This is Yorkshire

A view along the River Skell towards Fountains Abbey, the largest monastic ruin in the UK.

Our Locations Database puts more than 1200 Yorkshire and Humber locations at your fingertips

The sheer diversity of filming locations, combined with new studios and excellent transport links, makes Yorkshire and Humber a justifiably popular filming base. Our Film Office team all have industry backgrounds and have scouted more than 1200 locations, collated here in our Locations Database for you to browse. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, that doesn’t mean we don’t have it in Yorkshire, so please contact the team for further advice.

 

Staithes, Yorkshire Coast

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Whether you're looking for iconic landmarks or hidden gems, Screen Yorkshire can help you find the perfect backdrop for your next production. 🌟 Click this box to explore Yorkshire’s incredible filming locations and see why it’s a favourite for filmmakers worldwide!

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Studios & Build Spaces

Yorkshire offers first-class studio facilities to meet the needs of any production, from feature films and high-end TV dramas to commercials and music videos. With versatile, state-of-the-art spaces across York, Leeds and South Yorkshire, the region combines technical excellence with flexibility — whether you’re looking for large-scale sound stages, adaptable build spaces, or fully equipped virtual production environments. Each location is supported by skilled local crews, post-production services, and easy access to Yorkshire’s diverse filming landscapes, making it an ideal base for both UK and international shoots. Find out more about how Yorkshire’s studios can bring your next production to life.

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Post Production & VFX

Yorkshire’s post-production and VFX sector is thriving, driven by a mix of cutting-edge talent, world-class facilities, and a growing reputation for creativity and technical excellence. The region is home to leading companies such as Production Park and Tungston Media as well as a vibrant network of independent post houses and freelancers specialising in editing, grading, sound design, and visual effects. With major productions—from award winning TV dramas like Adolescence to international feature films—choosing Yorkshire as their base, demand for post-production and VFX expertise continues to rise.

Filming in Yorkshire

Screen Yorkshire has helped bring hundreds of film & TV productions to Yorkshire and Humber, covering everything from period dramas to comedy and documentaries to long-running factual series. These programmes have been sold to territories all over the world and seen by millions. Off the back of TV and cinema success, thousands of tourists now flock to Yorkshire and Humber each year to explore in real-life the places they’ve watched on screen. Our filmedinyorkshire.co.uk website is designed to help visitors find their on-screen heroes in the flesh.

The majestic beauty of the Dales provides rich pickings for location scouts, with Yorkshire’s literary history evident at every turn. Yorkshire is distinct from other regions because of the diversity it offers. The architecture of its gritty urban textile towns contrast with the grandeur of its stately homes and mansions.

Jackie Smith, production designer 'All Creatures Great and Small'

Support from the Yorkshire Film Office is classified as subsidy under the UK’s Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU . Please download further information here.

Get in touch with our expert Film Office team

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    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.
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    Nardia Fortune, Production Liaison Manager – Location Support

    Nardia works in our Film Office team. As a location manager, with more than 10 years on the ground knowledge working in the industry, Nardia has a great knowledge of filming locations in Yorkshire and is experienced working with industry. Nardia works with Chris and Olivia to support productions to find the best locations in Yorkshire, ensuring that we continue to attract major film and TV productions.