29th May 2025
Looking to Film in The Cotswolds?
The highly anticipated fourth season of Clarkson’s Farm has returned to Amazon Prime Video, offering fans a deeper look into Jeremy Clarkson's comedic and often chaotic attempts at running Diddly Squat Farm. This season delves into Clarkson's solo farming journey, especially with his right-hand man, Kaleb Cooper, temporarily absent. Notably, the series also showcases the launch of Clarkson's Oxfordshire pub, The Farmer’s Dog, adding a new layer to the narrative.
While the show primarily focuses on the farm's operations, it also highlights the picturesque landscapes of the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire, regions renowned for their cinematic appeal. Stretching across five counties—Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire—the area offers a wide variety of locations available for hire, from working farms and ancient woodlands to stately homes and market towns.
North Cotswolds – Quintessential Villages & Idyllic Countryside
Locations: Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Chipping Campden
What you’ll find:
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Iconic honey-stone cottage filming locations and narrow winding streets
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Rolling hills, dry stone walls, and ancient woodlands for filming and photoshoots
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Traditional English tearooms, pubs, and antique shops
Ideal for: Period dramas, romantic films, lifestyle photography, rural commercials
Central Cotswolds – Scenic Market Towns & Country Estates for Location Filming
Locations: Bourton-on-the-Water, Northleach, Bibury, Cirencester
What you’ll find:
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Riverside villages like Bibury (used in Stardust and Bridget Jones’s Diary)
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Historic market squares and converted barns
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Large private estates and manor houses available for location filming
Ideal for: Fashion editorials, heritage content, luxury brand shoots, costume dramas
South Cotswolds – Farmyards, Manor Houses & Woodland Locations
Locations: Tetbury, Nailsworth, Minchinhampton, Westonbirt
What you’ll find:
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Expansive farmland and working agricultural locations like those seen in Clarkson’s Farm
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Elegant manor house shoot locations with landscaped gardens
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Tree-lined driveways, meadows, and winding country lanes
Ideal for: Agricultural documentaries, automotive shoots, period dramas, TV dramas
Cotswold Edge & Vale – Sweeping Views & Historical Landmarks
Locations: Stroud, Painswick, Wotton-under-Edge
What you’ll find:
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Panoramic hilltop views and dramatic escarpments
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Historic churches, wool towns, and artistic communities
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Organic farms and eco-conscious venues
Ideal for: Environmental campaigns, drone footage, independent films, brand storytelling
Oxfordshire Film Locations – Grand Estates & Farm Locations
Locations: Chipping Norton, Charlbury, Woodstock, Diddly Squat Farm
What you’ll find:
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Working farms (like Diddly Squat) with tractors, barns, and crops in every stage available to hire for filming
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Rural pubs, muddy tracks, and character-filled outbuildings
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Prestigious country estates for filming like Blenheim Palace and Stonor Park
Ideal for: TV series (like Clarkson’s Farm), docu-reality, real-food campaigns, countryside shoots
Why the Cotswolds Works So Well on Camera
The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), meaning it offers a consistent and protected visual quality across all regions. Whether you need a serene lakeside, a rugged hillside, or an aristocratic hall, it’s all here—just a short distance from London and with strong local filming support.
Looking to film in the Cotswolds?
There are many private properties, farms, and commercial spaces available for hire, often with flexible options for small and large-scale productions. Whether you're capturing a quiet editorial or staging a complex scene, the Cotswolds has the space, character, and cinematic charm to elevate your vision.