Private Hire and Filming
Need a filming or photography location in the heart of Essex which also encapsulates Cold War history? The Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker is the perfect place!
Hiring the Bunker
Looking for a venue that’s guaranteed to leave a lasting impression? The Secret Nuclear Bunker is available for exclusive private hire throughout the year.
Ideal for:
- Corporate and team events
- Private group visits
- Educational trips
- Paranormal investigations
- Role play and historical re-enactments
- Scout and youth group sleepovers
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Over the years, the Bunker has been hired for a wide variety of events and occasions, accommodating everything from historical reenactments to immersive sleepovers and specialist experiences. We’re also a popular choice for filming and photography shoots, having featured in numerous videos, documentaries, and films thanks to our authentic setting and unique atmosphere.
Our experienced team will help tailor your booking to suit your group’s needs, with flexible options for exclusive access, guided tours, or themed experiences. On-site facilities include toilets, parking, and access to local catering options.
The Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker and its surrounding estate are popular choices for film, television, and digital productions seeking an authentic, visually striking, and versatile location.
Inside, the preserved Cold War interiors offer everything from dimly lit corridors and control rooms to dormitories, communications centres, and massive blast doors — perfect for historical, sci-fi, and thriller productions.
Beyond the Bunker, we have a diverse range of external locations available for filming, including trenches, wooded areas and lakes, barns and period houses, as well as open countryside.
This wide range of settings makes the site ideal for both modern and historical productions, offering incredible visual variety all in one private, secure location.
We also offer a range of military vehicles for hire, providing additional authenticity and production value for wartime or action scenes.
Key features include:
Over 24,000 sq ft of underground filming space
Power, lighting, and secure site access
Multiple rooms and corridors with original 1950s–80s fittings
On-site parking and logistical support
Quiet rural surroundings ideal for controlled shoots
Our team can assist with location recces, permissions, and logistics to ensure a smooth filming experience from start to finish.
If you wish to access our online gallery and 3D model, to really give you a feel for the space we have at the Secret Nuclear Bunker, get in contact via the Enquire Now button below for the access password.
How to find us
Access is from the A128 Chipping Ongar to Brentwood road at Kelvedon Hatch. If you have GPS, use CM15 0LA and look out for the Brown Tourist signs.
Note: Sat Nav may drop short of the main entrance. Continue until you see brown signs on A128.
Download the what3words app and navigate to: pretty.then.hoping. This will bring you directly to the Secret Nuclear Bunker.