Seen in
Series 3 filming has been reported here; a numbered episode has not been confirmed. Related episode guide: Series 2 Episode 1: The theatre case.
Location guide
Where was Ludwig filmed in Hemel Hempstead?
Ludwig Series 3 filmed at Liberty Tea Rooms and Community Hub in Hemel Hempstead. The venue is a charity supporting its community through its tea rooms and practical help.
Visit at a glance
| Can you visit? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Seen in | Series 3 filming used a temporary bank frontage. The episode and scene are unconfirmed; the series has not yet aired. |
| Getting there | Hemel Hempstead station is on London Road; plan the onward journey to 12 Bank Court. |
| Opening and access | Tuesday–Saturday 9.30am–4pm; confirm any temporary changes directly with the charity. Last checked 24 October 2026. Official travel information · Official access information |
Updated 17 October 2026
The real location
Liberty Tea Rooms and the Series 3 shoot
BBC News reported on 5 October 2026 that volunteer-run Liberty Tea Rooms and Community Hub was used for Ludwig Series 3. The venue closed from 15 September to 7 October for the production. Its frontage was dressed as a bank, returning the building to a role it had before becoming a community venue.
The shoot took place inside and outside over several weeks, and a rain machine was used for one scene. The BBC report gives fans a real venue to find in Hemel Hempstead. The charity’s own contact page gives its address as 12 Bank Court, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BS.
What the charity does
Liberty’s official website describes a welcoming community rooted in its Christian faith, with support for social, emotional, financial and spiritual wellbeing. Its work includes helping people facing debt, providing pay-it-forward meals and supplying food-bank parcels to individuals and families. Volunteers help keep the tea rooms and community hub running.
That makes a visit more than a chance to see a filming building. You are calling at a place that brings people together and supports residents who need help. Stop for something to eat or drink if the venue is open, give the volunteers time to look after their customers, and enjoy the tea rooms as part of an ordinary day in the town.
How to visit and support Liberty
The official contact page lists Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30am to 4pm, as the usual opening hours. The filming closure was reported to run until 7 October; confirm current opening arrangements directly before travelling. The same page has a contact form and the email address hello@libertytearooms.co.uk if you have a question about visiting or supporting the hub.
The charity’s Save our Tea Rooms and Community Hub appeal remained available when checked on 17 October 2026. Chair of trustees Mark Kitson sets a £25,000 target and explains that funding is needed to help the venue continue. Charity Times reported on 6 October that the appeal aimed to raise the money by the end of October. Use the charity’s fundraising page or the Donate button on its official website to support it; the live appeal shows the latest total.
If you would like to help regularly, ask the charity about its current volunteering or support opportunities. A visit does not come with access to filming areas or a meeting with the cast. The useful contribution is simple: be a considerate customer, support the appeal if you can, and let the community venue carry on with its work.
Getting to Hemel Hempstead
For a rail journey from London, use National Rail’s London Euston to Hemel Hempstead journey information. The station page gives the station address on London Road and provides onward bus and taxi information. Plan the final part of the journey to Bank Court as well as the train, and check return services before your visit.
Use Liberty’s postcode, HP1 1BS, for walking directions or a local journey planner. If you are driving, choose public town-centre parking and check its current terms. Allow time for the tea-room stop rather than treating it as a quick photograph on the way elsewhere.
Other things to see in Hemel Hempstead
Combine the visit with a walk through the town. Visit Herts recommends the Jellicoe Water Gardens for a stroll beside the River Gade and the ornamental gardens. It is a good choice if you want an outdoor stop around your tea-room visit.
For a longer walk, ParksHerts’ Gadebridge Park guide describes the park on the northern side of Hemel Hempstead and its place in the Old Town Heritage Trail. The Old Town gives the afternoon a different setting from the modern town centre.
If you want to finish with a performance or film, Visit Herts also highlights the Old Town Hall for theatre, comedy and cinema. Check its programme before planning an evening around it. Choose one or two of these stops to suit the time you have, with Liberty as the welcoming break in the middle of the day.
Related guides
Last checked 18 October 2026
How it appears on screen
Series 3 filming used a temporary bank frontage. The episode and scene are unconfirmed; the series has not yet aired.
Visitor questions
Can you visit Liberty Tea Rooms, Hemel Hempstead?
Yes. Tuesday–Saturday 9.30am–4pm; confirm any temporary changes directly with the charity.
Which episode of Ludwig was filmed at Liberty Tea Rooms, Hemel Hempstead?
Series 3 filming used a temporary bank frontage. The episode and scene are unconfirmed; the series has not yet aired.
How do I get to Liberty Tea Rooms, Hemel Hempstead?
Hemel Hempstead station is on London Road; plan the onward journey to 12 Bank Court.
How we check: every fact on this page is taken from the BBC, the production companies or named, dated reports. See our sources and method or send a correction.