Starring GREAT Britain - featuring Derbyshire and the Peak District
As seen on screen: Derbyshire and the Peak District has starred in countless TV shows and movies.
Film and TV shows are powerful motivators for travel, and research has shown that more than 9 out of 10 potential visitors to the UK are keen to visit a film or TV location during their trip.
VisitBritain's new campaign, ‘Starring GREAT Britain’, is harnessing this trend using films and TV shows to inspire more visitors to choose Britain, to explore more and come now.
With an abundance of stunning stately homes and breathtaking countryside, it's no wonder that Derbyshire and the Peak District is regularly used as a backdrop for blockbuster films and TV series.
By visiting the Peak District, you can not only immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes but also walk in the footsteps of countless actors, directors, and crew members who have chosen this region as the perfect backdrop for their stories. So, whether you're a film enthusiast, a TV buff, or simply someone who enjoys beautiful, cinematic landscapes, the Peak District is a must-visit. We really are the star of the show!
On location
Haddon Hall
One of the UK’s best-preserved medieval houses was the recent setting for the blockbuster Mary Queen of Scots, starring Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan - a fitting choice considering Derbyshire's links to the real Mary Queen of Scots.
In the new film, Haddon was used in scenes representing Hampton Court Palace; as the interior of Lord Darnley’s Chamber at Holyrood; and as a servant prep room. The Hall's entrance and lower courtyard were also used as a makeshift camp.
Haddon Hall was the backdrop for several film and TV versions of Jane Eyre, including Cory Fukunagas’s acclaimed 2011 movie, cult film The Princess Bride, Elizabeth, Pride and Prejudice and The Other Boleyn Girl. More recently they hosted the production of Wolf Hall and Firebrand starring Jude Law.
Chatsworth
The magnificent home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and often referred to as ‘the jewel in the Peak District’s crown’, Chatsworth House was used as the location for films such as Pride and Prejudice film & TV series, The Duchess and The Wolfman, plus TV dramas such as the BBC’s Death Comes to Pemberley and Peaky Bliders.
This year, Chatsworth will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, alongside the 20th anniversary of Chatsworth House being immortalised on screen as 'Pemberley', home of one of Austen's best loved characters Mr Darcy, in the 2005 film adaptation starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. There will be a weekend of open air cinema, talks, a regency ball, and more.
Hardwick Hall
Bess of Hardwick’s impressive Elizabethan masterpiece – which earned a reputation for having ‘more glass than wall’ – was featured in the 2019 Mary Queen of Scots movie, starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie.
In Mary Queen of Scots, the hall and grounds at Hardwick were used as external shots of Hampton Court Palace, including a scene where actress Margot Robbie (Queen Elizabeth I) is standing on the roof of Hardwick Hall (the roof is closed to visitors).
Hardwick was also the inspiration for Malfoy Manor in Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows.
Derwent Valley
This scenic training ground where the 617 Dam Busters squadron practiced low-level flying for raids on German dams in the Second World War was featured in the famous film The Dam Busters. More recently, Ladybower Reservoir's giant 'plug hole' was used in scenes for Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation.
The star of the show
Places to Stay
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1 Coach House Mews Matlock Bath
From £150 [1 night] *book direct only on 07738 428539. Stylish 2 bedroom ground floor apartment with parking set in an attractive stone conversion…
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Alton, The Star Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Close to the rolling hills of the Peak District National Park, our Club Site at Alton, The Star offers plenty of choice when it comes to heading…
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Ash Tree Cottage
Ash Tree Cottage is a single storey holiday let, renovated to a high standard, keeping all orginal features. It's ideally positioned to the village…
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Ashbourne Camping Cabin
Our cosy Camping Cabin is perfect if you are looking for glamping accommodation in the Peak District. Occupying a south-facing position overlooking a…
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Ashford Mill
Ashford Mill is an award winning watermill on the River Wye at Ashford in the Water. A Grade 2 listed 3 bedroomed historic conversion. incredibly…
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Bakewell Camping and Caravanning Club Site
The Peak District National Park is waiting to be explored from our Club Site at Bakewell, which is perfect for those wanting to escape the crowds.…
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Bank House Farm Caravan & Camping Park
An established site which has been running as a family business since 2011. Developed a reputation as a beautiful, friendly campsite. Electric hook…
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Bank Top Lodge
A beautiful modernised cottage overlooking Beresford Dale and Wolfscote Hills. Haven for walking and cycling, close to the Manifold Valley and…
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