The TV crime drama Patience is primarily filmed in York, England, with significant additional filming in Antwerp and other locations in Belgium.

Main filming locations

  • York, England – The series is set in the historic city of York, and many key exterior scenes are shot there, making the city a kind of visual co-star.
  • Antwerp, Belgium – Although the story is based in York, a large portion of the production (especially for the first series) was filmed in Antwerp, which doubles for parts of the show’s world.

Notable York spots

  • Precentor’s Court near York Minster, plus streets like The Shambles, Monkgate, Gillygate and Micklegate are used for atmospheric street scenes.
  • York Castle (Clifford’s Tower) and York Minster feature prominently in various episodes and promotional imagery.

Quick FAQ style recap

  • Where was Patience filmed? Mainly in York (UK) and Antwerp (Belgium).
  • Is the show actually set where it was filmed? Yes, it is set in York, though many scenes are shot in Belgium to stand in for the same fictional world.

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