Film-inspired holidays

This is England … and Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland: where to find the UK’s greatest film scenes

From aliens cruising Glasgow to punks rocking Belfast, most regions of the UK have had their big-screen moment. Our critics take us on a tour of some of their favourite locations

Peter Bradshaw, Ellen E Jones and Danny Leigh

04, Mar, 2023 @11:55 AM

From Father Ted to Bond in Basilicata: the best film and TV-inspired holidays chosen by readers

A galaxy far, far away, crossing The Bridge, an act of Atonement … our tipsters share their best screen-based getaways

Guardian readers

10, Nov, 2022 @11:00 AM

Travel by TV: around the UK in 10 great shows

We can’t go out (much) but can still enjoy a journey around the country in the company of series featuring beautiful locations

Robert Hull

21, Apr, 2020 @5:30 AM

10 of the best travel documentary films

These documentaries offer journeys of discovery from Antarctica and the Himalayas to Borneo, the Amazon – and even Woodstock in 1969

Anna Smith

08, Apr, 2020 @5:30 AM

20 of the best travel films

From Rome to the Amazon, in these 20 films stunning locations play a starring role – and they’re all on now at a laptop or TV near you

Anna Smith

27, Mar, 2020 @6:30 AM

Inspired by Rimini: a tour of Fellini’s magical home town

The fabled director’s centenary is being celebrated with a major exhibition in the city where he was born, but just strolling the streets gives a taste of its allure

Juliet Rix

16, Jan, 2020 @6:30 AM

On location: Five movies for 2020 that will inspire a UK trip

From Emma’s Regency England and a 60s-era Soho horror from Edgar Wright to Dorset’s Jurassic Coast in Ammonite, the UK has a major role in these upcoming films

Antonia Wilson

25, Dec, 2019 @7:00 AM

Scene stealer: how Game of Thrones put a spotlight on Antrim and Derry

With its mountain views and wild coasts, this far corner of Northern Ireland provides a spectacular backdrop to many of the show’s memorable moments

Claire Daly

31, Mar, 2019 @6:00 AM

On location: six walking trails made famous in TV and film

From Fair Isle and Jimmy Perez to Requiem’s Snowdonia: Shetland creator Ann Cleeves opens our pick of magical walks as seen on screen

Ann Cleeves and Phoebe Smith

17, Feb, 2019 @11:00 AM

Roma sets the scene: the magical Mexico City district behind the film

Alfonso Cuarón’s award-winning movie takes place in a gritty, colourful barrio that has retained its stylish eclecticism

Joanna Moorhead

17, Feb, 2019 @7:00 AM

On location: 2019 film releases to inspire your travels

From Aladdin to Tarantino, China to LA, we pick the locations from upcoming movies that are worth a visit