Celebrate 100 years of film 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 Elstree Studios to mark our shared centenaries with a one-day Festival of Film – filled with screenings, iconic film pop-ups 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. 

Dress as your favourite character from one of 45 roles across 30 productions filmed at the Old Royal Naval College and Elstree Studios – including Star Wars, Bridgerton, Batman and The Crown. 

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

Qualifying characters:

• 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

What will the day look like?

VIP Red Carpet Experience 

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

Your ticket includes: 

• Full access to all themed film prop stations including exclusive Bridgerton and Pirates of the Caribbean photo opportunities and the chance to pose with the Batmobile
• Entry to the stunning Painted Hall 
• Discover a rare collection of vintage film posters on loan from the iconic Elstree Studios, showcasing cinema history like you’ve never seen it before. 
• Film walking tour 
• Free Guinness World Records tote bag 
• 10% off in our shops

Book ahead and save:  

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

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 
• Giant outdoor games 
• Food and drink stalls 
• The chance to see film prop stations

 Note: Only VIP ticket holders can access the interactive prop stations and indoor experiences. 

After the 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) 
• Final screenings, tours and access to VIP zones continue until 5pm 

Make movie history 

Whether you’re dressing up, bringing the family, or coming for the behind-the-scenes access, don’t miss this one-day celebration of cinema at one of London’s most iconic filming locations. 

Book now and be part of the action!

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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