Peaky Blinders may have been set in Birmingham, but Castlefield was used as a prime filming location. Peaky Blinders may have been set in Birmingham, but Castlefield was used as a prime filming location.
Peaky Blinders may have been set in Birmingham, but Castlefield was used as a prime filming location.

Peaky Blinders, Captain America and the 9 Manchester filming locations for TV and film that might surprise you

Manchester has been the backdrop for many a TV and film production - but you might have missed some.

Adam Lord
By Adam Lord
Published 27th May 2022, 09:05 BST
Updated 12th Sep 2023, 11:57 BST

Manchester has been the home to many iconic TV shows - Corrie, Cold Feet, the list goes on.

But the city is also well-used by big studios in need of a certain backdrop, building or location. We've taken a look at how the city has starred on the big and small screen in recent years. And some might surprise you.

Film directors have used Manchester’s Town Hall in the past due to its resemblance to London’s Houses of Parliament. Parts of the film ‘Darkest Hour’ featuring Gary Oldman were filmed here. ‘Sherlock Holmes’ featuring Robert Downey Jr. was also famously filmed here for the same reason.

5. Manchester Town Hall (Albert Square)

Film directors have used Manchester’s Town Hall in the past due to its resemblance to London’s Houses of Parliament. Parts of the film ‘Darkest Hour’ featuring Gary Oldman were filmed here. ‘Sherlock Holmes’ featuring Robert Downey Jr. was also famously filmed here for the same reason.

Manchester's Northern Quarter was transformed into New York for several scenes in series four of 'The Crown', focusing on Princess Diana's solo trip to the city in 1989.

6. Northern Quarter

Manchester's Northern Quarter was transformed into New York for several scenes in series four of 'The Crown', focusing on Princess Diana's solo trip to the city in 1989.

Night & Day Cafe in Manchester’s Northern Quarter doubled as 'Heaven Bar' in Netflix’s Safe.

7. Night & Day Cafe (Oldham Street)

Night & Day Cafe in Manchester’s Northern Quarter doubled as 'Heaven Bar' in Netflix’s Safe.

This quaint tea room located opposite Manchester Cathedral doubles as Jennifer Saunders' cafe in Netflix's The Stranger

8. Proper Tea (Cathedral Yard)

This quaint tea room located opposite Manchester Cathedral doubles as Jennifer Saunders' cafe in Netflix's The Stranger

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