Sunday 3 September 2023

Great Britain on screen

Peter Pan
Britain sets the scene to embark on the ultimate set-jetting adventure. Boasting an impressive film and TV roster, visitors can follow in the footsteps of famous storytellers and experience a whole new dimension of their favourite movies and TV shows right across Britain.

From the regal life of Bridgerton to suave spy sensation James Bond, the magical world of Harry Potter or the gangs of the Peaky Blinders, Britain sets the scene for popular film, TV and period dramas. So rather than sitting at home pressing play on your favourites, why not immerse yourself in the places that are home to those iconic scenes?

A Great Britain on screen showcase


London’s iconic landmarks – Peter Pan & Wendy

Set in Edwardian London, Disney’s Peter Pan & Wendy (rated PG) - based on the beloved J.M. Barrie novel and the 1953 animated classic – is now streaming on Disney+ (subscription required). See the Darling children and Peter Pan fly above the nighttime London skyline to Never Land. If you’re feeling brave like Wendy, you can hike to the top of many of the city’s iconic landmarks and take in the view. See London’s icons from a new perspective

Game of Thrones Studio Tour

Calling all Game of Thrones fans! Explore the world of The Seven Kingdoms on this immersive studio tour. Discover the vast collection of original costumes, props, sets and weapons, and explore the remarkable creative process of adapting George R. R Martin’s novels for the TV screen. Go behind the scenes on the Game of Thrones Studio Tour

Cambridge University – The Theory of Everything

In the Theory of Everything film, St John’s College doubled as Trinity Hall, where Professor Stephen Hawking studied. See where the May Ball scene was filmed on the lawn outside the New Court Building, in which staunch atheist Hawking falls in love with devout Christian Jane Wilde. Explore St John’s College

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Fort William

This towering bridge will take your breath away – and if you’re a Harry Potter fan, you’ll know it’s the route of the Hogwarts Express! Located between Fort William and Mallaig, the viaduct can be crossed in wizarding style, on a steam locomotive with West Coast Railways. Book your seat for the Glenfinnan Viaduct

No. 1 Royal Crescent

Explore fashionable life in 18th century Georgian Bath at this magnificently restored town-house museum, which doubled as the home of the Featheringtons in Bridgerton. The museum has been decorated and furnished just as it would have looked during the period 1776-1796. Discover Georgian architecture at No. 1 Royal Crescent

Beamish

From food to shopping, this ‘living history’ museum recreates English life in the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s.

Maybe you’ll try old-style fish and chips, meet a pit pony, or take a spin at the funfair? Beamish was also used as a filming location for Downton Abbey, and is set in 300-acres of countryside in County Durham. Go time-travelling at Beamish

Dracula Experience

This spine-tingling theatrical tour brings Dracula’s chilling backstory to life, featuring special effects, animations and actors.

Or, join paranormal investigators for a night of ghost hunting in Whitby – complete with mediums, ​​séances and high-tech detection equipment. Spooky! Book your Dracula Experience

Why Britain's best for film and TV

Follow in the footsteps of snappy-dressed gangster, Tommy Shelby in England’s Midlands, or take to Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park for a exhilarating look back at the places where Bond hit the wheel in a dramatic car chase. In Bath, look no further than a regal tour for an insider perspective of the regency houses in Bridgerton, while in London discover the magical Leadenhall Market for a nostalgic journey into the place that inspired Diagon Alley. As a nation, we really pack the punch on places to explore if you’re a film buff or TV lover - so look no further than a trip across Britain to uncover a world filled with dramatic movie moments and iconic TV scenes.

Film and TV experiences

Harry Potter
Top filming locations: Britain on screen - Great Britain sets the scene to embark on a star-studded adventure, seek out the stories from the latest releases and pose for that picture-perfect moment.

Top film and TV destinations

  • Birmingham
    Birmingham     An industrial hub with a vibrant, creative heart and a whole host of quirky adventures.
  • Bath A wellness retreat for the Romans and Georgian architecture around every corner.
  • London An unmissable destination for travellers, London is a melting pot of history, culture and green spaces.
  • Liverpool From The Beatles to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music with seriously cool credentials.
  • Cairngorms National Park The Cairngorms is a playground for wildlife lovers, hill climbers, thrill seekers and more.
  • The Scottish Highlands Located in the northern reaches of Scotland, the Highlands are about beauty and adventure.
  • Oxford Just an hour by train from London and you’re in the city of dreaming spires.
  • Northumberland Historical hot property – evident in its castles, citadels and 2,000-year-old Hadrian’s Wall.

Where to find the best film and TV experiences



Why Britain's best for film and TV

Follow in the footsteps of snappy-dressed gangster, Tommy Shelby in England’s Midlands, or take to Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park for a exhilarating look back at the places where Bond hit the wheel in a dramatic car chase. In Bath, look no further than a regal tour for an insider perspective of the regency houses in Bridgerton, while in London discover the magical Leadenhall Market for a nostalgic journey into the place that inspired Diagon Alley. As a nation, we really pack the punch on places to explore if you’re a film buff or TV lover - so look no further than a trip across Britain to uncover a world filled with dramatic movie moments and iconic TV scenes.

* VisitBritain Australia's Press Team, Amelia: amelia.robertson@visitbritain.org
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