The cast of Kingdom on set - Copyright Parallel Film and TV UK

Norfolk film & TV locations

Norfolk has many breathtaking views and stunning scenery which is why it has been used as a location in many major film and television productions. Over the years stars such as Al Pacino, Michael Caine and Gwyneth Paltrow have all been involved in productions filmed in and around Norfolk's breathtaking landscapes.

 

Whether it's a major Hollywood blockbuster or a small local production, Norfolk's wonderful landscapes, big skies, towering landscapes and bustling urban centres have film locations to compete on the world film stage.

 
Stephen Fry on location for Kingdom, in Norfolk

Kingdom

Shot entirely on location in Norfolk, and mainly based in Swaffham, Kingdom featured a range of locations from Holkham to Wells-next-the-Sea and Hunstanton.

The story revolves around Peter Kingdom (played by Stephen Fry), a lawyer who believes that human issues are more important than the law.

 

View Kingdom section

 

 

 
Scene on Screen logo

Scene on Screen

Due to the popularity of the East of England as a filming location, the region has launched an exciting new website www.sceneonscreen.co.uk - an interactive movie map promoting accessible locations that have appeared in popular film and television programmes.

Find out what Norfolk hotspots have graced the silver and small screens, and follow in the footsteps of the stars!

 



 
British Film Locations iphone app logo

New British Film Locations app

VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, along with the VisitBritain Partnership, has launched the British Film Location app across all smart phones, including the iPhone.

The new British Film Locations smart phone app will include a Google maps and Facebook integration system so users can find their favourite film locations, take a picture, and then post it on their social networking sites.

Download the iPhone app via iTunes

 

 

 
Walsingham Abbey, Norfolk - featured in Glorious 39 film

Glorious 39 showcases Norfolk


Stephen Poliakoff's British Thriller, Glorious 39, was released in November 2009 and was filmed on location in Norfolk. Castle Acre Priory, Cley Marshes, Holkham Hall, Houghton Hall, and Walsingham (pictured - Walsingham Abbey) all feature in the film. The story is centred around the formidable Keyes family who are determined to preserve their very traditional, English way of life on the brink of World War II. The cast includes Romola Garai, Bill Nighy, Julie Christie, Eddie Redmayne, Juno Temple, David Tennant, Charlie Cox and Christopher Lee.

For more information visit the Scene on Screen film location website

 
Kiera Knightly, The Duchess - filmed at Holkham Hall, Norfolk. Image (c) Pathe UK

The Duchess


Following the huge success of British romantic drama Atonement, which filmed on location in Norfolk, Keira Knightley returned to the county to star as Georgina Cavendish, the Duchess of Devonshire. Holkham Hall, home of the Earls of Leicester and Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Cley Marshes both featured in the film.

Director of The Duchess, Saul Dibb, who studied Film and English at the University of East Anglia, chose the elegant 18th Century Holkham Hall to film a number of scenes for this contemporary tale of fame, notoriety and search for love. Holkham Hall is one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in the country and offers the filmmaker a wide range of sumptuous location possibilities. Set in the heart of a beautiful, sweeping deer park on the windswept north Norfolk coast, the staterooms have in the past doubled for Buckingham Palace interiors for the BBC's TV drama, The Lost Prince.

 

For more information about the filming of The Duchess, visit Scene on Screen

 

 

 
Film Link logo

Film Locations Required!

Your property could be the one that a Location Manager is looking for right now! Film Link is the screen agency for the East of England offering locations services to film-makers. It promotes the region to the filming industry and handles enquiries from productions looking for a whole range of locations, crew and facilities in Norfolk.

Film Link's Location Library has over 7,000 locations ranging from farms to courthouses, pubs to schools and flats to country houses. Film companies pay to use locations - fees can range from several hundred to several thousand pounds a day depending upon the production and what they would like to do.

Film Link is always seeking additions to their library in particular residential properties of all sizes, styles and conditions (occupied or empty) - contemporary, sixties, thatched, terraced, apartments... the list goes on! Due to shortfalls in government funding there is a one-off £30.00 registration fee to cover administration. Film Link does not take a commission.

If you'd like to benefit from your property appearing on the big or small screen, or could offer your company's services to productions filming on location in Norfolk, you can register with them by either calling 0845 641 9892, e-mailing locations@film-link.co.uk or visiting www.film-link.co.uk.

 
 
Advanced Search
 
Scene on Screen - discover the East's film & TV locations
Powered by NVG