Filming in Chester

From TV drama, documentary, news and advertisments, Chester attracts many television and film productions throughout the year.

Chester is the television home to Hollyoaks attracting many visitors to the city keen to trace the steps of the characters. The Hollyoaks Trail shows some of the most popluar locations used during filming.

Chester Marketing will help with all filming enquiries from location information to liaison with city centre managers. Contact us for all enquiries e-mail Chester Marketing, or telephone (01244) 402230

Checklist

• Name of Production
• Name of Production Company
• Brief description of project/programme
• Copy of Public Liability Insurance
• Filming schedule including preferred locations
• Size of crew and equipment
• Number of vehicles

Please note that the City centre is pedestrianised between 10.30am - 4.30pm restricting the movement of film vehicles.

Permission will be required for filming on the City Walls and the Rows, also within private buildings including the Mall Grosvenor anf Forum Shopping Centres

Chester

The historic, medieval city of Chester has always been a firm favourite with tourists, but now it’s starting to catch the attention of a whole new army of fans - film and TV producers.

With stunning architecture, ranging from medieval times right up to the present day, Chester is also one of the best preserved walled cities in the country. The city sits on the River Dee, and is home to a world famous racecourse and a beautiful cathedral.

Aside from the famous shopping Rows, another jewel in the city’s crown is Chester Zoo. The 110 acre zoo is home to 7000 animals, and 400 different species. Set in award-winning gardens, it includes stunning animal exhibits such as Realm of the red ape, elephants of the Asian forest and the historic Oakfield Manor House, a mansion house used as a tearoom and restaurant. The zoo also has a monorail and canal and is very film friendly.

From the country’s largest Roman Amphitheatre and Roman remains, to the magnificent Victorian Eastgate Clock, Chester presents a unique background for filmmakers.

There are hidden alleyways, two-tier shopping on the Rows, bridges, towers, river, canal, city walls and parks. Chester even has a Roman Guard and official Town Crier making it a perfect location for film makers.

Recent Productions

Simply Be - TV Fashion advertisment by Velvet Productions. Filmed around the City Centre and by the River Dee.

Pictured are Emma-Jane, Wendy and Nina.

 

An Actor Prepares - Pidgin Productions January 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roman Saturnalia Parade - Opus Television Dec 07

Winter Watch Parade - NewtownProductions Dec 07

Terry Jones BBC Wales John Ogilby documentary - Modern TV Aug 07

A Window of the World - TBS Vision Japan April 07

 

 

 

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