Where was Sleepy Hollow filmed
Sleepy Hollow
Year: 1999
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Country: USA, United Kingdom
<p>The 1999 movie Sleepy Hollow was filmed in various locations around the world. Most scenes were filmed at movie studios in Leavesden and Shepperton. However, a few additional scenes were filmed at production facilities in Yonkers, New York. The American street scenes at the end of the movie were filmed at Somerset House in the Strand, London. The rolling hills of Oxfordshire provided an idyllic setting for the fictional town of Sleepy Hollow. Middle Temple is another popular filming location used for some scenes in the movie, showcasing its impressive centuries-old architecture.</p>
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Locations
Mansion
In movie
Scene where Ichabod Crane arrives in Sleepy Hollow and visits the luxurious Van Garrett mansion. Crane, who rents a room in the home of the wealthy Van Tassel family, finds himself drawn to their daughter Katrina. He meets her immediately during the gala as soon as his foot crosses the threshold of the mansion.
Real
Scene was shot The estate of Hatfield House near London. Built in 1611 for Robert Cecil, Hatfield House has been preserved by the Cecil family for centuries. The manor house is a stunning example of James I era architecture, complete with extensive, beautifully manicured gardens.
The streets of New York
In movie
Scene where Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, and Young Masbath return to sunny and beautiful New York City. They stroll through the winter streets of the city, for Katrina and Young everything is uncharted and amazing about this city. They are clearly mesmerized by the architecture and scale of New York City.
Real
Scene was shot Close to Somerset House in central London. Somerset House is an impressive neoclassical building complex overlooking the River Thames, just east of Waterloo Bridge. The location perfectly captures the look of a Victorian New York street in winter, which adds to the authenticity of the scene. For fans wishing to visit Somerset House, it is easily accessible.
Western Forest
In movie
Scene where Ichabod Crane, Young Masbath, and Katrina Van Tassel travel to the mysterious Western Woods. There they meet an old woman who reveals the location of the Horseman's grave at the sinister “Tree of the Dead”. Digging up the Horseman's grave, Ichabod discovers a missing skull. He concludes that it was stolen by someone who can control the Horseman, and that the tree serves as a portal for the Horseman.
Real
Scene was shot Shepperton Studios. The huge and eerie set of Tree of the Dead was built at this studio, adding an extra gothic atmosphere to the movie. Shepperton Studios, located in Surrey County, England, is not usually open for public tours. However, special events are sometimes held there.