Truro School offers a versatile and visually striking location for film, television, and photography projects in Cornwall. With a blend of historic architecture, landscaped gardens, and modern facilities, our grounds provide an exceptional backdrop for productions of all sizes.
Truro School has a strong track record as a professional filming location, having hosted major film and television productions. Our grounds have featured in well-known titles including The Rosamunde Pilcher series, Happiness Unbridled, and the film The Presence of Love. We have also welcomed established television productions such as BBC’s The Apprentice, CBBC’s Art Adventure with Fred and Pete, and ITV’s Wycliffe.
In 2011, Truro School hosted auditions for Brad Pitt’s Hollywood blockbuster World War Z, with many scenes filmed locally in Falmouth — further highlighting our suitability for high-profile productions.
The school also hosts student film projects, such as the short film Morven, and uses its facilities for its own promotional films, including the Sixth Form and boarding films.
Truro School Senior and Prep Schools can be seen in the trailer for The Presence of Love or you can watch the full feature here: The Presence of Love (The Senior School grounds appear at 55:44, and the Prep School at 1:04:30).
Our Cookery School & Café and the Burrell Theatre are also featured in Art Adventures with Fred and Pete, showcasing the variety of interior and exterior filming options available across the site.
All of our venues across the school grounds are available for film and photography hire. The original buildings offer a rich historic setting, ideal for period dramas and heritage shoots, complemented by beautifully maintained gardens. In contrast, our modern spaces — including the Music Centre and Burrell Theatre — provide excellent technical resources, acoustics, and production facilities.
Venues can be hired individually or combined to create a bespoke filming location tailored to your project.
For added convenience, Truro School can provide:
On-site accommodation for cast and crew
Professional catering facilities
Ample parking for production vehicles, trucks, staff, and equipment
Both our Senior and Prep School sites are well suited to large-scale productions. Please refer to our parking page for detailed access information.
We are open to discussing all creative ideas and requirements. Whether you are planning a feature film, TV series, commercial shoot, or photography project, our experienced Events Team is here to help.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01872 246059
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"I wish to say a massive thank you for the help and support we were given. Everyone looked after us splendidly and without a doubt a good time was had by all. The facilities were excellent and the evening a great success, please take a deal of the credit for that outcome."
"Thank you so much for your hospitality in providing such excellent facilities for the AOTOS Access Day. We were very happy with the arrangements. The caretakers and catering staff were so approachable and willing to help."
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