EastEnders expands its set with new houses and shops as it redevelops old location at the BBC's Elstree Centre By Laura Parkin For Mailonline Published: 08:03 EDT, 19 June 2024 | Updated: 08:03 EDT, 19 June 2024 e-mail View comments EastEnders is working to expand its set with photos on Wednesday showing new town houses and shops being built at its old location. Filming began on the brand new set, which is located just a stone's throw from the old location at the BBC 's Elstree Centre in Borehamwood, back in January 2022. Plans for an expansion were revealed last year following the demolition of the old Albert Square to make room for a new development.
The expansion involves new structures and facades including a new warehouse location and a collection of shops and houses. Aerial photos show a huge metal structure being built in the centre of the land, with a new green-fronted restaurant or pub. EastEnders is working to expand its set with photos on Wednesday showing new town houses and shops being built at its old location Filming began on the brand new set (pictured), which is located just a stone's throw from the old location at the BBC's Elstree Centre in Borehamwood, back in January 2022 Bosses are reportedly planning to expand Walford even further and create dozens more filming locations nearby.
The new upgraded set also allows for the soap to be filmed in HD. Last summer, it was reported that the BBC planned to transform the old set into a shipping container area to su.
