Explore magical film locations
Download a free film trail below
Walk in the footsteps of movie stars
Oxford City and the county have featured in many celebrated films and TV series over the years and have welcomed famous actors and directors such as John Thaw, Hugh Laurie, Tom Hanks, Florence Pugh, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Tim Burton and many more.
While you are here, why not download our free self-guided tours and follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter, Inspector Morse, Lyra Silvertongue and others, exploring some truly magical local settings. If you are a real fan try to spot the Oxford locations in ITV’s Endeavour photoblog.
His Dark Materials Trail
Oxford is well known for the settings for Philip Pullman’s ‘His Dark Materials’ Trilogy. Jump into a magical parallel universe!
Harry Potter Trail
Walking around historic Oxford you almost feel Harry, Hermione and Ron right behind you.
Inspector Morse City Trail
Oxford was home to Morse author Colin Dexter and the backdrop to his popular murder mystery novels.
Inspector Morse County Trail
Enjoy a taste of Oxfordshire as you wind your way around county locations in pursuit of mystery, Morse and murder!
The Golden Compass City Trail
Oxford is well known as the inspiration for
Philip Pullman’s ‘Dark Materials’ Trilogy,
so it is not surprising that when they came to film the
Golden Compass the city became one of their busiest locations.