Starring North Yorkshire
Lights, Camera, Action! It's time for North Yorkshire's close up, as you explore our famous filming locations.
Where iconic screen moments come to life
North Yorkshire isn’t just a place - it’s a star in its own right. Known for its sweeping hills, charming villages, and breath-taking landscapes, it has long been the backdrop for major films, beloved TV programmes, and binge-worthy series. From the rolling hills seen in All Creatures Great and Small to the iconic North Yorkshire Moors Railway, featured in Harry Potter, this region has long been a favourite of filmmakers. In 2026, it's set to draw even more fans of the screen with starring roles in "Wuthering Heights" and 28 years Later: The Bone Temple.
Ready to explore the scenes behind the screen? Walk in the footsteps of iconic characters, visit filming locations, and experience first-hand the landscapes that have made North Yorkshire a go-to destination for filmmakers. Whether you're a film buff or simply looking to discover something new, the cinematic magic of North Yorkshire is waiting for you.
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Film and TV Stories & Inspiration
North Yorkshire, with its stunning landscapes and rich history, has become… North Yorkshire, with its stunning landscapes and rich history, has become a beloved backdrop for blockbuster films, iconic TV series, and binge-worthy dramas. Here’s a handy guide to some of our…
This Halloween, explore North Yorkshire’s eerie and enchanting film… This Halloween, explore North Yorkshire’s eerie and enchanting film locations - from wizarding trains to ghostly abbeys. A region steeped in cinematic mystery, magic and the supernatural awaits those…
North Yorkshire’s dramatic moors and valleys take centre stage in the 2026… North Yorkshire’s dramatic moors and valleys take centre stage in the 2026 adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights. Explore the real locations that shaped the film’s most powerful scenes that…
Step into a Christmas classic: discover North Yorkshire’s cosy cottages,… Step into a Christmas classic: discover North Yorkshire’s cosy cottages, twinkling lights & festive magic.
Film and TV Businesses
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
The magnificent ruins of the once prosperous Fountains Abbey, the largest… The magnificent ruins of the once prosperous Fountains Abbey, the largest monastic ruins in the country, sit alongside a Georgian water garden that…
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Experience 24 miles of scenic steam or diesel travel on the North… Experience 24 miles of scenic steam or diesel travel on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, a historic, volunteer-run attraction. Explore the stations…
Newby Hall & Gardens
A perfect destination for quality time together. Explore the beautiful… A perfect destination for quality time together. Explore the beautiful house and uncover its rich history or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the…
Goathland Station
Visit Goathland Station, famed as Hogsmeade Station in the first Harry… Visit Goathland Station, famed as Hogsmeade Station in the first Harry Potter film and Aidensfield in Heartbeat. Explore the village, scenic Rail…
World of James Herriot
The World of James Herriot in Thirsk is the town’s keynote tourist… The World of James Herriot in Thirsk is the town’s keynote tourist attraction that welcomes people from all over the world.
Castle Howard
Visit Castle Howard, one of Britain’s finest historic houses situated near… Visit Castle Howard, one of Britain’s finest historic houses situated near York. Explore the historic house, gardens and adventure playground for a…
Shandy Hall
Shandy Hall is a 600-year-old literary house where Laurence Sterne lived… Shandy Hall is a 600-year-old literary house where Laurence Sterne lived and wrote Tristram Shandy in the 1760s.
Whitby Abbey
The moody and magnificent ruins of Whitby Abbey have drawn successive… The moody and magnificent ruins of Whitby Abbey have drawn successive generations – from Saints to Dracula - to this site of settlement, religious…
Film and TV Itineraries
3 days
Step into the story of Britain's most beloved period drama on this… Step into the story of Britain's most beloved period drama on this three-day itinerary following the Crawley household across North Yorkshire.
3 days
Your guide to discovering film set worthy locations across the North York… Your guide to discovering film set worthy locations across the North York Moors. Discover historic sites and picturesque villages at your own pace.
2 days
Discover the charm of North Yorkshire with this two-day itinerary… Discover the charm of North Yorkshire with this two-day itinerary exploring the world of All Creatures Great and Small.
