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The UK is full of fantastic locations that are well worth visiting and produces some brilliant TV programmes, so it’s obvious that there would be some incredible TV filming locations that you might want to visit.
TV Filming Locations to Visit in the UK
Port Isaac, Cornwall
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Port Isaac is a traditional fishing village with a vibrant local community in north Cornwall, it’s a truly picturesque village with narrow winding streets lined with whitewashed cottages that head down to the harbour where you can watch local fishermen landing their daily catch of fish, crab and lobsters.
Portmeirion, Wales
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Private village resort and gardens, set on its own peninsula next to the Dwyryd Estuary on the coast of Snowdonia in Wales, open all year round from 9.30am to 7pm for day visits with reduced entry after 3.30pm. The village has two hotels, 34 Village Suites, 12 self-catering cottages, 6 restaurants and cafes, 6 shops, a spa, an information centre, an audio visual presentation and a resident artist’s gallery. Free guided tours are available from the information centre near the entrance, during our peak season. We are Closed to the public for Christmas Day.
Lacock, Wiltshire
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With its central grid of four streets, Lacock today looks much like it did 200 years ago. Its oldest house is older than the thirteenth century abbey but since the loss of the village’s main source of income from wool in the nineteenth century, new development has been minimal.
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, renowned for its heritage, culture and festivals. Take a long walk around the centre to explore the World Heritage Sites of the Old Town and New Town, as well as all the area’s museums and galleries. Then stop for a delicious meal made from fresh Scottish produce before heading out to take in one of Edinburgh’s many events — including the famous summer festivals of culture, or the Winter Festivals of music, light and ceilidhs.
Hastings, East Sussex
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Today the town offers a range of attractions for the short break visitor looking for what to do in Hastings. From Britain’s steepest funicular, to the meandering alleyways of the Old Town, it’s a great place to explore for a few days. Hastings also boasts a lively (and growing) arts scene. Every year the coastal Current Arts Festival brings a stunning variety of works and performances to Hastings. This innovative, creative side to Hastings comes out in unexpected places. The seafront is now decorated with several impressive light displays – including the wonderful Sticks of Rock!
Blockley, Gloucestershire
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Blockley village has a long and rich history. Its earliest inhabitants can be traced back the Romans in 45A.D. The houses are mostly built on a series of terraces that step down the east facing slope of a hillside to the stream at the bottom. Little alleyways and steps disappear between closely knit houses. The Crown Hotel was built in 1575.
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
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Stratford-upon-Avon is steeped in the history of its most famous resident, William Shakespeare. This Warwickshire country town contains the home where Shakespeare was born, the cottage where Anne Hathaway resided before their marriage and the church where the couple is buried. Need a break from the Bard? The town also boasts Europe’s largest butterfly farm.
Shetland Islands
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Close enough to Norway geographically and historically to make nationality an ambiguous concept, the Shetland Islands are Britain’s most northerly outpost. There’s a Scandinavian lilt to the local accent, and streets named King Haakon or St Olaf are reminders that Shetland was under Norse rule until 1469, when it was gifted to Scotland in lieu of the dowry of a Danish princess.
and obviously…
Oxford, Oxfordshire
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In the “city of dreaming spires”, academia takes centre stage. Gaze out at Oxford’s world-famous colleges from the top of St Mary’s Church tower before heading into the city’s pedestrian-friendly streets. The University’s Botanic Garden and Ashmolean Museum are Britain’s oldest. Follow your nose to the Covered Market for the makings of a picnic to enjoy on a punt or in the University Parks. Mix the historic and modern with visits to the 12th- century village church of Iffley and trendy Cowley’s ethnic shops and music venues.
Where are your favourite TV filming locations in the UK?
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