UK holiday ideas
Find inspiration and ideas for your next UK holiday, whether you're heading away with the little ones or treating yourself to a couples' escape.
Be inspiredUK top filming locations
If you’ve ever watched a movie or TV show and found yourself wondering where it was set, then set-jetting could be just what you’ve been looking for on your next touring adventure.
Whether you want to follow in the steps of period drama royalty or take a cinematic day trip into the action-packed worlds of superheroes, sci-fi, and blockbusters, set-jetting couldn't be easier with so many of our Club campsites located near these iconic shooting locations.
Popular TV and period drama locations
The Crown
Stay: Grantown-on-Spey Caravan Park, Highlands, Scotland
Netflix’s epic series The Crown has dramatised the ups and downs of the Royal Family across six seasons to date, and the Cairngorms National Park is the place to go if you’re a fan. The Rothiemurchus Estate stood in for Braemar and its famous Highland games gathering during season four, while Ardverikie House doubled as Balmoral Castle. As a bonus, the Ardverikie Estate was also the location for the BBC’s Monarch of the Glen and appears in the films Mrs Brown and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. While there is public access, please note that vehicles are not allowed onto the estate.
Image of Ardverikie House, Ardverikie Estate
Bridgerton and Brideshead Revisited
Stay: York Rowntree Park Club Campsite, North Yorkshire, England
Famed as Clyvedon Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Hastings in Netflix's global sensation Bridgerton, Castle Howard is a magnificent 18th-century residence set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking parkland. It also starred as the iconic backdrop in both the original and 2008 film adaptations of Brideshead Revisited.
Pride & Prejudice
Stay: Chatsworth Park Club Campsite, Derbyshire, England
Fans of period drama should head for the Chatsworth Estate. The 2005 adaption of Pride & Prejudice, staring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen, used Chatsworth as the setting for Pemberley – fittingly, as it is believed that the estate inspired Jane Austen during a stay in nearby Bakewell. It has also appeared in The Duchess, Peaky Blinders and The Wolfman.
Image of Chatsworth House, photo by Graeme Lewin
Broadchurch
Stay: Bridport Bingham Grange Club Campsite, Dorset, England
The breathtaking, towering golden sandstone cliffs of West Bay were central to ITV’s award-winning crime drama starring David Tennant and Olivia Colman. Stroll along East Cliff beach, wander around the picturesque harbour, and soak in the rugged Jurassic Coast scenery that framed the mysterious drama.
Doctor Who
Stay: Tredegar House Country Park Club Campsite, Newport, Wales
Tredegar House, the Carolean stately home that’s just a stone’s throw from Tredegar House Country Park Club Campsite, has appeared in several episodes of Doctor Who, particularly during David Tennant’s first stint as the ‘Time Lord’. Keen telly addicts may also spot the house in Sherlock, the recently-revived Upstairs, Downstairs and the First World War drama Journey’s End.
Image of Tredegar House, photo by Veronica Stevens
Game of Thrones and Outlander
Stay: Woods Caravan Park or Maragowan Killin Club Campsite, Stirling, Scotland
Have you watched Game of Thrones? If so, then the majestic Doune Castle near The Woods Caravan Park Affiliated campsite might look familiar – it was one of the locations used for the setting of Winterfell, the under-siege stronghold of the Stark family. Themed tours are available – see visitscotland.com to book in advance. The castle also played host to Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in Ivanhoe and appeared in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Also transformed into Castle Leoch in Starz’s hit series Outlander. This imposing medieval stronghold features an audio tour narrated by Sam Heughan himself.
Image of Doune Castle, Doune
Harry Potter
Stay: Bunree Club Campsite, Highlands, Scotland; Abbey Wood Club Campsite, London, England; Burford Club Campsite, Oxfordshire, England; Henley Four Oaks Club Campsite, Oxfordshire, England; Durham Grange Club Campsite, Durham, England
There are lots of Harry Potter-related film locations across the UK... and lots of Club campsites near them! The majestic Glenfinnan Viaduct near Fort William in Scotland, has become linked with the Hogwarts Express, the train that Potter and his wizard pals catch to school (stay at Bunree Club Campsite).
If you head for King’s Cross while visiting Abbey Wood Club Campsite you can see the famous ‘Platform 9¾’, from which the train departs. (While you’re in London, Leadenhall Market doubled for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone).
How about a day out in Oxford, where many scenes were filmed in the university buildings? Several tours operate in the city, which makes for a great day trip from Burford Club Campsite or Henley Four Oaks Club Campsite. Durham Cathedral – stay at Durham Grange Club Campsite – also hosted the Potter cast and crew across a couple of the films.
Image of Glenfinnan Viaduct, photo by Linda Burgess
If you fancy exploring a wider range of locations then why not take a trip to the historic county of Yorkshire or the lively city of Liverpool, both of which have been home to many movies and TV shows.
When it comes to Yorkshire, there’s so much for the avid set-jetter to choose from. The village of Goathland doubled as Aidensfield in the ITV series Hearbeat (stay at North Yorkshire Moors Club Campsite, while both the original All Creatures Great and Small and the recent remake have made extensive use of the magnificent Dales scenery. Hawes Club Campsite and Lower Wensleydale Club Campsite are your best bet for a James Herriott-themed day out.
Image of Yorkshire Dales near North Yorkshire Moors Club Campsite, photo by Lynsey Wardell
Cinematic day trips: Blockbusters and action hits
Looking to add a dash of action and cinematic excitement to your holiday itinerary? These iconic blockbuster filming locations make for unforgettable day trips from your pitch.
Marvel’s Asgard (Avengers: Endgame)
Stay: Durham Grange Club Campsite, County Durham, England
Marvel Cinematic Universe fans can step directly into Asgard! Durham Cathedral’s Romanesque Nave and majestic Galilee Chapel served as Thor’s royal palace in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Take a short 10-minute day trip into Durham city center to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site where Rocket Raccoon and Thor shared their pivotal scenes.
Transformers and King Arthur
Stay: River Breamish Club Campsite, Alnwick, Northumberland or Old Hartley Club Campsite, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear
In Transformers: The Last Knight, Alnwick Castle became "Castle Folgan," home to Sir Anthony Hopkins' character. Supercars sped down the historic estate driveways before the action shifted south to Newcastle’s Grainger Town for high-speed city chases along Grey Street.
Alnwick Castle, Northumberland. Member photo by Chris Taylor
James Bond’s Highlands (Skyfall)
Stay: Bunree Club Campsite, Highlands, Scotland
Take a scenic driving day trip along the single-track road through Glen Etive, leading off the main A82 near Glen Coe. This dramatic, atmospheric backdrop hosted the famous scene in Skyfall where Daniel Craig’s James Bond and M stand alongside the iconic Aston Martin DB5.
DC’s Gotham City (The Batman)
Stay: Wirral Country Park Club Campsite or Southport Club Campsite, Merseyside, England
Liverpool’s grand neoclassical architecture famously doubled as Gotham City Hall (at St George's Hall) in 2022's The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson. Beyond Batman, Liverpool's heritage streets have doubled for 1940s Brooklyn in Marvel’s Captain America: The First Avenger and 1920s New York in Fantastic Beasts.
Tips for planning your set-jetting tour
- Book early during peak release times: Filming locations often see a surge in visitors following new movie or series season releases.
- Combine sights: Many locations (like Alnwick or Durham) feature in multiple films, allowing you to tick off several cinematic moments in a single visit!
Don’t forget, under 5s and dogs stay for free at all UK Club campsites, while awnings are included at no extra cost at all UK Club campsites when staying on an appropriate pitch type. What’s more, as a member of the Club you also have exclusive access to over 2,200 Certificated Locations (CLs).
