The cosy crime drama about a crime-solving vicar in 1950s Cambridgeshire was filmed in the real village of Grantchester and around England.
Where was Grantchester filmed?
Grantchester was filmed in Cambridgeshire, England.
Every Grantchester location, explained
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The village – Grantchester
The story used the real village of Grantchester near Cambridge.
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The city – Cambridge
Some scenes used Cambridge, England.
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The studios – Hertfordshire
Interiors were built at studios in Hertfordshire.
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A crime-solving vicar
The story follows a vicar who helps solve murders.
Planning a visit
Grantchester near Cambridge – the show’s real home – is a charming, accessible English village.
Grantchester Fun Facts
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Filmed in Grantchester The show used the real village near Cambridge.
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A crime-solving vicar The hero is a clergyman who solves murders.
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Based on books It adapts James Runcie’s Grantchester Mysteries.
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A 1950s setting The story is set in postwar England.
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An ITV hit The cosy drama has run for many series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Grantchester filmed?
In Cambridgeshire, England.
Is it set in Grantchester?
Yes – in the real village.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Grantchester is a popular village to visit.
Is it based on books?
Yes – James Runcie’s novels.
When did it start?
2014.
