If you’re like 9 out of every 10 people planning to travel to the UK, you’re keen to visit a film or TV location during your trip. And it’s no wonder; while many Hollywood productions are filmed in a studio set, some of the most iconic UK productions have been filmed in a real-life setting, where you can walk in the footsteps of your favorite fictional film characters!
Visit Britain is shining a spotlight on ‘screen tourism,’ with a fun and fabulous launch film, directed by Academy Award-winning British director Tom Hooper, that spoofs iconic film and TV moments from Mission: Impossible to Bridget Jones; Spider-Man to Succession; House of the Dragon to Harry Potter; Paddington to Fast & Furious to Mary Poppins Returns and more.
The film takes you on a cinematic journey through Britain, giving you a front row seat to the destinations at the heart of the on-screen action.
Escape to Real Life Thrills through Screen Tourism
“Films, TV and tourism have a lot in common,” says Visit Britain. “They bring people together and they can transport us to new places, experiences and adventures. From exploring our vibrant cities, world-class attractions and stunning countryside, the backdrop to so many iconic filming locations, to enjoying our exciting contemporary culture and hospitality, Starring GREAT Britain inspires visitors to put themselves in the picture and discover more” on your next trip to England, Scotland and Wales.
You can visit a screen-tourism hub on VisitBritain’s website with itineraries themed around film genres from romance to fantasy, action to adventure.
A digital map links to film inspired locations, attractions and experiences across the nations and regions.
Could you identify all the films and TV shows – and locations – featured in Visit Britain’s screen tourism launch film? Just in case you missed one or two, here’s the full list:
London:
Mary Poppins Returns: Location: London (scene was shot in Shepperton Studios).
Mission: Impossible – Fallout: Location: St Paul's.
Notting Hill: Location: Kenwood House.
Paddington: Location: Portobello Road (in the sky).
Sherlock Holmes: Location: Houses of Parliament and the Thames.
Spider-Man: Far From Home: Location: Tower Bridge.
England:
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason: Location: Headcorn Aerodrome in Ashford, Kent.
Bridgerton: Location: West Wycombe Park, Buckinghamshire.
House of the Dragon: Location: Anglesey, North Wales.
Scotland:
F9: Location: Edinburgh, Lowlands.
Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban: Location: Loch Shiel, Highlands.
Destinations:
London:
Open Top Bus tour on Tower Bridge, Thames River Boats tour on the Thames.
England: Stately garden and home visit and afternoon tea at Lyme Park, Cheshire. Aerial countryside of Lake District.
Scotland: Birdwatching, mountain biking, yoga paddleboarding at Loch Lomond, Highlands. Note: Heritage train film scene filmed in London.
Wales: Horseback riding and ice creams on beach at Traeth Morfa Bychan (Black Rock Sands).
Take your film fandom to the next level by visiting its location on your next trip to Britain!
START YOUR FILM-INSPIRED TRIP!
Images courtesy of Visit Britain
Top image: Alnwick Castle
Middle image credit: Highclere Castle
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