In 2020/21, following the closure of the dairy herd we redeveloped some of our farm facilities to provide secure, high quality private storage for the whole range of Film and TV props for major streaming as well as independent productions.

Our facilities lie in a secure, closely monitored area, managed by an experienced team, who offer the discretion required for high value and sensitive items. This offering is at the heart of our 500 acre estate in West Kent, which lies in good proximity to the studios that are close to London.

In summary:

  • Henden is an historical royal Tudor estate where between 1933 and 1937 the famed film producer Sir. Michael Balcon lived and where Alfred Hitchcock, a friend, was a frequent visitor and signed his first main film directorship;

  • It is a private, low profile 500 acre estate with at its heart high quality storage facilities for film & TV props, offering 81,328 sq.ft of storage space, of which 58,062 sq.ft is covered;

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

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

  • The facilities are located near Sevenoaks, 15 minutes from the M25/A21 junction and offer easy access for up to the largest articulated trucks onto the site and into the barns;

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

  • All barns are insulated, dry, clean and tidy and have been proven to be good for valuable, sensitive costumes, construction and props. While the barns are not temperature controlled they are temperature monitored and when, for example, the outside temperature has risen to above 34C the temperature inside the main barns temperatures has been around 24C;

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

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

  • As required, we arrange the disposal of props fully compliant with all ESG requirements/regulations;

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

If you have interest in using our facilities please do not hesitate to contact us as below. We always recommend a site visit as experience has shown that visitors find it useful.

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

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