🎬✨ Stunning Welsh Locations Shine in 2025 Film & TV Hits! ✨🎥
Think you spotted a familiar backdrop in your favourite show? Chances are, it was shot right here in Wales! This year, our breath-taking landscapes and charming towns have been the stars in major TV shows and movies. Here’s a glimpse at some fabulous productions that took advantage of our iconic locations:
1. **The Guest** – This BBC Wales thriller had us all glued to the screen. Set in Cardiff, eagle-eyed viewers would have recognised The Hayes and even the stunning Gower peninsula.
2. **Havoc** – Action-packed and brought to you by Netflix, this Tom Hardy movie showcases Wales in a fictional setting, with filming spots like Cardiff’s Pierhead Building and Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall.
3. **Doctor Who** – Embrace the adventure with the second series featuring Ncuti Gatwa, featuring filming locations across Cardiff and beyond. It’s a testament to the series’ long-standing Welsh roots.
4. **Death Valley** – This comedy-crime drama sees scenes from the Vale of Glamorgan and more, adding charm to the story set in Mountain Ash.
5. **Black Mirror** – Did someone say otherworldly? Anglesey’s Mynydd Parys was transformed into an alien landscape for this mind-bending show.
6. **Dope Girls** – Set post WWI, this drama might take place in London but finds its heart in Welsh locations like St Fagans and Swansea Guildhall.
7. **What It Feels Like For A Girl** – While set amid Nottingham’s nightlife, it’s Newport and Cardiff that steal the show!
8. **The One That Got Away** – South Wales provides the dramatic setting for this gripping new thriller.
9. **Out There** – Martin Clunes stars in this rural drama filmed across breathtaking Welsh countryside.
10. **From Merthyr/Porthcawl With Love** – Ruth Jones and Steve Spiers explore their hometowns, showcasing the soul of Merthyr Tydfil and Porthcawl.
11. **The War Between the Land and the Sea** – Dive into this epic spin-off from Doctor Who, with Cardiff locations transformed for this sci-fi tale.
Whether recognising a quaint café or a sweeping coastline, these productions shine a spotlight on Wales’ unique allure, reminding us that movie magic is sometimes just around the corner. 🍿🏞️🌟