Top 10 Filming Locations in the West Midlands for Your Next Production

The West Midlands is fast becoming one of the UK’s most in-demand filming regions. With its blend of industrial edge, historic architecture, and surprisingly cinematic countryside, it’s no wonder productions from Peaky Blinders to Mission: Impossible have chosen it as their backdrop.

So if you're a location scout, creative director, or producer planning your next shoot, here are ten film-worthy West Midlands locations that deliver visual impact and on-the-ground practicality.

Black Country Living Museum: Historic Filming Location in Dudley

It’s moody. Gritty. Textured. That’s why Peaky Blinders returned season after season. This open-air museum with cobbled streets, period buildings, and working historic transport is a dream for time-specific drama. You’re not just filming in history, you’re filming with it.

The Location House: Period Property Filming Location in Birmingham

Elegant, flexible, and full of character! The Location House blends 19th-century period interiors with modern shoot-readiness. High ceilings, original plasterwork, grand fireplaces, and sash windows set the scene. Whether you’re capturing a slow-paced editorial, staging a high-concept drama, or filming brand content that needs both luxury and light, this historic manor delivers. The location is private, crew-accessible, and just minutes from the M42. It’s quiet, adaptable, and built for creative control.

Stoney Middleton Quarry: Outdoor Action Film Location in Derbyshire

Yes, it’s technically skirting the border, but when Tom Cruise dangles a train carriage off a cliff, you include it. Used in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, this raw, dramatic landscape is ideal for high-stakes stunts and bold cinematic shots.

Birmingham New Street Station: Modern Indoor Filming Location

Need a modern transport hub that can double as... well, anything? In Mission: Impossible, the now-closed John Lewis store was transformed into Abu Dhabi Airport. This location works especially well for action sequences and sleek, international vibes, all within reach of strong infrastructure and film-friendly teams.

Birmingham Town Hall: Grand Heritage Filming Location

For grandeur with flexibility, Birmingham Town Hall delivers. It’s been everything from a brass band competition in Brassed Off to a regal concert venue. The neoclassical architecture makes it suitable for period pieces, music content, and prestige drama.

Custard Factory & Digbeth: Creative Urban Filming Location in Birmingham

Looking for colour, contrast, and urban attitude? Digbeth has you covered. This area feels alive: street art, red brick, arched walkways, industrial leftovers. It’s raw in the best way. Spielberg filmed Ready Player One here for a reason.

Gas Street Basin: Canal-Side Filming Location in Central Birmingham

Water. Reflections. Industrial charm. Tucked away in the heart of the city, this historic canal area gives you depth and mood with minimal staging. It’s ideal for contemplative scenes, low-key conversations, or nighttime cinematic sequences.

University of Birmingham: Academic Campus Filming Location

Academic, stately, and surprisingly versatile. Clockwise and Sex Lives of the Potato Men both filmed here, but the campus also works for promotional shoots, educational content, and character-led scenes. Strong symmetry and polished backdrops give you lots of framing options.

Wolverhampton Town Hall: Classic Civic Filming Location

From Brassed Off to Small Axe, Wolverhampton continues to punch above its weight. It’s accessible, atmospheric, and rich with classic civic architecture, ideal for courtroom dramas, political thrillers, or community-led stories.

Salisbury Plain: Expansive Outdoor Filming Location

When a production wants to launch motorcycles out of helicopters (Mission: Impossible again), it heads to Salisbury Plain. While MOD permissions are essential, this area offers scale, think aerials, action, and vast natural terrain.

Book a West Midlands Filming Location with Timeless Style and Full Support

If you're scouting for a filming location that’s visually compelling, crew-ready, and production-smart, The Location House is set up to deliver. We're located minutes from the M42, offer hourly to multi-day packages, and provide exclusive access to our elegant period property.

Get in touch today to book a site visit or request a lookbook. Your next shoot deserves a location that elevates every frame.