The crime drama following a shrewd detective in northeast England was filmed in Northumberland and around Newcastle, whose wild coast and countryside fill the show.
Where was Vera filmed?
Vera was filmed in Northumberland and around Newcastle, England.
Every Vera location, explained
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The coast – Holy Island
Striking scenes used Holy Island in Northumberland.
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The city – Newcastle
Some scenes used Newcastle and Wallsend.
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The country – Northumberland
The wild scenery used the country of Northumberland.
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A shrewd detective
The story follows a rumpled but brilliant detective.
Planning a visit
Northumberland and Holy Island – the show’s real settings – are striking, accessible parts of England.
Vera Fun Facts
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Filmed in Northumberland The show used the northeast coast and country.
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Based on novels It adapts Ann Cleeves’s crime books.
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Brenda Blethyn She stars as the detective Vera Stanhope.
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A striking landscape The wild northeast is central to the show.
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An ITV hit The drama has run for many series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Vera filmed?
In Northumberland and around Newcastle.
Is it set in northeast England?
Yes – in Northumberland.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Holy Island and Northumberland are accessible.
Is it based on books?
Yes – Ann Cleeves’s novels.
When did it start?
2011.
