Verified filming site · Parmoor, Buckinghamshire

St Katherine's

St Katharine’s is a retreat house at Parmoor, set in the wooded Hambleden valley in Buckinghamshire. Known formerly as Parmoor House, it was associated with the Cripps family, including Stafford Cripps, before becoming a convent and later a retreat centre. The grounds include a walled garden and mature trees, giving the property a secluded country-house character. Today it welcomes people for retreats and quiet days, with visits arranged through its own programme. That calm, substantial interior lends itself to several Midsomer institutions. The best-known role is Pines Nursing Home in Talking to the Dead; it has also appeared as a lodge, manor interior, hotel and care home.

The wooded setting, walled garden and mature trees give the house a quiet, secluded character, while its retreat programme offers a reason to visit beyond its screen appearances. The contrast between solitude and communal interiors makes it a flexible Midsomer setting. Check the visitor information below for current arrangements before travelling.