The United Kingdom has emerged as a major destination for film and prestige television production, drawing tourists who want to see locations from hit shows and movies in person. Travel editors and hospitality partners have highlighted eight accessible sites — each paired with a nearby Hilton property — that fans can visit while touring the country.
Producers and studios have used a variety of historic and urban settings across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. London in particular has attracted high-profile shoots, prompting outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter to call it “the new Hollywood.” The selections below span period drama, children’s films, spy thrillers and fantasy franchises, and include practical notes about proximity to hotels.
Fans of the Netflix period drama Bridgerton can visit the site of the Season 2 opening ball, which was filmed in Brentford. The location is steps away from Hilton Syon Park, offering an option for visitors who want to combine sightseeing with a stay near the production site. While much of Bridgerton was filmed in Bath, the Brentford ballroom provides a central-London–adjacent stop for itineraries focused on the show.
York Minster, the Gothic cathedral that served as the setting for a wedding scene in The Crown, is within walking distance of DoubleTree by Hilton York. The 13th-century building was used in the Season 5 finale, and the hotel is roughly a nine-minute walk from the cathedral, making it convenient for visitors following royal drama filming locations.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London — “The Making of Harry Potter” — remains a major draw for visitors to the British capital and its environs. The studio tour, which displays sets, costumes and props from the Harry Potter films, is located about four miles from the Hilton London Waterford. The proximity offers a straightforward day trip for travelers based in central London.
Bath is another city that continues to attract productions and fans. The 2023 film Wonka used several Bath locations, including the Abbey, Parade Gardens, The Colonnades and Walcot and Bath Streets. A local walking tour highlights these spots, and DoubleTree by Hilton Bath is close to many of the film’s street-level locations.
Paddington-related sights are concentrated in London, where the station that lends the famous bear his name and the colorful houses on Primrose Hill featured in the films are easy to reach from central hotels. Hilton London Metropole sits within walking distance of Paddington station, and Primrose Hill is a short taxi ride away for visitors seeking the residential backdrop used in the movies.
The James Bond films have repeatedly used London landmarks, including the real-life MI6 building on the Thames, which appears in several entries in the franchise. Hilton on Park Lane is about a 10-minute walk from that stretch of the river, providing access to Bond-related sightseeing in the capital.
Northern Ireland’s landscapes and urban areas supplied much of Game of Thrones’ backdrop, and Belfast offers several organized day trips for visitors following that series’ footprint. Hilton Belfast is positioned to serve guests looking to use the city as a base for guided excursions to filming sites in the region.
In Birmingham, where the historical Peaky Blinders gang once operated and where the series filmed scenes, Hilton Birmingham Metropole sits near areas associated with the show. The hotel has offered Peaky Blinders–themed events on occasion, catering to fans who want an immersive local experience tied to the series.
The eight-location roundup offers a mix of urban and historic sites that are relatively easy for tourists to reach and often paired with recognizable hotel brands. Distances and walking times cited here are based on the locations and properties highlighted by travel and commerce reporting. Visitors planning trips to these sites should verify opening hours and any tour booking requirements directly with the venue or hotel.
The list and hotel pairings were compiled by Page Six commerce editor Hannah Southwick, who covers shopping and travel-oriented entertainment features for the outlet. Her reporting draws on publicly available tour information and production-location details to guide travelers interested in film and television–themed itineraries.