With its elegant seafront, period architecture, and easy access to London studios, Worthing has quietly carved out a cinematic reputation. Long overshadowed by its neighbour Brighton, this West Sussex town is now drawing both British and international filmmakers for period dramas, indie films, and streaming series.

From cult classics to 2025 Sky dramas, Worthing has served as the backdrop to love stories, royal intrigue, gritty road trips and more. Here's your guide to the films and TV shows shot in Worthing — featuring old favourites and the latest productions, complete with key venues and locations.

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🎬 Classic & Modern Films Shot in Worthing

1. My Policeman (2022)

Where: Worthing Pier, Marine Parade, Warwick Street
Why It’s Notable: This 1950s romance starring Harry Styles was set in Brighton but filmed almost entirely in Worthing due to its untouched mid-century streets.
What to Spot:

• Worthing Pier & Marine Parade: Iconic walking scenes and seaside moments.

• Warwick Street: Transformed into 1950s shopfronts for street scenes.

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2. Hope Gap (2019)

Where: Marine Gardens, Beach House Park, Worthing Pier
Why It’s Poignant: A quiet emotional drama starring Bill Nighy and Annette Bening, with Worthing as the contemplative seaside setting.
What to Spot:

• Beach House Park & Gardens: Used for reflective moments and strolls.

• Pier shots: Framing scenes of emotional distance and solitude.

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3. Wish You Were Here (1987)

Where: Worthing town centre, seafront
Why It’s Cult: This rebellious coming-of-age story set in post-war Britain is a snapshot of 1950s Worthing.
What to Spot:

• Traditional high streets and seaside arcades from a bygone era.

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4. The Eagle Has Landed (1976)

Where: Shoreham Airport (just outside Worthing), local countryside
Why It’s Historic: A WWII thriller starring Michael Caine; nearby Shoreham and Worthing countryside doubled as wartime English villages.

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🆕 Recent & Upcoming Films and Shows (2023–2025)

5. The Death of Bunny Munro (Sky, 2025)

Where: Worthing Seafront, Marine Parade
Why It’s New: This road-trip drama starring Matt Smith (Doctor Who, The Crown) filmed extensively in Worthing in 2024.
What to Spot:

• Promenade driving scenes with vintage cars.

• Shops and flats along Marine Parade doubling as motels and seedy locales.

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6. Vindication Swim (2023–2024)

Where: Corporation Baths, Worthing Town Hall
Why It’s Empowering: A biopic of 1920s swimmer Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim the English Channel.
What to Spot:

• Historic Corporation Baths (exterior shots)

• Worthing Town Hall, used as the headquarters of the Channel Swimming Association.

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7. Families (Amazon, filming in 2024)

Where: Worthing Lido
Why It’s Notable: Bill Nighy returned to Worthing in mid-2024 to film this upcoming Amazon Prime drama.
What to Spot:

• Scenes at the Lido and beachfront, captured in sunny and stormy conditions.

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8. The Cellar (Indie Horror, 2024)

Where: Local homes, churches, Connaught Theatre
Why It’s Unique: A psychological horror that premiered in Worthing, with filming across residential and historic venues.
What to Spot:

• Atmospheric exteriors filmed around local churches

• Connaught Theatre hosted the world premiere

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📺 TV Shows Filmed in Worthing

9. The Crown (Netflix)

Where: Beach House, Steyne Gardens
Why It’s Regal: Netflix’s royal biopic used Worthing’s Georgian homes to portray royal interiors.
What to Spot:

• Beach House – grand, ornate interiors

• Steyne Gardens – used for formal walks and stately events

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10. Grace (ITV)

Where: Worthing outskirts, industrial estates
Why It’s Gritty: Although set in Brighton, this detective drama films several action scenes in Worthing.
What to Spot:

• East Worthing residential streets

• Out-of-town retail and industrial parks featured in tense investigations

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11. Monty Python’s Flying Circus (1969–74)

Where: Worthing Seafront
Why It’s Funny: A surreal sketch shot a brief but memorable beach scene in Worthing near the Dome Cinema.

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📍 Key Worthing Filming Locations

🎥 Why Filmmakers Love Worthing

• Authentic architecture: From Georgian mansions to mid-century high streets

• Versatile seafront: Suitable for dramas, thrillers, and romance alike

• Quiet yet connected: Close to Brighton and London, with less disruption and more filming flexibility

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🛏️ Stay in Worthing Like You’re On Set

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