Filming in Chester and West Cheshire
From TV drama, documentary, news and advertisments, Chester
attracts many television and film productions throughout the year.
West Cheshire offers diverse filming locations from countryside,
villages, historic city centre and industrial areas.
Chester is the television home to Hollyoaks attracting many
visitors to the city keen to trace the steps of the characters.
The Place Marketing team will help with all filming enquiries
from location information to liaison with city centre managers.
Contact us for all enquiries e-mail Place Marketing,
or telephone (0151) 356 6638
Checklist
- Name of Production
- Name of Production Company
- Brief description of project/programme
- Copy of Public Liability Insurance
- Filming schedule including preferred locations
- Size of crew and equipment
- Number of vehicles
Please note that the City centre is pedestrianised between
10.30am - 4.30pm restricting the movement of film vehicles.
Permission will be required for filming on the City Walls and
the Rows, also within private buildings including
the Grosvenor Shopping Centre and Forum Shopping
Centres
Chester
The historic, medieval city of Chester has always been a firm
favourite with tourists, but now it’s starting to catch the
attention of a whole new army of fans - film and TV
producers.
With stunning architecture, ranging from medieval times right up to
the present day, Chester is also one of the best preserved walled
cities in the country. The city sits on the River Dee, and is home
to a world famous racecourse and a beautiful cathedral.
Aside from the famous shopping Rows, another jewel in the city’s
crown is Chester Zoo. The 110 acre zoo is home to 7000 animals, and
400 different species. Set in award-winning gardens, it includes
stunning animal exhibits such as Realm of the red ape, elephants of
the Asian forest and the historic Oakfield Manor House, a mansion
house used as a tearoom and restaurant. The zoo also has a monorail
and canal and is very film friendly.
From the country’s largest Roman Amphitheatre and Roman remains,
to the magnificent Victorian Eastgate Clock, Chester presents a
unique background for filmmakers.
There are hidden alleyways, two-tier shopping on the Rows,
bridges, towers, river, canal, city walls and parks. Chester even
has a Roman Guard and official Town Crier making it a perfect
location for film makers.
West Cheshire
Charming villages, rural landscapes, miles of cycle tracks,
farms and huge shopping centres. Industrial sites and unique
museums, rivers and canals. With offices across West Cheshire we
will help to identify locations for you and where necessary assist
with contacts and permissions.
Please note that some locations may require a fee.
Recent Productions
Retail Cup - Newtown Productions, Grosvenor
Street
Relocation Relocation - Broxton
The Politics Show - The Groves
Simply Be - TV Fashion advertisment by Velvet
Productions. Filmed around the City Centre and by the River
Dee.
Pictured are Emma-Jane, Wendy and Nina.
An Actor Prepares - Pidgin Productions January
2008
Roman Saturnalia Parade - Opus Television Dec
07
Winter Watch Parade - NewtownProductions Dec
07
Terry Jones BBC Wales John Ogilby documentary -
Modern TV Aug 07
A Window of the World - TBS Vision Japan April
07
NorthWest Vision and Media
Northwest Vision and Media work on behalf of the TV, film, radio
and digital content industries to grow a world-class media economy
in England's Northwest, it's their ambition to create
something extraordinary in the region. For more details visit the
Northwest Vision and Media
website