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In line with government guidelines, our venues are now open for events.  Read our Covid-19 Advice to Clients for more information.

Image: Bridgerton, Courtesy of Netflix Image: Bridgerton, Courtesy of Netflix Show image info

Bridgerton, Courtesy of Netflix

Filming and Photography

Historic and atmospheric venues, perfect for filming and photography shoots.

Bath is often used as a location for filming and the city is renowned for being film friendly. Many productions be they promotional travelogues, non-fiction programmes such as the Antiques Roadshow, feature films such as The Duchess or dramas such as The Best of Men have featured one or more of Bath's Historic Venues. 

Most recently, the Assembly Rooms and Guildhall were used for the hit Netflix show Bridgerton, with Bath standing in for London.

Image: Bridgerton scene filmed in the Banqueting Room at the Guildhall, LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX © 2020
Bridgerton in the Banqueting Room at the Guildhall, LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX © 2020
Image: Bridgerton scene filmed in the Tea Room at the Assembly Rooms, LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX © 2020
Bridgerton scene filmed in the Tea Room at the Assembly Rooms, LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX © 2020

Bath has always been a popular backdrop for period dramas but it has also been used in contemporary productions such as Fantastic Mr Fox and McDonald & Dodds.

Image: Belgravia Filming at the Assembly Rooms, Carnival Films / ITV
Belgravia Filming at the Assembly Rooms, Carnival Films / ITV
Image: Belgravia Filming at the Assembly Rooms, Carnival Films / ITV
Belgravia Filming at the Assembly Rooms, Carnival Films / ITV

The team at Bath's Historic Venues are experienced in working with film crews and location managers. The city is lucky to have a dedicated film office who are happy to assist with sourcing locations and suppliers and assisting with logistic arrangements such as road closures.

Image: The Duchess, filming at the Assembly Rooms, Bath
The Duchess, filming at the Assembly Rooms, Bath

For further information about the spaces we have available you can visit our venue pages or contact the team.

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