The North East has some of the most stunning locations in the whole of the country. From rugged coastlines to rolling hills and iconic castles.
So it should come as no surprise that some of the biggest filmmakers in the world have made the journey to our neck of the woods to make the most of the stunning scenery. It includes huge TV shows as well as iconic film franchises like Marvel and Harry Potter.
We also will take you back through time to see some real classic movies that were also filmed in the North East. It also includes the time one of our airports was used as a stand-in for New York City.
Let me know if you spotted any of the locations the first time you watched one of these films or shows! You can reach me by email: [email protected].
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5. Avengers: Endgame
One of the biggest movies ever released, Avengers: Endgame was an event unlike any other in the 2010s. But did you realise that key scenes in the movie were actually filmed at Durham Cathedral? The Nave and The Galilee Chapel were used for when Thor travelled back in time to Asgard during the film. | Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney
6. The Old Oak
Ken Loach’s BAFTA nominated film was set in a former mining community in County Durham and they shot it on location. Filming took place in the area in 2022 and the movie was released in 2023 - premiering first at Cannes in France. | CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images Photo: CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images
7. Sunderland 'Til I Die
Netflix’s hit sports documentary focused on Sunderland and so it should come as no surprise that it was filmed in the North East. If you are familiar with the Sunderland area you probably spotted many familiar sites and locations - including of course the Stadium of Light. | Netflix Photo: Netflix
8. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
One of the most criminally underrated and underseen films of the 2020s, this fantasy blockbuster is based on the tabletop game (which you may know best from Stranger Things). But if you have had the chance to experience it, you may be surprised to learn that part of the movie was shot in the North East. Filming took place at Alnwick Castle. | Antonio Torres/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures Photo: Antonio Torres/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures