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The BBC television show Merlin films in a variety of beautiful and intriguing locations. This site aims to share information about and images of those locations.
We started visiting these sites simply because we’re fans of the show – but we soon became a fan of these places for their own sake. Locations such as Chateau de Pierrefonds, Puzzlewood, Dunraven Bay, Porth yr Ogof and Burnham Beeches are well worth a visit, whether you find pretty boys and unicorns there or not. This site can help you visit them virtually, and also provide information if you plan to visit them actually.
Perhaps inevitably, we are also interested in other behind-the-scenes aspects of filming, and also in places associated with the Arthurian legends, so you’ll find a variety of such entries on this site.
Please feel free to comment with your own knowledge or experience of the locations, or suggest links to other information on the net. If appropriate, we will update the main entries to reflect your input.
Note that the main entries do not contain spoilers for future episodes beyond the occasional fact of a location used or an actor working. However, the comments may contain spoilers, which will not be ‘hidden’ in any way.
So, on with our virtual tour… We trust you’ll have fun!
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recently added entries
The following are the three most recently added (or significantly updated) entries.
2 January | rewatch | episode 101 The Dragon’s Call
A rewatch of episode 101 The Dragon’s Call from a locations perspective… This entry is very very image-heavy!
24 December | locations | the fourth season
And here we are keeping track of the Season Four filming locations! ♥
2 December | Merlin creatives | an interview with Jeremy Webb
Jeremy Webb has directed thirteen episodes of Merlin so far, including some of my absolute favourites. He has also directed episodes 10 and 11 of the fourth season, to be screened on 3 and 10 December. Jeremy was kind enough to let me interview him as he wound up post–production on his two Merlin episodes, and looked forward to starting his next project.
this is probably the one you're looking for...
25 January | Merlin cast at events 2012 | info
This page lists any events or conventions in 2012 at which we know Merlin cast or crew will appear, along with theatrical appearances. We’ll keep this information as up-to-date and correct as we can, but of course it’s always worth checking the official sites before making any firm plans.
Rupert is appearing in a play next Wednesday, for one night only. ♥
a random entry
2 August | cinematography | The Rule of Thirds
I’m sure every keen photographer is already familiar with this ‘rule’, but I felt it was worth exploring in the context of Merlin, and seeing how our Director of Photography, Dale McCready, puts it to effective use.
caveat emptor
I’m sure you’re all sensible people! And I’m sure you realise that all information presented on this site is as correct as we can get it at the time – however, things change. Also, some ‘commercial’ locations close over winter (e.g. Puzzlewood, National Trust properties) while others operate on reduced hours (e.g. English Heritage properties). Other locations can actually be dangerous (e.g. Dunraven Bay, Porth yr Ogof). So, it is always worth checking the official site for the location (or indeed the tides in Porthcawl) before making firm travel plans.
If you find any info on this website that is wrong or misleading, please let us know. Or if you have anything useful to add, please make a comment about it.
Thank you very kindly for your understanding!