TV & Film Location

We have proudly hosted a wide range of TV and film productions over the years, thanks to our expansive outdoor spaces, experienced team, and exceptional facilities.

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Premier Yorkshire filming location, featured in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale and the iconic Great Yorkshire Show.

We have proudly hosted a wide range of TV and film productions over the years, thanks to our expansive outdoor spaces, experienced team, and exceptional facilities.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Pavilions of Harrogate and The Great Yorkshire Events Centre is a popular choice as a filming location and unit base. Most recently, The Grounds were featured in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Scenes shot at the Showground were based on the Yorkshire County Show, set in 1930, using both permanent and temporary structures on site. The Collecting Ring used by riders warming up to compete at the Great Yorkshire Show, was also used as part of the film.

Our events team who manage The Great Yorkshire Events Centre and Pavilions of Harrogate worked with the production crew to ensure it was seamless experience throughout planning and production.

Great Yorkshire Show

The Pavilions of Harrogate at The Great Yorkshire Events Centre has been used as a TV location many times as it hosts the renowned Great Yorkshire Show each year, drawing over 140,000 visitors across four action-packed days.

This high-profile event attracts coverage from major broadcasters including Channel 5, ITV, and the BBC as they filmed a range of TV programs including Today at the Great Yorkshire Show, Songs of Praise, The Yorkshire Vet, The One Show and BBC News.

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Michael Fox stars as Andy Parker and Sophie McShera as Daisy Parker in DOWNTON ABBEY: The Grand Finale, a Focus Features release.
Credit: Rory Mulvey / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC
(L to R) Oliver/Zac Barker stars as George, Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary and Esme Creegan as Caroline in DOWNTON ABBEY: The Grand Finale, a Focus Features release.
Credit: Rory Mulvey / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC
Penelope Wilton stars as Isobel Merton, Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary and Simon Russell Beale as Sir Hector Moreland in DOWNTON ABBEY: The Grand Finale, a Focus Features release.
Credit: Rory Mulvey / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

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