JESSIE Buckley, the star of hit film Hamnet, which was partly filmed in the Forest of Dean, has picked up one of the top prizes at last weekend’s Oscars.

Buckley hit the headlines as she carried home the award for best actress for her role as Shakespeare’s wife in the film, some of which was filmed at Lydney Park Estate.

One one of the estate’s ancient trees provided the location for the spot where Shakespeare's wife (Buckley) gives birth, embraced by its roots, next to an underworld hole in the earth which becomes a recurring motif in the film.

Production designer Fiona Crombie told Conde Nast Traveller: “I remember being so sad on our last day at Lydney, thinking I might never be back. These places became so dear to us.”