Bath and Bristol provided the backdrop for much of the latest Agatha Christie adaptation, Seven Dials, set in 1925 and now premiering on Netflix. Filming for the three-part limited series, which was penned by Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall, took place at Bristol’s Bottle Yard Studios and locations across Bath, Bristol and the West Country in the summer of 2024.
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s and Bristol City Council’s Film Offices, which promote the region as a film and TV location, supported the production by providing location scouting and access to public areas with the minimum disruption to residents and businesses.
On location in Bristol, the production team added a 1920’s period feel to a host of locations, including Arnos Vale Cemetery, Queen Square, All Saints Lane and the Corn Street area surrounding St Nicholas Markets. Police station sets were created in the offices above St Nicholas Market, whilst on Bridewell Street, an ‘Old Scotland Yard’ exterior was created, complete with vintage cars, extras in period costume, and London street signs.
Locations in Bath included Abbey Green and Great Pulteney Street. Further afield, West Somerset Railway’s Blue Anchor Station, Badminton House Estate in South Gloucestershire and Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire were all used for filming.
Seven Dials Producer Joanna Crow said, “Bristol, Bath and the wider region offer a rich and varied palette of landscapes and locations, which Seven Dials is a great showcase for. We were ably supported by the local Film Offices and found 1925 London without needing to time-travel or leave the South West. The Bottle Yard Studios and the West of England region are now a progressive and prestigious filming hub offering a very attractive package all round.”
Councillor Manda Rigby, cabinet member for Bath & North East Somerset Council said, “As well as generating direct income for the council, filming also has an impact on the wider local economy with production companies spending on accommodation and hospitality and in this case making generous donations to local organisations.”
All three episodes are now available to watch on Netflix.
For more information about the area and the featured locations, head to the Visit Bristol website.
