Celebrate 100 years of film and TV with a day packed full of movie magic, family fun and a chance to be part of a Guinness World Records™ attempt. 

We’re teaming up with London film and TV studios, Elstree Studios, to mark our shared centenaries with a one-day celebration of film. A day filled with iconic film pop-ups, family activities and a Guinness World Records™ attempt – all set against the stunning backdrop of the UK’s most filmed heritage location. 

Take part in a Guinness World Record™

We need your help to set the Guinness World Records for the largest gathering of people dressed as screen characters. 

Be inspired by one of 45 characters across 30 productions filmed at the Old Royal Naval College and Elstree Studios – including Star Wars, Bridgerton, Batman, The Crown, and many more. 

To count towards the record, your character must be selected from the official list, and your costume must include the key outfit and prop elements. Explore the full list of costume elements.  

What will the day look like?

VIP Red Carpet Experience 

For the full Celebrate Film 100 experience, book the VIP Red Carpet ticket – your all-access pass to the best of the day’s events. 

Book ahead and save:  

• Advance ticket: Adult: £13.50, child: £7 
• On the day: Adult: £17.50, child: £10 

Your ticket includes: 

• Full access to all themed film prop stations 
• Entry to the stunning Painted Hall 
• Free film tote bag 
• 10% off in our shops

Lunch offers will be available to purchase from a special Sticks’N’Sushi pop-up. Vegetarian and children options available.

Film Prop Stations (VIP Access Only)

Star Wars Fan Zone: Take epic photos in front of a range of Star Wars-themed backdrops, as well as a full-size replica model of a ‘Tauntaun’. Venture inside a recreation of Tantive IV (the starship that featured in A New Hope, Rogue One and Revenge of the Sith), experience lighting effects, and an atmospheric audio soundscape. Plus, see roaming droids on site, brought by Droid Builders UK (officially recognised by Lucas Film).

James Bond: Step into the stunning Painted Hall and see a real-size Aston Martin DB5, as featured in eight Bond films. 

Royal Experience: Sit in royal thrones in the Painted Hall to recreate scenes from Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte, The Crown and many more.

Bridgerton costumes: Visit the neoclassical Chapel where Colin and Penelope from Bridgerton tied the knot and see their original wedding costumes up close (on loan from Netflix Studios).

Elstree Studios Archive: See a collection of vintage film posters and cameras on loan from Elstree Studios.

Free activities on the day

You don’t need a paid ticket to enjoy the buzz. As well as the Guinness World Record™ attempt, there’s plenty of free family fun throughout the day, including: 

• Roaming entertainment including giant dinosaur puppets 
• Free drop-in outdoor craft activities
• The chance to see film prop stations

Superhero Experience: Stand next to a reproduction of the Batman’s Tumbler Car (the Batmobile) as featured in the Dark Knight trilogy, and of a life-sized replica model of Dark World’s Thor. 

Archaeological Dig Site: Take part in a hands-on interactive archaeological dig and uncover props inspired by the Indiana Jones’ Temple of Doom and Lara Croft and meet an actor dressed as Indiana Jones. All ages welcome. 

Dinosaur Activities: Take photos of our roaring dinosaurs in the lawns (between 10am-2pm), and enjoy the How to Train Your Dinosaur show. 

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After the Guinness World Records™ count – keep the day going 

There’s even more to enjoy once the record attempt is done: 

• Stay for the Silent Disco and dance the night away to iconic songs from the big screen (ticketed) 
• Book a themed film afternoon tea for a special treat in a cinematic setting (ticketed) 
• All the Celebrate Film 100 activities continue until 5pm 

Qualifying characters

To count towards the record, your character must be selected from the official list, and your costume must include the key outfit and prop elements. Explore the full list of costume elements.  

• Captain Jack Sparrow | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
• Pirate Crew | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
• Female Bridgerton series character | Bridgerton
• Male Bridgerton series character | Bridgerton
• Queen Charlotte | Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
• Batman/Bruce Wayne | The Dark Knight Rises
• Holmes | Holmes & Watson
• Sherlock Holmes | Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
• Napoleon Bonaparte | Napoleon
• Cinderella | Cinderella
• Prince Charming | Cinderella
• Cruella de Vil | Cruella
• Lara Croft | Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
• Thor | Thor: The Dark World
• Doctor Strange | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
• James Bond | Skyfall
• Queen Elizabeth II | The Crown
• Zora Bennett | Jurassic World Rebirth
• Dr. Henry Loomis | Jurassic World Rebirth
• Jurassic Park Palaeontologist / wardens | Jurassic World Rebirth
• Father Gerald | Four Weddings and a Funeral
• Miss Piggy | Muppets Most Wanted
• Kermit | Muppets Most Wanted
• Luke Skywalker | Star Wars
• Obi-Wan Kenobi | Star Wars
• Princess Leia | Star Wars
• Han Solo | Star Wars
• Yoda | Star Wars
• Stormtrooper | Star Wars
• Darth Vader | Star Wars
• Chewbacca | Star Wars
• Anakin Skywalker (Jedi) | Star Wars
• Boba Fett (Mandalorian) | Star Wars
• Resistance Pilot | Star Wars
• Count Dracula | Dracula (Hammer film series)
• Grady Sisters (The Twins) | The Shining
• Indiana Jones | Raiders of the Lost Ark
• Marion Ravenwood | Raiders of the Lost Ark
• Superman | Super Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
• Roger Rabbit | Who Framed Roger Rabbit
• Jessica Rabbit | Who Framed Roger Rabbit
• Paddington Bear | Paddington
• Kick-Ass | Kick-Ass
• Hit-Girl | Kick-Ass
• Gary King | The World’s End

Celebrating 100 years of film with Elstree Studios

Elstree Studios, one of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious film and television studios, has been home to global blockbusters and treasured television for 100 years, earning its place as the UK’s answer to Hollywood. Also celebrating its centenary in 2025, the studios in Borehamwood, Herts, has become famous as the home of iconic productions such as Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Shining and The Crown.

The partnership between the Old Royal Naval College and Elstree Studios signifies a landmark moment in the UK’s screen heritage narrative, uniting two iconic institutions that have collectively shaped the nation’s cinematic identity. As custodians of globally significant heritage and British film industry legacy, both organisations represent complementary sides to the production industry spectrum: Elstree as a cornerstone of studio delivery and the Old Royal Naval College as the UK’s leading heritage filming location.

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