Several scenes from the hit ITV show were filmed in and around Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford. Notable locations include Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre in Castleford, Rishworth Street and Westgate in Wakefield. All series are available to watch for free on itvX.Several scenes from the hit ITV show were filmed in and around Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford. Notable locations include Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre in Castleford, Rishworth Street and Westgate in Wakefield. All series are available to watch for free on itvX.
Several scenes from the hit ITV show were filmed in and around Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford. Notable locations include Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre in Castleford, Rishworth Street and Westgate in Wakefield. All series are available to watch for free on itvX.

Watch the district: The best films and TV shows filmed in Wakefield throughout the years

By Kara McKune
Published 2nd Jan 2023, 09:00 BST
Here’s some of the best TV shows and films – and bread adverts - that have been filmed in Wakefield.

Unbeknown to many, Wakefield and Pontefract have provided a variety of filming locations for a range of television shows and movies.

From Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre in Castleford to Pontefract Castle, viewers may spot some familiar locations that they’ll see in a new light next time they visit.

Here are 10 of the most popular motion pictures filmed across the district: – how many do you recognise?

The Channel 4 drama starring Robbie Coltrane and Julie Walters was filmed in Wakefield's County Hall, as well as parts of Pontefract and Normanton. All episodes are available on All4.

1. National Treasure

The Channel 4 drama starring Robbie Coltrane and Julie Walters was filmed in Wakefield's County Hall, as well as parts of Pontefract and Normanton. All episodes are available on All4. Photo: CHannel 4

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This advert featuring A-lister Sylvester Stallone was filmed at the Warburtons’ factory in Normanton, Chantry Bridge in Wakefield with footage of the the canal footbridge in Castleford and Heath Common.

2. Warbutons

This advert featuring A-lister Sylvester Stallone was filmed at the Warburtons’ factory in Normanton, Chantry Bridge in Wakefield with footage of the the canal footbridge in Castleford and Heath Common. Photo: Jeff Moore

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This short film based of what is often called ‘the prison speech’ in William Shakespeare’s history tragedy Richard II was filmed in the dungeons of Pontefract Castle. The film is available on Youtube.

3. The Sacred King

This short film based of what is often called ‘the prison speech’ in William Shakespeare’s history tragedy Richard II was filmed in the dungeons of Pontefract Castle. The film is available on Youtube. Photo: The Sacred King

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The thriller mini-series starring Sheridan Smith and Douglas Henshall was filmed in Castleford. The series is available on ITVX.

4. Black Work

The thriller mini-series starring Sheridan Smith and Douglas Henshall was filmed in Castleford. The series is available on ITVX. Photo: Handout

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