One of the most hotly-anticipated adaptations in years is finally due to land on our screens on September 25, uniting book-buffs and film-fanatics across the capital city (and the rest of the world). That’s right, folks – you’ll finally be able to feast your eyes on the new adaptation of Jane Austen‘s Sense and Sensibility on Friday. And to get you even more excited for the movie’s imminent arrival, I thought I’d take it upon myself to point you in the direction of one of the lovely London spots in which the flick was filmed.
Rainham Hall
Picture-perfectly perched on the very edge of east London, you’ll find Rainham Hall. This Grade I listed National Trust property served as the interior of Mrs Jennings’ abode (played by Fiona Shaw) in the film. Hailed one of the country’s ‘finest examples of an early 18th-century merchant’s house’, this rather gorgeous Georgian gaff boasts a lengthy history, a tranquil garden, and a year-round programme of engaging events and exhibitions.
Nearly 50 different families have resided in Rainham Hall since it was first built in 1729, but it opened to the public in 2015 (following a hefty £2.5 million conservation project) – and can now be visited and enjoyed by us mere mortals.
This rare survivor of Queen Anne-style architecture has always got something exciting going on. But to coincide the release of Sense and Sensibility (in which the house made its big-screen debut), Rainham Hall has created an extra-special exhibition to mark the monumental occasion.
The exhibition will run from September 24 until December 19, giving visitors a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filming process. Two of Rainham Hall’s rooms that were used as film-sets will be used for the exhibition. And visitors will be able to get up close and personal with actual costumes and props from the movie and discover more about how the house was transformed into the beautiful backdrop of Mrs Jennings’ home.
📍You’ll find Rainham Hall one the Broadway, RM13 9YN. Find out more, book your tickets, and plan your visit here.
