Movie and television buffs flock to Back-Roads tours of Locations
Self-confessed movie and film buffs are flocking to book their dream holiday with Back-Roads Touring, with some of the companies most popular tours visiting a variety of high-profile filming locations.
From cult classic Dr Who to Stephen Speilberg’s war drama War Horse, Back-Roads Touring visits the filming locations of more than 32 television series’ and movies across their Corners of Cornwall, Highlights of Britain, The Wonders of Wales and Heart of England tours.
Back-Roads Touring Country Manager APAC Dennis Basham said their guests are delighted when they arrive at a destination and recognise it from something they’ve watched on screen.
“Some of our guests have been fans of British television series’ such as British sitcom Vicar of Dibley or crime drama Midsomer Murders for decades, so it’s an incredible experience for them to be immersed in locations where the magic happened.
“It’s all part of the Back-Roads difference. Rather than simply exploring the top sites and tourist attractions, our tours delve deeper, venturing off the beaten track and inviting guests to see their destination through the eyes of a local
A full list of television and film locations visited on a range of Back-Roads Touring tours is as follows*:
Corners of Cornwall
o   Doc Martin
o   Poldark
o   Jamaica Inn – various including Fowey
o   French Lieutenant's Woman – Lyme Regis
o   Johnny English
o   Rebecca (1997)
o   Hornblower series
o   Moll Flanders

Highlights of Britain
o   Vicar of Dibley (depending on route taken)
o   Midsomer Murders
o   Little Britain (depending on route taken)
o   Morse
o   Inspector Lewis
o   Harry Potter
o   Brideshead Revisited
o   History Boys
o   Last of the Summer Wine (depending on route taken)
o   Heartbeat (depending on route taken)
o   All Creatures Great and Small (depending on route taken)

The Wonders of Wales
o   Dr Who
o   Torchwood

Heart of England
o   Vicar of Dibley
o   Midsomer Murders
o   Little Britain (depending on route taken)
o   Morse
o   Inspector Lewis
o   Brideshead Revisited
o   History Boys
o   War Horse
o   Poldark (some filmed in Bath)
o   Lacock - Pride & Prejudice (1995)
o   Moll Flanders (1996)
o   Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone (2001)
o   Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
o   Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince (2007)
o   The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
o   Downton Abbey (village scenes) (depending on route taken)
o   Les Miserables (2013)
o   The Duchess (2007)
o   Vanity Fair (2004)
o   Persuasion (2007)
*While Back-Roads Touring always strives to visit the film and television locations stated above, they are not guaranteed and are subject to the tour leader’s discretion.
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