Why not combine two great hobbies: the motorhome passion and cinema? Let’s go on an original camper van roadtrip to the UK’s most famous filming locations! Prepare to be surprised and perhaps make your own camper van web series for your community who have been following you on your camper van escapades for years.
You probably don’t know this, but the UK is one of the favourite filming locations for film makers for its unique landscapes, and is now one of the busiest film studios in the world. From Thor, Guardians of the Galaxy, James Bond, Dumbo, Moby Dick, Indiana Jones and Star Wars, many of the biggest films have been shot in the UK. Do you have any idea which famous films have been shot in the UK?
Here’s our suggestion for two motorhome trips to the UK’s most famous film locations:
🗺 Walk on the magic footsteps of the Harry Potter saga
Harry Potter is a worldwide famous series of novels by the British author J. K. Rowling. Harry Potter films got a huge success and continues to be emulated in its recurring reruns around the world by its fan base.
🪄 Christ church college, Durham Cathedral, Alnwick Castle and Gloucester Cathedral have been used to shoot various exterior and interior scenes of Hogwarts.
🪄 The little village of Lacock in Wiltshire has also been a major filming location for the Harry Potter saga.
🪄 In London, you can visit various places such as the “Platform 9 ¾” at King’s Cross Station where the Hogwarts Express leaves, also you can visit easily the Leadenhall Market.
🪄 Walk through the Piccadilly Circus, one of the most memorable scenes in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows I. Fans will remember the moment when the three heroes leap to avoid a London bus!
🪄 Remember also in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince begins with the collapse of a famous London bridge, the Millennium Footbridge.
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🗺 Walk on the footsteps of King Arthur
Based on the Arthurian legends, “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” will be released on May 12th, 2017. Starring the British actors Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law and the British football player David Beckam ~ this movie directed by Guy Ritchie debuted at No. 1 in an estimated 29 countries, including Russia, with openings to follow in the United Kingdom, France, South Korea and Australia. It made $29.1 million worldwide!
The film counts the incredible destiny of King Arthur. After his father’s murder, Arthur’s uncle took control of the crown and became king. Arthur grew up the hard way, and once adult, he became the legendary fighter and leader everyone has heard about.
If you want to discover King Arthur’s filming locations, you will have to travel through England, Wales and Scotland. The map below shows the filming spots of the movie.
🎬 You will discover the magical landscapes of the Isle of Skye, the stunning view in Snowdonia National Park and the magical Merlin’s home in Carmarthen.
🎬 Find King Arthur’s Round table in Cumbria, get lost in King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Powys and appreciate King Arthur’s supposed birthplace at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall.
🎬 Most of the scenes were shot in a huge Warner Bros studio based in Leavesden. The rest of the scenes you can find in Windsor, Wester Ross (Scotland), Fjaðrárgljúfur (Iceland).
We hope that our suggestions will make you thinking about going on a british roadtrip to these beautiful regions and landscapes unmissed! Now, you have all the tools to follow in the footsteps of your favourite films or actors, are you ready for this expedition of discovery in filming locations?
🚐 Tell us in the comments your best travel anecdotes about these itineraries and your best practices for visiting these wonderful sites full of cinematic history. Have fun!
You can also read our articles «5 movies that will make you want to travel in motorhome!» Or «Europe’s Most Beautiful Gardens» on our blog.
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