Yorkshire and Humber has solidified its position as one of the UK’s premier destinations for the screen industries, thanks to its rich diversity of landscapes and architecture.
Screen Yorkshire’s Locations Database is an invaluable resource, offering more than 1,200 scouted locations, from the rugged Yorkshire Dales to the industrial backdrops of historic towns. This comprehensive database allows producers and location scouts to easily browse a wide range of options at the click of a button.
The region’s screen history speaks for itself. The picturesque village of Grassington and the surrounding Dales are the perfect backdrop for All Creatures Great and Small, while Victoria used Harewood House to replicate Buckingham Palace. Peaky Blinders shot key scenes in Leeds and Bolton Abbey, blending Yorkshire’s urban and rural landscapes to great effect. On the coast, Staithes—famous for its dramatic cliffs and harbour—has been the setting for Phantom Thread and Dark Angel. Sheffield has also played a major role in British cinema, with famously The Full Monty and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie taking advantage of its industrial heritage and vibrant culture. More recently, The Regime, used Sheffield’s urban setting as backdrop to its dystopian world.
Yorkshire’s appeal doesn’t stop with production. The region’s stunning landscapes and historical settings attract thousands of tourists each year, keen to visit the real-life locations of their favourite shows and films.
For filmmakers looking for a base, Yorkshire doesn’t just offer a wealth of filming locations. The region boasts world-class studio facilities and flexible, modern spaces that can accommodate productions of all sizes, ensuring that both on-location and studio shoots run smoothly.
Screen Yorkshire’s in-house Film Office is always on hand to help with everything from sourcing locations and crew to finding office space and suppliers.
Find out more about our locations database and our film office team here: https://www.screenyorkshire.co.uk/locations-database/
Image credit: Downton Abbey at Harewood Credit The Downton Abbey Film Companion