this surprising london suburb could become the uk’s £1,000,000,000 answer to hollywood

New plans could see a £1,000,000 development built in north London (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo)

A stone’s throw from the upmarket Hampstead Heath,Kentish Town is famous for its colourful houses,top-notch pubs,and diverse restaurant scene.

But it could be set to become the UK’s answer to Hollywood,as plans are underway for a £1,000 quarter dedicated almost entirely to filmmaking.

And now,in a major milestone for the regeneration process,a planning application has been submitted to Camden Council to start building the aptly named Camden Film Quarter.

Spearheaded by real estate investment company Yoo Capital,the blueprint has been developed in partnership with the National Film and Television School and the London Screen Academy.

It envisages a ‘mix of creative space including film studios,’ as well as soundstages,workshop spaces and even studio tours for the public.

There’ll be green spaces galore too,with the vision aiming to ‘support local biodiversity and enhance the area’s natural environment.’

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A version of this article was published April 1,2025. It has since been updated.

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