Find Your Perfect Location in the Wessex Region
The Wessex region is home to a rich and varied portfolio of filming locations — from jaw-dropping natural landscapes and historic architecture to contemporary urban environments and specialist spaces. Whether you need a rugged coastline, a period manor house, a busy harbour, or a sun-drenched beach, Wessex has it.
This page provides an overview of location categories. For specific location enquiries and to obtain filming permissions, please contact the relevant film office for your area of interest.
Location by Category
🌊 Coastal & Waterfront
- Sandy beaches (Bournemouth, Sandbanks, Studland)
- Sea cliffs and headlands (Jurassic Coast, Old Harry Rocks, Durdle Door)
- Working harbours (Poole, Weymouth, Bridport/West Bay)
- Pleasure piers (Bournemouth, Swanage)
- Yacht marinas and sailing clubs
- Tidal estuaries and river mouths
🏘️ Urban & Townscape
- Victorian and Edwardian town centres
- Modern commercial districts
- Residential streets (period and contemporary)
- Shopping precincts
- Multi-storey car parks and industrial estates
- Train stations and transport hubs
🏰 Heritage & Period
- Corfe Castle (ruined Norman fortress)
- Christchurch Priory and medieval streets
- Dorchester Roman town walls
- Country houses and manor estates
- Traditional Dorset villages and hamlets
- Ancient churches and churchyards
- Gold Hill, Shaftesbury
🌿 Rural & Natural
- Thomas Hardy’s Egdon Heath (Dorset heathland)
- The New Forest (ancient woodland and open heath)
- South Downs rolling chalk hills
- River valleys and watermeadows
- Farmland and agricultural landscapes
- Quarry and geological sites
🎭 Specialist & Unique
- Former military and industrial sites
- Hospital and institutional buildings
- Universities and educational campuses
- Sports stadia and leisure venues
- Wetlands and nature reserves
- Film and TV studio space
How to Find and Book Locations
Location enquiries and filming permissions are handled by the regional film offices:
BCP Film Office
For locations in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
The BCP Film Office can assist with location scouting, site access, parking and road management, and permit coordination.
Dorset Film Office
For locations across Dorset County.
The Dorset Film Office offers a searchable location library, location management services, and support with all aspects of filming in Dorset.
Need Help Choosing a Location?
If you’re not sure where to start, or if you’re looking for something specific and need expert guidance, Screen Wessex can help connect you with the right people.