Are you a film lover visiting Greater Manchester and want to discover what is on offer? Follow this guide of all the things you cannot miss when you’re here. 

Step into the backdrops of Peaky Blinders, become a superhero in the Northern Quarter and catch a film at an independent venue with our guide to exploring the film & TV scene in the city:

Breakfast

Before heading out for a day packed with activities, start with an energising breakfast. Fall through the rabbit hole into Alice’s Wonderland with a delicious brunch at Richmond Tea Rooms.

Morning 

Explore the cobblestones of Coronation Street as you take on the unique tour – pour a pint at Rovers Return and hear the behind-the-scenes stories from the expert guides during the Coronation Street Experience. If you book onto one of their Star Tours, you’ll get the chance to meet a cast member!

Lunch

Stop for a bite to eat at Manchester’s restaurant dedicated to the streaming hit Peaky Blinders. The bar and restaurant inspired by the infamous Shelbys offers a hearty Express Lunch menu and signature cocktails named after the series characters.

Afternoon

For the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the city centre with The Locationist – your knowledgeable guide will show you to the must-see filming locations for some star-studded films and TV series, including The Crown and Morbius.

If you’d like to explore the locations at your own pace, find our handy film and TV map here.

Dinner

If you’re unsure where to stop for dinner, there’s plenty of choice at Printworks. This iconic building is home to several restaurants and bars, as well as a VUE IMAX Cinema screen. It also features Europe’s largest digital ceiling – you can’t miss it!

Printworks

Printworks

Printworks is a buzzing, entertainment and leisure complex located in the heart of Manchester City…

Cinema

Head to independent arts complex HOME to watch exciting independent films from around the world showing alongside the newest blockbusters from Hollywood. As well as 5 cinema screens, the venue also features a gallery, two theatre spaces and a restaurant.

HOME

HOME

With five cinema screens, two theatres and an art gallery, HOME is an open and social space for the…

Overnight

Time to relax with a dreamy stay at King Street Townhouse. The hotel is centrally located, and is famous for its rooftop infinity pool, but the crème de la crème is The Screening Room, with regular screenings of your favourite seasonal films

Discover what else there is to do in Greater Manchester...

Guide on Coronation Street Tour set with visitors

Film and TV

From British TV classics such as Coronation Street, to streaming hits like Fool Me Once, and Hollywood blockbusters including Captain America: The First Avenger and Sherlock Holmes, the city-region has rolled out the red-carpet to the world’s biggest stars.