are also available by prior arrangement.
WUTHERING HEIGHTS PHOTOS TO BE CREDITED – Credits to Warner Bros and Wuthering Heights Film.
