Cornwall has been a popular location for films and television shows due to its beautiful scenery and unique character. Some of the most famous films set in Cornwall include:
“Poldark” (2015-2019) – This BBC series, based on the novels by Winston Graham, tells the story of Ross Poldark, a soldier who returns home to Cornwall after fighting in the American Revolutionary War.
“About Time” (2013) – This romantic comedy-drama, directed by Richard Curtis, tells the story of a young man who discovers he can time travel and uses his power to try to improve his love life.
“Doc Martin” (2004-2019) – This long-running British television series stars Martin Clunes as a London-based doctor who relocates to a small Cornish village to take over the local practice.
“The Witches” (1990) – This classic film, based on the book by Roald Dahl, tells the story of a young boy who discovers a group of witches who plan to turn all the children in England into mice.
“Jamaica Inn” (1939) – This Alfred Hitchcock-directed film, based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier, tells the story of a young woman who goes to live with her aunt and uncle at the Jamaica Inn, a remote and mysterious inn on the coast of Cornwall.
Other notable films set in Cornwall include “Rebecca” (1940), “The French Lieutenant’s Woman” (1981), and “Summer in February” (2013).
Based in Cornwall we’re the only full service destination management company for our region. Recommended partner of Visit Cornwall, the official tourism board, we work with tour operators, travel agents and individual group leaders offering it as part of complete packages that can include London, Southern England and the rest of the UK & Ireland.
We’d be pleased to answer any questions you have or to discuss the possibility of creating a Cornwall film location tour for you or your clients.
