Blockbuster movies and prime-time telly series have brought a welcome boost to the county’s economy. Cast and film crew members have stayed in hotels and b&bs and relaxed in the Derbyshire’s cafes, restaurants and pubs. Hundreds of visitors have followed suit, keen to see the places where their favourite actors filmed.
The final series of Billions, part of which was filmed at Haddon Hall, aired this summer and follows a succession of big-name shoots in Derbyshire.
5. House of the Dragon
The Peak District hosted part of the shooting of House of the Dragon, the sequel to blockbuster fantasy series Game of Thrones, in 2021. Matt Smith, who played Prince Daemon Targaryen, was seen filming in Castleton and was also spotted at Mam Tor. Photo: Getty Images/Hollie Adams
6. Pride and Prejudice/The Duchess
Keira Knightley filmed Pride and Prejudice in Derbyshire starring in scenes shot at Stanage Edge, Northlees Hall at Hathersage and Chatsworth House. She played opposite Mattew McFadyen as Mr Darcy in the film released in 2005. Three years later Keira starred as Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire in The Duchess, with scenes shot at Chatsworth, of course! Photo: Frederic Nebinger
7. Mary Queen of Scots
Saoirse Ronan was cast as Mary and Margot Robbie as Queen Elizabeth I in the film Mary Queen of Scots which had its premiere in 2018. Hardwick Hall and Haddon Hall were among the locations for the shoot. Photo: Getty Images/Chris J Ratcliffe
8. The Other Boleyn Girl
Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman played sisters Mary and Anne Boleyn in historical romantic drama The Other Boleyn Girl, set in the time of King Henry VIII. Castleton, Dovedale and Haddon Hall provided stunning backdrops for the film which was released in 2008. Photo: John MacDougall