Film & TV Locations

Increasingly Cheshire has become a top choice when filmakers and TV producers have been looking for stunning locations for their programmes and movies.

Below you will find some of the many Cheshire towns, villages and venues seen on screen and in some cases used as the inspiration behind the programmes themselves.

Not only that, Cheshire has been the birthplace of some of our most well known writers. Find out why Creative England love filming in Cheshire!

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10 TV series’ and movies filmed in #perfectcheshire
We take a look at the top 10 TV series’ and movies filmed in Cheshire.

17 Nov 2016

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Walton Hall & Gardens

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Historic House / Palace

Warrington

Set within acres of tranquil and idyllic parkland, Walton Hall and Gardens is Warrington’s jewel in the crown.

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Quarry Bank (NT)

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Water Mill

Styal

Quarry Bank is one of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites, showing how a complete industrial community lived. Here you can discover the story of mill workers, mill owners and how the Industrial Revolution changed our world forever.
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Arley Hall & Gardens

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Historic House / Palace

Northwich

Arley Hall & Gardens is one of the most interesting and attractive stately homes in the North West. The Gardens, which are amongst the finest in Britain, are outstanding for their vitality, variety and historical interest and are particularly…

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Knutsford

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Cheshire Peak District

Knutsford

This compact town was also the inspiration and setting for Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford. Elizabeth Gaskell lived in Knutsford for many years and is buried in the churchyard of Brook Street Unitarian Chapel.
Daresbury

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Village

Warrington

A small picturesque village, best known as the birthplace of writer Lewis Carroll. The stained-glass window in All Saints Church depicts characters from Alice in Wonderland.
Gawsworth Hall

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Historic House / Palace

Macclesfield

This 15th century, traditionally built half-timbered house is said to have been the home of Mary Fitton, the supposed ‘Dark Lady’ of Shakespeare’s sonnets. It is also possible that the great poet himself, visited Gawsworth as he travelled North.

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Bunbury

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Village

Nr Nantwich

Bunbury was used as the location for Home Fires (known in the series as Great Paxford), a drama shown on ITV for two series.
Tatton Park

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Historic House / Palace

Knutsford

Tatton Park is now closed until further notice.

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Lyme

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Historic House / Palace

Disley, Stockport

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme Park was once a great sporting estate and home of the Legh family for over 500 years. The house is renowned for its elegant interiors and…

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Tatton Estate

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Event Venue

Knutsford

The Tatton Estate is just over 6000 acres and home to 660 properties. There are farms, ponds, polo pitches, swimming pools, woodlands, stables, private roads studios and a green screen. The location opportunities are endless.

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Chester Zoo

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Animal Collection

Chester

From Saturday, March 21 the zoo is closed to visitors following Government advice on social distancing.

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