At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think.
Richard Curtis’s warm-hearted time-travel romance splits its life between two beautiful worlds – the rugged Cornish coast where the family home sits above the sea, and the streets of London, from Notting Hill to the South Bank.
Where was About Time filmed?
About Time was filmed in Cornwall (the family home) and across London – Notting Hill, Maida Vale and the South Bank.
Every About Time location, explained
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The family home – Cornwall
Tim’s family house sits above Porthpean beach near St Austell, on the Cornish coast.
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The Cornish villages
Scenes used Portloe and Luxulyan in Cornwall.
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London – Tim’s new life
Tim’s city life used London, from Notting Hill to Maida Vale and Soho.
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The South Bank landmarks
Key scenes used the Old Vic, the National Theatre and the Royal Courts of Justice.
Planning a visit
Porthpean beach near St Austell – the setting of the family home – and the film’s London spots, from Notting Hill to the South Bank, are all real, accessible places.
About Time Fun Facts
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The house is in Cornwall The family home overlooks Porthpean beach near St Austell.
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A Richard Curtis film It’s from the writer of Love Actually and Notting Hill.
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London and the sea The story splits between the Cornish coast and the streets of London.
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A time-travel twist The men of Tim’s family can travel back through their own lives.
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A quiet favourite The film became a much-loved word-of-mouth hit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was About Time filmed?
In Cornwall (the family home, near Porthpean beach) and across London.
Where is the family home?
Above Porthpean beach near St Austell, on the Cornish coast.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Porthpean beach and the London spots are all accessible.
