Breath taking locations and a world class service

From its rugged landscapes to its manifold period properties, Yorkshire offers a wealth of locations for any film or television project.

Recent feature films to use the region as a backdrop range from Bollywood movie, Gold through to Oscar-winning titles Phantom Thread and Darkest Hour. Television titles include Doctor Who (BBC One) The Innocents (Netflix) Victoria (ITV) and Ackley Bridge (Channel 4).

Yorkshire’s skilled crews are also highly sought-after by filmmakers who choose to film in the region.

At Screen Yorkshire our production liaison team is Chris Hordley and Richard Knight – both former location managers with 40 years combined experience working on some of the UK’s best known and high profile productions. They are on hand to offer on-the-ground expert advice and a one-stop-shop for all your filming needs. For enquiries about filming in Yorkshire contact: filmoffice@screenyorkshire.co.uk

I came [to Yorkshire] because I liked the locations. For this film, because it's a period film, I needed architecture that's been maintained… and Yorkshire seems to have a lot of that. They really seem to respect their heritage and look after it.

Director Reema Kagti (GOLD, 2018)

Testament of Youth © BBC Films

Locations and Facilities in Yorkshire and Humber

Situated in the heart of the UK, Yorkshire & Humber is home to a rich diversity of locations, production facilities and excellent transport links. Explore our showcase for a snapshot of some of the locations that have reeled in filmmakers from around the world.

Locations showcase

Chris Hordley, Production Liaison & Development

Chris provides bespoke advice on regional locations, studios and facilities to UK and international production companies. With over 20 years combined industry and production liaison experience, Chris has secured and supported productions in Yorkshire & Humber including; Peaky Blinders, Happy Valley, Victoria, Ackley Bridge, God's Own Country, Paddington 2, and Transformers: The Last Knight. He also supports Screen Yorkshire’s senior management team in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

Contact Chris on 07901 351197 or chris@screenyorkshire.co.uk
Richard Knight, Production Liaison and Education

Richard assists with the day to day running of the Film Office and also manages Screen Yorkshire’s training and education programmes. Richard has worked for fifteen years as a location manager, predominantly in Yorkshire on films including Four Lions and This is England, and TV Dramas such as Utopia and Prisoners Wives. As such, he has an excellent knowledge of Yorkshire’s diverse range of locations and the logistics of filming in them.

You can contact Richard on 0113 236 8221 or richard@screenyorkshire.co.uk

Location types

Coastal

Harewood House in the snow, image credit Anthony Hicks C4986 fs ns

Historic

Rural

Streets and Neighbourhoods

Explore the locations database

Like what you see? To explore a more expansive database of locations in Yorkshire & Humber click on the link below to be directed to our locations database, moviesite. You’ll need to complete a short registration form, which helps us monitor production across the region and deliver this service free of charge!

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact Chris Hordley or Richard Knight for further information.

Locations Database

Bramham Park

Filming In Yorkshire