Henden has been storing film and TV props since 2021.  It offers secure, high quality private storage for the whole range of props from stage props to wardrobe.  Clients have been predominantly major streaming companies, but some independent production companies have used Henden’s facilities as well.

Henden’s storage facilities lie in the centre of a well-financed, privately owned 500 acre estate.  The estate is an historic estate of some thousand years.  Since the Tudor age the estate was owned at various times by the Earl of Warwick the Kingmaker, King Henry VIII, Thomas and then Mary Boleyn and by Sir John Gresham.  Moving into the last century it was rented by Sir Michael Balcon, the film producer who brought the famous Ealing Studios to prominence and where he entertained Alfred Hitchcock, a close friend, many times.  The current owners bought the estate in 1997 and have consistently maintained it to a high standard in terms of operations and the environment.

Henden lies in good proximity to the studios close to London.  The facilities, which were repurposed in 2021, lie in a secure area, which is closely monitored by 16 state-of-the-art CCTV cameras.  The site is managed by an experienced team, who offer the discretion required for the productions, which can include high value and sensitive items.  The team also manage or support the efficient disposal of the props in a manner that ticks all of the boxes required by the client and Government regulations, a highly important condition today.

To summarise:

  • The high quality storage facilities for film & TV props offer 81,328 sq.ft of storage space, of which 58,062 sq.ft is covered.  The uncovered area is good for storing shipping containers;

  • To date Henden has stored props for 20 productions, consistently receiving good reviews. Space used by individual productions has ranged from 35,000 sq.ft to 1,200 sq.ft.;

  • Productions, which have used Henden, have been sourced regularly to major streaming companies, through mid-sized companies to independents;

  • Henden is located near Sevenoaks, 15 minutes from the M25/A21 junction and offers easy access for up to the largest articulated trucks onto the site and into the barns;

  • The facilities lie in a secure low profile, fenced and gated area with 16 high-end closely monitored CCTV cameras as well as fire alarms and hi-speed Wi-Fi;

  • The barns have been proven over the years to be well insulated and dry through all weathers.  They are clean and tidy and are good for all types of props from stage props through to high value/sensitive wardrobe;

  • While the barns are not temperature-controlled, their temperatures are monitored constantly.  This year, for example, when the outside temperature was above 34C inside the main barns temperatures was 24C;

  • There is an onsite office for teams using Henden, offering hi-speed Wi-Fi, kitchens and restrooms;

  • If required, Henden can arrange trucks to move props to and from Henden;

  • Henden can manage the disposal of props, following the wishes of the client and in a way that is fully compliant with all ESG requirements and regulations;

  • Access to Henden is controlled, but the team can handle short notice and offer access 24/7.

If you have interest in using Henden’s facilities please contact us as below. We always recommend a site visit as experience has shown that visitors find it helpful.

Martin Lovegrove - lovegrovem@hendenmanor.com - +44 (0) 7802 215 984

Suzanne Smith - info@hendenmanor.com - +44 (0) 1732 750 758