A FILMING Friendly Charter has been signed to reaffirm Northumberland's commitment to being a top filming destination.

The charter shows Northumberland's commitment to working in partnership with North East Screen to make the North East a filming friendly region, recognising the positive economic and cultural benefits hosting filming activity has on Northumberland.

Northumberland has seen great success from filming locations, from Alnwick Castle's role as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, to Sycamore Gap's reputation as The Robin Hood Tree following its cameo in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

Vera is filmed in Northumberland landscapes, Harrison Ford was spotted at Bamburgh Castle during filming for Indiana Jones, and Bamburgh Beach offered a backdrop for the Lloyd's bank advert as the iconic black horse galloped along the beach.

Andrew Fox, chair of Visit Northumberland, said: "Filming opportunities are so important for Northumberland due to the everlasting impact that filming locations have on tourism and encouraging visitors to explore new destinations after seeing them on the screen.

"In 2021 alone, economic investment to the county from productions filmed in Northumberland amounted to almost £10 million on crew and technical staff, cast and extras, hotels, catering and many other services, which is equivalent to £27,200 per day."

Alison Gwynn, chief executive of North East Screen, said: "We are delighted that Northumberland has signed up to the charter and look forward to working with them to encourage more filming in the county."

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