Northern Quarter Film and TV Locations Tour

North West England, Manchester



The Locationist presents: NQ on film: Explore the Northern Quarter's film & TV locations on a guided tour. Discover where scenes from Captain America, Peaky Blinders, The Crown & many more were shot.

Highlights

  • Discover the Northern Quarter's film and TV locations on a guided tour
  • See where scenes from Captain America, Peaky Blinders, and The Crown were shot
  • Learn about the process of finding locations and hear fun anecdotes
  • Get a free e-booklet with extra information and timecodes of scenes
  • Enjoy a tour led by a former BBC and ITV studios tour guide

Description

Meet your guide and set off on an immersive walking tour of the Northern Quarter [ voted one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world in TimeOut Magazine] and surrounding areas. Discover filming locations for Captain America, Peaky Blinders, Finding Emily, House of Guinness, Morbius, Life on mars, Snatch [Tv series], Talamasca: The Secret Order, Lazurus, Sherlock Holmes [Guy Ritchie film] Cold Feet, Coronation Street, It's a Sin, The Crown, and many more.

Watch as your guide matches scenes to locations with photographs and brings to life iconic moments from film and television on this immersive walking tour. Learn about visual and foley sound effects, the process of finding a location, and hear fun and entertaining anecdotes from your guide's time as a background supporting artist most often filming on location.

Receive a free e-booklet packed with extra information on things mentioned on the tour. It includes the timecodes of scenes from film and TV of locations visited so you can spot Manchester all over again at home with your friends and family.

Presented by a former BBC & ITV tour guide of over a decade.

The tour is a must for any film buff, film student, content creator or anyone simply interested in the magic of filmmaking on location. With the tour running at 1hr 30 mins, you fit in in to your day after brunch, with time afterwards to go for a coffee in the array of indie coffee houses or pick up a new outfit in one of the indie boutiques in NQ. Looking further head maybe do the tour in December, and then do some christmas shopping and visit the markets.

So, get ready to walk in the footsteps of cinema and TV icons. Book your tour today.

Below are some 5 star reviews for other The Locationist tour products:

'This tour was amazing and a great way to experience Manchester. Our guide Lee was so knowledgeable about both the city and especially the settings of various films and TV series. I was quite amazed at the amount of research done to make this tour - it is clearly a labour of love for Lee. This was honestly the highlight of my visit to Manchester. It felt like we were actually walking into the movie or tv show. Great fun, interesting and exercise to top it off. I highly recommend!'

'Incredible tour, Lee was very knowledgeable. Would recommend to all!'

For more infomation and to see further reviews, please visit the website: thelocationist.co.uk

Includes

Guided walking tour of the Northern Quarter and surrounding areas
Free e-booklet with extra information and timecodes of scenes from film & TV of locations visited

Excludes

Transportation to and from the meeting point
Food and drinks

Important Information

  • The tour is suitable for cinephiles, content creators, or anyone interested in filmmaking. The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a guided walking tour exploring film and TV locations around Manchester's Northern Quarter, including sites from Captain America, Peaky Blinders, and The Crown.
The tour is led by a former BBC and ITV studios tour guide with expert knowledge of Manchester's film locations.
The tour begins in the Northern Quarter, a well-known area in Manchester recognized for its creative and cultural significance.
The tour features locations used in major productions like Captain America, Peaky Blinders, and The Crown filmed around Manchester's Northern Quarter.
Yes, participants get a free e-booklet containing extra information and timecodes for the scenes filmed at various Manchester locations.
The tour is family-friendly but mainly suited for those interested in film, TV, and Manchester's cultural history.
Tour duration varies, so it's best to check the website for the latest information on timings in Manchester.
Yes, the tour can be booked online through the official website for convenient planning in Manchester.
Yes, the tour is an immersive walking experience covering multiple Manchester film locations in the Northern Quarter.
Its distinctive architecture and vibrant streetscape provide authentic backdrops used by major productions filmed in Manchester.

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