On the second day of Spring, St Albans is being transformed in to a winter wonderland for the set of the new Wonka film.

Production crews have continued to develop the set for the new Warner Bros film in Verulamium Park.

Fake snow is being used around the park and a number of new sets have appeared; likely to be used in a winter scene.

Herts Advertiser: A winters scene has been set up and cordened off near the lake in Verulamium Park.A winters scene has been set up and cordened off near the lake in Verulamium Park. (Image: Archant)

Crew were also seen to be spreading leaves along Abbey Mill Road and adding extra plants next to the Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub.

Herts Advertiser: Production were seen to be adding extra planters around the Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub.Production were seen to be adding extra planters around the Ye Olde Fighting Cocks pub. (Image: Archant)

The Herts Advertiser can also confirm two classic cars: a red Austin and another grey classic are to be used in the film starring Timothée Chalamet.

Herts Advertiser: The cars to be used in the film have been coned off.The cars to be used in the film have been coned off. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: Classic cars will be used in the film.Classic cars will be used in the film. (Image: Archant)

Production started in the park last week (February 24) and tracks have been laid up to St Albans Cathedral on Abbey Mill Lane.

Herts Advertiser: Dozens of cars and vans are now in place as more staff involved with the Wonka film appear.Dozens of cars and vans are now in place as more staff involved with the Wonka film appear. (Image: Archant)
New vehicles including campervans have appeared in the park, as well as a large lighting crane over the park.

Herts Advertiser: Campervans have appeared in the park, likely to be used by other teams on set.Campervans have appeared in the park, likely to be used by other teams on set. (Image: Archant 2022)

Herts Advertiser: The crane goes well above the treeline.The crane goes well above the treeline. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: The crane is holding what looks to be lighting.The crane is holding what looks to be lighting. (Image: Archant)

Yesterday crews set up signs for a Zoo and a multi-coloured carousel.

Wonka will also star Hugh Grant, Olivia Colman and Rowan Atkinson, so it's likely the A-listers will spend some time in St Albans.

Herts Advertiser: Bright bulb lighting has appeared across fencing across Verulamium Park.Bright bulb lighting has appeared across fencing across Verulamium Park. (Image: Archant)

Wonka! a prequel to Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, will share the story of Willy Wonka's early life, before he met Charlie.

Herts Advertiser: More lighting around the fencing of the park, which has been progressively coned off.More lighting around the fencing of the park, which has been progressively coned off. (Image: Archant)

Herts Advertiser: Warner Bros have suspended parking on Abbey Mill Lane aside from authorised vehicles.Warner Bros have suspended parking on Abbey Mill Lane aside from authorised vehicles. (Image: Archant)

The Herts Advertiser will continue to provide the latest exclusive updates on the Wonka film.