Ever wondered where the Peaky Blinders series was filmed in the UK? With the final season sadly coming to an end, we’re here to uncover the Peaky Blinders season six filming locations, with some destinations to inspire some of your own travels!
We’ll take you through some of the most iconic locations showcased throughout the series so you can immerse yourself in the murky atmosphere of the 1920s. And if you fancy seeing them for yourself, you can book your P&O ferry to Hull to alight just a short distance from the iconic filming locations!
Who were the real Peaky Blinders?
The Peaky Blinders were a real gang founded in the streets of Birmingham between the 1880s and 1910s. The gang emerged from economic deprivation and poor living conditions, which were widespread in England during the 19th century.
Known for their involvement in illegal activities, including bootlegging, smuggling, fraud and sports betting, the Peaky Blinders were recognised by their impeccable smart attire and the flat peaked caps they sported. In fact, their name is said to come from the Midlands slang term ‘blinder’, which referred to someone who was well dressed. But did they really hide razor blades in their hats to blind witnesses, as shown in the series? No one really knows.
Peaky Blinders Filming Locations for Season Six
The newest season of Peaky Blinders certainly took its audience across many locations in the UK, from Scotland to Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, Lancashire and more. Curious to know more about Peaky Blinders season six filming locations?
First off, we have Arley Hall & Gardens located in the village of Arley, Cheshire, this location was known as Tommy’s Mansion Arrow house in season six. This 19th-century building is currently home to Viscount Ashbrook – the picturesque location was a star of the series and is definitely worth a visit!
Multiple backdrops from season six were shot in the buzzing city of Manchester. The Chinatown area from the series is actually set in Castlefield in Manchester and part of this area was transformed to create the famous Peaky Blinders filming set of Chinatown Café Change opium den as seen in the latest season.
Sets located in lovely Liverpool have made an appearance throughout the series and crop up again in season six of Peaky Blinders. Liverpool is one of the locations that has been home to many of the scenes shot for the series. From the Fascist Rally venue, which is actually St George’s Hall, to Alfie Solomon’s Camden Warehouse, which made use of an empty rum distillery located in Liverpool. As you can tell, there are plenty of locations to explore and revisit your favourite episodes of season six in real life.
Peaky Blinders Filming Locations in Liverpool and the North West of England
Speaking of Liverpool, several towns in the Northwest of England were chosen as Peaky Blinders filming locations in the UK, thanks to their industrial character and historic canal networks. You may recognise some streets in Liverpool like the Stanley Dock area! Many warehouses in Liverpool were used to store imported goods such as rum and tobacco and are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Some of the Manchester filming locations included town halls in and around Manchester and Stockport. This was for their beautifully preserved interiors and distinctive Victorian facades, with carved stones and high towers. The Stockport Plaza theatre serves as a filming location in the last episode of the fifth season for the rally organised by Oswald Mosley.
Peaky Blinders Filming Locations in Yorkshire
About an hour’s drive from the port of Hull, the city of Leeds and the region of West Yorkshire host several important Peaky Blinders filming locations: you will instantly spot buildings and streets featured in the series!
Many of the scenes in this area were shot on the cobbled streets of central Leeds, a city known for its Victorian architecture. The Leeds Town Hall, built in the 1850s, serves as the art gallery in the series, while the luxurious City Varieties Theatre is also featured in several episodes. Both are open for the public to visit today and nearby in Bradford, the imposing Salts Mill complex was used as the backdrop for the industrial district in Peaky Blinders.
Finally, most of the scenes featuring train travel were filmed on the eight-kilometre-old Keighley and Worth Valley railway line. You can easily reach Keighley station from Leeds to board a steam train and live your Tommy Shelby fantasy!
Peaky Blinders Filming Locations in Birmingham and the West Midlands
Birmingham, a major industrial and commercial hub, is at the heart of the Peaky Blinders story. The city also organises guided tours on foot and by bus, to take you on a real-life trail that the gang once patrolled.
Make sure to stop off at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, just a short journey from central Birmingham. Here you can wander around similar Charlie Strong’s scrap yards and canal-side warehouses just like Tommy Shelby’s. From getting up close with industrial buildings linked by a network of canals to learning more about the history of the city, the Peaky Blinders filming locations in and around Birmingham are definitely worth visiting for fans!
Already missing Peaky Blinders being on your screens? Why not take a trip back to the world of the show and explore its iconic filming locations? Start by booking your ferry to Liverpool now!
