This large Tesco store is situated on land that was formerly synonymous with the filming industry in Borehamwood. In the 1900s, following the sale of Elstree Studios by Thorn EMI in 1986, permission was granted to demolish most of the facility and sell 12 acres to Tesco. The land where Tesco’s now stands was formerly home to Stage 5. Borehamwood has a modern town centre, offering shopping facilities and plenty of restaurants and pubs. Walks and other sports can be enjoyed in the surrounding countryside and Aldenham Country Park. Given the town’s association with film, it has acquired the nickname, "British Hollywood".