The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being Jack Napier, a criminal who becomes the clownishly homicidal Joker.
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Tim Burton’s dark, gothic vision of Gotham City was built almost entirely in England – an entire brooding metropolis constructed at Pinewood Studios, with grand country houses standing in for stately Wayne Manor.
Where was Batman filmed?
Batman (1989) was filmed in England – Gotham City and the Batcave were built at Pinewood Studios, with Wayne Manor at Knebworth and Hatfield House.
Every Batman location, explained
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Gotham City – Pinewood Studios
The entire brooding city was built on the backlot of Pinewood Studios near London.
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Wayne Manor – Knebworth and Hatfield
Wayne Manor used Knebworth House for its exterior and Hatfield House for interiors.
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The Batcave – Pinewood
The Batcave was built on Pinewood’s famous 007 Stage.
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London landmarks
Some scenes used real London, including St Pancras as a newspaper office.
Planning a visit
Knebworth House and Hatfield House – which played Wayne Manor – are real, visitable English stately homes behind Burton’s Gotham.
Batman Fun Facts
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Gotham was built at Pinewood The entire city was constructed on the backlot of England’s Pinewood Studios.
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Wayne Manor is real Knebworth House and Hatfield House played Bruce Wayne’s stately home.
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The Batcave on the 007 Stage The Batcave was built on Pinewood’s giant James Bond sound stage.
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Nicholson's Joker Jack Nicholson’s Joker became one of cinema’s most iconic villains.
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A blockbuster landmark The film’s huge success helped launch the modern superhero era.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Batman (1989) filmed?
In England – Gotham City and the Batcave were built at Pinewood Studios, with Wayne Manor at Knebworth and Hatfield House.
Where is Wayne Manor?
Knebworth House (exterior) and Hatfield House (interior) in England.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Knebworth House and Hatfield House are visitable stately homes.
