Understand
Vacant Borehamwood bingo hall to be transformed into immersive film experience
Overview
A lease has been secured to convert a 23,000-square-foot vacant bingo hall in Borehamwood into the Elstree Immersive Experience. Funded by Hertsmere Council and external investment, the project will allow visitors to participate in hands-on film and television production activities. The attraction is scheduled to open in spring 2027.
Key points
- A 23,000-square-foot space in The Point on Borehamwood High Street has been secured for the project.
- The Elstree Immersive Experience is funded by £2m from Hertsmere Council's Community Infrastructure Levy and £1.3m in external investment.
- Visitors will be able to select a genre, act as crew or cast for their own production, and attend an on-site premiere.
- The venue will feature an animation zone with holographic characters and an archive celebrating local film-making history.
- The attraction is planned to open in spring 2027 to help regenerate the high street.