The latest instalment in the Spider-Man franchise has arrived in UK cinemas, and a number of scenes were filmed in Hertfordshire last year using County Hall as one of the locations.
County Hall hosts A‑list production
Tom Holland, who reprises his role as the web‑slinger, was among the cast to use the county facility during filming stints in June, July, October and November 2025. The production paid the council a fee of £82,950 for its use of the building.
The movie, released across the UK on 31 July, also features Zendaya, Sadie Sink and Mark Ruffalo. The county council says that, across the year, it received around £312,000 in income from a range of filming activity.
Local impact and council assets
County Hall has become a recognisable filming base: television projects that used the site in 2025 included the second series of Red Eye and an ITV Studios adaptation of Tom Bradby’s Secret Service. Filming income provides a revenue stream for the council at a time when it has been reviewing its property holdings.
In 2024 the council decided to market County Hall previously as an employment site and, after two years without a buyer, agreed plans to sell the building for alternative uses. The council valued the property at £50 million. Staff were relocated to new offices in Stevenage in 2023 and council meetings moved the following year.
- Filming dates at County Hall: June, July, October, November 2025
- Fee received for Spider-Man filming: £82,950
- Total filming income for the council (2025): around £312,000
For residents, the presence of major productions locally can raise the profile of the county while providing extra income that helps offset council budgets. It also brings short‑term activity to nearby businesses and can attract interest in future location hires.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Spider‑Man fee for County Hall | £82,950 |
| Filming income to council (total) | £312,000 |
| County Hall valuation for sale | £50,000,000 |
As the new film finds its audience, the visible role of Hertfordshire locations underlines how the county continues to be used by high‑profile makers. For local people curious about the County Hall site’s future, the council’s sale plan remains the significant decision to watch.
