Half term is in full swing and as families are looking for fun, affordable activities to do around the country, stepping into your favourite films may be the perfect way to end the week.
Parkdean Resorts has revealed the top 10 family-friendly filming locations around the UK that you can head to and visit for free over this half-term or future weekends!
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Matilda the Musical – Bramshill House, Hampshire
For any fans of Matilda the Musical that was released last year, you can see and tour the grounds of the famous Crunchem Hall – filmed at Bramshill House in Hampshire!
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Paddington – 30 Chalcot Crescent in Primrose Hill, London
It’s no surprise that London hits the top filming locations in the UK. The iconic Primrose Hill is a must-see for movie buffs. Used for filming in both Paddington 1 and 2, you can also visit Paddington station and Alice’s antique shop (Mr Grubers) on Portobello road to see more of our favourite bears’ filming locations.
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Harry Potter – Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester
The UK is home to many iconic Harry Potter filming locations but to feel at the heart of Hogwarts, head to Gloucester Cathedral where the halls and walls will instantly transform you into the wizarding world – complete with the entrance to the Gryffindor common room.
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Alice in Wonderland – Antony House, Cornwall
Cornwall is the perfect place to visit with the family, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Whilst in Cornwall, why not take a trip down the rabbit hole and visit the filming location of Alice in Wonderland. Visit Antony House and explore the gardens where the Mad Hatter hosted his tea party.
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Nanny Mcphee – Durdle Door Beach, Dorset
Stunning beaches in Dorset are perfect for half term with the family, but what makes Durdle Door even more special is its place on the big screen as it set the backdrop for popular children’s film Nanny Mcphee in 2005.
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Peter Rabbit – Windermere and Ambleside Lake District
Beatrix Potter loved the Lake District, so it comes as no surprise that parts of the film Peter Rabbit were shot in Ambleside and Windermere. Visit Beatrix Potter’s Home at Hill Top Farm or take a walk around the idyllic town of Hawkshead. You can also pay a visit to the World of Beatrix Potter – the perfect family-friendly attraction.
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The Railway Children Returns- Oakworth and Haworth, Yorkshire
Perfect for train fanatics, visit the town of Oakworth and pay a visit to the Oakworth Train Station to see where The Railway Children Returns was filmed. Catch a steam train on ‘The Railway Children’s’ line between Oakworth and Haworth Stations and whilst in Haworth pay a visit to the Brontë Parsonage Museum aka. The Oakworth Doctors House.
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Star Wars – Puzzlewood, Gloucestershire
Take a trip to Puzzlewood in Gloucestershire to visit the enchanting Forest where Rey and Kylo met for the first time in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Used as a filming location for many things, including Star Wars, Dr Who and Merlin, Puzzlewood is a must-see!
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Pirates of the Caribbean – St Ives, Cornwall
Grab your swords and head down to the stunning St Ives in Cornwall to recreate infamous scenes from the fourth instalment of Pirates of the Caribbean (On Stranger Tides).
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Harry Potter – River Wye, Wales
As searches for ‘Harry Potter filming locations’ spiked 41% in the UK over the past week, for those looking to explore some of the legendary exterior filming locations, Wales is the place to head. The River Wye and Forest of Dean on the border of Wales and England feature in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1.
