{"id":5169,"date":"2026-04-24T14:56:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldpumpnews.com\/?p=5169"},"modified":"2026-04-24T14:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:56:10","slug":"most-iconic-british-tv-locations-have-been-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldpumpnews.com\/?p=5169","title":{"rendered":"Most iconic British TV locations have been revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div><!--$--><\/p>\n<p><h2>Some classics here<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose drop-cap \">\n<p>The most iconic British TV locations have been revealed &#8211; including EastEnders, Last of the Summer Wine\u2019s Holmfirth, and Bergerac&#8217;s Jersey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>The top 20 list also included Coronation Street, Peckham Estate from Only Fools and Horses, Doc Martin\u2019s Port Issac, and Craggy Island which featured in the 1995 sitcom, Father Ted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>Other popular locations include Gavin &amp; Stacey\u2019s Barry Island, Hebden Bridge as seen in Happy Valley, and Balamory\u2019s fictional small island which goes by the same name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$?--><template id=\"B:0\"\/><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>The research of 2,000 TV viewers, commissioned by U, makers of Jersey-set show Bergerac, also found 25 per cent have made a pilgrimage to a TV location.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>Helen Perry, head of drama commissioning at UKTV, which has recently launched the second series of newly imagined Bergerac on free streaming service U and U&amp;DRAMA said: &#8220;There are many beloved TV locations with many of our own shows among them, and it\u2019s been great to see which ones are the favourites from a fan\u2019s perspective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>\u201cOur research highlights the rise of \u201cset jetting\u201d as a growing travel trend, with fans keen to imagine themselves stepping into the story.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>\u201cTV has a way of making places feel familiar before you\u2019ve even set foot there \u2014 and we\u2019re seeing more people turning that on screen connection into a real world trip.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>The research also revealed six in 10 have made up to three trips within the last five years to places they first discovered on TV.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$?--><template id=\"B:1\"\/><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>Scenery and architecture (54 per cent) has been the main reason for this, while 24 per cent do it to feel closer to the show or characters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>The average TV viewer who has done this travelled a distance of 82 miles to visit a favourite filming location \u2013 and when getting there, 93 per cent said it felt similar to how it appeared on screen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>More than a third (36 per cent) said their visit made them feel more emotionally connected to the show, and 25 per cent ended up liking the show more as a result.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>Half (49 per cent) are likely to build a future holiday or day trip around visiting a TV filming location \u2013 with 24 per cent admitting this influences their decision making when choosing where to travel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>What\u2019s more, 32 per cent have discovered a new destination because they first saw it featured in a TV show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$?--><template id=\"B:2\"\/><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>Helen Perry from UKTV, which will see Damien Molony return as the complex Jim Bergerac, added: \u201cIn the 1980s, Bergerac became synonymous with Jersey &#8211; the island was part of the show\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>\u201cOur new reimagining continues that legacy, showcasing Jersey at its very best, from its coastline to its charm and sense of escape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>\u201cSet jetting is now a major driver of travel, and when people see Jersey on screen, it becomes a place they want to experience for themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>The OnePoll.com data also found drama (42 per cent) to be the most inspiring genre for visiting a real-life location, while 27 per cent say it\u2019s crime or detective series, like the show Bergerac.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>Of those who have heard of this series and visited its filming location, Jersey, 26 per cent said it was the show that influenced them to go there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$?--><template id=\"B:3\"\/><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>While 55 per cent say the programme contributes to Jersey\u2019s overall cultural identity, with St Helier (68 per cent) being the most recognised location from the show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>Tricia Warwick, chief executive of Visit Jersey, said: &#8220;Jersey has always been more than just a backdrop for Bergerac.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>&#8220;It is fantastic to see research confirming what we&#8217;ve long believed: that Bergerac plays a meaningful role in driving visitors to our shores.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>\u201cWith the new series introducing our island to a fresh generation of viewers, we look forward to warmly welcoming even more fans to explore Jersey.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<p><h2>Top 20 British TV locations<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$?--><template id=\"B:4\"\/><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coronation Street \u2013 Coronation Street<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Downton Abbey (Highclere Castle) \u2013 Downton Abbey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Albert Square \u2013 EastEnders<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Baker Street \u2013 Sherlock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Peckham Estate \u2013 Only Fools and Horses<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$?--><template id=\"B:5\"\/><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The TARDIS, Earl\u2019s Court \u2013 Doctor Who<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Port Isaac \u2013 Doc Martin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Barry Island \u2013 Gavin &amp; Stacey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Yorkshire &#8211; Emmerdale<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Holmfirth \u2013 Last of the Summer Wine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$?--><template id=\"B:6\"\/><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>11.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jersey \u2013 Bergerac<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>12.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Birmingham \u2013 Peaky Blinders<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>13.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Craggy Island \u2013 Father Ted<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>14.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Walmington-on-Sea \u2013 Dad\u2019s Army<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>15.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Balamory \u2013 Balamory<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$?--><template id=\"B:7\"\/><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>16.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Winterfell (Castle Ward) \u2013 Game of Thrones<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>17.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Broadchurch Beach (West Bay) \u2013 Broadchurch<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>18.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dibley Village \u2013 The Vicar of Dibley<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>19.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Poplar \u2013 Call the Midwife<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><!--$--><\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-prose  \">\n<p>20.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hebden Bridge \/ Calder Valley \u2013 Happy Valley<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><\/div>\n<p>#iconic #British #locations #revealed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some classics here The most iconic British TV locations have been revealed &#8211; including EastEnders, Last of the Summer Wine\u2019s Holmfirth, and Bergerac&#8217;s Jersey. The top 20 list also included Coronation Street, Peckham Estate from Only Fools and Horses, Doc Martin\u2019s Port Issac, and Craggy Island which featured in the 1995 sitcom, Father Ted. 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