Glasgow has doubled as New York City for films like ‘Batman’ and ‘Spider-Man 4’, as well as being featured in multiple seasons of the cult TV series ‘Outlander’. So, it’s safe to say that film and TV tours are abundant in the city, exploring all the filming locations, making Scotland’s biggest city one of the best set-jetting destinations in the UK.
Beloved tour operator Rabbie’s has reflected on the set-jetting trend for 2026, creating an index of the best places to go for film and TV lovers. The study ranked UK cities by the number of TV shows and films shot in each area, as well as the number of available tours.
Unsurprisingly, London topped the list with a whopping 1,984 of TV shows shot in the city, and 8,335 films. Edinburgh came second on the list, with a measly 84 TV series shot in the city, as well as 243 films, while Glasgow boasts significantly larger numbers at third spot, with 134 TV series and 330 films being shot there.
Liverpool was fourth on the list, with 83 TV series and 301 films, while Manchester rounded up the top five with 310 series and 388 films.
The best destinations in the UK for film and TV lovers
|
Rank |
Destination |
Number of TV Shows Shot in Destination |
Number of Films Shot in Destination |
Number of Film/TV Tours |
Overall Score / 30 |
|
1 |
London |
1,984 |
8,335 |
241 |
30 |
|
2 |
Edinburgh |
84 |
243 |
89 |
27.6 |
|
3 |
Glasgow |
134 |
330 |
16 |
26.8 |
|
4 |
Liverpool |
83 |
301 |
30 |
26.4 |
|
5 |
Manchester |
310 |
388 |
4 |
25.4 |
|
6 |
Belfast |
58 |
148 |
32 |
25.2 |
|
7 |
Birmingham |
132 |
219 |
3 |
23.6 |
|
8 |
Cardiff |
78 |
121 |
11 |
23.4 |
|
9 |
Bristol |
132 |
173 |
1 |
22.8 |
|
10 |
York |
43 |
131 |
6 |
22.2 |
Speaking on the research, Hazel Ricketts, CEO at Rabbie’s, said: “With set-jetting predicted to be huge in the travel industry throughout 2026, we felt it was the perfect time to explore which UK destinations offer the best experiences for lovers of TV and film. From iconic filming locations to memorable tour experiences, there are plenty of opportunities to explore famous on-screen locations first-hand.
“While it was no surprise to see London take the top spot, it was interesting to see such a diverse range of locations within the top ten, with Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish cities featuring throughout the ranking. It highlights the range of amazing destinations across the UK, each offering something unique for travellers looking to combine sightseeing with their love of film and television.”
You can find the full index here.