Peaky Blinders is counted among the most popular British dramas. The BBC and Netflix series tells the story of the eponymous crime gang, which was active in Birmingham, England, from the 1880s to the 1920s.
Since the show is a period drama, its filming locations play an important role in creating the feel of a gone-by era. From Thomas Shelby’s iconic mansion to the streets of Birmingham, several places in the show leave the audience captivated.
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During its six-season run, the series was extensively filmed in the UK, with the production team utilizing various historical buildings, museums, and halls to shoot important sequences. Here are all the places where Peaky Blinders was filmed.
A list of the filming locations of Peaky Blinders
1) Black Country Living Museum, Dudley
This 26-acre open-air museum in Dudley, West Midlands, England, is featured many times in Peaky Blinders. The museum recreates a 19th-century industrial town with buildings and canals that feel straight out of Tommy Shelby's world.
Some key scenes were shot at the canal arm, which was shown as Charlie Strong’s yard. The Canal Street bridge was the place where Ada and Freddie secretly met and the St. James Academy was utilized for a murder scene.
The museum has a blacksmith’s forge, a chain maker’s workshop, and a Workers' Institute, all featured in the series. Located in Dudley, West Midlands, the museum was opened in 1978.
It puts 300 years of history on display, particularly from the period 1850 to 1950. The place comprises over 50 buildings from various timelines that were relocated from their original sites.
2) Cater Street, Little Germany, Bradford
Little Germany in Bradford served as a backdrop for several important scenes, including Tommy Shelby’s office. This area is known for its Victorian warehouses, built during the city’s industrial boom. The region gets its name from its merchants, as most of them migrated from Germany.
Cater Street, in particular, was transformed into Tommy’s boardroom, and even the boxing ring scenes were filmed here. The city of Bradford is a hotspot for British period dramas, as apart from Peaky Blinders, a number of scenes of ITV’s Downton Abbey were also filmed here.
3) Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Haworth
This heritage railway in Haworth, West Yorkshire, England, has been seen in Peaky Blinders as well as in many British period dramas. The scene involving the intense confrontation between Grace and Inspector Campbell in Season 1 was filmed here.
The railway not only serves as a filming site, but also offers rides on vintage steam and diesel trains. The line was opened for passengers in 1867, but closed down in 1962. Enthusiasts then formed a preservation society and reopened the line in 1968 as a heritage railway.
4) Powis Street, Liverpool
The first scene of Peaky Blinders introduces us to Tommy Shelby walking down Powis Street, which represents Watery Lane, the Shelby family’s neighborhood in Birmingham.
Powis Street is in Toxteth, Liverpool, and near Ringo Starr’s childhood home. Though it looks like an ordinary street, fans of the show can recognize it as the backdrop of the Shelby brothers' early ventures.
5) Port Sunlight Village, Wirral
This beautiful village on the Wirral Peninsula in North West England, originally built for factory workers, became the setting for Aunt Polly’s house in Peaky Blinders.
Port Sunlight was established in the late 1800s, and its unique architecture, parks, and art gallery make it a picturesque place. The village comprises over 900 Grade II listed buildings, including Aunt Polly’s mock Tudor home.
6) Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford
This hauntingly beautiful cemetery in Bradford, with its impressive Victorian tombs, was used for the funeral and cemetery scenes in Peaky Blinders. Established in 1854, it is known as a peaceful place full of historical monuments.
Undercliffe is still an active cemetery, and its hillside location offers views over the surrounding area, making it both a filming location and a scenic spot for visitors.
7) Arley Hall & Gardens, Cheshire
Arley Hall, a country estate in Cheshire, England, was used as the luxurious setting for Tommy Shelby’s home in later seasons. The mansion, built in the 19th century, has been owned by the same family for over 550 years.
Its stunning Jacobethan style, Elizabethan grand staircase, paneled walls, and stained-glass windows, make it an ideal place to showcase Tommy Shelby’s wealth and power.
8) Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool
Liverpool Cathedral, the largest Anglican cathedral and religious building in Britain, was seen as Tommy Shelby’s place of worship on the show. This stunning cathedral, with its huge glass windows and extended views from the tower, took 74 years to build.
It is also a popular event and wedding venue. Known for its Gothic Revival architecture and vast open space, the cathedral was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.
9) St. George’s Hall, Liverpool
This grand Neoclassical building in Liverpool was also used for filming Peaky Blinders, particularly in Seasons 3 and 6. In Season 3, it served as a party venue, and in Season 6, it was the site of a political rally.
The hall has been used in various films, from The Batman to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The building is famous for its columns, mosaics, and the Great Hall, which is used for weddings and conferences today.
10) Leeds Town Hall, Leeds
In Peaky Blinders, Leeds Town Hall was used to showcase some of Tommy’s political activities. This Victorian building serves as a city council building, concert hall, and a historic landmark.
Built between 1853 and 1858, the hall is situated at The Headrow in Leeds, England. It was originally made to hold law courts, council offices, a public hall, and special event rooms. The 225-foot tower was the tallest building in Leeds for over 100 years.
11) Other Locations in the UK
Peaky Blinders was filmed in many more locations in the UK apart from the above. The picturesque beach of Formby Beach in Merseyside was the setting for a dramatic showdown between Tommy Shelby and Alfie Solomons. The beach is famous for its sand dunes and rock formations.
The Stanley Dock in Liverpool was featured as Birmingham’s industrial landscape in the show. Opened in 1848, the historic dock is part of Liverpool’s UNESCO World Heritage waterfront and is known for its massive warehouse. Victoria Baths in Manchester also appeared in the series.
The Grade II listed baths were used for the horse fair scenes. The building has a vintage feel, which makes it the perfect choice to shoot the show. The makers shot some sequences in Scotland as well, as the town of Portsoy in Aberdeenshire was shown as Newfoundland in the sixth and final season of the show.
Peaky Blinders Seasons 1 to 6 are streaming on Netflix.
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