HAVE you ever fancied pulling a pint at the Queen Vic or stepping inside the Star Wars universe?
Well, at a brand-new immersive museum that’s set to open next year, you’ll be able to do exactly that.
Set to open next year in Borehamwood down the road from Elstree Studios is a museum, but not in the traditional sense.
It won’t be a stuffy room full of relics, but rather it is set to be an immersive experience which will allow visitors to feel like they’re on the sets of their favourite films and TV shows.
It was approved by the council in November 2025 and will honour 100 years of film and television production in Hertsmere.
The new experience is set to open in December 2026 on a vacant former Sky Studios space in Panattoni Park.
Just down the road, Elstree Studios has been used to film shows like Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Harry Potter and of course, BBC soap opera, EastEnders.
These shows are likely to make an appearance at the museum – but nothing has been confirmed so far.
Other TV or film shows that could potentially appear in the museum are Alfred Hitchcock’s Blackmail, The Shining and BBC’s Holby City which was axed in 2022.
The opening aligns with the 100 year celebration of the UK’s first sound film, Alfred Hitchcock’s Blackmail, which was filmed at the studios in 1929.
The local council stated: “This isn’t just about looking back, it’s about creating an experience that can bring any story to life.
“From walking through the sets of EastEnders to standing in the middle of a historic scene like the Great Fire of London, or even taking part in the launch of a major new movie filmed right here in Borehamwood, the Immersive Experience will combine cutting-edge technology with creative storytelling.”
In December 2025, Hertsmere Council approved a £2million contribution towards the project.
Visitors can easily reach the studios from Elstree & Borehamwood Station, which is a 25-minute train ride from London St Pancras.
Currently, visitors aren’t able to take general public tours of Elstree Studios because they are working production sites.
However, the public are permitted to visit if they’re seeing shows like Strictly Come Dancing which requires a live audience.
Currently, the only other permanent tour experience is the Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter, which is just a 20-minute drive from Elstree Studios.
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