Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit film trilogies, on a picturesque private farmland. On this spectacular Guided Tour you will learn the story of how the Alexander family’s farm was turned into ‘The Shire’, as described by author J.R.R Tolkien.
The set has been completely rebuilt for The Hobbit and remains as it was seen in these films and The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. During your Tour you will see Hobbit Holes, The Green Dragon Inn, The Mill, the double arched bridge and other structures and gardens built for the films. Hobbiton Move Set is 22 minutes’ drive (19 kms) from Cambridge isite Visitor Centre.
Construction of the movie set began in March 1999 and filming began six months later with as many as 400 working on site, including actors Sir Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Elijah Wood (Frodo), Sir Ian Holm (Bilbo), Sean Astin (Sam), Billy Boyd (Pippin) and Dominic Monaghan (Merry).The set was rebuilt in 2011 for the making of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Hobbit: There and Back Again.
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Experience the magic of the Hobbiton Movie Set with one of the daily departures from The Shire’s Rest. This is a 2-hour fully guided tour including transport to and from The Shire’s Rest
Price:
Adult (17 years old and over): $89.00
Youth(9-16 years old):$44.00
Child (0-8 years old): Free
Family Pass (2 Adults + 2 Youth): $225.00
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour + Lunch Combo
Experience the taste of the Shire with a delicious buffet lunch served in the Party Marquee. The painted canvas exterior, vibrant bunting and colourful lanterns mean visitors are immersed in the festival magic of the movies. The Party Marquee is adjacent to The Green Dragon Inn with garden bar seating overlooking the Hobbiton Movie Set providing an exquisite view for all guests. Your meal is served buffet style from a specially themed table setting to dine family style with your group. This fully guided tour takes 2.5-3 hours approximately.
Price from 1 April 2023:
Adult (17 years old and over): $127.00
Youth(9-16 years old):$82.00
Child (0-8 years old): Free
Evening Banquet Tour
Experience the Movie set as you have never seen it before with a guided tour at dusk. Making the most of the remaining day light, your guide will escort you through the 12-acre site, before heading to the Green Dragon Inn and dining room where you are treated to a banquet feast. 4 hours approximately fully guided tour.
Tour Included:
*A Fully guided tour of Hobbiton Movie set at dusk
*Your first Hobbit South farthing beverage upon arrival in The Green Dragon Inn
*A two course banquet feast served inside The Green Dragon Inn fit for a Hobbit
*Additional drinks available to purchase Throughout the night
*A lantern-lit through the movie set under moonlight
Price:
Adult (17 years old and over): $199.00
Youth(9-16 years old):$162.00
Child (5-8 years old): $104.00
Infant (0-4 years old): Free
Second breakfast Tour
You’ve already had breakfast, but what about second breakfast? Be the first on the Movie Set and enjoy a hearty breakfast spread served inside their newest venue, the Millhouse. Selected weekend departures available now. 3 hours approximately fully guided tour.
Tour Included:
*A fully guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie set
* A visit to The Green Dragon Inn with your first Hobbit South Farthing beverage upon arrival
*Second breakfast spread in The Millhouse featuring continental and hot items.
* Coffee and tea served inside The Millhouse during second breakfast.
Price:
Adult (17 years old and over): $149.00
Youth(9-16 years old):$99.00
Child (5-8 years old): $49.00
Infant (0-4 years old): Free
Construction on the set: A major and very exciting development project will be underway on the movie set from March – December 2023. Lean more here
