As WWII rages, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front; investigating crime on the south coast of England. Later series, see the retired detective working as an MI5 agent in the aftermath of the war.
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The much-loved wartime detective series unfolds on the WWII home front of the Sussex coast – and filmed in and around the real seaside town of Hastings, whose old streets and clifftop houses gave Detective Foyle’s world its period authenticity.
Where was Foyle’s War filmed?
Foyle’s War was filmed around Hastings and St Leonards on the Sussex coast, with locations across Kent and Hertfordshire.
Every Foyle’s War location, explained
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Foyle’s house – St Leonards
Detective Foyle’s home used a house on Croft Road in St Leonards, part of Hastings.
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Hastings Old Town
The wartime seaside scenes used the historic streets of Hastings Old Town.
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The manor houses – Kent
Grand houses in Kent, around Westerham, played the series’ stately homes.
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Hertfordshire stand-ins
Towns in Hertfordshire, like Hemel Hempstead, filled out the period settings.
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Hastings and St Leonards on the Sussex coast – with their old town and clifftop streets – are the real, atmospheric home of Foyle’s wartime world.
Foyle's War Fun Facts
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Filmed on the Sussex coast The series used the real seaside town of Hastings and neighbouring St Leonards.
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A WWII home-front drama The show follows crime and intrigue on the British home front during the war.
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Historically grounded Many episodes draw on real wartime events and dilemmas.
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Michael Kitchen leads The quietly commanding Detective Foyle became the heart of the series.
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Manor houses in Kent The series’ grand homes used real stately houses in Kent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Foyle's War set?
On the WWII home front of the Sussex coast, around Hastings.
Is it filmed in a real town?
Yes – in and around the real Hastings and St Leonards.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Hastings and its Old Town are popular, accessible seaside destinations.
