Please be aware that there is some maintenance taking place on the Movie Set over your selected dates. This work will continue from 1 June β 30 September During this time, the main tour route will be unaffected however some contractors, maintenance and construction equipment will be working on site in the gardens and rear of the Party Field during your experience.
Please note, maintenance will be taking place on the Movie Set on the date you have selected. Between 30 September - 2 October, there will be ground works on the Party Field, maintenance equipment and sound will be present during all tours.
We apologise for any inconvenience, if you have any questions please reach out to our team here. Times: Please report to The Shire's Rest ticketing office no later than 20 minutes before your tour is due to depart. This is a fully guided walking tour and sensible footwear is recommended. Please book a ticket for all children travelling in your group. Fall in love with the Alexander family sheep farm, just as acclaimed director Sir Peter Jackson did, as you journey on a short bus ride through the unequivocal beauty of the land, with the mighty Kaimai Ranges towering in the distance.
Your guide will then escort you on a shared walking tour around the movie set, showing the intricate details, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how movie magic was made here. Designed and crafted by the renowned creative teams behind the film trilogies, Bagshot Row offers an authentic glimpse into the charming dwellings of Hobbits going about daily life in the Shire. Your guide will lead you through one of two Hobbit Holes offering time to explore the detailed interiors, with each home designed to create an identical experience.
The painted canvas exterior, vibrant bunting and colourful lanterns means visitors are immersed in the festive magic of the movies. Your meal is served buffet style from a specially themed table, bursting with hobbit fare, with shared table seating to dine family style with your group to conclude your Middle-earth adventure.
