Set preparations continue in St Albans as Warner Bros prepare to film the latest Hollywood hit Wonka.

The Herts Advertiser has the first look at the beginnings of the set design.

A fairground ride and zoo sets are being prepped in Verulamium Park, next to St Albans Cathedral.

Herts Advertiser: Sets of Wonka are beginning to take shape.Sets of Wonka are beginning to take shape. (Image: Archant 2022)

A bright multi-coloured carousel has been built by the lake, as well as bronze direction signs for ‘flamingos’ and the ‘giraffehaus’.

Herts Advertiser: A bright carousel from the Wonka set in Verulamium Park.A bright carousel from the Wonka set in Verulamium Park. (Image: Archant 2022)

Herts Advertiser: Signs for the Wonka set labelled 'flamingos' and 'giraffenhaus'.Signs for the Wonka set labelled 'flamingos' and 'giraffenhaus'. (Image: Archant 2022)

Black lanterns for lampposts labelled ‘Wonka’ have been left by production crews who have yet to put them together for the 2023 film.

Herts Advertiser: Some of the Wonka set in Verulamium Park.Some of the Wonka set in Verulamium Park. (Image: Archant 2022)
Buildings and large sets are being erected next to the Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub on Abbey Mill Lane. The production is underway despite the damp weather in St Albans so far this week.

Herts Advertiser: Production crews worked to prepare the sets despite the damp weather today (March 1).Production crews worked to prepare the sets despite the damp weather today (March 1). (Image: Archant 2022)

Herts Advertiser: A large set was being prepped near to the Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub on Abbey Mill Lane.A large set was being prepped near to the Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub on Abbey Mill Lane. (Image: Archant 2022)

Herts Advertiser: Sets are midway through construction for the new Wonka film.Sets are midway through construction for the new Wonka film. (Image: Archant 2022)
Film crews began production last week (February 24) on the musical family film starring Timothée Chalamet.

Herts Advertiser: Production continues after crews arrived last week.Production continues after crews arrived last week. (Image: Archant 2022)

Wonka is being produced by Warner Bros Studios and will also star Hugh Grant, Olivia Colman and Rowan Atkinson.

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