Last Alteration: Sunday 07 April 2013
Hensol Castle
Hensol Castle
Miskin, Pontyclun, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales, CF72 8YS
Hensol Castle is a gothic-style Grade I listed building dating fromt the early eighteenth century.
Vale Consultancy - The 15th century grade 1 listed castle is being transformed into a luxury spa. A 50m square reinforced concrete basement and steel super structure is presently being built behind the rear courtyard and will provide unrivaled state of the art luxury health and beauty facilities.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableFront
The Lost Boy (1)
Filmed: 2007
Sarah arrives at the Pharos Project.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableSteps
The Unicorn and The Wasp
Filmed: 7 Sep 2007
Agatha finds herself in Harrogate.
The Unicorn and The Wasp
Filmed: 7 Sep 2007
The Doctor and Donna watch Agatha head into the hotel.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableEntrance
The Lost Boy (2)
Filmed: 2007
Sarah looks for a way into the building.
The Lost Boy (2)
Filmed: 2007
Sarah looks for a way into the building.
The Lost Boy (2)
Filmed: 2007
Sarah looks for a way into the building.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableLakeside
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»Photograph taken: 22nd July 2008 by Chuck Foster
"That's an annoying portacabin! Presumably here for the renovation work taking place inside the building."
The Lost Boy (2)
Filmed: 2007
Sarah arrives back at the Pharos project.
The Lost Boy (2)
Filmed: 2007
Sarah makes her escape.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableGatehouse
The Lost Boy (2)
Filmed: 2007
The Slitheen arrive at the Pharos Project.
The Lost Boy (2)
Filmed: 2007
The Slitheen head to the front entrance.
Access: closedStatus: recognisableInside
Photograph taken: 22nd July 2008 by Chuck Foster
"Taken through the outside windows."
World War Three
Filmed: 4-6,8-13,16-19 Aug 2004
The Doctor starts to make plans against the Slitheen.
The Sound of Drums
Filmed: 16-17 Feb 2007
The Master looks on gleefully as the cabinet is gassed.
Photograph taken: 22nd July 2008 by Chuck Foster
"Taken through the outside windows; just seems to be used for storing chairs atm!"
Aliens of London
Filmed: 4-6,8-13,16-19 Aug 2004
Harriet looks at the secret files.
The Sound of Drums
Filmed: 16-17 Feb 2007
The Master looks nonplussed.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Miskin Manor (Something Borrowed, The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith, The Big Bang): 1.04 miles. 
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Tal-y-Garn Manor (Rise of the Cybermen): 1.14 miles.
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Pontyclun (private swimming pool) (A Day in the Death): 1.58 miles.
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Hensol Forest (The Last Sontaran): 1.58 miles. 
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Pyscodlyn Mawr Reservoir (Delta and the Bannermen): 1.78 miles. 
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Hanson's Aggregates (Forest Wood) (Doctor Who Series Seven Part 2): 1.98 miles.
Filming Reports:
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Album - filming for
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tlchimera blog - filming for
Further links about the location:
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Hensol Castle Park - offical website
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Welsh Icons - Hensol Castle
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30 Jul 2009: Vale Hotel - Details on the changes to Hensol Castle and Park for a new hotel/spa
Related Stories
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Aliens of London [4-6,8-13,16-19 Aug 2004]: 10 Downing Street interior
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World War Three [4-6,8-13,16-19 Aug 2004]: 10 Downing Street interior
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Captain Jack Harkness [2006]: Inside the Ritz (ground floor)
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The Sound of Drums [16-17 Feb 2007]: Number 10
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The Lost Boy [15 Jun 2007]: The Pharos Project ('house' section)
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The Unicorn and The Wasp [7 Sep 2007]: The Harrogate Hotel
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The Next Doctor [18 Apr 2008]: Cellar/Tunnels
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The Forest of the Dead [15 Jan 2008]: Donna and Lee's rooms/The riverside
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The Vault Of Secrets [2010] (side): The hospital/vault
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Lost In Time [24-26 May 2010]: Sarah with Emily in the "haunted" house
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Closing Time [7 Apr 2011]: The Library
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The Wedding of River Song [7 Apr 2011]: Nursing Home
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Doctor Who Series Seven Part 2
Related Studio Stories
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Planet of the Ood [7 Sep 2007]: The Doctor and Donna handcuffed in the Executive Office (pickup shot)
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