Six Famous Film Locations in Pembrokeshire
Follow in the footsteps of well-known actors at these Pembrokeshire film locations
With such a wonderful coastline and beautiful landscapes, it’s no wonder that Pembrokeshire has become a star on the silver screen. In past years, a number of productions have used our shores as filming locations for magical and memorable films.
Freshwater West Beach
Everyone’s favourite boy wizard, Harry Potter, made a visit to Freshwater West beach in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows where they filmed scenes at Dobby’s Shell House. The house, built purposely for the film, was removed after filming so it’s no longer able to be seen although if you scour the shores here you will find dedications to Dobby.
Freshwater West Beach was also used as a location for a scene in Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe, where he leads his army to battle across the sands.
Harry Potter was filmed in Pembrokeshire at Freshwater West Beach
Pembroke
Pembroke was used as a location in the film adaptation of the bestseller novel, Me Before You, being the hometown of the two main characters. The town’s beautiful castle makes appearances, as well as stunning shots across the still millpond and Main Street.
It was also used in the 1968 Oscar-winning film, The Lion in Winter, which starred Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn and Sir Anthony Hopkins.
St Catherine's Island, Tenby
Tenby’s iconic St Catherine’s Island visible from Tenby South Beach starred in the award-winning BBC television series, Sherlock, when it took on the role of “Sherrinford” – a maximum-security prison. The location can be seen in the last episode of Series 4, which was first aired in January 2017.
Fishguard
Dylan Thomas’ play of voices, Under Milk Wood, has particularly strong ties with the area not just because he wrote the play from his Tin Shed in Laugharne, but because two of our harbour-side towns have taken on the role of the fictional Llarregub where the play is set.
Fishguard was used first as a location in the 1973 version of Under Milk Wood starring Hollywood icons, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
Solva
Solva near St Davids was the second village used as a filming location for the more recent 2014 version of the film, Under Milk Wood, which starred Rhys Ifans of "Notting Hill" fame and Charlotte Church with a host of other icons including Tom Jones, Katherine Jenkins and Michael Sheen taking on roles.
Marloes Sands Beach
Back in 2011, the wonderful sandy bay at Marloes became the location for a blockbuster remake of the classic Disney film, Snow White. The 2012 Snow White and the Huntsman film stars Hollywood giants including Charlize Theron and Sam Claflin with Kristen Steward and Chris Hemsworth in the lead roles.
When watching the film, keep an eye out for the big battle scene at the end when the army of horses make their way across Marloes Sands towards the castle. It will make your next visit to Marloes seem even more magical as you walk in the very same place this scene was filmed.
