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Explore the British destinations that were the real stars of the show during the 2025 film awards season.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Pablo/Smuggler London LTD /National Trust

Location: Disley, England

A man takes a selfie with a woman in the grounds of a heritage house

Discover the real-life locations that inspired the film’s settings and explore related experiences that transport visitors into their own fairy tale adventures.

Photo by: realflowerpetalconfetti

Location: Pershore, England

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At the 2025 BAFTAs, it’s not just the stars taking centre stage – Britain is having its moment in the spotlight too.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Pinzutu/Dave Bain/Lorna Harrington/Upfest/Aardman

Location: Bristol, England

Two people playfully smiling and posing in front of a colourful mural.

Follow in the footsteps of favourite action heroes, from white-water rafting in Wales to zip-lining through forests and kayaking London’s waterways.

Photo by: VisitBritain/English Heritage

Location: Brampton, England

Girl leaping into the air with raised arms near stone wall

Explore the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile trail from Minehead in Somerset to Poole Harbour in Dorset, via Devon and Cornwall.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Adam Burton

Location: Sennen, England

White signpost on a clifftop with the sea and a white building in the distance

At the Golden Globes 2025, Britain’s iconic film locations were proving they deserve their moment of fame too.

Photo by: East Sussex,Brighton & Hove,West Sussex LVEP/James Ratchford

Location: Seaford, England

A couple walk together on a headland with white chalk cliffs in the background.

Follow in the footsteps of Bridgerton’s stars and discover the real-life filming locations on a trip to Britain.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Pete Seaward

Location: Blenheim, England

Woman sat under a tree sketching in the grounds of a large country estate

Check out these themed rail experiences and itineraries to take you outside the cities and explore further across Britain’s nations and regions.


Photo by: VisitBritain/David Clapp

Location: Churston Ferrers, England

Steam train on a railway line following the coastline

Set jet across Britain to visit your favourite fictional realms and literary destinations.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Sophie Nadeau

Location: Oxford, England

Traditional Neo Classical building in a city

Get into the holiday spirit with these films and explore the wonders of Britain during this festive season.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Scott Salt

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Couple walking along a cobbled street at night hung with fairy lights

Follow in the footsteps of Bridgerton’s Queen Charlotte and visit the locations that set the scene for the regal story.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Blenheim Palace/Pete Seaward

Location: Blenheim, England

Two pheasants on the grass in front of a palace

Add these Wonka filming locations to the bucket list for your next trip to Britain.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Sophie Nadeau

Location: Oxford, England

Traditional Neo Classical building in a city