AVIS ‘BEST OF BRITISH’ GUIDE TO FILM LOCATIONS
The
Avis Rent A Car team invites you into the world of film, by revealing the locations of several iconic flicks! So if you’re stuck for inspiration this Summer, why not rent a car and follow in the footsteps of your favourite movie-stars?
Explore hidden film locations around the UK. For example, did you know…
Bridget Jones Diary (2001)
Remember the scene on the boating lake where Bridget and Daniel go out in paddle boats, and Daniel famously falls into the water? That was filmed at
Stoke Park Golf Club in Buckinghamshire. A beautiful country club resort; take your special someone there for a luxurious weekend and relive Bridget’s weekend of romance – hopefully with a happier ending than her and Daniel Cleaver had though!
Robin Hood (filming presently)
Russell Crowe is currently filming a remake of the epic Robin Hood tale, directed by Sir Ridley Scott. The classic tale is being filmed in several locations around the UK, including
Bourne Woods in Surrey. Why not hop in an Avis car and head to the area where filming is currently taking place - you might even come across Russell himself, firing arrows and sweeping Maid Marion off her feet!
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (2009)
With the sixth installment of the Harry Potter series now on release, why just admire the scenery on film, when you can experience it first-hand? Locations for filming have been very cleverly chosen, with only the best characteristics and environments used to benefit the magical feel of the films.
Fort William in Scotland has been used on more than one of the films and
Gloucester Cathedral was used for the Half Blood Prince along with Surbiton Railway station.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
An oldie but a goodie, this classic British film is a heart-warming tale with some unusual props and characters! Starring Dick Van Dyke as Caractacus Potts and Sally Anne Howes as Truly Scrumptious. Filming took place mainly in Buckinghamshire, in places such as
Turville, the
Lacy Green Smock Windmill in High Wycombe and the area of
Hambleden. Easily accessible by car, with some lovely picturesque villages to explore if you’re a fan of this classic film.
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
A famous British romantic comedy staring Hugh Grant as ladies’ man, Charles, and Andie MacDowell as the American beauty he falls for. Quite a few scenes in this film were shot in different areas of London, such as Camden. However other locations include
The Crown Hotel in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, and
St. Michael’s Church in Betchworth, Surrey.
Shakespeare in Love (1998)
Starring Joseph Fiennes as Will Shakespeare and Sandra Reinton as Rosaline - two star crossed lovers! This hopelessly romantic film was set in some beautiful locations around England, including
Holkham Beach in Norfolk and
Broughton Castle in Banbury. These are two extremely romantic places; why not discover them for yourself?
So why not take a trip into the magical world of movies and discover where your favourite scenes were filmed and acted out. A great day out and, who knows, you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the stars on set!
Car rental from Avis starts
from £15 a day .
For more movie locations and great ideas on how to fill your summer, visit the
‘Best of British’ guide on the
avis.co.uk website.