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TV and film locations

Wales is an obvious choice for stunning outdoor locations including the rolling hills and long white sandy beaches, but it's also the backdrop for many TV and Film productions for its city locations. The BBC loved it so much they built their BBC Wales studios in the heart of Cardiff Bay. TV shows including Doctor Who, Casualty, Sherlock and other hit TV shows are brought to life in Wales.

Gavin and Stacey: a filming locations guide

Explore the filming locations around Wales used in the hit BBC comedy series, Gavin and Stacey.

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Personalities
  • Coastline
  • List
South Wales

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Filming locations for A Discovery of Witches

A guide to the locations where A Discovery of Witches was filmed in Wales.

Topics:

  • Backstage

Hinterland locations

Location manager Paul Bach, gives an insider's guide to Hinterland’s most stunning scenery.

Topics:

  • Geography
  • Mountains
Mid Wales

Must see film and TV locations in Wales

Discover some of places in Wales that you've seen on the big and small screen.

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Family
  • List

Portmeirion on Film

Discover how cult film director Alex Cox fell in love with Portmeirion, the mystical Italianate village in Snowdonia.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Snowdonia National Park
  • My place
  • Amazing places
Snowdonia

Sex Education: a filming locations guide

Read on to find out about the beautiful South Wales locations you can see in Sex Education.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Countryside
  • Backstage
  • Outdoor
South Wales

South Wales Doctor Who locations you can visit

You don't need a TARDIS to come and visit Doctor Who filming locations - just a trip to Wales.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • City / Town
  • List
  • Backstage
South Wales

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Where is Keeping Faith filmed?

Discover the beautiful backdrops seen on screen in the dual language drama series Keeping Faith.

Topics:

  • Wales Coast Path
  • Personalities
  • Coastline
  • Backstage

North Wales on film

Fangirl Quest search for epic film locations in North Wales, including coast and castle locations.

Topics:

  • Geography
  • Mountains
  • Outdoor
North Wales

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