The flexible workspace provider, Purpose, has taken on the 201,285 sq ft former headquarters of the UK Jehovah’s Witnesses, and is intending to turn it into a state-of-the-art film studio.

London North Studios in Mill Hill will become one of the largest filming spaces in Greater London and be able to cater for everything from small-scale productions to blockbuster films. A Sky production has already taken some of the studio space.

Dan Cohen, Founder at Purpose, said: “We decided to launch London North Studios in response to the soaring demand for high-quality filming space close to central London – demand which is not currently being met. The new studios will also add new interest to this corner of the capital – creating cultural cachet and job opportunities.”

The site of the new studios, which is located 5 minutes from the M1 Junction 2 and 7 minutes from the North Circular, will be repurposed to provide flexible filming and event space, with five studios and four offices.

There is also a 300-person dining hall, commercial kitchen and 18 hair and costume rooms. The site contains five acres of outdoor space, including a one-acre woodland, and extensive parking facilities.