A new campaign aims to promote film tourism in the West Midlands, showcasing iconic filming locations like Birmingham and Coventry.
Birmingham: The West Midlands is buzzing with film excitement. Peaky Blinders has put Birmingham on the map. Coventry’s Nativity! has made a local school famous for Christmas. Even Tom Cruise filmed here for Mission Impossible. The region has some serious film credits.
To take advantage of the growing trend of film tourism, VisitBritain is launching a new campaign. They will showcase famous filming spots like the Black Country Living Museum and Birmingham Grand Central. This campaign is all about getting tourists to visit these iconic locations.
The campaign, called ‘Starring GREAT Britain,’ will target major markets like the USA and Australia. It will highlight places featured in films and TV shows. The goal is to inspire more visitors to explore and spend time in the West Midlands.
A new tourist guide has been launched to celebrate this campaign. It highlights well-known and hidden filming locations in the West Midlands. The 24-page brochure is perfect for visitors wanting to explore the area’s cinematic backdrops.
The guide includes profiles of destinations, fun facts, and tips on where to eat and stay. It’s designed to help tourists experience the West Midlands like a Hollywood star.
Neil Rami, from the West Midlands Growth Company, shared his excitement. He believes the region has provided amazing backdrops for popular films and shows. This guide brings all those locations together for the first time.
Fans are eagerly waiting for the new Peaky Blinders film. Film crews have been spotted around Birmingham and the Black Country, building excitement for the next chapter of the Shelby family story.
Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders, expressed pride in Birmingham. He sees great potential for the area in the film industry. New studios are being set up in Digbeth, right in the heart of Peaky Blinders country.
WMGC and VisitBritain have welcomed international media to celebrate the campaign. They visited the Black Country Living Museum and explored Birmingham’s canals. The West Midlands will also host the first-ever World Screen Tourism Summit on February 21.
