Film and TV locations
South Gloucestershire is increasingly recognised as a go-to destination for film and TV productions. From historic landscapes to modern settings, visitors can explore real-world locations as seen on screen.
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Productions in South Gloucestershire
Our film-friendly locations have provided the backdrop for a wide range of photoshoots, commercials, short films, and major productions. High-profile film and TV productions include:
- Bridgerton
- Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
- Rivals
- Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials
- The Other Bennet Sister
- Broadchurch
- Poldark
- Boarders
- Casualty
- The Crow Girl
- A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
- The Winter King
- The Remains of the Day
- The Gentlemen
- 28 Days Later
Locations
Road to nowhere
An unfinished bypass dating from the 1970s, Yate’s ‘road to nowhere’ has become a popular filming location.
Productions shot here include Casualty, Boarders and Broadchurch.
Badminton Estate
The 17th century Badminton House is a Grade I listed building set in 52,000 acres of gardens and parkland.
Productions shot here include Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, The Gentlemen, and Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials.
Thornbury Castle
Thornbury Castle is a Tudor castle dating from the early 16th century visited by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Productions shot here include 90 Day Fiancé, Ghost Hunters and Whites.
Dyrham Park
Within the 552 acres of Dyrham Park sit the 17th century baroque house, formal garden and ancient deer park.
Productions shot here include Poldark, The Remains of the Day, Sense and Sensibility (2008) and Sanditon.
Severn Beach
Severn Beach is a village and former seaside resort on the Severn Estuary with views across to Wales.
Productions shot here include Rain Dogs.
Avon Valley Railway
Opened in 1869 and closed under the Beeching cuts in the 1960s, the Avon Valley Railway now operates as a heritage railway for steam trains.
Productions shot here include A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and The Pursuit of Love.
Aerospace Bristol
Aerospace Bristol is a museum based in a First World War Grade II listed hangar at Filton airfield and home to the last Concorde to fly.
Location for the opening scene of the Disney+ hit TV show Rivals.