\nfrom the U.S. are interested in visiting film and TV locations during a trip to
\nthe U.K., VisitBritain<\/a> has launched a new global screen tourism campaign called \u201cStarring Great Britain<\/a>,\u201d
\nto inspire travelers to visit on-screen destinations across England, Scotland,
\nNorthern Ireland and Wales.<\/p>\n
“As screen tourism grows in popularity among U.S. travelers,
\nwe are excited to launch our Starring Great Britain campaign to highlight the
\nreal-life locations behind these iconic stories and inspire U.S. travelers to
\nvisit Britain now,\u201d said Paul Gauger, executive vice president for the Americas,
\nAustralia and New Zealand
\nat VisitBritain. \u201cIn working closely with our valued
\ntravel trade partners, we aim to showcase film and TV-inspired itineraries that
\ninvite Americans to explore Britain\u2019s diverse landscapes and uncover the magic
\nbehind their favorite on-screen moments.”<\/p>\n
![\"Bamburgh](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Bamburgh-Castle-in-Northumberland-was-the-filming-.jpg\" "\\"Bamburgh")
Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland was the filming location for the opening scenes of \u201cIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.\u201d
Credit: 2025 VisitBritain\/Chris Ceasar<\/p>\n
The Growing While visiting the U.K. in search of film locations has already been RELATED: Travel to These Top ‘Bridgerton’ Filming Locations<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cSet-jetting Because of
\ncampaign
\nkicked off during VisitBritain\u2019s Showcase Britain 2025<\/a>
\ntrade event, with the debut of a blockbuster-inspired short film directed by
\nAcademy Award-winning British director Tom Hooper.
\nThe film featured iconic scenes from \u201cMission: Impossible \u2013 Fallout,\u201d filmed at
\nSt. Paul\u2019s Cathedral in London; \u201cBridgerton,\u201d filmed at West Wycombe Park in Buckinghamshire; \u201cJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,\u201d
\nfilmed at Cragside in Northumberland; \u201cHouse of
\nthe Dragon,\u201d filmed in Anglesey in North Wales; \u201cSuccession,\u201d
\nfilmed at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire and many
\nothers, all interwoven with scenes depicting modern travelers at the same
\nlocations.<\/p>\n
\nInterest \u2014 And Opportunity<\/p>\n
\npopular for many years, the fact that some of the most popular current television
\nseries and film franchises have shot scenes in Great Britain could be a new
\nmotivator for repeat travelers, as well as inspiration for new visitors<\/p>\n
\nis nothing new,\u201d said Patricia Yates, CEO of VisitBritain\/VisitEngland. \u201cBut people
\nwho are really interested in Harry Potter don’t just want to do [Warner Bros.
\nStudio Tour London \u2013 The Making of Harry Potter] \u2014<\/a> which is a
\nbrilliant tour. They also want to go to Alnwick Castle [in Northumberland] and
\nhave a broomstick lesson, and they want to see the Glenfinnan Viaduct [known as
\n\u201cthe Harry Potter bridge\u201d] in Scotland. So, the great thing about location
\nfilming is that it’s all across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Harry](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Harry-Potter-fans-want-to-see-the-Glenfinnan-Viadu.jpg\" "\\"Harry")
Harry Potter fans want to see the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland.
Credit: 2025 Visit Scotland\/Paul Tomkin<\/p>\n
\nthat, travel advisors have the opportunity to create curated itineraries that
\ninclude multiple U.K. destinations, whether clients are chasing one favorite
\nfranchise or want to explore filming locations for several productions in one city
\nor region (such as visiting Bath for \u201cBridgerton\u201d and \u201cPoldark\u201d or Northern
\nIreland for \u201cGame of Thrones\u201d and \u201cDerry Girls\u201d).<\/p>\n