The warm, frank comedy-drama about a teenager running a secret sex-advice clinic at his school was filmed in the lush Wye Valley of Wales – whose green hills and a striking school building give the show its timeless, storybook look.
Where was Sex Education filmed?
Sex Education was filmed in the Wye Valley of Wales and the Forest of Dean in England.
Every Sex Education location, explained
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Moordale – the Wye Valley
The town and school used the Wye Valley around Chepstow and Caerleon, Wales.
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Otis’s house – the valley
Otis’s home overlooks the green hills of the Wye Valley.
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The Forest of Dean
Woodland scenes used the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire.
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A timeless setting
The show mixes British and American touches for a place-less feel.
Planning a visit
The Wye Valley in Wales – the show’s real home – is a beautiful, accessible stretch of countryside.
Sex Education Fun Facts
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Filmed in the Wye Valley The show used the lush Welsh countryside and the Forest of Dean.
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A place-less feel It mixes British and American styles for a timeless look.
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A striking school The distinctive Moordale school became instantly recognisable.
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A Netflix hit The series became one of Netflix’s most-loved comedies.
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A secret clinic Otis runs an underground sex-advice clinic at school.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Sex Education filmed?
In the Wye Valley of Wales and the Forest of Dean in England.
Is it set in Britain?
It’s set in a deliberately timeless, place-less British town.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Wye Valley is accessible.
What is it about?
A teenager who runs a secret sex-advice clinic at school.
When did it start?
2019.
