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Exhibition: Filming Sense and Sensibility at Rainham Hall

Rainham Hall was used as a film location for a major new UK film Sense and Sensibility. See a new exhibition with costumes from the film and uncover the process of filming at a National Trust house.

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event (admission applies)

Come and see a brand new exhibition at Rainham Hall about the process of filming of major new UK film Sense and Sensibility. In two of the rooms used for filming an exhibition displays costumes and props from the film and charts the process and experience as the House was transformed into the interior of Mrs Jennings House (played by Fiona Shaw) in London which is key location for the novel set in the 1790’s following the lives of sisters Elinor (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Marianne (Esme Creed Miles). There will be an accessible, free element of this exhibition in the Coach House at Rainham Hall. Local visitors who live in the RM13 postcode get into the Hall for free throughout the year. Exhibition at Rainham Hall from Thur 24 Sept – Sat 19 December 2026. Included in the Hall Ticket.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

The Hall has steps at the front and back doors to get to the ground floor and steep staircases. This exhibition will be on the ground floor. There will be an element in the Coach House which is accessible.

Meeting point

Welcome Area at Rainham Hall

Suitability for children

Children and families welcome

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