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Hertfordshire Hall: A Hollywood Hotspot Earns Millions
15 Apr
Summary
- Hertfordshire County Council earned £312,000 from filming in 2025.
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day filming contributed significantly to income.
- Filming revenue offsets substantial annual building operating costs.
Hertfordshire County Council garnered approximately £312,000 in 2025 from various film and television productions utilizing its Grade II listed County Hall. This figure represents a notable increase compared to the £54,000 earned in 2023 and £170,000 in 2024.
The filming income aids in covering the substantial annual costs of maintaining the building, which amounts to about £2.4 million. Productions such as "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," "The Julia Set," and "The Bitter End" were among those that utilized the historic venue.
Several high-profile productions contributed to this revenue stream. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is estimated to have paid £89,950 for its filming period. "The Julia Set," a forthcoming coming-of-age film, incurred a cost of £45,500 for its October and November filming.
"The Bitter End," a biographical drama about Wallis Simpson, utilized County Hall for £30,450. Additionally, television series like ITV's "Red Eye" also filmed at the location. The council expressed pleasure that County Hall's architectural character continues to attract productions, supporting the growth of Hertfordshire's film industry.
