Most of A Very Yorkshire Christmas (also released as A Very British Christmas) was filmed in and around the real Yorkshire town of Knaresborough, with additional railway scenes shot at Pickering Station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Main Filming Locations

  • Knaresborough, North Yorkshire – The picturesque town with the viaduct, castle, market square and riverside views seen throughout the film is real‑life Knaresborough.
  • Pickering Station, North Yorkshire Moors Railway – All the key train‑station sequences (including ones that are supposed to be Knaresborough station) were filmed at Pickering Station on the heritage North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
  • Allerton Park Holiday Park (near Allerton Castle) – The Hunters’ log cabins and surrounding holiday park in the movie are actual cabins at Allerton Park Holiday Park in North Yorkshire.

Specific Spots You See On Screen

  • Knaresborough Castle and viaduct viewpoint – The castle grounds and the iconic view over the viaduct and River Nidd appear in several scenes when Jessica explores the town.
  • Town centre cafes and market area – The Crumble CafĂ© in the film is based on/filmed at a real local coffee house in Knaresborough, and the market square with the town crier is filmed around Market Cross and Blind Jack’s pub.

TL;DR: When people ask “where was A Very Yorkshire Christmas filmed,” the answer is: real locations in Knaresborough and wider North Yorkshire , especially Knaresborough town , Pickering Station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway , and Allerton Park Holiday Park.

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