National Trust on Screen: Discover the Locations that Made Film and TV Magic by Harvey Edgington and Lauren Taylor

I am much more of a reader than a film or television fan, but if any of my favourite books are filmed I nearly always watch them. Never as good as the book, of course, but there have been some really good adaptations with stunning settings. Many of these belong to the National Trust so the sites can be visited. I was excited to read about the wonderful locations of some of my favourite books, such as the Wolf Hall trilogy, the Harry Potter series, Game of Thrones, Never Let Me Go, Poldark, Far from the Madding Crowd and The History Boys.

What I liked about this guide the most (besides the photography) is that is organised by regions. So, as I live in the Midlands I know where the days out are likely to be. The locations can be identified by the index at the back, but the regional sections and map make the process very clear. The book is smaller than typical novel so it is easier to leave it in the glove compartment in the car for those times when I'm on holiday or on further afield trips.

This is an updated version of the book that was published originally in 2020, because since that time streaming and production have dramatically increased and so there is much more to visit. Included are colour photographs of the locations and behind the scenes of the filming and set building, maps and information on where exactly the filming process took place and how. If you are an actor devotee, there are plenty of pictures of them as well.

An easy to follow guide, informative and concise, perfect for film fans, daytrippers and those who appreciate English heritage.​

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Published by National Trust Books on 28 March 2024.
​Advance review copy supplied by the publisher.

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