FILM LOCATIONS: HOUSE OF GUINNESS
Film Locations: House of Guinness
13th of Oct, 2025.
House of Guinness: Spectacular Locations in North West England
Key Points:
House of Guinness showcases how Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Yorkshire and Cheshire offer outstanding film-locations that double beautifully for 19th-century Dublin & New York.
Local councils, studios and heritage sites across the North West provide vital filming support, enabling productions to use listed buildings, period architecture, historic estates and scenic backdrops.
While House of Guinness is set in the mansions and streets of 19th-century Dublin and New York, much of the filming actually took place across North West England. From Greater Manchester to Yorkshire, from Liverpool to Cheshire, the production found impressive doubles among historic mansions, old churches, dockyards and estate parks. This post explores several of these film locations, the role of studio facilities and local authority partnerships, and highlights what makes these areas ideal for major period TV productions.
Leeds House, a film location in Yorkshire
Space Studios Manchester
A purpose-built facility for high-end TV, film and commercials, part of the Filming in England Partnership. With major credits like Peaky Blinders and The Crown, Space Studios Manchester hosted scenes for House of Guinness. Ideal for stage work and controlled environment filming.
St Philips Chapel Street, Salford
This Grade II listed Anglican parish church in Salford was transformed into a perfect double for 19th-century Dublin streets. Both exterior and interior settings were used — period props, snow effects and detailed set dressing all contributed to authenticity while respecting heritage.
Tatton Park, Cheshire
A grand historic estate surrounded by acres of ornamental gardens and parkland. The Mansion House, especially the Library, featured in House of Guinness. Art Department adaptations preserved the estate’s heritage while enabling cinematic transformation.
National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port
A dockside museum on the Shropshire Union Canal, with historic buildings, artefacts and archive collections. Parts of the site were dressed as graving docks and period pub fronts, bringing to life 19th-century industrial Dublin.
Little Underbank, Stockport
Underbank in Stockport was reimagined as a 19th-century Dublin street for House of Guinness. Stockport continues to grow in reputation as a filming destination thanks to its heritage architecture, vibrant street scenes and strong local support.
Raw Manchester Warehouse, a film location in the North of England.
Local Support & Filming Infrastructure
Local authorities, filming offices, councils and heritage teams played a crucial role in making House of Guinness possible in the North West. From securing permissions, to managing listed building regulations, to adapting estate grounds without compromising historical integrity, these partnerships demonstrate why England remains one of the best locations for period TV production.
Infrastructure such as green rooms, parking and support services at venues like the National Waterways Museum and studios in Manchester ensured shoots ran smoothly.
Why These Locations Matter for Film & TV Production
Authentic Period Backdrops: Listed buildings, historic churches, estates, old docks – provide the kind of period architecture needed for shows set in the 1800s.
Versatility: Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire and Yorkshire offer urban, rural, industrial and estate settings – many of which double convincingly for Dublin, New York or other 19th-century cities.
Filming Support & Partnerships: Local councils, filming offices and heritage trusts provide regulatory support, scouting assistance and logistical facilitation, crucial for location shoots involving period details.
Cost & Access Advantages: Often more accessible and cost-effective than overseas or remote locations, with strong infrastructure and availability of both studios and heritage sites.
Silverstein Locations’ View
At SL, we recognise how productions like House of Guinness leverage the rich architectural heritage, period atmospheres and well-served filming locations in North West England. We work closely with location owners to list heritage properties, period mansions, churches and estates — ensuring they are available, well-prepared and supported for high-end TV and film work.
