When The Thursday Murder Club landed on Netflix, fans were delighted not only by its witty characters but by the sumptuous, atmospheric world they inhabited. What better way to experience that world than by visiting the places where the film was shot? In this post, I’ll show you which exteriors and public spaces from the movie you can visit today—excluding closed-off studio sets. I’ll also include practical visiting tips and the best scenes tied to each location.
Englefield Estate, Berkshire — Coopers Chase’s Grand Vision
Location & background
- Englefield House, in Berkshire, was selected to serve as the exterior and many of the connecting interior corridors of Coopers Chase.
- The property includes a historic Elizabethan manor and gardens.
- Director Chris Columbus noted that on day two of scouting, they found Englefield and that its configuration (house above a church and cemetery) matched the film’s story geometry.
What was filmed here
- Exteriors of Coopers Chase: facades, gardens, the sense of stately scale.
- Interior passages, staircases, library, corridors of the house itself were also used.
- The Jigsaw Room (the murder club’s meeting room) was built on site, abutting the house, with special construction to allow views to the outside world so the set “breathed.”
- A graveyard set was constructed in the grounds for key scenes.
Visiting tips & restrictions
- The house itself is a private residence and not open for tours.
- The gardens are open to the public on Mondays (year-round).
- Garden hours vary:
- April–October: 10 am–6 pm
- November–March: 10 am–4 pm
- Entrance fee is modest (≈ £5), unless you hold RHS/NGS card or qualify for free entry.
- Be respectful: the house remains private, and photography should be confined to allowed garden areas.
Aldbury, Hertfordshire — Fairhaven & the Police Station
Location & setting
- The village of Aldbury stood in for the fictional Fairhaven in The Thursday Murder Club film adaptation.
- The village hall was transformed into the exterior façade of the Fairhaven Police Station.
- Aldbury is picturesque: timber-framed cottages, a village pond, traditional architecture, and quiet lanes—ideal for evoking a cozy, small-town feel.
What was filmed there
- Exterior shots of the police station (village hall façade) and surrounding village scenes.
- Some scenes showing characters walking through village streets, pond vicinity, facades of cottages.
Visitor info & tips
- Aldbury is a functioning village, so you can stroll its lanes, visit the pond, and view the village hall façade (from public access).
- Because it’s a living village, respect residents’ privacy—avoid blocking driveways or private property.
- Best times are off-peak (weekday mornings) when fewer cars / crowds around.
Gaddesden Place, Hertfordshire — Coopers Chase Interiors
Location & context
Gaddesden Place in Hertfordshire was used for many of the interior scenes attributed to Coopers Chase.
What was filmed here
- The pool / aquarobics scene with Ron was shot here.
- Other rooms, hallways, interiors of the retirement home sequences.
Visitor possibilities
- Gaddesden Place is a private venue; public access is limited or non-existent.
- You might view it from public roads or paths (if allowed), but interior access is unlikely.
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire & The Red Lion Pub, Little Missenden
Location & scenes
- In Little Missenden, the Red Lion pub is used for interior and exterior scenes involving meetings between characters.
Visiting tips
- The Red Lion pub is a functioning establishment—visitors may be able to drop in, enjoy a meal or drink, and see the setting used in the film.
- Check pub opening times in advance.
Other Notes from the Production
- Because the film adaptation shifted some settings inland (versus Kent in the novel), the locations are all in the Home Counties around London.
- Many of the visual touches—like the Jigsaw Room—were custom-built on-site to enhance cinematic appeal while integrating with the architecture.
- The production was careful to avoid damaging grounds: e.g. in constructing the graveyard, botany teams were consulted to avoid disturbing tree roots.
Suggested Fan Visit Route
- Morning: Arrive at Englefield (Berkshire)
- Walk the gardens (open Monday)
- Walk nearby public roads to see house exteriors & locate church / cemetery spot
- Midday: Head to Aldbury (Hertfordshire)
- Explore the village, pond, cottages
- Visit the village hall (police station façade)
- Enjoy lunch in a local pub or café
- Afternoon: Drive past Gaddesden Place / Little Missenden
- Drive by Gaddesden Place (view from distance)
- Stop in Little Missenden, visit The Red Lion pub
Note: Check opening days / times ahead, especially for garden access or pub hours.
Conclusion
The magic of The Thursday Murder Club lies not only in its casting and story, but in the atmospheric places that frame those stories. While interior studio sets remain off-limits to visitors, the majestic facades of Englefield, the village charm of Aldbury, and the pub in Little Missenden offer fans a chance to step into the film’s world.
Have you visited any of these locations? Or planning to? Drop a comment or share your photos below — I’d love to see them!
