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Starring Great Britain The Lake District, Cumbria on Film
Starring Great Britain The Lake District, Cumbria on Film
Starring Great Britain The Lake District, Cumbria on Film
Starring Great Britain The Lake District, Cumbria on Film

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Starring Great Britain: The Lake District, Cumbria on Film

Lights, camera, location! We’re putting Cumbria centre stage as part of Starring GREAT Britain: a new VisitBritain campaign that sees Britain the star of the show. Join us as we spotlight the fantastic film and TV related experiences, products and locations across our area.

From Star Wars to Mission Impossible, Miss Potter to Swallows and Amazons, our county has played a starring role in some world-famous film and TV productions - from Hollywood blockbusters to British TV dramas.

Discover the local makers whose products have been featured on screen; enjoy afternoon tea on a former movie set; and get inspired with film & TV themed itineraries to help you have an a-list adventure.

If you want to catch a movie, there are some great places to do so with independent cinemas showing the latest releases alongside arthouse films and popular classics. Keep an eye out for film festivals and special screenings throughout the year.

Put yourself in the picture and visit the ‘reel’ star of the show here in the Lake District, Cumbria.

#StarringGREATBritain

Timeline of Film and TV in The Lake District, Cumbria

Check out our timeline of the county’s movie highlights over the last 70 years.
Gallery of Film and TV locations in Cumbria

A visual look at some of the places around the Lake District and Cumbria that have been featured in film and TV.
Independent Cinema

If you are a film buff the Lake District, Cumbria is home to a delightful cluster of independent cinemas showing everything from Hollywood blockbusters to thought-provoking arthouse releases.
Stay a while and soak it all in.

Book your a-list accommodation & explore our filming locations to the fullest.