Bath on Screen
Bath has long attracted directors and producers eager to feature the city’s stunning Georgian architecture and surrounding manor houses and countryside on both the big and small screen.
The city features in Hollywood hits including Les Misérables, The Duchess, and Vanity Fair. On the small screen, the cobbled Queen Street stood in for Victorian England in a special episode of Sherlock. More recently, you might have noticed Bath in The Trial of Christine Keeler and Belgravia, and the city had a role in both The Pursuit of Love and detective drama McDonald and Dodds.
One of Bath's big starring roles as a location is in Bridgerton. The series, set in the Regency era, is produced by Shonda Rhimes and stars none other than Julie Andrews as narrator. It features plenty of romance and scandal, and premiered on Netflix on Christmas Day 2020.
Settle down for an evening of entertainment and discover one of the city's on-screen credits.
Videos of Bath
Enjoy a virtual trip to Bath with our selection of short films showcasing the city.
Enjoy spectacular views of Bath from the skies, go behind-the-scenes of Bath's heritage museums, watch a day in the life of Thermae Bath Spa and go on a walking tour of the city with Jane Austen. You can even go on a virtual safari!
You're bound to be inspired to plan your next visit to the city.
Think You Know Bath? Think Again
Introducing Bath's very own blockbuster! Featuring a cast of famous local faces at recognisable landmarks across the city, the film captures everything that Bath has to offer.
Whether you’re looking to soak up the city’s history or explore its more modern, alternative side, Bath truly has something for everyone.
Watch the film to see how many stars and well-known places you can spot.
Bridgerton in Bath
If you visited Bath during the summer of 2019, you may have wandered past horses and carriages, and actors in exquisite period costume.
The camera crews were courtesy of Bridgerton, a series released on Netflix worldwide on Christmas Day 2020, and which swiftly became the network's biggest show to ever have aired, reaching 82 million households in its first 28 days.
Bath has a starring role in the series as much of the filming took place in the city, with the golden, Georgian stone and grand buildings used as a backdrop, standing in for Regency London.
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On-Screen Spots From The Pursuit of Love in Bath and Beyond
An adaptation of Nancy Mitford’s novel The Pursuit of Love hit the small screen in May 2021, airing on BBC One. Set in the interwar years, the three-part romantic comedy-drama follows the adventures of Linda Radlett (played by Lily James) and her best friend and cousin, Fanny Logan (played by Emily Beecham). It also stars Dominic West, Andrew Scott and more.
The Pursuit of Love was one of the first productions to resume shooting in the UK after the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, filmed over three months during the summer on location in Bath and the surrounding area.
Must-See Sights from McDonald and Dodds
Set against the stunning backdrop of Bath, ITV's crime drama McDonald and Dodds sees DCI McDonald (Tala Gouveia) and DS Dodds (Jason Watkins) become an unlikely, but surprisingly successful, detective duo.
From taking in stunning city views from the Bath Skyline Walk and Alexandra Park to taking in the city's eighteenth-century architecture, we've put together a guide to the must-see sights from McDonald and Dodds.