As Seen on the Big Screen

The film: The penultimate tale of ‘The boy who lived’ needs little introduction. After 6 films and hundreds of millions of dollars in ticket receipts, the Deathly Hallows part 1 features Harry and co. on the run.

The scene: Following a fight with Ron, Harry and Hermione camp out in the wilderness as they hide from the evil Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters.

The setting: The amazing limestone pavement at Malham Cove provided the backdrop for this sequence. Though they may look like a special effect, the pavement was actually formed over thousands of years by flowing meltwater. The pavement also stands on a cliff face that’s nearly 300 feet high, and though you’ll witness incredible views of Malhamdale, the more discerning wizard would probably favour a holiday cottage over camping at the top!

The film: It might be remembered more for the Bryan Adams song that was number one for almost 4 months in 1991(!) but the Kevin Costner starring take of Robin Hood was also a huge hit, making nearly $400,000,000 at the global box office.

The scene: : Robin of Loxley meets Little John in a fairly unique way: by fighting him with a stick in the middle of a river.

The setting: Not only do the falls at Aysgarth showcase the wild natural beauty of the Dales but they also allowed filmmakers the opportunity to stage a unique fight sequence that took in several stages of the River Ure’s journey down the broad limestone steps. Even without its connection to the ‘Prince of Thieves’, Aysgarth Falls is an undeniable regional highlight.

The film: Another Daniel Radcliffe starrer, this Hammer Films adaptation of the modern supernatural classic used the remote Yorkshire landscape to chilling effect.

The scene: Widowed lawyer Arthur Kipps is summoned to the eerily quiet village of Crythin Gifford to arrange the sale of the spooky ‘Eel Marsh House’. Once there he finds a frosty welcome and a community living in fear of the curse of the Woman in Black.

The setting: The remote hamlet of Halton Gill in Littondale is the perfect place to find a little peace and quiet on a holiday in the Yorkshire Dales. The filmmakers used this to great advantage to create Crythin Gifford, augmenting the village with props, dressing and computer effects to create an unsettling period location.