Scotney Castle - Kent Film Office

Creators: Neil Gaiman, David S Goyer, Allan Heinberg
Starring: Tom Sturridge, Boyd Holbrook, Patton Oswalt, Vivienne Acheampong
Production Company: DC Comics, DC Entertainment, Netflix, Phantom Four Films, Purepop, The Blank Corporation, Warner Bros. Television
Kent Locations Used: Scotney Castle, Bayham Old Abbey

The Sandman (2022-2025) is a fantasy series based on the comic book of the same name. It follows Morpheus, the personification of dreams, after he escapes from decades of imprisonment and sets out to restore order to his realm.

Developed by Neil Gaiman (Good Omens, Stardust), David S Goyer (The Dark Knight, Batman Begins) and Allan Heinberg (Wonder Woman (2017), Grey’s Anatomy), the series stars Tom Sturridge (The Boat that Rocked (2009), The Hollow Crown (2016)) as Morpheus, Boyd Holbrook (Logan, A Complete Unknown) as The Corinthian, Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) as Matthew the Raven and Vivienne Acheampong (The Witches, The One) as Lucienne. Supporting cast includes Kyo Ra, David Thewlis (The Mercy (2018), Landscapers (2021)), Jenna Coleman (Klokkenluider (2023), Victoria), Sandra James-Young (Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, Truelove), and Razane Jammal (A Walk Among the Tombstones, Djinn).

Production visited Kent to film at Scotney Castle in Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells for both Series 1 and 2. Filming also took place at Bayham Old Abbey for Series 2, doubling as Destiny’s Realm.

Scotney Castle is a Victorian country house set in one of England’s most romantic gardens surrounded by a beautiful wooded estate, including moated ruin and hop farm. It is managed by National Trust, and also featured in Hunted (2012).

Bayham Old Abbey is an English Heritage site which was built circa 1207. Built from local golden sandstone, Bayham functioned as an Abbey until its dissolution in the 16th Century. The ruins still include much of the 13th-15th Century church, the chapter house and a picturesque 14th Century gatehouse, situated in impressive grounds.

Series 2 of The Sandman (2022-2025) was released on Netflix in two parts; Part 1 dropped on Thursday 3^rd July 2025 with Part 2 following on Thursday 24^th July 2025.

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Hunted - Melissa George as Sam Hunter facing away from the camera leant against a white wall. She's holding a gun.

Hunted – Melissa George as Sam Hunter © BBC/Kudos

Director: SJ Clarkson (Dexter, Ugly Betty & Heroes)

Writer: Frank Spotnitz (The X Files)

Production Company: Kudos, Big Light Productions

Kent locations used: Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells

Sam Hunter is a spy who works for an elite private intelligence firm and during her latest mission escapes an attempted assassination. Realising someone has set her up and not knowing who to trust, Sam tries to find out who wants her dead.

This original, eight-part BBC spy drama is from the makers of Spooks and features Melissa George (Grey’s Anatomy) as Sam Hunter. She is supported by a cast of familiar faces including Adam Raynor (Mistresses) who plays Sam’s colleague and romantic interest, Stephen Dillane (Game Of Thrones), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Lost), Lex Shrapnel (Captain America: The First Avenger), and Morven Christie (Twenty Twelve).

Sam Hunter (Melissa George) with a gun pointed at the camera

In March this year, the Hunted crew came to Scotney Castle film various stunt and fight scenes in both the country house and oasts. Scotney Castle is a National Trust property which boasts a spectacular Victorian country mansion surrounded by beautiful gardens and woodland, as well as a fairytale inspired castle ruin complete with a moat set in the beautiful Tunbridge Wells countryside.

Many other well-known productions have also chosen Tunbridge Wells to serve as a backdrop including Queens of Mystery (2019).

Don’t miss the first episode of Hunted on 4^th October 2012 at 21:00 on BBC One.

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