From blockbuster films to memorable tv series, the dramatic and beautiful landscapes and properties in Wales may already be familiar to clients. From the classic 1960s cult tv series The Prisoner that was filmed at Portmeirion Village, North Wales, a number of James Bond movies including Quantum of Solace, The Dark Knight starring Sean Connery and Richard Gere and Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe and directed by Sir Ridley Scott and of course the success of Welcome to Wrexham with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElehenny. Here's just a few more that could create the perfect backdrop for your next business event.
The Crown
The Netflix series spanning six seasons with its array of A list stars including Dominic West, Olivia Coleman, Matt Smith Helena Bonham Carter among others, dramatizes the British Monarchy from the time Queen Elizabeth II was a young princess until her passing in September 2022.
Key locations:
Castell Caernarfon (Caernarfon Castle) North Wales, (Prince Charles investiture as Prince of Wales) and one of four castle's in North Wales that make up a UNESCO World heritage site.
Aberystwyth, Mid Wales
Venues close by:
Quay Hotel & Spa, Conwy North Wales
The Celtic Royal Hotel Caernarfon, North Wales
Aberystwyth University, Mid Wales
Experiences:
Private guided tour of Castell Caernarfon (Caernarfon Castle) North Wales
First class carriage experience on the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highlands Railway, Caernarfon North Wales
Vale of Rheidol railway private carriage and tour guide , Aberystwyth Mid Wales
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House of The Dragon - Series 2
The second season of the acclaimed fantasy series "House of the Dragon," a prequel to "Game of Thrones," was filmed across various locations in North Wales, capturing the stunning landscapes featured in this popular HBO series, which stars Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, and Matt Smith.
Key Locations in Wales:
Dinorwic and Yr Eifl Granite Quarry also known as Trefor quarry near the Ogwen Valley part of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in North Wales were used as the exteriors of Dragonstone and Harrenhal castles.
Isle of Anglesey, and the sandy Llanddwyn Beach on its southern coastline, were portrayed as Westeros’s dramatic shorelines.
Venues close by :
The Management Centre Bangor University, North Wales
The Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia, North Wales
Tre Ysgawen Hall Hotel, Anglesey, North Wales
Chateau Rhianfa, Anglesey, North Wales
Experiences:
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda, North Wales
RAW Adventures Mountain Activities Ltd
Rib Ride, Anglesey North Wales
Halen Mon Sea Salt, Anglesey North Wales
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Harry Potter Deathly Hallows
The seventh instalment of the Harry Potter films Deathly Hallows features Daniel Ratcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, Bill Nighy features the iconic beach scenes and Shell cottage Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour’s home, which was constructed purely for filming and deconstructed shortly after filming ended.
Key locations:
Freshwater Beach, Pembrokeshire National Park, West Wales
Venues close by:
Twr y Felin Hotel, Pembrokeshire
St Bride's Spa Hotel, Carmarthenshire
Wales International Coastal Centre, Carmarthenshire
Experiences:
TYF - outdoor activities inc coasteering and paddlebaording
Voyages of Discovery - island boat adventures
Hidden Routes - e-bike tours
A J Ludlow - watercolour art classes
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Dr Who
This long running British science fiction series where a Time Lord from Gallifrey, encounters many adversaries whilst travelling through time and space in the TARDIS and features a star studded cast portraying the Doctor including David Tennant, Peter Capaldi, Jodie Whittaker Matt Smith, Christopher Eccleston and Ncuti Gatwa,
Key locations include:
Caerphilly Castle South Wales
Cardiff University
Wales Millennium Centre and plaza, Cardiff Bay
St Fagans National Museum of History, South Wales
National Botanic Gardens, West Wales
Venues:
Experiences:
St Fagans National Museum tour
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A Discovery of Witches
Based upon the best-selling novels by Deborah Harkness which portray a mysterious world that humans share with the declining species of witches, vampires and daemons. Diana Bishop, an Oxford scholar and reluctant witch, and vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont are caught up in a supernatural battle over an enchanted manuscript. starring Teresa Palmer, Matthew Goode, Alex Kingston
Key locations include:
Bad Wolf Studios Cardiff Bay
Insole Court, Llandaff , Cardiff
Tretower Court and Castle, Powys
Aberglasney House and Gardens, Carmarthenshire
Carew Castle, Carmarthenshire
Venues close by:
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Carmarthenshire
Experiences:
Wales Millennium Centre backstage tour, Cardiff
Cardiff International White Water Centre
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre, Carmarthenshire
Call of the Wild , Pan Wales
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